Carisbrook, VIC: suburb profile

The population of Carisbrook VIC is 1,192 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Carisbrook is $603 per week ($31,356 per year). Median rent in Carisbrook is $223 per week ($966 per month). Carisbrook has a median age of 45 years, older than the national median of 38. Carisbrook has a population density of 10 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Carisbrook is England. The most common religion is No religion (46.9% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Greek. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Carisbrook is $1,092.

There were 125 recorded offences in Carisbrook in 2025-25, a rate of 105 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was justice procedures (34 offences).

Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing 2021; offences from Crime Statistics Agency Victoria (crimestatistics.vic.gov.au), 2025-25.

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Carisbrook Population

1,192 residents at the 2021 Census.

Carisbrook Median Income & Rent

Median Income

$603/wk

$31,356 per year

Ranked 7,043 of 14,663

Median Rent

$223/wk

$966 per month

Ranked 7,014 of 14,663

Median Age

45years

7 years older than the national median

Mortgage

$1,092/mo

Avg household size: 2.5 · 0.8 per bedroom

Carisbrook Demographics

Gender Split

Male 51.0% (608) Female 49.0% (585)

Population Density

people per km²

1,192 people · 116.3 km²

Households

2.5

Avg household size

0.8

Persons per bedroom

$1,542

Family income/wk

Carisbrook 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 and Locality (SAL)

Carisbrook Home Ownership

Of owner-occupied homes in Carisbrook, 52.7% are owned outright and 47.3% have a mortgage.

Owned outright

52.7%

Owned with mortgage

47.3%

Rented homes are not included in this breakdown.

Source: ABS Census 2021, Suburb and Locality (SAL)

Most common overseas birthplaces

England
Germany

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

Carisbrook Religion

No religion

46.9%

Anglican

16.4%

Catholic

15.0%

Uniting Church

6.6%

Not stated

6.6%

Presbyterian and Reformed

3.9%

Christian (other)

1.0%

Eastern Orthodox

0.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G14 Religion by SAL

Carisbrook Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

44.3%

Year 10 or equivalent

23.6%

Year 11 or equivalent

20.3%

Year 9 or equivalent

11.9%

Shares are of people whose highest year of school is Year 9 to 12 only. Source: ABS Census 2021, G16 Highest Year of School by SAL

Most common languages at home other than English

Greek
Portuguese
Filipino
Mandarin

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

Carisbrook Employment

Employed full-time

29.9% 257 people

Employed part-time

24.1% 207 people

Unemployed

2.7% 23 people

Not in labour force

43.4% 373 people

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

Carisbrook Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

51.1%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

19.1%

Bachelor Degree

17.0%

Postgraduate Degree

5.0%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

4.8%

Certificate I/II

3.0%

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

Carisbrook Occupation

Technicians & Trade Workers

20.3%

Community & Personal Service

20.3%

Professionals

15.7%

Managers

15.1%

Clerical & Administrative

11.1%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

7.2%

Labourers

5.6%

Sales Workers

4.6%

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

Carisbrook Field of Study

Engineering

22.3%

Health

17.0%

Society & Culture

13.1%

Management & Commerce

12.7%

Education

12.4%

Agriculture & Environment

7.8%

Architecture & Building

7.8%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

5.7%

Creative Arts

1.4%

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

Carisbrook Dwelling Types

Separate house

95.9%

Semi-detached (1 storey)

4.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G36 Dwelling Structure by SAL

Carisbrook Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk

1.0%

$1-$149/wk

1.7%

$150-$299/wk

3.4%

$300-$399/wk

1.7%

$400-$499/wk

11.2%

$500-$649/wk

6.4%

$650-$799/wk

10.3%

$800-$999/wk

7.1%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

9.3%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

7.1%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

6.4%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

6.6%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

10.8%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

6.8%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

5.1%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

2.7%

$4,000+/wk

2.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G33 Household Income by SAL

