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Carters Ridge QLD — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Carters Ridge QLD is 497 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Carters Ridge is $622 per week ($32,344 per year). Median rent in Carters Ridge is $330 per week ($1,430 per month). Carters Ridge has a median age of 44 years, older than the national median of 38. Carters Ridge has a population density of 33.5 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Carters Ridge is England. The most common religion is No Religion (50% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Carters Ridge is $1,517.

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Carters Ridge Population

residents (Census 2021)

Carters Ridge Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$622/wk

$32,344 per year

#6748 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$330/wk

$1,430 per month

#3803 of 14,663

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Median Age

44years

6 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$1,517/mo

Avg household size: 2.7 · 0.9 per bedroom

Carters Ridge Demographics

Gender Split

Male 52.8% (263) Female 47.2% (235)

Population Density

33.5

people per km²

497 people · 14.8 km²

Households

2.7

Avg household size

0.9

Persons per bedroom

$1,484

Family income/wk

Carters Ridge 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

♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Carters Ridge Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

34.3% 49 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

65.7% 94 dwellings

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

Carters Ridge Country of Birth

Australia

90.6%

England

9.4%

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

Carters Ridge Religion

No Religion

49.6%

Not stated

15.3%

Catholic

12.4%

Anglican

12.0%

Christian (other)

4.6%

Baptist

2.7%

Uniting Church

1.9%

Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd

1.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Carters Ridge Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

57.4%

Year 10 or equivalent

30.8%

Year 11 or equivalent

9.2%

Year 9 or equivalent

2.7%

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

Carters Ridge Employment

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Employed full-time

34.2% 114 people

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Employed part-time

27.9% 93 people

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Unemployed

3.0% 10 people

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Not in labour force

34.8% 116 people

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

Carters Ridge Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

43.3%

Bachelor Degree

27.9%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

19.2%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

5.3%

Certificate I/II

4.3%

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

Carters Ridge Occupation

Professionals

24.1%

Technicians & Trade Workers

19.0%

Community & Personal Service

12.6%

Managers

10.9%

Clerical & Administrative

10.9%

Labourers

10.3%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

6.9%

Sales Workers

5.2%

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

Carters Ridge Field of Study

Engineering

18.2%

Health

13.5%

Management & Commerce

12.8%

Education

11.5%

Architecture & Building

8.1%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

7.4%

Agriculture & Environment

7.4%

Society & Culture

7.4%

Creative Arts

6.8%

Natural & Physical Sciences

6.8%

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

Carters Ridge Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Carters Ridge Weekly Household Income

$150-$299/wk

2.2%

$300-$399/wk

2.2%

$400-$499/wk

8.6%

$500-$649/wk

4.3%

$650-$799/wk

10.8%

$800-$999/wk

9.4%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

6.5%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

9.4%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

5.8%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

7.2%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

5.0%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

4.3%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

7.9%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

4.3%

$4,000+/wk

12.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Carters Ridge Marital Status

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Married

46.7% 193

↔️

Separated

2.9% 12

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Divorced

11.6% 48

🕊️

Widowed

4.6% 19

👤

Never married

34.1% 141

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Carters Ridge Ancestry

English

36.9%

Australian

30.7%

Scottish

9.6%

Irish

9.1%

German

3.6%

Other

3.1%

Aboriginal Australianralian

1.7%

Italian

1.6%

Dutch

1.1%

French

0.9%

Maori

0.8%

New Zealander

0.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Carters Ridge School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

32.5%

Secondary — Government

28.9%

Vocational Education

13.3%

Primary — Other Non-Govt

8.4%

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

7.2%

Primary — Catholic

4.8%

Pre-school

4.8%

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

Carters Ridge Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

3.9% 34

✅

No need for assistance

96.1% 849

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

Carters Ridge Volunteering

🤝

Volunteer

16.1% 59

—

Not a volunteer

83.9% 307

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Carters Ridge Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo

3.6%

$450-$599/mo

4.8%

$800-$999/mo

13.1%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

28.6%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

16.7%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

22.6%

$2,400-$2,999/mo

4.8%

$3,000-$3,999/mo

6.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Carters Ridge How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

66.8%

Did not go to work

22.4%

Car (passenger)

