Carapooee VIC — Suburb Profile

Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Carapooee, Victoria. ABS Census 2021.

The population of Carapooee VIC is 60 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Carapooee is $585 per week ($30,420 per year). Median rent in Carapooee is $160 per week ($693 per month). Carapooee has a median age of 59 years, older than the national median of 38. Carapooee has a population density of 0.8 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (48% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Carapooee is $750.

There were 4 recorded offences in Carapooee in 2025-25, a rate of 67 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was assault (2 offences).

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Carapooee Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Carapooee Median Income & Rent

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Median Income
$585/wk
$30,420 per year
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Median Rent
$160/wk
$693 per month
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Median Age
59years
21 years older than national median
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Mortgage
$750/mo
Avg household size: 2.1 · 0.7 per bedroom

Carapooee Demographics

Gender Split

Male 50.0% (30) Female 50.0% (30)

Population Density

0.8
people per km²
60 people · 77.2 km²

Households

2.1
Avg household size
0.7
Persons per bedroom
$1,042
Family income/wk

Carapooee Age Distribution

0-4
5-9
10-14
45-49
50-54
55-59
60-64
70-74
75-79
♂ Male ♀ Female

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Carapooee Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
65.4% 17 dwellings
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Owned with mortgage
34.6% 9 dwellings

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Carapooee Country of Birth

Australia
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL

Carapooee Religion

No Religion
47.6%
Catholic
17.5%
Anglican
15.9%
Uniting Church
12.7%
Christian (other)
6.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Carapooee Education Level

Year 10 or equivalent
41.2%
Year 12 or equivalent
38.2%
Year 9 or equivalent
11.8%
Year 11 or equivalent
8.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL

Carapooee Employment

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Employed full-time
14.3% 6 people
Employed part-time
31.0% 13 people
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Not in labour force
54.8% 23 people

Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL

Carapooee Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G49 — Non-School Qualification by SAL

Carapooee Occupation

Technicians & Trade Workers
41.7%
Managers
33.3%
Community & Personal Service
25.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Industry of Employment by Occupation

Carapooee Field of Study

Architecture & Building
57.1%
Health
42.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Field of Study by SAL

Carapooee Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Carapooee Weekly Household Income

$650-$799/wk
27.3%
$800-$999/wk
36.4%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
36.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Carapooee Marital Status

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Married
31.7% 20
↔️
Separated
17.5% 11
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Divorced
14.3% 9
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Widowed
14.3% 9
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Never married
22.2% 14

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Carapooee Ancestry

Australian
47.9%
English
31.0%
Aboriginal Australianralian
11.3%
Scottish
9.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Carapooee School & University Attendance

Primary — Government
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G15 — Type of Educational Institution by SAL

Carapooee Need for Assistance

Needs assistance
3.7% 4
No need for assistance
96.3% 105

Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL

Carapooee Volunteering

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Volunteer
12.5% 5
Not a volunteer
87.5% 35

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Carapooee Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$600-$799/mo
33.3%
$800-$999/mo
33.3%
$1,800-$2,399/mo
33.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Carapooee How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G62 — Method of Travel to Work by SAL

Carapooee Car Ownership

1 vehicle
21.7%
2 vehicles
13.0%
3 vehicles
47.8%
4+ vehicles
17.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G34 — Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL

Carapooee Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
15.4%
2 bedrooms
23.1%
3 bedrooms
34.6%
4 bedrooms
11.5%
5 bedrooms
15.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G41 — Number of Bedrooms by SAL

Carapooee Population Mobility

14.0%
moved in the last year
15.8%
moved in the last 5 years
47.9%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Carapooee Indigenous Population

6.2%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
7
Indigenous residents
106
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Carapooee Long-term Health Conditions

Heart disease
7
Asthma
4
Arthritis
3

Source: ABS Census 2021 G19 — Long-term Health Conditions by SAL

Carapooee Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
17.9%
$400-$499/wk
14.3%
$500-$649/wk
10.7%
$800-$999/wk
28.6%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
10.7%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
17.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Carapooee Family Structure

Couple — no children
36.7%
One parent — no children under 15
20.4%
Couple — children under 15
18.4%
Couple — no children under 15
12.2%
One parent — children under 15
12.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Carapooee Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance
19.1% 9
Did not provide
80.9% 38

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Carapooee Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
21.7%
5–14 hours
8.7%
15–29 hours
13.0%
30+ hours
21.7%
Did not do domestic work
34.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL

Carapooee Household Size

1 person
45.2%
2 persons
45.2%
4 persons
9.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Carapooee Where Residents Moved From

Same address
49
Moved from VIC
6
Moved — same area (SA2)
3

Source: ABS Census 2021 G44 — Address 1 Year Ago by SAL

Carapooee Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Carapooee Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-25 — 4 total

Assault
2
Theft
2

Offence trend by year:

2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025

Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria — crimestatistics.vic.gov.au

Carapooee Rent Prices & Affordability

18%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $900/wk
Median Rent $160/wk
Rent-to-Income 17.8%

Rent is under 25% of household income — generally considered affordable.

If you earn X in Carapooee

≈ $3,900/month
Median rent $160/wk
Left after rent $740/wk
Rent share 17.8%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Carapooee vs State & National Average

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Frequently Asked Questions About Carapooee

What is the population of Carapooee VIC?

The population of Carapooee VIC is 60 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 0.8 people per km².

What is the median income in Carapooee?

The median personal income in Carapooee VIC is $585 per week, or $30,420 per year.The median household income is $900 per week.Family income is $1,042 per week.

How much is rent in Carapooee?

Median rent in Carapooee VIC is $160 per week ($693 per month).Rent represents 17.8% of household income, which is considered affordable.

What are mortgage repayments in Carapooee?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Carapooee VIC is $750. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Carapooee?

The median age in Carapooee VIC is 59 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Carapooee a good suburb to live in?

Carapooee is a suburb in Victoria with a population of 60.The median income is $585/wk, which is below the VIC average of $779/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (17.8% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 20481. All dollar figures in AUD.