Carisbrook Marital Status

Married

49.2% 471

Separated

4.5% 43

Divorced

9.9% 95

Widowed

6.1% 58

Never married

30.3% 290

Source: ABS Census 2021, G05 Marital Status by SAL

Carisbrook Ancestry

English

48.5%

Australian

45.8%

Irish

12.4%

Scottish

10.7%

Italian

4.4%

German

2.9%

Dutch

2.5%

Chinese

1.3%

Greek

1.1%

Filipino

0.9%

Australian Aboriginal

0.7%

Shares are of the suburb population. People can report up to two ancestries, so shares add to more than 100%. Source: ABS Census 2021, G08 Ancestry by SAL

Carisbrook School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

46.3%

Secondary — Government

17.2%

Pre-school

9.7%

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

8.4%

Vocational Education

8.4%

Primary — Catholic

6.2%

Secondary — Catholic

2.2%

Primary — Other Non-Govt

1.8%

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

Carisbrook Need for Assistance

Needs assistance

6.6%

No need for assistance

93.4%

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

Carisbrook Volunteering

Volunteer

22.4% 201

Not a volunteer

77.6% 698

Source: ABS Census 2021, G23 Voluntary Work by SAL

Carisbrook Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo

6.8%

$300-$449/mo

5.0%

$450-$599/mo

6.8%

$600-$799/mo

8.1%

$800-$999/mo

15.5%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

23.6%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

16.8%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

10.6%

$2,400-$2,999/mo

4.3%

$3,000-$3,999/mo

2.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G38 Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Carisbrook How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

77.0%

Did not go to work

11.3%

Car (passenger)

6.1%

Truck

1.5%

Walked only

1.5%

Other

1.1%

Train

0.9%

Bicycle

0.7%

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

Carisbrook Car Ownership

0 vehicles

3.2%

1 vehicle

26.8%

2 vehicles

38.3%

3 vehicles

17.2%

4+ vehicles

14.5%

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

Carisbrook Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

3.5%

2 bedrooms

12.2%

3 bedrooms

53.9%

4 bedrooms

24.1%

5 bedrooms

4.7%

6+ bedrooms

1.6%

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

Carisbrook Population Mobility

8.7%

moved in the last year

28.9%

moved in the last 5 years

3.9%

unemployment rate (Census)

55.3%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021, G43 Summary by SAL

Carisbrook Indigenous Population

0.5%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Source: ABS Census 2021, G07 Indigenous Status by SAL

Carisbrook Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

137

Arthritis

Asthma

Diabetes

Lung condition

Heart disease

Kidney disease

Cancer

Stroke

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

Carisbrook Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

9.0%

$1-$149/wk

4.4%

$150-$299/wk

9.5%

$300-$399/wk

6.4%

$400-$499/wk

7.3%

$500-$649/wk

4.9%

$650-$799/wk

12.8%

$800-$999/wk

14.8%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

9.0%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

7.3%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

4.6%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

3.9%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

5.6%

$3,500+/wk

0.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G17 Personal Income by SAL

Carisbrook Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

42.6%

Couple — no children

30.0%

Couple — no children under 15

17.0%

One parent — children under 15

6.1%

One parent — no children under 15

4.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G29 Family Composition by SAL

Carisbrook Military Service

Previously served

4.5% 41

Never served

95.5% 863

Source: ABS Census 2021, G22 ADF Service by SAL

Carisbrook Unpaid Carers

Provided unpaid assistance

18.0% 163

Did not provide

82.0% 744

Source: ABS Census 2021, G25 Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Carisbrook Children Ever Born

No children

25.7%

1 child

8.7%

2 children

24.8%

3 children

24.1%

4 children

13.9%

5+ children

2.8%

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

Carisbrook When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951

1951–1960

1961–1970

1971–1980

1981–1990

1991–2000

2001–2010

2011–2015

2017

2018

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

Carisbrook Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

18.3%

5–14 hours

31.3%

15–29 hours

15.8%

30+ hours

13.1%

Did not do domestic work

21.5%

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

Carisbrook Household Size

1 person

28.4%

2 persons

32.5%

3 persons

15.0%

4 persons

13.7%

5 persons

7.2%

6+ persons

3.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G35 Household Size by SAL

Carisbrook Where Residents Moved From

Same address

1,007

Moved from VIC

Moved — same area (SA2)

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

Carisbrook Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

81.8%

Step family — no other children

8.1%

Blended family — no other children

6.8%

Other couple — children only

3.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G31 Family Blending by SAL

Carisbrook Crime Statistics

125 reported offences in 2025-25, by category.

