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Queensland · Postcode 4344
Carpendale postcode and suburb data
Queensland · Phone area code 07 · 87 km from Brisbane
Suburb snapshot
Carpendale at a glance vs QLD
Fast facts and benchmark bars show the suburb's key postcode, Census, SEIFA, school and LGA signals in context.
Quick facts
Benchmarks against QLD
Income, rent and SEIFA figures are from the ABS 2021 Census and are reported in 2021 dollars, not adjusted for subsequent inflation.
Detailed comparison table
Carpendale vs the QLD average and the national average, using population-weighted 2021 Census data.
| Metric | Carpendale | QLD avg | AU avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $1,562 -QLD | $1,770 | $1,836 |
| Rent/wk | $350 ≈QLD | $380 | $390 |
| Mortgage/month | $1,950 ≈QLD | $1,774 | $1,958 |
| Median age | 48 | 44.0 | 45.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 3/10 ≈QLD | 4.0/10 | 6.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 0.0% -QLD | 6.0% | 5.0% |
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.
Carpendale is a locality 87 km from Brisbane in Queensland, classified as inner regional by the ABS. The postcode is 4344. It falls within the Toowoomba region. The local government area is Lockyer Valley.
According to the 2021 Census, Carpendale has a population of 110 with a median age of 48. The median weekly household income is $1,562, below the QLD average. The Indigenous population is 7 (6.4% of residents).
Housing in Carpendale includes a median weekly rent of $350, median monthly mortgage repayment of $1,950, with 41 total dwellings. Owner-occupied dwellings (owned or mortgaged) make up 82.9% of housing.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Carpendale scores in decile 3 out of 10, which is below the national average.
Carpendale is part of the Toowoomba statistical area in Queensland.
Carpendale details
Location, Census, housing, SEIFA and geography fields used across this profile.
| Postcode | 4344 |
| State | Queensland (QLD) |
| Phone Area Code | 07 |
| Population (2021) | 110 |
| Median Age | 48 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $1,562/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $780/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $350 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $1,950 |
| Average Household Size | 2.6 persons |
| Area | 10.5 km² |
| Population Density | 11/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 41 |
| Australian Citizens | 89.1% |
| Indigenous Population | 7 (6.4%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 0.0% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 3/10 (below average) |
| Latitude | -27.5862798 |
| Longitude | 152.151274 |
| Distance from Brisbane | 87 km |
| Region (SA4) | Toowoomba |
| Area (SA3) | Toowoomba |
| Local Government | Lockyer Valley |
| Federal Electorate | Wright |
| State Electorate | Lockyer |
| Time Zone | AEST (UTC+10), Australia/Brisbane (standard time) |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 18 (16.4%) |
| 15–24 years | 15 (13.6%) |
| 25–44 years | 20 (18.2%) |
| 45–64 years | 32 (29.1%) |
| 65+ years | 22 (20.0%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA socio-economic index
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Arthritis | 14 (12.7%) |
| Asthma | 14 (12.7%) |
| Diabetes | 11 (10.0%) |
| Lung Condition | 9 (8.2%) |
| Heart Disease | 3 (2.7%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 0 (0.0%) |
| 1 vehicle | 6 (16.2%) |
| 2 vehicles | 15 (40.5%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 16 (43.2%) |
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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.