Suburbs Carstairs

Queensland · Suburb Profile

Carstairs QLD — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Carstairs QLD is 91 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Carstairs is $1,012 per week ($52,624 per year). Median rent in Carstairs is $175 per week ($758 per month). Carstairs has a median age of 52 years, older than the national median of 38. Carstairs has a population density of 2.5 people per km².

The most common religion is Catholic (42% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Carstairs is $1,155.

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📍 Carstairs, Queensland — 19.6512°S, 147.4520°E

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Carstairs Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Carstairs Median Income & Rent

💰
Median Income
$1,012/wk
$52,624 per year
🏠
Median Rent
$175/wk
$758 per month
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Median Age
52years
14 years older than national median
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Mortgage
$1,155/mo
Avg household size: 2.5 · 0.7 per bedroom

Carstairs Demographics

Gender Split

Male 57.6% (53) Female 42.4% (39)

Population Density

2.5
people per km²
91 people · 36.0 km²

Households

2.5
Avg household size
0.7
Persons per bedroom
$2,333
Family income/wk

Carstairs Age Distribution

0-4
5-9
10-14
15-19
20-24
25-29
30-34
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)

Carstairs Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
75.9% 22 dwellings
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Owned with mortgage
24.1% 7 dwellings

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

Carstairs Country of Birth

Australia
100.0%

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

Carstairs Religion

Catholic
41.7%
Anglican
13.6%
No Religion
13.6%
Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd
11.7%
Not stated
6.8%
Baptist
4.9%
Uniting Church
4.9%
Christian (other)
2.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Carstairs Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
58.0%
Year 10 or equivalent
33.3%
Year 11 or equivalent
8.7%

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

Carstairs Employment

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Employed full-time
46.0% 29 people
⏰
Employed part-time
20.6% 13 people
🏠
Not in labour force
33.3% 21 people

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

Carstairs Qualifications

Advanced Diploma/Diploma
35.7%
Certificate III/IV
35.7%
Graduate Diploma/Certificate
17.9%
Bachelor Degree
10.7%

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

Carstairs Occupation

Managers
47.6%
Professionals
38.1%
Technicians & Trade Workers
14.3%

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

Carstairs Field of Study

Engineering
46.4%
Education
28.6%
Society & Culture
14.3%
Agriculture & Environment
10.7%

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

Carstairs Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Carstairs Weekly Household Income

$650-$799/wk
7.7%
$800-$999/wk
10.3%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
17.9%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
15.4%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
20.5%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
7.7%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
12.8%
$4,000+/wk
7.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Carstairs Marital Status

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Married
66.3% 53
🕊️
Widowed
6.3% 5
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Never married
27.5% 22

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Carstairs Ancestry

Australian
34.3%
English
26.3%
Italian
21.9%
Scottish
8.0%
Irish
5.1%
German
4.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Carstairs School & University Attendance

Primary — Government
33.3%
Primary — Catholic
27.8%
Secondary — Government
22.2%
Secondary — Catholic
16.7%

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

Carstairs Need for Assistance

♿
Needs assistance
3.3% 6
✅
No need for assistance
96.7% 175

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

Carstairs Volunteering

🤝
Volunteer
34.2% 27
—
Not a volunteer
65.8% 52

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Carstairs Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$1,400-$1,799/mo
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Carstairs How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
75.6%
Walked only
14.6%
Truck
9.8%

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

Carstairs Car Ownership

1 vehicle
8.6%
2 vehicles
42.9%
3 vehicles
31.4%
4+ vehicles
17.1%

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

Carstairs Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms
7.0%
3 bedrooms
46.5%
4 bedrooms
37.2%
5 bedrooms
9.3%

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

Carstairs Population Mobility

3.4%
moved in the last year
6.3%
moved in the last 5 years
65.1%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Carstairs Indigenous Population

0.0%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
0
Indigenous residents
184
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Carstairs Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
8
Arthritis
6
Cancer
5
Heart disease
5
Diabetes
4
Asthma
3

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

Carstairs Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
4.7%
$1-$149/wk
15.6%
$150-$299/wk
6.3%
$300-$399/wk
4.7%
$500-$649/wk
9.4%
$650-$799/wk
6.3%
$800-$999/wk
4.7%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
10.9%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
6.3%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
7.8%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
15.6%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
7.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Carstairs Family Structure

Couple — no children
39.5%
Couple — no children under 15
32.1%
Couple — children under 15
28.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Carstairs Unpaid Carers

🤲
Provided unpaid assistance
25.3% 20
—
Did not provide
74.7% 59

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Carstairs Children Ever Born

3 children
30.0%
4 children
70.0%

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

Carstairs Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
25.3%
5–14 hours
25.3%
15–29 hours
13.9%
30+ hours
15.2%
Did not do domestic work
20.3%

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

Carstairs Household Size

1 person
16.7%
2 persons
58.3%
3 persons
11.1%
4 persons
13.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Carstairs Where Residents Moved From

Same address
86
Moved — same area (SA2)
3

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

Carstairs Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Carstairs Schools

1
schools nearby
1
government
891
avg ICSEA score
165
total students
Home Hill State High School Government
Secondary · 7-12 · 165 students
891
ICSEA

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

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Carstairs Rent Prices & Affordability

8%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $2,208/wk
Median Rent $175/wk
Rent-to-Income 7.9%

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

If you earn X in Carstairs

≈ $9,568/month
Median rent $175/wk
Left after rent $2,033/wk
Rent share 7.9%

Carstairs vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in QLD

Barlil
Pop: 46 Income: $674/wk
Gigoomgan
Pop: 46 Income: $850/wk Rent: $200/wk
Johnstown
Pop: 46 Income: $575/wk Rent: $265/wk
Mount Barney
Pop: 46 Income: $700/wk Rent: $175/wk
Mount Darry
Pop: 46 Income: $762/wk Rent: $175/wk
North Branch (Southern Downs - Qld)
Pop: 46 Income: $483/wk Rent: $120/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Carstairs

What is the population of Carstairs QLD?

The population of Carstairs QLD is 91 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 2.5 people per km².

What is the median income in Carstairs?

The median personal income in Carstairs QLD is $1,012 per week, or $52,624 per year.The median household income is $2,208 per week.Family income is $2,333 per week.

How much is rent in Carstairs?

Median rent in Carstairs QLD is $175 per week ($758 per month).Rent represents 7.9% of household income, which is considered affordable.

What are mortgage repayments in Carstairs?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Carstairs QLD is $1,155. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Carstairs?

The median age in Carstairs QLD is 52 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Carstairs a good suburb to live in?

Carstairs is a suburb in Queensland with a population of 91.The median income is $1,012/wk, which is above the QLD average of $759/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (7.9% 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: 30554. All dollar figures in AUD.