Justice Procedures

Assault

Theft

Drug Offences

Break & Enter

Weapons

Property Damage

Fraud

Public Order

Other

Total offences by year

2016

2017

2018

2019

2020

2021

2022

2023

2024

2025

Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria (crimestatistics.vic.gov.au).

Carisbrook Rent Prices & Affordability

19% of median household income goes on median rent

Marks at 25% and 35%. Band: affordable.

Household income $1,205/wk

Median rent $223/wk

Rent to income 18.5%

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

Median rent in Carisbrook against your income

Your weekly income

About $5,222 a month

Median rent $223/wk

Left after rent $982/wk

Rent share 18.5%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Nathalia

Income: $628/wk Rent: $194/wk $29/wk less rent

Heyfield

Income: $530/wk Rent: $210/wk $13/wk less rent

Heywood

Income: $622/wk Rent: $180/wk $43/wk less rent

Yallourn North

Income: $659/wk Rent: $220/wk $3/wk less rent

Tongala

Income: $656/wk Rent: $200/wk $23/wk less rent

Mortlake (Vic.)

Income: $572/wk Rent: $220/wk $3/wk less rent

Warracknabeal

Income: $637/wk Rent: $180/wk $43/wk less rent

Boolarra

Income: $599/wk Rent: $218/wk $5/wk less rent

Carisbrook vs the typical VIC suburb

The median personal income in Carisbrook is $603 a week, 21% below the typical VIC suburb ($767). That ranks 1,105th of 1,274 VIC suburbs with 200 or more residents. Median rent is $223 a week, $93 less than the typical VIC suburb. Rent takes 18.5% of the median household income here, against 19.1% in the typical VIC suburb. The median resident is 45, 2 years older than in the typical VIC suburb (43).

The typical suburb is the median across suburbs with 200 or more residents. ABS Census 2021, calculated by GDP.com.au.
Measure	Carisbrook	Typical VIC	Typical Australia
Personal income	$603/wk	$767/wk	$766/wk
Household income	$1,205/wk	$1,687/wk	$1,637/wk
Rent	$223/wk	$316/wk	$330/wk
Mortgage repayment	$1,092/mo	$1,723/mo	$1,733/mo
Median age	45	43	42
Rent share of household income	18.5%	19.1%	20.3%

Suburbs near Carisbrook

The closest suburb to Carisbrook is Maryborough (Vic.), 10.6 km away.

Maryborough (Vic.)

10.6 km away · income $511/wk · rent $240/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Carisbrook

What is the population of Carisbrook VIC?

The population of Carisbrook VIC is 1,192 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 10 people per km².Carisbrook is ranked #3,719 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Carisbrook?

The median personal income in Carisbrook VIC is $603 per week, or $31,356 per year.The median household income is $1,205 per week.Family income is $1,542 per week.Carisbrook is ranked #7,043 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Carisbrook?

Median rent in Carisbrook VIC is $223 per week ($966 per month).Rent represents 18.5% of household income, which is considered affordable.Carisbrook ranks #7,014 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Carisbrook?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Carisbrook VIC is $1,092. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Carisbrook?

The median age in Carisbrook VIC is 45 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Carisbrook a good suburb to live in?

Carisbrook is a suburb in Victoria with a population of 1,192.The median income is $603/wk, which is below the typical VIC suburb ($767/wk).Rent affordability is rated as affordable (18.5% 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: 20492. All dollar figures in AUD.