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Carrieton SA — Suburb Profile
Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Carrieton, South Australia. ABS Census 2021.
The population of Carrieton SA is 51 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Carrieton is $716 per week ($37,232 per year). Median rent in Carrieton is $120 per week ($520 per month). Carrieton has a median age of 44 years, older than the national median of 38. Carrieton has a population density of 0.3 people per km².
The most common religion is Catholic (43% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Carrieton is $775.
There were 1 recorded offences in Carrieton in 2025-26, a rate of 20 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (1 offences).
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Carrieton Population
Carrieton Median Income & Rent
Carrieton Demographics
Gender Split
Population Density
Households
Carrieton Age Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)
Carrieton Housing Tenure
Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)
Carrieton Country of Birth
Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL
Carrieton Religion
Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL
Carrieton Education Level
Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL
Carrieton Employment
Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL
Carrieton Qualifications
Source: ABS Census 2021 G49 — Non-School Qualification by SAL
Carrieton Occupation
Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Industry of Employment by Occupation
Carrieton Field of Study
Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Field of Study by SAL
Carrieton Dwelling Types
Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL
Carrieton Weekly Household Income
Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL
Carrieton Marital Status
Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL
Carrieton Ancestry
Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL
Carrieton School & University Attendance
Source: ABS Census 2021 G15 — Type of Educational Institution by SAL
Carrieton Need for Assistance
Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL
Carrieton Volunteering
Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL
Carrieton How People Get to Work
Source: ABS Census 2021 G62 — Method of Travel to Work by SAL
Carrieton Car Ownership
Source: ABS Census 2021 G34 — Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL
Carrieton Number of Bedrooms
Source: ABS Census 2021 G41 — Number of Bedrooms by SAL
Carrieton Population Mobility
Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL
Carrieton Indigenous Population
Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL
Carrieton Long-term Health Conditions
Source: ABS Census 2021 G19 — Long-term Health Conditions by SAL
Carrieton Personal Weekly Income Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL
Carrieton Family Structure
Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL
Carrieton Unpaid Carers
Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL
Carrieton Unpaid Domestic Work
Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL
Carrieton Household Size
Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL
Carrieton Where Residents Moved From
Source: ABS Census 2021 G44 — Address 1 Year Ago by SAL
Carrieton Family Blending
Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL
Carrieton Crime Statistics
Reported offences in 2025-26 — 1 total
Offence trend by year:
Source: SA Government Open Data — data.sa.gov.au
Carrieton Rent Prices & Affordability
Rent is under 25% of household income — generally considered affordable.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Carrieton
What is the population of Carrieton SA?
The population of Carrieton SA is 51 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 0.3 people per km².
What is the median income in Carrieton?
The median personal income in Carrieton SA is $716 per week, or $37,232 per year.The median household income is $1,375 per week.Family income is $1,625 per week.
How much is rent in Carrieton?
Median rent in Carrieton SA is $120 per week ($520 per month).Rent represents 8.7% of household income, which is considered affordable.
What are mortgage repayments in Carrieton?
The median monthly mortgage repayment in Carrieton SA is $775. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.
What is the median age in Carrieton?
The median age in Carrieton SA is 44 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.
Is Carrieton a good suburb to live in?
Carrieton is a suburb in South Australia with a population of 51.The median income is $716/wk, which is below the SA average of $763/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (8.7% 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: 40230. All dollar figures in AUD.