Scenic Rim Regional Council

Carneys Creek

QLD4310

Carneys Creek at a glance

Walk score

0

Very car dependent

Population

71

Median age 55

The brief

What to know about Carneys Creek.

Carneys Creek (4310) sits in the Scenic Rim region of Queensland.

Carneys Creek has roughly 71 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.

Carneys Creek 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.

Summer days here average around 29°C (warm), winter mornings around 12°C (mild). Annual rainfall lands at about 1304mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Gold Coast Seaway station, 19.2km away.

Schooling within or near the suburb covers 11 government primary, 1 government secondary, 1 Catholic, 1 independent.

Who lives here

Demographics.

The 2021 Census put Carneys Creek's population at 71, with a median age of 55. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (104% own, 23% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (73% family households, 0% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.

Population

71

Median age

55

Family households

73%

Lone person

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)

$291/wk

Weekly rent (unit)

$275/wk

Owner occupied

104%

Renter occupied

23%

At a deeper level

PopulationSource: ABS Census 2021 · May 2026

71

Median age: 55

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Safety

Crime and safety.

Offence Summary

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 Scenic Rim 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.

2,005

total offences in 2026 across the Scenic Rim Regional Council LGA

Top offence categories

Other Offences338 (16.9%)
Offences Against Property301 (15.0%)
Other Theft (excl. Unlawful Entry)158 (7.9%)
Breach Domestic Violence Protection Order115 (5.7%)
Other Stealing102 (5.1%)

Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.

Source: State Police Open Data

Getting around

Walkability.

Walk Score

0

Transit Score

0

Bike Score

0

Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)

Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap

Place

Location.

Amenities

Transport

Nearby suburbs

Education

Schools in Carneys Creek.

Local schools for Carneys Creek

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Government School Catchment

Mount Alford State School

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Maroon State School

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Woodenbong Central School

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© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.

Climate

Weather year-round.

Annual Rainfall

1304 mm

Hottest Month (avg max)

28.9°C

Coldest Month (avg min)

12.0°C

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Weather data from BOM station Gold Coast Seaway (19 km away)

Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology

Frequently asked

About Carneys Creek.

What is the Carneys Creek postcode?
Carneys Creek is in the 4310 postcode, in QLD, in the Scenic Rim Regional Council region.
What is the average rent in Carneys Creek?
The median weekly rent for houses is $291, for units it's $275.
What schools are in Carneys Creek?
There are 16 schools serving Carneys Creek on this page, including Mount Alford State School, Maroon State School, Woodenbong Central School.
How walkable is Carneys Creek?
Carneys Creek has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
What suburbs are near Carneys Creek?
Carneys Creek is close to Burnett Creek, Croftby, Maroon Dam, Moogerah, Coochin.
What is the population of Carneys Creek?
Carneys Creek has approximately 71 residents. The median age is 55.

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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