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Caravonica QLD — Suburb Profile

Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Caravonica, Queensland. ABS Census 2021.

The population of Caravonica QLD is 2,183 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Caravonica is $807 per week ($41,964 per year). Median rent in Caravonica is $360 per week ($1,560 per month). Caravonica has a median age of 46 years, older than the national median of 38. Caravonica has a population density of 470.5 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Caravonica is England. The most common religion is No Religion (47% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Other. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Caravonica is $1,601.

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Caravonica Population

residents (Census 2021)

Caravonica Median Income & Rent

💰

Median Income

$807/wk

$41,964 per year

#3505 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$360/wk

$1,560 per month

#2908 of 14,663

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Median Age

46years

8 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$1,601/mo

Avg household size: 2.4 · 0.7 per bedroom

Caravonica Demographics

Gender Split

Male 48.7% (1,063) Female 51.3% (1,120)

Population Density

470.5

people per km²

2,183 people · 4.6 km²

Households

2.4

Avg household size

0.7

Persons per bedroom

$2,009

Family income/wk

Caravonica Age Distribution

0-4

5-9

10-14

15-19

20-24

25-29

30-34

35-39

40-44

45-49

50-54

55-59

60-64

65-69

70-74

75-79

80-84

85+

♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Caravonica Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

43.5% 276 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

56.5% 358 dwellings

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

Caravonica Country of Birth

Australia

89.8%

England

6.8%

Germany

1.7%

India

0.8%

Canada

0.5%

China

0.5%

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

Caravonica Religion

No Religion

46.7%

Catholic

19.7%

Anglican

13.3%

Not stated

9.6%

Uniting Church

3.1%

Christian (other)

2.9%

Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd

2.7%

Pentecostal

1.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Caravonica Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

58.5%

Year 10 or equivalent

26.4%

Year 11 or equivalent

10.3%

Year 9 or equivalent

4.8%

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

Caravonica Languages Spoken at Home

Other

27.3%

Spanish

13.6%

Malayalam

13.6%

German

10.6%

Mandarin

10.6%

Italian

9.1%

Japan

9.1%

Cantonese

6.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G13 — Language Spoken at Home by SAL

Caravonica Employment

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Employed full-time

37.1% 608 people

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Employed part-time

22.1% 362 people

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Unemployed

2.7% 44 people

🏠

Not in labour force

38.2% 627 people

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

Caravonica Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

42.2%

Bachelor Degree

24.6%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

18.2%

Postgraduate Degree

6.7%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

5.9%

Certificate I/II

2.4%

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

Caravonica Occupation

Professionals

29.5%

Technicians & Trade Workers

18.0%

Community & Personal Service

14.8%

Managers

14.7%

Clerical & Administrative

9.3%

Labourers

6.0%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

4.1%

Sales Workers

3.7%

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

Caravonica Field of Study

Engineering

16.6%

Management & Commerce

16.4%

Health

16.4%

Society & Culture

12.9%

Education

11.1%

Architecture & Building

9.1%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

7.6%

Natural & Physical Sciences

3.7%

Agriculture & Environment

2.8%

Information Technology

1.8%

Creative Arts

1.5%

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

Caravonica Dwelling Types

Separate house

97.0%

Semi-detached (1 storey)

3.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Caravonica Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk

2.0%

$1-$149/wk

1.1%

$150-$299/wk

0.9%

$300-$399/wk

1.9%

$400-$499/wk

5.6%

$500-$649/wk

3.5%

$650-$799/wk

6.5%

$800-$999/wk

6.0%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

7.1%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

9.5%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

8.0%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

6.8%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

13.7%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

8.3%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

6.9%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

3.8%

$4,000+/wk

8.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Caravonica Marital Status

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Married

45.8% 827

↔️

Separated

3.7% 66

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Divorced

11.3% 205

🕊️

Widowed

6.9% 125

👤

Never married

32.3% 584

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Caravonica Ancestry

English

31.4%

Australian

25.5%

Other

8.9%

Scottish

8.5%

Irish

8.1%

German

6.1%

Aboriginal Australianralian

3.9%

Italian

3.1%

Dutch

1.4%

Chinese

1.3%

New Zealander

1.0%

Indian

0.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Caravonica School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

29.3%

Secondary — Government

22.6%

Vocational Education

12.0%

Primary — Catholic

8.0%

Secondary — Catholic

8.0%

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

7.5%

Primary — Other Non-Govt

7.0%

Pre-school

5.5%

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

Caravonica Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

8.8% 359

✅

No need for assistance

91.2% 3,727

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

Caravonica Volunteering

🤝

Volunteer

16.0% 275

—

Not a volunteer

84.0% 1,441

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Caravonica Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo

2.4%

$300-$449/mo

1.2%

$450-$599/mo

2.4%

$600-$799/mo

3.0%

$800-$999/mo

5.7%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

24.4%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

22.9%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

22.3%

$2,400-$2,999/mo

9.0%

$3,000-$3,999/mo

6.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Caravonica How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

70.0%

Did not go to work

19.4%

Car (passenger)

