Suburbs Karara

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Karara QLD — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Karara QLD is 128 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Karara is $473 per week ($24,596 per year). Median rent in Karara is $225 per week ($975 per month). Karara has a median age of 55 years, older than the national median of 38. Karara has a population density of 0.4 people per km².

The most common religion is Catholic (27% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Other. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Karara is $1,402.

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📍 Karara, Queensland — 28.1872°S, 151.5708°E

🏫 Schools (1)

Karara Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Karara Median Income & Rent

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Median Income
$473/wk
$24,596 per year
#8490 of 14,663
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Median Rent
$225/wk
$975 per month
#6923 of 14,663
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Median Age
55years
17 years older than national median
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Mortgage
$1,402/mo
Avg household size: 2.3 · 0.8 per bedroom

Karara Demographics

Gender Split

Male 58.5% (79) Female 41.5% (56)

Population Density

0.4
people per km²
128 people · 353.6 km²

Households

2.3
Avg household size
0.8
Persons per bedroom
$1,312
Family income/wk

Karara Age Distribution

0-4
5-9
10-14
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)

Karara Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
58.3% 21 dwellings
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Owned with mortgage
41.7% 15 dwellings

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

Karara Country of Birth

Australia
100.0%

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

Karara Religion

Catholic
27.2%
Not stated
26.4%
No Religion
18.4%
Anglican
15.2%
Uniting Church
6.4%
Christian (other)
4.0%
Baptist
2.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Karara Education Level

Year 10 or equivalent
43.6%
Year 12 or equivalent
41.0%
Year 9 or equivalent
11.5%
Year 11 or equivalent
3.8%

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

Karara Languages Spoken at Home

Other
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G13 — Language Spoken at Home by SAL

Karara Employment

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Employed full-time
27.2% 25 people
⏰
Employed part-time
22.8% 21 people
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Not in labour force
50.0% 46 people

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

Karara Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
44.4%
Bachelor Degree
29.6%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
14.8%
Certificate I/II
11.1%

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

Karara Occupation

Managers
52.9%
Clerical & Administrative
23.5%
Labourers
23.5%

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

Karara Field of Study

Agriculture & Environment
29.6%
Engineering
22.2%
Society & Culture
18.5%
Education
14.8%
Management & Commerce
14.8%

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

Karara Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Karara Weekly Household Income

$1-$149/wk
6.7%
$400-$499/wk
8.9%
$500-$649/wk
17.8%
$800-$999/wk
11.1%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
6.7%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
20.0%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
13.3%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
6.7%
$3,500-$3,999/wk
8.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Karara Marital Status

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Married
47.0% 55
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Separated
7.7% 9
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Divorced
18.8% 22
🕊️
Widowed
6.8% 8
👤
Never married
19.7% 23

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Karara Ancestry

Australian
31.6%
English
30.1%
Irish
9.0%
German
7.5%
Scottish
7.5%
Aboriginal Australianralian
6.0%
Other
4.5%
Dutch
3.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Karara School & University Attendance

Vocational Education
41.7%
Primary — Government
33.3%
Pre-school
25.0%

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

Karara Need for Assistance

♿
Needs assistance
4.5% 9
✅
No need for assistance
95.5% 189

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

Karara Volunteering

🤝
Volunteer
23.4% 22
—
Not a volunteer
76.6% 72

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Karara Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$1,000-$1,399/mo
28.6%
$1,400-$1,799/mo
42.9%
$1,800-$2,399/mo
28.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Karara How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
71.0%
Walked only
19.4%
Other
9.7%

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

Karara Car Ownership

1 vehicle
26.7%
2 vehicles
53.3%
3 vehicles
13.3%
4+ vehicles
6.7%

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

Karara Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms
26.3%
3 bedrooms
42.1%
4 bedrooms
31.6%

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

Karara Population Mobility

22.8%
moved in the last year
35.3%
moved in the last 5 years
2.3%
unemployment rate (Census)
37.7%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Karara Indigenous Population

5.0%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
10
Indigenous residents
192
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Karara Long-term Health Conditions

Arthritis
12
Mental health
12
Diabetes
6
Lung condition
6
Asthma
5
Heart disease
4

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

Karara Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
15.5%
$1-$149/wk
5.6%
$150-$299/wk
8.5%
$300-$399/wk
7.0%
$400-$499/wk
9.9%
$650-$799/wk
15.5%
$800-$999/wk
7.0%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
11.3%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
11.3%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
8.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Karara Family Structure

Couple — no children
55.2%
Couple — children under 15
27.6%
Couple — no children under 15
10.3%
One parent — children under 15
6.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Karara Military Service

🏅
Previously served
3.5% 3
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Never served
96.5% 83

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Karara Unpaid Carers

🤲
Provided unpaid assistance
9.0% 8
—
Did not provide
91.0% 81

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Karara Children Ever Born

2 children
100.0%

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

Karara When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951
5
1981–1990
4

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

Karara Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
12.2%
5–14 hours
16.7%
15–29 hours
17.8%
30+ hours
16.7%
Did not do domestic work
36.7%

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

Karara Household Size

1 person
23.8%
2 persons
50.0%
3 persons
9.5%
4 persons
7.1%
5 persons
9.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Karara Where Residents Moved From

Same address
78
Moved from QLD
23

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

Karara Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Karara Schools

1
schools nearby
1
government
—
avg ICSEA score
12
total students
Karara State School Government
Primary · Prep-6 · 12 students

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

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Karara Rent Prices & Affordability

24%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $949/wk
Median Rent $225/wk
Rent-to-Income 23.7%

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

If you earn X in Karara

≈ $4,112/month
Median rent $225/wk
Left after rent $724/wk
Rent share 23.7%

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Income: $479/wk Rent: $180/wk Save: $45/wk
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Income: $546/wk Rent: $220/wk Save: $5/wk

Karara vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in QLD

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Pop: 64 Income: $630/wk Rent: $225/wk
Ingoldsby
Pop: 64 Income: $637/wk Rent: $208/wk
Tinnanbar
Pop: 64 Income: $387/wk Rent: $248/wk
Turallin
Pop: 64 Income: $860/wk Rent: $135/wk
Yuruga
Pop: 64 Income: $784/wk Rent: $165/wk
Cowley Beach
Pop: 65 Income: $583/wk Rent: $250/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Karara

What is the population of Karara QLD?

The population of Karara QLD is 128 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 0.4 people per km².Karara is ranked #8,226 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Karara?

The median personal income in Karara QLD is $473 per week, or $24,596 per year.The median household income is $949 per week.Family income is $1,312 per week.Karara is ranked #8,490 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Karara?

Median rent in Karara QLD is $225 per week ($975 per month).Rent represents 23.7% of household income, which is considered affordable.Karara ranks #6,923 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Karara?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Karara QLD is $1,402. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Karara?

The median age in Karara QLD is 55 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Karara a good suburb to live in?

Karara is a suburb in Queensland with a population of 128.The median income is $473/wk, which is below the QLD average of $759/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (23.7% 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: 31487. All dollar figures in AUD.