Burke Shire Council
Carpentaria
Carpentaria at a glance
Median house
$163,000
Median unit
$87,120
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
25
Median age 22
The brief
What to know about Carpentaria.
Carpentaria (4823) sits in the Burke region of Queensland. The median house here is $163,000, well below the Queensland median of around $780K.
Carpentaria has roughly 25 residents, with a young, transient demographic. Households are dominated by renters. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Carpentaria 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.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Carpentaria's population at 25, with a median age of 22. That sits as a young, transient demographic. The household mix skews family-dominated (100% family households, 0% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
25
Median age
22
Family households
100%
Lone person
–
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Houses change hands at $163,000 on a typical sale, well below the Queensland median. Units come in around $87,120, roughly 47% below the house median.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $33,000. Prices are well below the Queensland median, which keeps Carpentaria on the radar for first-home buyers and right-sizers.
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$163,000
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $87,120.
Sales data as of December 2024· sales-abs
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$130/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$111/wk
Owner occupied
–
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
$163,000
$87,120
25
Median age: 22
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For investors
Investment overview.
Gross rental yield on houses sits at 4.15% (median rent $130/wk against a $163,000 price tag). Units yield 6.63% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors.
Gross Yield (House)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 20244.15%
Based on $163,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 20246.63%
Based on $87,120 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024–
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021 · May 2026–
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024–
Lower = higher buyer demand
Gross rental yield is annual rent divided by purchase price, before expenses. It does not account for vacancy rates, management fees, maintenance, or financing costs. Use this as a starting point for further research.
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 Burke Shire 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.
26
total offences in 2026 across the Burke Shire 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.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Carpentaria.
Frequently asked
About Carpentaria.
- What is the median house price in Carpentaria?
- The median house price in Carpentaria, QLD 4823 is $163,000. The median unit price is $87,120. Annual growth is +0.0%.
- What is the Carpentaria postcode?
- Carpentaria is in the 4823 postcode, in QLD, in the Burke Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in Carpentaria?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $130, for units it's $111.
- How walkable is Carpentaria?
- Carpentaria has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Carpentaria?
- Carpentaria is close to Nelia, Burketown.
- What is the population of Carpentaria?
- Carpentaria has approximately 25 residents. The median age is 22.
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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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