Carmoo at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
179
Median age 53
The brief
What to know about Carmoo.
The postcode for Carmoo is 4852 (QLD).
Carmoo (4852) sits in the Cassowary Coast region of Queensland.
Carmoo has roughly 179 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Carmoo scores 0/100 on walkability, which makes it car-dependent with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 5 government primary, 1 government secondary, 1 Catholic, 1 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Carmoo's population at 179, with a median age of 53. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (87% own, 13% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (67% family households, 30% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
179
Median age
53
Family households
67%
Lone person
30%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
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Sales data as of May 2026· sales-qld
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$300/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$305/wk
Owner occupied
87%
Renter occupied
13%
At a deeper level
179
Median age: 53
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Safety
Crime and safety.
LGA-wide data, not suburb-specific
QLD Police only publishes crime statistics at the local government area / region level. The numbers below cover the entire Cassowary Coast Regional Council, which may include suburbs with very different crime profiles. Quieter residential pockets within the LGA likely have lower rates than the total suggests; busier areas may have higher.
4,896
total offences in 2026 across the Cassowary Coast Regional Council LGA
Top offence categories
Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.
Source: State Police Open Data
Getting around
Walkability.
0
0
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
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Transport
Education
Schools in Carmoo.
Local schools for Carmoo
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Government School Catchment
Mission Beach State School
Lower Tully State School
Feluga State School
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Frequently asked
About Carmoo.
- What is the Carmoo postcode?
- Carmoo is in the 4852 postcode, in QLD, in the Cassowary Coast Regional Council region.
- Where is Carmoo?
- Carmoo is a regional suburb in QLD, postcode 4852, in the Cassowary Coast Regional Council region.
- What is the average rent in Carmoo?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $300, for units it's $305.
- What schools are in Carmoo?
- There are 8 schools serving Carmoo on this page, including The Rainforest School, Mission Beach State School, Lower Tully State School.
- How walkable is Carmoo?
- Carmoo has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Carmoo?
- Carmoo is close to Tam O Shanter, South Mission, South Mission Beach, Mount Mackay, Hull Heads.
- What is the population of Carmoo?
- The population of Carmoo is approximately 179 (2021 Census). The median age is 53.
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Sources cited
Median, growth and rental data from state revenue offices and ABS. Census from ABS 2021. Climate from BoM. Hazard from Geoscience Australia. School data from ACARA. Crime from state police open data. Full methodology →
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