Statistical Area 2 (SA2) · Area profile

Carrara

15 km²

Carrara is characterised by a slightly larger population than usual and a somewhat older age profile.

📍 Carrara, Statistical Area 2 (SA2)

Demographics & Identity

Total population13,147▲ +13.6%since 2011 Median age42 yrs▲ +10.5%since 2011 Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population2.1%People aged 65 and over20.9%Children under 1516.6%People in a de facto relationship12.7%▲ +14.4%since 2011

Age & sex structure

Age structure

In Carrara, the largest group is Older adults (45–64) at 26%, followed by Young adults (25–44) (26%) and Seniors (65+) (21%).

Older adults (45–64)26.5%

Young adults (25–44)25.7%

Seniors (65+)20.9%

Children (0–14)16.6%

Youth (15–24)10.4%

Marital status

In Carrara, the largest group is Married at 46%, followed by Never married (34%) and Divorced (12%).

Married46%
Never married34%
Divorced12%
Widowed4%
Separated4%

Ancestry & Birthplace

Country of birth

In Carrara, the largest group is Australia at 80%, followed by New Zealand (8%) and England (6%).

Australia67.7%

New Zealand7.2%

England5.0%

South Africa1.6%

China1.2%

Philippines0.8%

India0.6%

Italy0.3%

Nepal0.2%

Vietnam0.2%

Ancestry

In Carrara, the largest group is English at 37%, followed by Australian (28%) and Scottish (10%).

English41.6%

Australian31.4%

Scottish11.6%

Irish11.0%

German5.0%

Italian3.5%

Chinese3.4%

Dutch1.6%

Filipino1.2%

Indian1.0%

Language

People using another language at home12.6%

Language used at home

In Carrara, the largest group is English only at 95%, followed by Mandarin (2%) and Cantonese (1%).

English only83.6%

Mandarin1.9%

Cantonese0.7%

Italian0.4%

Greek0.4%

Arabic0.3%

Tagalog0.2%

Hindi0.2%

Punjabi0.2%

Vietnamese0.2%

Religion

People with no religion41.9%

Religious affiliation

In Carrara, the largest group is Christianity at 51%, followed by No religion (44%) and Buddhism (2%).

Christianity51%
No religion44%
Buddhism2%
Islam1%
Hinduism1%
Other religions1%
Judaism0%

Education & Qualifications

Completed Year 1259.7%Adults with a bachelor degree or higher20.4%

Highest year of school

In Carrara, the largest group is Year 12 at 63%, followed by Year 10 (22%) and Year 11 (8%).

Year 1259.7%

Year 1021.1%

Year 117.6%

Year 9 or below6.9%

Highest qualification level

In Carrara, the largest group is Certificate III / IV at 37%, followed by Bachelor degree (27%) and Advanced diploma / diploma (22%).

Certificate III / IV31.5%

Bachelor degree22.6%

Advanced diploma / diploma18.8%

Postgraduate degree6.2%

Graduate diploma / certificate3.5%

Certificate I / II1.7%

Field of qualification

In Carrara, the largest group is Management & commerce at 24%, followed by Engineering & related (14%) and Society & culture (14%).

Management & commerce21.2%

Engineering & related12.2%

Society & culture12.0%

Health11.1%

Education8.0%

Architecture & building8.0%

Food, hospitality & personal services7.5%

Creative arts4.2%

Agriculture & environment1.5%

Information technology1.5%

Income

Median personal income (weekly)$770▲ +32.3%since 2011 Median household income (weekly)$1,560▲ +30.2%since 2011 Median family income (weekly)$1,896▲ +36.9%since 2011 People earning $2,000+ a week9.4%Households earning $3,000+ a week17.4%

Household income distribution

In Carrara, the largest group is $1,500–$2,999 at 33%, followed by $650–$1,499 (32%) and Under $650 (17%).

$1,500–$2,99930.2%

$650–$1,49929.6%

Under $65015.7%

$3,000–$3,9999.2%

$4,000 or more8.3%

Personal income distribution

In Carrara, the largest group is Under $650 at 43%, followed by $650–$1,499 (36%) and $1,500–$2,999 (18%).

Under $65040.9%

$650–$1,49933.6%

$1,500–$2,99916.7%

$3,000 or more3.3%

Health & Disability

People with a long-term health condition28.9%People with a mental health condition8.2%People needing help with daily activities4.7%

Number of long-term health conditions

In Carrara, the largest group is None at 69%, followed by One condition (21%) and Two conditions (6%).

None64.0%

One condition19.9%

Two conditions5.9%

Three or more3.1%

Long-term health conditions reported

In Carrara, the largest group is Arthritis at 19%, followed by Mental health (17%) and Asthma (17%).

