Suburb / Locality · Area profile

Karawatha

8 km²

Karawatha is characterised by far more university graduates than most areas and a low share of renters.

Beyond that, it has a notably young population and household incomes well above most areas.

Open map →

📍 Karawatha, Suburb / Locality

Demographics & Identity

Total population337▲ +891.2%since 2011 Median age31 yrs▼ -35.4%since 2011 Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population0.9%People aged 65 and over7.7%Children under 1531.2%People in a de facto relationship5.9%▲ —since 2011

Age & sex structure

Age structure

In Karawatha, the largest group is Young adults (25–44) at 38%, followed by Children (0–14) (32%) and Older adults (45–64) (14%).

Young adults (25–44)37.1%

Children (0–14)31.2%

Older adults (45–64)13.4%

Youth (15–24)9.2%

Seniors (65+)7.7%

Marital status

In Karawatha, the largest group is Married at 69%, followed by Never married (24%) and Divorced (5%).

Married69%
Never married24%
Divorced5%
Widowed2%

Ancestry & Birthplace

Country of birth

In Karawatha, the largest group is Australia at 63%, followed by India (13%) and China (12%).

Australia32.9%

India6.8%

China6.2%

Philippines3.9%

New Zealand1.5%

South Africa0.9%

Ancestry

In Karawatha, the largest group is Chinese at 43%, followed by Indian (39%) and Australian (9%).

Chinese22.8%

Indian20.5%

Australian5.0%

English3.0%

Dutch0.9%

Filipino0.9%

Language

People using another language at home63.8%

Language used at home

In Karawatha, the largest group is English only at 36%, followed by Mandarin (20%) and Hindi (14%).

English only21.4%

Mandarin11.9%

Hindi8.3%

Punjabi5.9%

Cantonese5.0%

Arabic4.2%

Tagalog2.1%

Religion

People with no religion21.4%

Religious affiliation

In Karawatha, the largest group is Islam at 32%, followed by No religion (24%) and Christianity (20%).

Islam32%
No religion24%
Christianity20%
Hinduism14%
Other religions7%
Buddhism5%

Education & Qualifications

Completed Year 1275.7%Adults with a bachelor degree or higher43.0%

Highest year of school

In Karawatha, the largest group is Year 12 at 87%, followed by Year 9 or below (8%) and Year 10 (3%).

Year 1275.7%

Year 9 or below6.8%

Year 102.7%

Year 111.8%

Highest qualification level

In Karawatha, the largest group is Bachelor degree at 56%, followed by Certificate III / IV (14%) and Postgraduate degree (13%).

Bachelor degree43.8%

Certificate III / IV10.7%

Postgraduate degree10.1%

Advanced diploma / diploma9.5%

Graduate diploma / certificate4.7%

Field of qualification

In Karawatha, the largest group is Management & commerce at 28%, followed by Engineering & related (19%) and Society & culture (17%).

Management & commerce20.7%

Engineering & related14.2%

Society & culture12.4%

Health10.7%

Natural & physical sciences4.1%

Information technology4.1%

Architecture & building2.4%

Education1.8%

Creative arts1.8%

Food, hospitality & personal services1.8%

Income

Median personal income (weekly)$873▲ +241.0%since 2011 Median household income (weekly)$2,531▲ +484.5%since 2011 Median family income (weekly)$2,392▲ +378.4%since 2011 People earning $2,000+ a week13.5%Households earning $3,000+ a week38.0%

Household income distribution

In Karawatha, the largest group is $1,500–$2,999 at 38%, followed by $4,000 or more (28%) and $3,000–$3,999 (18%).

$1,500–$2,99931.6%

$4,000 or more22.8%

$3,000–$3,99915.2%

$650–$1,49912.7%

Personal income distribution

In Karawatha, the largest group is Under $650 at 40%, followed by $650–$1,499 (32%) and $1,500–$2,999 (19%).

Under $65033.5%

$650–$1,49927.0%

$1,500–$2,99916.1%

$3,000 or more7.0%

Health & Disability

People with a long-term health condition12.2%People with a mental health condition0.9%People needing help with daily activities2.7%

Number of long-term health conditions

In Karawatha, the largest group is None at 86%, followed by One condition (12%) and Two conditions (1%).

