Carmila QLD — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Carmila QLD is 340 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Carmila is $675 per week ($35,100 per year). Median rent in Carmila is $175 per week ($758 per month). Carmila has a median age of 54 years, older than the national median of 38. Carmila has a population density of 0.7 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (37% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Carmila is $1,300.

There were 107 recorded offences in Carmila in 2025-26, a rate of 315 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (72 offences).

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Carmila Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Carmila Median Income & Rent

💰
Median Income
$675/wk
$35,100 per year
#5896 of 14,663
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Median Rent
$175/wk
$758 per month
#7967 of 14,663
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Median Age
54years
16 years older than national median
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Mortgage
$1,300/mo
Avg household size: 2.1 · 0.8 per bedroom

Carmila Demographics

Gender Split

Male 53.6% (184) Female 46.4% (159)

Population Density

0.7
people per km²
340 people · 475.4 km²

Households

2.1
Avg household size
0.8
Persons per bedroom
$1,600
Family income/wk

Carmila 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)

Carmila Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
82.7% 81 dwellings
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Owned with mortgage
17.3% 17 dwellings

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

Carmila Country of Birth

Australia
100.0%

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

Carmila Religion

No Religion
36.6%
Catholic
19.0%
Anglican
15.5%
Not stated
14.6%
Uniting Church
7.4%
Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd
3.3%
Christian (other)
2.4%
Buddhism
1.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Carmila Education Level

Year 10 or equivalent
51.2%
Year 12 or equivalent
31.0%
Year 9 or equivalent
9.9%
Year 11 or equivalent
7.9%

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

Carmila Employment

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Employed full-time
37.3% 93 people
Employed part-time
24.5% 61 people
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Unemployed
2.0% 5 people
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Not in labour force
36.1% 90 people

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

Carmila Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
78.0%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
9.8%
Bachelor Degree
8.5%
Certificate I/II
3.7%

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

Carmila Occupation

Managers
30.4%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
18.8%
Technicians & Trade Workers
14.5%
Labourers
13.0%
Community & Personal Service
11.6%
Professionals
7.2%
Clerical & Administrative
4.3%

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

Carmila Field of Study

Engineering
37.9%
Health
15.2%
Education
10.6%
Agriculture & Environment
10.6%
Management & Commerce
10.6%
Society & Culture
6.1%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
4.5%
Architecture & Building
4.5%

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

Carmila Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Carmila Weekly Household Income

$150-$299/wk
2.6%
$400-$499/wk
17.5%
$500-$649/wk
3.5%
$650-$799/wk
17.5%
$800-$999/wk
13.2%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
5.3%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
7.0%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
7.0%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
5.3%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
10.5%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
6.1%
$4,000+/wk
4.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Carmila Marital Status

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Married
49.7% 143
↔️
Separated
5.2% 15
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Divorced
13.2% 38
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Widowed
9.4% 27
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Never married
22.6% 65

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Carmila Ancestry

Australian
47.1%
English
32.5%
Scottish
6.1%
German
5.3%
Irish
3.4%
Italian
2.4%
Other
1.6%
Aboriginal Australianralian
0.8%
Chinese
0.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Carmila School & University Attendance

Primary — Government
52.5%
Secondary — Government
30.0%
Pre-school
10.0%
Vocational Education
7.5%

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

Carmila Need for Assistance

Needs assistance
4.1% 25
No need for assistance
95.9% 584

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

Carmila Volunteering

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Volunteer
13.4% 34
Not a volunteer
86.6% 220

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Carmila Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$1,000-$1,399/mo
58.8%
$1,800-$2,399/mo
41.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Carmila How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
64.2%
Walked only
13.4%
Did not go to work
13.4%
Motorbike/Scooter
3.7%
Car (passenger)
3.0%
Other
2.2%

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

Carmila Car Ownership

1 vehicle
35.8%
2 vehicles
43.8%
3 vehicles
16.1%
4+ vehicles
4.4%

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

Carmila Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
9.0%
2 bedrooms
19.4%
3 bedrooms
50.7%
4 bedrooms
18.7%
5 bedrooms
2.2%

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

Carmila Population Mobility

7.4%
moved in the last year
27.7%
moved in the last 5 years
3.6%
unemployment rate (Census)
57.2%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Carmila Indigenous Population

0.0%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
0
Indigenous residents
609
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Carmila Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
22
Arthritis
16
Diabetes
14
Asthma
13
Cancer
8
Heart disease
7
Lung condition
4
Stroke
4

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

Carmila Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
11.4%
$150-$299/wk
9.4%
$300-$399/wk
6.9%
$400-$499/wk
7.9%
$500-$649/wk
4.5%
$650-$799/wk
12.4%
$800-$999/wk
10.9%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
6.4%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
5.9%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
8.9%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
3.5%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
9.9%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
2.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Carmila Family Structure

Couple — no children
45.0%
Couple — children under 15
27.1%
Couple — no children under 15
13.8%
One parent — children under 15
8.3%
One parent — no children under 15
6.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Carmila Military Service

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Previously served
3.5% 9
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Never served
96.5% 251

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Carmila Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance
10.8% 28
Did not provide
89.2% 231

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Carmila Children Ever Born

No children
22.7%
1 child
6.8%
2 children
44.3%
3 children
19.3%
4 children
3.4%
5+ children
3.4%

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

Carmila When Migrants Arrived

1951–1960
5
1961–1970
3
1981–1990
7
1991–2000
5
2001–2010
9

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

Carmila Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
18.3%
5–14 hours
25.5%
15–29 hours
13.9%
30+ hours
15.5%
Did not do domestic work
26.7%

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

Carmila Household Size

1 person
36.5%
2 persons
39.4%
3 persons
13.1%
4 persons
4.4%
5 persons
2.2%
6+ persons
4.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Carmila Where Residents Moved From

Same address
275
Moved — same area (SA2)
11
Moved from QLD
7

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

Carmila Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
76.9%
Step family — no other children
23.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Carmila Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-26 — 107 total

Theft
72
Assault
10
Drug Offences
8
Traffic
7
Weapons
4
Robbery
2
Fraud
2
Property Damage
1
Domestic Violence
1

Offence trend by year:

2000
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
2007
2008
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025

Source: QLD Police Service — data.qld.gov.au

Carmila Rent Prices & Affordability

18%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $966/wk
Median Rent $175/wk
Rent-to-Income 18.1%

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

If you earn X in Carmila

≈ $4,186/month
Median rent $175/wk
Left after rent $791/wk
Rent share 18.1%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Carmila vs State & National Average

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Frequently Asked Questions About Carmila

What is the population of Carmila QLD?

The population of Carmila QLD is 340 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 0.7 people per km².Carmila is ranked #5,756 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Carmila?

The median personal income in Carmila QLD is $675 per week, or $35,100 per year.The median household income is $966 per week.Family income is $1,600 per week.Carmila is ranked #5,896 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Carmila?

Median rent in Carmila QLD is $175 per week ($758 per month).Rent represents 18.1% of household income, which is considered affordable.Carmila ranks #7,967 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Carmila?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Carmila QLD is $1,300. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Carmila?

The median age in Carmila QLD is 54 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Carmila a good suburb to live in?

Carmila is a suburb in Queensland with a population of 340.The median income is $675/wk, which is below the QLD average of $759/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (18.1% 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: 30541. All dollar figures in AUD.