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

0
residents (Census 2021)

Carrieton Median Income & Rent

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Median Income
$716/wk
$37,232 per year
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Median Rent
$120/wk
$520 per month
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Median Age
44years
6 years older than national median
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Mortgage
$775/mo
Avg household size: 2.4 · 0.7 per bedroom

Carrieton Demographics

Gender Split

Male 52.9% (27) Female 47.1% (24)

Population Density

0.3
people per km²
51 people · 193.6 km²

Households

2.4
Avg household size
0.7
Persons per bedroom
$1,625
Family income/wk

Carrieton Age Distribution

0-4
5-9
35-39
40-44
55-59
60-64
65-69
70-74
75-79
♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Carrieton Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
50.0% 7 dwellings
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Owned with mortgage
50.0% 7 dwellings

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

Carrieton Country of Birth

Australia
100.0%

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

Carrieton Religion

Catholic
42.6%
No Religion
24.1%
Anglican
11.1%
Not stated
5.6%
Othr Reln Other reln groups
5.6%
Uniting Church
5.6%
Other Religions Tot
5.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Carrieton Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
36.1%
Year 10 or equivalent
36.1%
Year 11 or equivalent
27.8%

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

Carrieton Employment

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Employed full-time
44.8% 13 people
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Not in labour force
55.2% 16 people

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

Carrieton Qualifications

Advanced Diploma/Diploma
46.2%
Bachelor Degree
30.8%
Certificate III/IV
23.1%

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

Carrieton Occupation

Managers
50.0%
Professionals
50.0%

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

Carrieton Field of Study

Health
100.0%

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

Carrieton Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Carrieton Weekly Household Income

$650-$799/wk
37.5%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
62.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Carrieton Marital Status

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Married
51.3% 20
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Separated
12.8% 5
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Divorced
12.8% 5
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Widowed
7.7% 3
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Never married
15.4% 6

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Carrieton Ancestry

Australian
44.9%
English
44.9%
Scottish
10.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Carrieton School & University Attendance

Primary — Government
100.0%

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

Carrieton Need for Assistance

No need for assistance
100.0% 84

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

Carrieton Volunteering

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Volunteer
28.1% 9
Not a volunteer
71.9% 23

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Carrieton How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
65.0%
Did not go to work
35.0%

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

Carrieton Car Ownership

1 vehicle
21.1%
2 vehicles
26.3%
3 vehicles
26.3%
4+ vehicles
26.3%

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

Carrieton Number of Bedrooms

3 bedrooms
72.7%
4 bedrooms
27.3%

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

Carrieton Population Mobility

11.6%
moved in the last year
19.6%
moved in the last 5 years
56.8%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Carrieton Indigenous Population

0.0%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
0
Indigenous residents
80
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Carrieton Long-term Health Conditions

Diabetes
4
Arthritis
3
Heart disease
3
Mental health
3

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

Carrieton Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$300-$399/wk
14.3%
$650-$799/wk
38.1%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
14.3%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
19.0%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
14.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Carrieton Family Structure

Couple — children under 15
51.4%
Couple — no children
48.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Carrieton Unpaid Carers

Did not provide
100.0% 31

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Carrieton Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
9.3%
5–14 hours
46.5%
15–29 hours
9.3%
30+ hours
9.3%
Did not do domestic work
25.6%

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

Carrieton Household Size

1 person
36.4%
2 persons
63.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Carrieton Where Residents Moved From

Same address
38
Moved from NSW
4
Moved from SA
3

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

Carrieton Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Carrieton Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-26 — 1 total

Theft
1

Offence trend by year:

2024
2025

Source: SA Government Open Data — data.sa.gov.au

Carrieton Rent Prices & Affordability

9%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $1,375/wk
Median Rent $120/wk
Rent-to-Income 8.7%

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

If you earn X in Carrieton

≈ $5,958/month
Median rent $120/wk
Left after rent $1,255/wk
Rent share 8.7%

Carrieton vs State & National Average

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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.