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Karrabin QLD — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Karrabin QLD is 416 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Karrabin is $890 per week ($46,280 per year). Median rent in Karrabin is $300 per week ($1,300 per month). Karrabin has a median age of 42 years, older than the national median of 38. Karrabin has a population density of 38.5 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Karrabin is England. The most common religion is No Religion (45% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Karrabin is $1,624.

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Karrabin Population

residents (Census 2021)

Karrabin Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$890/wk

$46,280 per year

#2241 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$300/wk

$1,300 per month

#4529 of 14,663

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Median Age

42years

4 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$1,624/mo

Avg household size: 2.8 · 0.8 per bedroom

Karrabin Demographics

Gender Split

Male 51.2% (216) Female 48.8% (206)

Population Density

38.5

people per km²

416 people · 10.8 km²

Households

2.8

Avg household size

0.8

Persons per bedroom

$2,062

Family income/wk

Karrabin 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

85+

♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Karrabin Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

37.8% 42 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

62.2% 69 dwellings

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

Karrabin Country of Birth

Australia

97.6%

England

2.4%

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

Karrabin Religion

No Religion

45.4%

Catholic

23.9%

Anglican

17.0%

Uniting Church

5.3%

Christian (other)

2.8%

Lutheran

2.0%

Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd

1.8%

Baptist

1.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Karrabin Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

50.3%

Year 10 or equivalent

35.5%

Year 11 or equivalent

7.6%

Year 9 or equivalent

6.6%

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

Karrabin Employment

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Employed full-time

46.3% 149 people

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Employed part-time

17.4% 56 people

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Unemployed

3.1% 10 people

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Not in labour force

33.2% 107 people

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

Karrabin Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

46.7%

Bachelor Degree

24.7%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

17.6%

Postgraduate Degree

4.4%

Certificate I/II

3.8%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

2.7%

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

Karrabin Occupation

Professionals

25.0%

Technicians & Trade Workers

22.4%

Managers

15.4%

Community & Personal Service

12.8%

Clerical & Administrative

8.3%

Sales Workers

5.8%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

5.1%

Labourers

5.1%

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

Karrabin Field of Study

Engineering

29.3%

Management & Commerce

17.9%

Health

12.9%

Education

10.0%

Society & Culture

8.6%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

7.9%

Architecture & Building

5.7%

Agriculture & Environment

3.6%

Creative Arts

2.1%

Information Technology

2.1%

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

Karrabin Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Karrabin Weekly Household Income

$300-$399/wk

3.6%

$400-$499/wk

2.9%

$500-$649/wk

2.9%

$650-$799/wk

4.3%

$800-$999/wk

8.6%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

7.9%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

7.9%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

2.9%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

6.4%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

14.3%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

5.7%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

8.6%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

8.6%

$4,000+/wk

15.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Karrabin Marital Status

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Married

53.0% 183

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Separated

4.6% 16

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Divorced

8.7% 30

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Widowed

2.9% 10

👤

Never married

30.7% 106

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Karrabin Ancestry

Australian

36.1%

English

31.7%

German

9.1%

Irish

8.9%

Scottish

4.3%

Other

2.1%

Aboriginal Australianralian

1.8%

Maltese

1.8%

Welsh

1.4%

Polish

1.1%

Italian

0.9%

Dutch

0.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Karrabin School & University Attendance

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

26.6%

Primary — Government

19.0%

Secondary — Government

12.7%

Primary — Other Non-Govt

12.7%

Vocational Education

11.4%

Pre-school

7.6%

Primary — Catholic

6.3%

Secondary — Catholic

3.8%

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

Karrabin Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

9.7% 80

✅

No need for assistance

90.3% 742

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

Karrabin Volunteering

🤝

Volunteer

16.1% 54

—

Not a volunteer

83.9% 282

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Karrabin Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo

8.3%

$800-$999/mo

20.8%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

20.8%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

12.5%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

12.5%

$2,400-$2,999/mo

18.8%

$3,000-$3,999/mo

6.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Karrabin How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