Arthritis9.3%

Mental health8.2%

Asthma8.1%

Other condition7.5%

Heart disease4.2%

Diabetes4.0%

Cancer3.9%

Lung condition2.2%

Stroke0.9%

Dementia0.7%

Community Participation

Volunteers12.2%People providing unpaid care10.9%People caring for children unpaid26.3%People who served in the Defence Force2.9%People doing 15+ hours of unpaid housework20.2%

Family & Households

Average household size2.4▼ -4.0%since 2011 One-parent families15.8%People living alone24.8%▲ +10.4%since 2011

Family composition

In Carrara, the largest group is Couples with children at 53%, followed by Couples without children (30%) and One-parent families (16%).

Couples with children53%
Couples without children30%
One-parent families16%
Other families1%

Household size

In Carrara, the largest group is 2 people at 37%, followed by 1 person (25%) and 3 people (17%).

2 people37.3%

1 person24.8%

3 people17.0%

4 people14.0%

5 people4.6%

6 or more2.2%

Housing & Dwellings

Median rent (weekly)$450▲ +28.6%since 2011 Median mortgage repayment (monthly)$1,900▼ -2.6%since 2011 Average people per bedroom0.80▼ -27.3%since 2011 Households renting27.6%Homes owned outright31.5%Separate (detached) houses52.0%Homes with three or more bedrooms75.1%▼ -4.0%since 2011

How homes are owned or rented

In Carrara, the largest group is Owned with a mortgage at 39%, followed by Owned outright (32%) and Rented (28%).

Owned with a mortgage39%
Owned outright32%
Rented28%
Other tenure1%

Types of homes

In Carrara, the largest group is Separate house at 52%, followed by Townhouse / semi-detached (34%) and Flat or apartment (9%).

Separate house52%
Townhouse / semi-detached34%
Flat or apartment9%
Other dwelling5%

Bedrooms per home

In Carrara, the largest group is 3 bedrooms at 48%, followed by 4 bedrooms (22%) and 2 bedrooms (18%).

3 bedrooms47.2%

4 bedrooms21.4%

2 bedrooms17.3%

5 or more6.5%

1 bedroom5.4%

Studio / none0.4%

Weekly rent distribution

In Carrara, the largest group is $350–$549 at 49%, followed by $200–$349 (22%) and $550–$749 (21%).

$350–$54947.0%

$200–$34921.0%

$550–$74920.4%

$750 or more4.1%

Under $2003.9%

Monthly mortgage distribution

In Carrara, the largest group is $1,800–$2,999 at 40%, followed by $1,000–$1,799 (32%) and Under $1,000 (14%).

$1,800–$2,99938.0%

$1,000–$1,79929.8%

Under $1,00013.3%

$3,000 or more12.9%

Transport & Vehicles

Homes with no motor vehicle3.2%▼ -33.4%since 2011

Motor vehicles per home

In Carrara, the largest group is 2 vehicles at 41%, followed by 1 vehicle (37%) and 3 vehicles (13%).

2 vehicles40.8%

1 vehicle36.9%

3 vehicles13.1%

4 or more5.9%

No vehicle3.2%

How people get to work

In Carrara, the largest group is Car (driver) at 77%, followed by Worked at home (15%) and Car (passenger) (5%).

Car (driver)66.0%

Worked at home13.2%

Car (passenger)3.8%

Walked1.1%

Bus0.5%

Train0.5%

Bicycle0.3%

Migration & Movement

People who moved in the last 5 years45.5%Recent arrivals from overseas9.5%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment rate5.4%Labour-force participation63.1%Employed full-time55.1%

Industries people work in

In Carrara, the largest group is Health care & social assistance at 15%, followed by Construction (12%) and Retail trade (11%).

Health care & social assistance13.9%

Construction11.1%

Retail trade10.9%

Education & training8.9%

Accommodation & food8.6%

Professional & technical6.4%

Manufacturing4.9%

Other services4.6%

Public administration & safety4.4%

Administrative & support4.3%

Occupations people work in

In Carrara, the largest group is Professionals at 20%, followed by Technicians & trades (14%) and Clerical & administrative (14%).

Professionals20.0%

Technicians & trades14.1%

Clerical & administrative13.3%

Community & personal service13.1%

Managers13.0%

Sales workers11.7%

Labourers8.4%

Machinery operators & drivers4.4%

Areas within Carrara

Carrara Block 1 Carrara Block 2 Carrara Block 3 Carrara Block 4 Carrara Block 5 Carrara Block 6 Carrara Block 7 Carrara Block 8 Carrara Block 9 Carrara Block 10 Carrara Block 11 Carrara Block 12 Carrara Block 13 Carrara Block 14 Carrara Block 15 Carrara Block 16

Nearby areas

Benowa Merrimac Highland Park Ashmore Clear Island Waters Bundall Worongary - Tallai Molendinar

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