3.6%

Other

1.4%

Walked only

1.3%

Bus

1.2%

Truck

1.2%

Bicycle

0.9%

Motorbike/Scooter

0.5%

Taxi/Rideshare

0.5%

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

Caravonica Car Ownership

0 vehicles

3.2%

1 vehicle

32.8%

2 vehicles

42.9%

3 vehicles

13.7%

4+ vehicles

7.4%

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

Caravonica Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

1.6%

2 bedrooms

15.3%

3 bedrooms

44.6%

4 bedrooms

30.4%

5 bedrooms

7.3%

6+ bedrooms

0.8%

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

Caravonica Population Mobility

16.3%

moved in the last year

43.0%

moved in the last 5 years

4.3%

unemployment rate (Census)

60.8%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Caravonica Indigenous Population

6.1%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

254

Indigenous residents

3,899

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Caravonica Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

215

Arthritis

Asthma

Heart disease

Diabetes

Cancer

Lung condition

Stroke

Dementia

Kidney disease

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

Caravonica Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

9.6%

$1-$149/wk

5.5%

$150-$299/wk

6.4%

$300-$399/wk

4.3%

$400-$499/wk

2.9%

$500-$649/wk

3.2%

$650-$799/wk

10.4%

$800-$999/wk

10.4%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

12.4%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

8.9%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

7.7%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

5.6%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

9.0%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

1.6%

$3,500+/wk

2.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Caravonica Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

40.3%

Couple — no children

31.4%

Couple — no children under 15

13.7%

One parent — no children under 15

8.1%

One parent — children under 15

6.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Caravonica Military Service

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Current ADF — Regular

0.5% 8

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Current ADF — Reserves

0.2% 4

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Previously served

4.5% 78

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Never served

94.8% 1,631

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Caravonica Unpaid Carers

🤲

Provided unpaid assistance

11.6% 199

—

Did not provide

88.4% 1,517

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Caravonica Children Ever Born

No children

28.4%

1 child

15.9%

2 children

32.4%

3 children

17.0%

4 children

5.8%

5+ children

0.5%

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

Caravonica When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951

1951–1960

1961–1970

1971–1980

1981–1990

1991–2000

2001–2010

115

2011–2015

2016

2018

2019

2020

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

Caravonica Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

21.4%

5–14 hours

28.1%

15–29 hours

12.8%

30+ hours

9.4%

Did not do domestic work

28.3%

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

Caravonica Household Size

1 person

24.4%

2 persons

39.1%

3 persons

15.4%

4 persons

12.5%

5 persons

5.8%

6+ persons

2.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Caravonica Where Residents Moved From

Same address

1,702

Moved from QLD

217

Moved — same area (SA2)

Moved from NSW

Moved from SA

Moved from VIC

Moved from WA

Moved from overseas

Moved from NT

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

Caravonica Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

83.5%

Step family — no other children

13.1%

Blended family — no other children

3.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Caravonica Schools

schools nearby

government

1037

avg ICSEA score

1,084

total students

Peace Lutheran College Independent

Combined · Prep-12 · 544 students

1054

ICSEA

Caravonica State School Government

Primary · Prep-6 · 540 students

1020

ICSEA

Source: ACARA — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority, 2025. ICSEA = Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).

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Caravonica Rent Prices & Affordability

22%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,670/wk

Median Rent $360/wk

Rent-to-Income 21.6%

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

If you earn X in Caravonica

Your weekly income

≈ $7,237/month

Median rent $360/wk

Left after rent $1,310/wk

Rent share 21.6%

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Income: $683/wk Rent: $310/wk Save: $50/wk

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Income: $781/wk Rent: $310/wk Save: $50/wk

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Income: $667/wk Rent: $325/wk Save: $35/wk

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Income: $683/wk Rent: $330/wk Save: $30/wk

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Income: $930/wk Rent: $275/wk Save: $85/wk

Caravonica vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in QLD

Montville

Pop: 1,092 Income: $719/wk Rent: $375/wk

Booie

Pop: 1,094 Income: $597/wk Rent: $250/wk

Goldsborough (Qld)

Pop: 1,099 Income: $977/wk Rent: $480/wk

Aurukun

Pop: 1,101 Income: $331/wk Rent: $125/wk

Shoal Point

Pop: 1,104 Income: $1,104/wk Rent: $380/wk

Tennyson (Qld)

Pop: 1,109 Income: $1,408/wk Rent: $530/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Caravonica

What is the population of Caravonica QLD?

The population of Caravonica QLD is 2,183 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 470.5 people per km².Caravonica is ranked #2,908 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Caravonica?

The median personal income in Caravonica QLD is $807 per week, or $41,964 per year.The median household income is $1,670 per week.Family income is $2,009 per week.Caravonica is ranked #3,505 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Caravonica?

Median rent in Caravonica QLD is $360 per week ($1,560 per month).Rent represents 21.6% of household income, which is considered affordable.Caravonica ranks #2,908 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Caravonica?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Caravonica QLD is $1,601. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Caravonica?

The median age in Caravonica QLD is 46 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Caravonica a good suburb to live in?

Caravonica is a suburb in Queensland with a population of 2,183.The median income is $807/wk, which is above the QLD average of $759/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (21.6% 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: 30533. All dollar figures in AUD.