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Carina Heights Postcode
Queensland
Income, rent and SEIFA figures are from the ABS 2021 Census and are reported in 2021 dollars, not adjusted for subsequent inflation.
How Carina Heights Compares
Carina Heights vs the QLD average and the national average (2021 Census, population-weighted).
| Metric | Carina Heights | QLD avg | AU avg | Greater Brisbane |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $1,997 +QLD | $1,770 | $1,836 | $1,945 |
| Rent/wk | $403 ≈QLD | $380 | $390 | $402 |
| Mortgage/month | $1,950 ≈QLD | $1,774 | $1,958 | $1,919 |
| Median age | 36 | 44.0 | 45.0 | 38.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 8/10 +QLD | 4.0/10 | 6.0/10 | 7.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 5.0% -QLD | 6.0% | 5.0% | 6.0% |
Green pill = at least 10% above the QLD average; red = at least 10% below; grey = within 10%. For unemployment, colour polarity is inverted: lower is better.
Postcode 4152 covers Carina Heights, an inland suburb of Brisbane about 8 km from the city centre. It forms part of the Brisbane Inner City region of Queensland. Local government services are provided by Brisbane.
According to the 2021 Census, Carina Heights has a population of 7,103 with a median age of 36. The median weekly household income is $1,997, above the QLD average. The unemployment rate is 5.0%, lower than the QLD average. The Indigenous population is 139 (2.0% of residents).
Housing in Carina Heights includes a median weekly rent of $403, median monthly mortgage repayment of $1,950, with 2,909 total dwellings. Rental properties account for 42.2% of dwellings.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Carina Heights scores in decile 8 out of 10, which is above the national average.
Carina Heights is part of the Brisbane Inner - East statistical area in Queensland.
Carina Heights Details
| Postcode | 4152 |
| State | Queensland (QLD) |
| Phone Area Code | 07 |
| Population (2021) | 7,103 |
| Median Age | 36 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $1,997/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $984/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $403 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $1,950 |
| Average Household Size | 2.3 persons |
| Area | 3.4 km² |
| Population Density | 2104/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 2,909 |
| Australian Citizens | 86.5% |
| Indigenous Population | 139 (2.0%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.0% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 8/10 (above average) |
| Latitude | -27.507 |
| Longitude | 153.093 |
| Distance from Brisbane | 8 km |
| Region (SA4) | Brisbane Inner City |
| Area (SA3) | Brisbane Inner - East |
| Local Government | Brisbane |
| Federal Electorate | Griffith |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 1,130 (15.9%) |
| 15–24 years | 898 (12.6%) |
| 25–44 years | 2,471 (34.8%) |
| 45–64 years | 1,675 (23.6%) |
| 65+ years | 936 (13.2%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA Socio-economic Index
Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage (IRSAD), decile 8 of 10. Higher deciles indicate more advantage.
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Asthma | 636 (9.0%) |
| Arthritis | 532 (7.5%) |
| Diabetes | 272 (3.8%) |
| Heart Disease | 244 (3.4%) |
| Cancer | 207 (2.9%) |
| Lung Condition | 105 (1.5%) |
| Dementia | 22 (0.3%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 195 (6.8%) |
| 1 vehicle | 1,261 (43.9%) |
| 2 vehicles | 1,036 (36.1%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 380 (13.2%) |
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Page last reviewed . Data sources: Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Census (CC BY 4.0), SEIFA 2021 IRSAD, ACARA school profiles 2025. How this data is sourced.