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Carapook VIC — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Carapook VIC is 67 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Carapook is $1,125 per week ($58,500 per year). Median rent in Carapook is $120 per week ($520 per month). Carapook has a median age of 49 years, older than the national median of 38. Carapook has a population density of 0.9 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (47% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Carapook is $239.

There were 1 recorded offences in Carapook in 2025-25, a rate of 15 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was assault (1 offences).

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Carapook Population

residents (Census 2021)

Carapook Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$1,125/wk

$58,500 per year

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Median Rent

$120/wk

$520 per month

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Median Age

49years

11 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$239/mo

Avg household size: 2.6 · 0.8 per bedroom

Carapook Demographics

Gender Split

Male 50.0% (33) Female 50.0% (33)

Population Density

0.9

people per km²

67 people · 74.4 km²

Households

2.6

Avg household size

0.8

Persons per bedroom

$2,687

Family income/wk

Carapook Age Distribution

0-4

5-9

10-14

15-19

20-24

30-34

40-44

45-49

50-54

55-59

60-64

65-69

70-74

♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Carapook Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

70.6% 12 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

29.4% 5 dwellings

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

Carapook Country of Birth

Australia

100.0%

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

Carapook Religion

No Religion

47.5%

Catholic

30.5%

Uniting Church

13.6%

Baptist

8.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Carapook Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

50.0%

Year 10 or equivalent

30.4%

Year 11 or equivalent

19.6%

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

Carapook Employment

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Employed full-time

52.1% 25 people

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Employed part-time

25.0% 12 people

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Not in labour force

22.9% 11 people

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

Carapook Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

55.0%

Bachelor Degree

25.0%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

20.0%

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

Carapook Occupation

Managers

30.8%

Technicians & Trade Workers

23.1%

Clerical & Administrative

23.1%

Professionals

11.5%

Labourers

11.5%

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

Carapook Field of Study

Agriculture & Environment

100.0%

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

Carapook Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Carapook Weekly Household Income

$1,250-$1,499/wk

22.7%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

13.6%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

22.7%

$4,000+/wk

40.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Carapook Marital Status

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Married

72.3% 34

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Separated

6.4% 3

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Never married

21.3% 10

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Carapook Ancestry

English

35.2%

Australian

33.0%

Filipino

11.0%

Irish

11.0%

Scottish

6.6%

Welsh

3.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Carapook School & University Attendance

Secondary — Catholic

41.7%

Primary — Government

33.3%

Vocational Education

25.0%

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

Carapook Need for Assistance

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No need for assistance

100.0% 122

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

Carapook Volunteering

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Volunteer

36.0% 18

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Not a volunteer

64.0% 32

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Carapook Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Carapook How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

100.0%

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

Carapook Car Ownership

1 vehicle

26.3%

3 vehicles

31.6%

4+ vehicles

42.1%

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

Carapook Number of Bedrooms

3 bedrooms

72.7%

4 bedrooms

27.3%

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

Carapook Population Mobility

0.0%

moved in the last year

8.2%

moved in the last 5 years

2.8%

unemployment rate (Census)

70.6%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Carapook Indigenous Population

0.0%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

144

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Carapook Long-term Health Conditions

Asthma

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

Carapook Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

11.6%

$1-$149/wk

9.3%

$400-$499/wk

9.3%

$500-$649/wk

9.3%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

11.6%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

23.3%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

11.6%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

7.0%

$3,500+/wk

7.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Carapook Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

48.3%

Couple — no children

25.9%

Couple — no children under 15

25.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Carapook Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

16.0% 8

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Did not provide

84.0% 42

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Carapook Children Ever Born

No children

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G28 — Children Ever Born by SAL

Carapook When Migrants Arrived

1971–1980

2016

Source: ABS Census 2021 G10 — Year of Arrival by SAL

Carapook Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

22.2%

5–14 hours

46.7%

15–29 hours

6.7%

30+ hours

6.7%

Did not do domestic work

17.8%

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

Carapook Household Size

1 person

13.0%

2 persons

34.8%

3 persons

21.7%

4 persons

13.0%

5 persons

17.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Carapook Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Carapook Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-25 — 1 total

Assault

Offence trend by year:

2017

2018

2019

2020

2025

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

Carapook Rent Prices & Affordability

of income

Affordable

Household Income $2,416/wk

Median Rent $120/wk

Rent-to-Income 5.0%

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

If you earn X in Carapook

Your weekly income

≈ $10,469/month

Median rent $120/wk

Left after rent $2,296/wk

Rent share 5.0%

Carapook vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in VIC

Cape Otway

Pop: 34 Income: $866/wk Rent: $351/wk

Cowleys Creek

Pop: 34 Income: $725/wk Rent: $200/wk

Creek Junction

Pop: 34 Income: $449/wk Rent: $180/wk

Hotspur

Pop: 34 Income: $687/wk Rent: $150/wk

Jeffcott

Pop: 34 Income: $624/wk

Molka

Pop: 34 Income: $966/wk Rent: $165/wk

Compare Carapook

Carapook vs Cape Otway →Carapook vs Cowleys Creek →Carapook vs Creek Junction →Carapook vs Hotspur →

Frequently Asked Questions About Carapook

What is the population of Carapook VIC?

The population of Carapook VIC is 67 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 0.9 people per km².

What is the median income in Carapook?

The median personal income in Carapook VIC is $1,125 per week, or $58,500 per year.The median household income is $2,416 per week.Family income is $2,687 per week.

How much is rent in Carapook?

Median rent in Carapook VIC is $120 per week ($520 per month).Rent represents 5.0% of household income, which is considered affordable.

What are mortgage repayments in Carapook?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Carapook VIC is $239. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Carapook?

The median age in Carapook VIC is 49 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Carapook a good suburb to live in?

Carapook is a suburb in Victoria with a population of 67.The median income is $1,125/wk, which is above the VIC average of $779/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (5.0% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

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Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 20483. All dollar figures in AUD.