Carindale · Sub-region (SA3)

Housing & Dwellings in Carindale

Where and how people live — the homes, how they are held, and what they cost.

Much higher costs for both buyers and renters define daily life in Carindale. The typical monthly mortgage payment is $2,200, which is well above the Queensland figure. These high costs are paired with a preference for larger homes, as over 80% of dwellings have three or more bedrooms.

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📍 Carindale, Sub-region (SA3)

Where Carindale sits — Median rent (weekly)

$450 ▲ +20.0%
  • $100–$118: 3 areas
  • $118–$136: 1 area
  • $136–$154: 3 areas
  • $154–$171: 1 area
  • $171–$189: 5 areas
  • $189–$207: 11 areas
  • $207–$225: 8 areas
  • $225–$243: 16 areas
  • $243–$261: 18 areas
  • $261–$279: 8 areas
  • $279–$296: 22 areas
  • $296–$314: 24 areas
  • $314–$332: 18 areas
  • $332–$350: 15 areas
  • $350–$368: 30 areas
  • $368–$386: 28 areas
  • $386–$404: 37 areas
  • $404–$421: 22 areas
  • $421–$439: 14 areas
  • $439–$457: 15 areas
  • $457–$475: 10 areas
  • $475–$493: 6 areas
  • $493–$511: 8 areas
  • $511–$529: 2 areas
  • $529–$546: 1 area
  • $546–$564: 5 areas
  • $564–$582: 2 areas
  • $582–$600: 7 areas

All sub-region (sa3) areas, 2021. The marker is Carindale — higher than 86% of areas.

Median rent (weekly) compared with the state and national average
Carindale$450
Greater Brisbane $380
Queensland $365
Australia $375

Housing costs

Rents, mortgages and crowding.

Typical weekly rent is $450, a little above the national figure and much higher than most areas. Mortgage costs are also steep; the usual monthly payment is $2,200, which is well above the Queensland average.

$450 ▲ +20.0%

Higher than 86% of sub-region (sa3) areas.

  • 2011: $375
  • 2016: $420
  • 2021: $450

Median weekly rent paid by households renting their home.

$2,200 ▲ +1.5%

Higher than 82% of sub-region (sa3) areas.

  • 2011: $2,167
  • 2016: $2,167
  • 2021: $2,200

Median monthly mortgage repayment for households with a mortgage.

Weekly rent distribution

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In Carindale, $350–$549 is the majority at 59%; $550–$749 is next at 17%.

Monthly mortgage distribution

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In Carindale, the largest group is $1,800–$2,999 at 37%, followed by $3,000 or more (30%) and $1,000–$1,799 (21%).

Owning & renting

How homes are owned or rented.

Home ownership is common, with 38.1% of households having a mortgage and 30.6% owning their place outright. This means renting is less common here than in the rest of the state, at 28.8%.

28.8% ▲ +0.7%

Higher than 53% of sub-region (sa3) areas.

  • 2011: 28.6%
  • 2016: 28.8%
  • 2021: 28.8%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are rented.

30.6% ▼ -10.1%

Lower than 60% of sub-region (sa3) areas.

  • 2011: 34.0%
  • 2016: 32.5%
  • 2021: 30.6%

Share of occupied private dwellings owned outright (no mortgage).

How homes are owned or rented

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In Carindale, the largest group is Owned with a mortgage at 38%, followed by Owned outright (31%) and Rented (29%).

Types of homes

Houses, townhouses, apartments and bedrooms.

Most people live in separate houses, though this fell to 71.1% since 2011. The area has a high proportion of larger homes, with 81.2% having three or more bedrooms, well above the national figure.

0.80 ▼ -27.3%

Lower than 71% of sub-region (sa3) areas.

  • 2011: 1.10
  • 2016: 0.80
  • 2021: 0.80

Average number of usual residents per bedroom — a crowding measure.

71.1% ▼ -9.2%

Lower than 72% of sub-region (sa3) areas.

  • 2011: 78.3%
  • 2016: 75.5%
  • 2021: 71.1%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are separate houses.

81.2% ▼ -1.2%

Higher than 70% of sub-region (sa3) areas.

  • 2011: 82.2%
  • 2016: 81.0%
  • 2021: 81.2%

Share of occupied private dwellings with three or more bedrooms.

Types of homes

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In Carindale, Separate house is the majority at 71%; Townhouse / semi-detached is next at 20%.

Bedrooms per home

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In Carindale, the largest group is 3 bedrooms at 39%, followed by 4 bedrooms (29%) and 2 bedrooms (15%).

Sources

  • Census of Population and Housing — Australian Bureau of Statistics, 2021 (CC BY 4.0).

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Cite this page

Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Housing & Dwellings in Carindale [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/sa3/30301/carindale/topic/housing-dwellings