Carina Heights · Suburb / Locality

Housing & Dwellings in Carina Heights

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

More than 41% of households in Carina Heights are rented, which is far above the national figure. This creates a rental-heavy profile where typical weekly rents of $403 are much higher than in most other similar areas. The local housing mix is also distinct, with a very high proportion of townhouses and semi-detached homes compared to the state average.

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📍 Carina Heights, Suburb / Locality

Where Carina Heights sits — Median rent (weekly)

$403 ▲ +15.1%
  • $0–$25: 37 areas
  • $25–$50: 86 areas
  • $50–$75: 199 areas
  • $75–$100: 214 areas
  • $100–$125: 525 areas
  • $125–$150: 343 areas
  • $150–$175: 699 areas
  • $175–$200: 597 areas
  • $200–$225: 1183 areas
  • $225–$250: 724 areas
  • $250–$275: 1277 areas
  • $275–$300: 787 areas
  • $300–$325: 1282 areas
  • $325–$350: 618 areas
  • $350–$375: 935 areas
  • $375–$400: 570 areas
  • $400–$425: 763 areas
  • $425–$450: 288 areas
  • $450–$475: 415 areas
  • $475–$500: 176 areas
  • $500–$525: 204 areas
  • $525–$550: 79 areas
  • $550–$575: 125 areas
  • $575–$600: 70 areas
  • $600–$625: 97 areas
  • $625–$650: 21 areas
  • $650–$675: 54 areas
  • $675–$700: 145 areas

All suburb / locality areas, 2021. The marker is Carina Heights — higher than 82% of areas.

Median rent (weekly) compared with the state and national average
Carina Heights$403
4152, QLD $450
Queensland $365
Australia $375

Housing costs

Rents, mortgages and crowding.

Typical monthly home loan payments of $1,950 are a little above the Queensland figure. Renters face similar pressures, with a typical weekly rent of $403 that is much higher than most other areas.

$403 ▲ +15.1%

Higher than 82% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: $350
  • 2016: $395
  • 2021: $403

Median weekly rent paid by households renting their home.

$1,950 ▼ -9.3%

Higher than 69% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: $2,149
  • 2016: $2,000
  • 2021: $1,950

Median monthly mortgage repayment for households with a mortgage.

Weekly rent distribution

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In Carina Heights, $350–$549 is the majority at 63%; Under $200 is next at 18%.

Monthly mortgage distribution

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In Carina Heights, the largest group is $1,800–$2,999 at 39%, followed by $1,000–$1,799 (32%) and $3,000 or more (16%).

Owning & renting

How homes are owned or rented.

Renting is common here, with 41.4% of households renting, a figure far above the Australian average. Conversely, the share of homes owned outright is 22.5%, which is well below both the state and national figures.

41.4% ▼ -4.6%

Higher than 88% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 43.4%
  • 2016: 44.4%
  • 2021: 41.4%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are rented.

22.5% ▼ -11.1%

Lower than 88% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 25.3%
  • 2016: 22.8%
  • 2021: 22.5%

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

How homes are owned or rented

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In Carina Heights, the largest group is Rented at 41%, followed by Owned with a mortgage (34%) and Owned outright (23%).

Types of homes

Houses, townhouses, apartments and bedrooms.

Separate houses make up only 51% of homes, which is far below the Queensland average of 74.8%. Townhouses and semi-detached homes are very common, and 74.2% of residences have three or more bedrooms.

0.80 ▼ -27.3%

Lower than 57% of suburb / locality areas.

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

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

51.0% ▼ -18.5%

Lower than 92% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 62.7%
  • 2016: 54.0%
  • 2021: 51.0%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are separate houses.

74.2% ▼ -4.9%

Lower than 64% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 78.0%
  • 2016: 74.1%
  • 2021: 74.2%

Share of occupied private dwellings with three or more bedrooms.

Types of homes

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In Carina Heights, Separate house is the majority at 51%; Townhouse / semi-detached is next at 43%.

Bedrooms per home

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In Carina Heights, 3 bedrooms is the majority at 53%; 2 bedrooms is next at 23%.

Sources

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

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Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Housing & Dwellings in Carina Heights [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/sal/SAL30539/carina-heights/topic/housing-dwellings