Statistical Area 2 (SA2) · Area profile
Carina Heights
3 km²
Rapid growth and rising incomes have reshaped Carina Heights since 2011. This well-educated community has seen a surge in high earners, with the number of households making over $3,000 a week more than doubling. It is a relatively young area where a high proportion of residents are university-qualified professionals. The neighborhood is highly walkable and connected, featuring a dense mix of townhouses and houses that keep most residents within a short stroll of shops and transport.
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The typical resident is 36, making the area a little younger than the state and national figures. While the population grew 13% since 2011, there are fewer children and seniors here than in most similar areas.
Overseas birthplaces are common, with 26.2% of people born outside Australia, a figure well above the Queensland average. English, Australian, and Irish are the most common ancestries.
Language diversity is high, as 18.4% of residents use a language other than English at home. This is well above the state average, though still below the national figure.
People with no religion now make up 41.1% of the community, a significant rise of 21 percentage points since 2011. Christianity remains the most common affiliation at 46.7%.
The area is highly qualified, with 35.4% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, which is far above the state average. Year 12 completion is also much higher than most areas at 72.3%.
Wealth has increased notably, and the typical weekly household income of $1,993 is higher than the national figure. Personal incomes are also much higher than in most similar areas.
Mental health conditions are more common here than in most areas, affecting 11.7% of residents. This is a little above the national figure of 8.8%.
Volunteer rates are about the same as the state average at 14.2%. Fewer people here provide unpaid childcare or housework compared to most other areas.
First Nations residents in the area have a Year 12 completion rate of 59.4%, which is far above the national figure. Typical personal incomes for this group are also well above the state and national averages.
One-parent families are much more common here than in most areas. Homes are slightly smaller than average, with a typical size of 2.3 people.
Renters make up a much higher proportion of the community than usual, at 41.1%. There are far fewer separate houses here than the state average, with many residents living in townhouses.
Public transport is very accessible, with 99.9% of homes within a 10-minute walk of a stop. Working from home has also surged, now accounting for 21.3% of jobs.
The community is quite mobile, with 47.8% of people having moved house in the last five years. This is well above the national average.
A high proportion of adults are working or looking for work, and many are employed full-time. Professional roles are the most common occupation, consistent with the area's high education levels.
The area is ranked as having a high level of overall advantage. This is supported by very strong job skills and education scores, which are higher than in 80% of similar areas.
The area receives significantly more rainfall than the Queensland average. Maximum temperatures are also much higher than in most other areas.
Carina Heights is very walkable, with 100% of homes within a 15-minute walk of a park. Almost all residents can reach groceries and health services on foot within 15 minutes.