None73.9%

One condition10.1%

Two conditions1.2%

Three or more0.9%

Long-term health conditions reported

In Karawatha, the largest group is Other condition at 40%, followed by Asthma (34%) and Diabetes (13%).

Other condition6.2%

Asthma5.3%

Diabetes2.1%

Arthritis1.2%

Mental health0.9%

Community Participation

Volunteers11.7%People providing unpaid care7.0%People caring for children unpaid33.5%People who served in the Defence Force0.0%People doing 15+ hours of unpaid housework18.3%

Family & Households

Average household size3.6▲ +71.4%since 2011 One-parent families7.2%People living alone11.4%—since 2011

Family composition

In Karawatha, the largest group is Couples with children at 80%, followed by Couples without children (12%) and One-parent families (7%).

Couples with children80%
Couples without children12%
One-parent families7%

Household size

In Karawatha, the largest group is 4 people at 30%, followed by 2 people (22%) and 3 people (16%).

4 people32.9%

2 people24.1%

3 people17.7%

5 people13.9%

1 person11.4%

6 or more11.4%

Housing & Dwellings

Median rent (weekly)$585—since 2011 Median mortgage repayment (monthly)$2,600—since 2011 Average people per bedroom0.80▼ -42.9%since 2011 Households renting5.1%Homes owned outright16.5%Separate (detached) houses77.2%Homes with three or more bedrooms97.5%—since 2011

How homes are owned or rented

In Karawatha, the largest group is Owned with a mortgage at 78%, followed by Owned outright (17%) and Rented (5%).

Owned with a mortgage78%
Owned outright17%
Rented5%

Types of homes

In Karawatha, the largest group is Separate house at 77%, followed by Townhouse / semi-detached (23%).

Separate house77%
Townhouse / semi-detached23%

Bedrooms per home

In Karawatha, the largest group is 4 bedrooms at 68%, followed by 5 or more (32%).

4 bedrooms65.8%

5 or more31.6%

Weekly rent distribution

In Karawatha, the largest group is $350–$549 at 100%.

$350–$549100.0%

Monthly mortgage distribution

In Karawatha, the largest group is $3,000 or more at 45%, followed by $1,800–$2,999 (44%) and Under $1,000 (5%).

$3,000 or more42.4%

$1,800–$2,99940.7%

Under $1,0005.1%

$1,000–$1,7995.1%

Transport & Vehicles

Homes with no motor vehicle0.0%—since 2011

Motor vehicles per home

In Karawatha, the largest group is 2 vehicles at 60%, followed by 3 vehicles (22%) and 1 vehicle (13%).

2 vehicles61.0%

3 vehicles22.0%

1 vehicle13.4%

4 or more4.9%

How people get to work

In Karawatha, the largest group is Car (driver) at 67%, followed by Worked at home (25%) and Car (passenger) (4%).

Car (driver)58.9%

Worked at home22.5%

Car (passenger)3.9%

Bus3.1%

Migration & Movement

People who moved in the last 5 years81.0%Recent arrivals from overseas12.4%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment rate3.7%Labour-force participation58.7%Employed full-time58.1%

Industries people work in

In Karawatha, the largest group is Health care & social assistance at 22%, followed by Transport & warehousing (13%) and Accommodation & food (10%).

Health care & social assistance22.5%

Transport & warehousing14.0%

Accommodation & food10.9%

Retail trade8.5%

Finance & insurance8.5%

Education & training7.8%

Construction7.0%

Professional & technical7.0%

Manufacturing6.2%

Other services3.9%

Occupations people work in

In Karawatha, the largest group is Professionals at 27%, followed by Clerical & administrative (15%) and Community & personal service (14%).

Professionals27.1%

Clerical & administrative15.5%

Community & personal service14.7%

Technicians & trades14.0%

Managers9.3%

Machinery operators & drivers9.3%

Sales workers8.5%

Labourers3.9%

Nearby areas

Stretton Logan Central Berrinba Woodridge (Qld)Drewvale Kuraby Kingston (Qld)Browns Plains (Qld)

👥 Demographics & Identity