77.3%

Did not go to work

12.6%

Walked only

4.5%

Truck

4.0%

Car (passenger)

1.5%

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

Karrabin Car Ownership

0 vehicles

2.1%

1 vehicle

22.0%

2 vehicles

33.3%

3 vehicles

19.9%

4+ vehicles

22.7%

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

Karrabin Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms

11.9%

3 bedrooms

33.6%

4 bedrooms

42.7%

5 bedrooms

11.9%

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

Karrabin Population Mobility

12.0%

moved in the last year

32.4%

moved in the last 5 years

3.4%

unemployment rate (Census)

68.0%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Karrabin Indigenous Population

1.8%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

804

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Karrabin Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Diabetes

Arthritis

Asthma

Heart disease

Lung condition

Stroke

Cancer

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

Karrabin Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

9.4%

$1-$149/wk

2.3%

$150-$299/wk

7.1%

$300-$399/wk

3.6%

$400-$499/wk

4.9%

$500-$649/wk

1.6%

$650-$799/wk

9.4%

$800-$999/wk

10.7%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

11.7%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

10.1%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

8.4%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

5.8%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

10.1%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

1.6%

$3,500+/wk

3.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Karrabin Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

34.5%

Couple — no children

27.2%

Couple — no children under 15

21.7%

One parent — children under 15

10.1%

One parent — no children under 15

6.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Karrabin Military Service

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Previously served

3.3% 11

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Never served

96.7% 318

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Karrabin Unpaid Carers

🤲

Provided unpaid assistance

15.9% 53

—

Did not provide

84.1% 281

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Karrabin Children Ever Born

No children

27.6%

1 child

12.5%

2 children

23.7%

3 children

21.7%

4 children

14.5%

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

Karrabin When Migrants Arrived

1951–1960

1961–1970

1971–1980

1981–1990

1991–2000

2001–2010

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

Karrabin Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

18.1%

5–14 hours

29.5%

15–29 hours

13.5%

30+ hours

11.1%

Did not do domestic work

27.8%

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

Karrabin Household Size

1 person

17.1%

2 persons

35.7%

3 persons

21.4%

4 persons

14.3%

5 persons

7.9%

6+ persons

3.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Karrabin Where Residents Moved From

Same address

358

Moved from QLD

Moved — same area (SA2)

Moved from NSW

Moved from overseas

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

Karrabin Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

94.3%

Step family — no other children

5.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Karrabin Schools

schools nearby

government

1072

avg ICSEA score

1,495

total students

West Moreton Anglican College Independent

Combined · Prep-12 · 1,495 students

1072

ICSEA

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

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Karrabin Rent Prices & Affordability

15%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,952/wk

Median Rent $300/wk

Rent-to-Income 15.4%

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

If you earn X in Karrabin

Your weekly income

≈ $8,459/month

Median rent $300/wk

Left after rent $1,652/wk

Rent share 15.4%

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Karrabin vs State & National Average

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Pop: 208 Income: $684/wk Rent: $260/wk

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Pop: 208 Income: $554/wk Rent: $200/wk

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Pop: 208 Income: $713/wk Rent: $253/wk

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Pop: 208 Income: $606/wk Rent: $220/wk

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Pop: 208 Income: $411/wk Rent: $150/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Karrabin

What is the population of Karrabin QLD?

The population of Karrabin QLD is 416 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 38.5 people per km².Karrabin is ranked #5,345 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Karrabin?

The median personal income in Karrabin QLD is $890 per week, or $46,280 per year.The median household income is $1,952 per week.Family income is $2,062 per week.Karrabin is ranked #2,241 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Karrabin?

Median rent in Karrabin QLD is $300 per week ($1,300 per month).Rent represents 15.4% of household income, which is considered affordable.Karrabin ranks #4,529 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Karrabin?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Karrabin QLD is $1,624. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Karrabin?

The median age in Karrabin QLD is 42 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Karrabin a good suburb to live in?

Karrabin is a suburb in Queensland with a population of 416.The median income is $890/wk, which is above the QLD average of $759/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (15.4% 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: 31489. All dollar figures in AUD.