4.1%

Truck

3.1%

Other

2.0%

Walked only

1.5%

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

Carters Ridge Car Ownership

1 vehicle

21.6%

2 vehicles

37.7%

3 vehicles

26.3%

4+ vehicles

14.4%

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

Carters Ridge Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

3.2%

2 bedrooms

19.9%

3 bedrooms

44.9%

4 bedrooms

26.3%

5 bedrooms

3.8%

6+ bedrooms

1.9%

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

Carters Ridge Population Mobility

11.4%

moved in the last year

35.6%

moved in the last 5 years

4.1%

unemployment rate (Census)

59.9%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Carters Ridge Indigenous Population

1.5%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

860

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Carters Ridge Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Asthma

Arthritis

Lung condition

Heart disease

Cancer

Diabetes

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

Carters Ridge Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

10.9%

$1-$149/wk

5.8%

$150-$299/wk

7.8%

$300-$399/wk

8.2%

$400-$499/wk

4.4%

$500-$649/wk

5.1%

$650-$799/wk

8.9%

$800-$999/wk

10.9%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

8.5%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

5.8%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

4.8%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

5.8%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

7.8%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

2.7%

$3,500+/wk

2.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Carters Ridge Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

39.8%

Couple — no children

35.3%

Couple — no children under 15

14.2%

One parent — children under 15

5.6%

One parent — no children under 15

5.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Carters Ridge Military Service

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Previously served

4.7% 17

👤

Never served

95.3% 346

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Carters Ridge Unpaid Carers

🤲

Provided unpaid assistance

12.5% 44

—

Did not provide

87.5% 307

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Carters Ridge Children Ever Born

No children

34.7%

1 child

6.0%

2 children

32.3%

3 children

16.2%

4 children

10.8%

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

Carters Ridge When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951

1951–1960

1961–1970

1971–1980

1981–1990

1991–2000

2001–2010

2011–2015

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

Carters Ridge Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

18.0%

5–14 hours

36.8%

15–29 hours

12.7%

30+ hours

16.3%

Did not do domestic work

16.1%

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

Carters Ridge Household Size

1 person

16.1%

2 persons

39.9%

3 persons

13.7%

4 persons

17.9%

5 persons

7.1%

6+ persons

5.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Carters Ridge Where Residents Moved From

Same address

389

Moved from QLD

Moved from VIC

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

Carters Ridge Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

73.7%

Step family — no other children

14.0%

Blended family — no other children

7.0%

Intact family — other children present

5.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Carters Ridge Rent Prices & Affordability

24%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,382/wk

Median Rent $330/wk

Rent-to-Income 23.9%

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

If you earn X in Carters Ridge

Your weekly income

≈ $5,989/month

Median rent $330/wk

Left after rent $1,052/wk

Rent share 23.9%

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Carters Ridge vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in QLD

Mount Ossa

Pop: 250 Income: $629/wk Rent: $228/wk

Palmyra (Qld)

Pop: 250 Income: $887/wk Rent: $300/wk

Hoya

Pop: 251 Income: $685/wk Rent: $300/wk

Mount Beppo

Pop: 251 Income: $640/wk Rent: $300/wk

Wongabel

Pop: 251 Income: $654/wk Rent: $315/wk

Mabuiag Island

Pop: 253 Income: $351/wk Rent: $144/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Carters Ridge

What is the population of Carters Ridge QLD?

The population of Carters Ridge QLD is 497 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 33.5 people per km².Carters Ridge is ranked #5,039 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Carters Ridge?

The median personal income in Carters Ridge QLD is $622 per week, or $32,344 per year.The median household income is $1,382 per week.Family income is $1,484 per week.Carters Ridge is ranked #6,748 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Carters Ridge?

Median rent in Carters Ridge QLD is $330 per week ($1,430 per month).Rent represents 23.9% of household income, which is considered affordable.Carters Ridge ranks #3,803 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Carters Ridge?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Carters Ridge QLD is $1,517. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Carters Ridge?

The median age in Carters Ridge QLD is 44 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Carters Ridge a good suburb to live in?

Carters Ridge is a suburb in Queensland with a population of 497.The median income is $622/wk, which is below the QLD average of $759/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (23.9% 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: 30555. All dollar figures in AUD.