Scenic Rim Regional Council
Carrara
Carrara at a glance
Median house
$418,000
Median unit
$742,000
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
13.1k
Median age 42
About
Welcome to Carrara.
Carrara is a suburb in Queensland.
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$418,000
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $742,000.
Sales data as of May 2026· rental-qld
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$825/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$450/wk
Owner occupied
70%
Renter occupied
28%
At a deeper level
$418,000
$742,000
13,138
Median age: 42
Rental data as of March 2026· rental-qld
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Gross Yield (House)
Source: QLD Government (RTA) · May 202610.26%
Based on $418,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: QLD Government (RTA) · May 20263.15%
Based on $742,000 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: QLD Government (RTA) · May 2026–
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: QLD Government (RTA) · May 2026–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021 · May 202670%
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: QLD Government (RTA) · May 2026–
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.
Who lives here
Demographics.
Population
13,138
Median age
42
Family households
71%
Lone person
25%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
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 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
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
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Carrara.
Local schools for Carrara
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Worongary State School
Merrimac State School
William Duncan State School
© 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
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Gold Coast Seaway (19 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Carrara.
- What is the median house price in Carrara?
- The median house price in Carrara, QLD 4211 is $418,000. The median unit price is $742,000. Annual growth is +0.0%.
- What is the Carrara postcode?
- Carrara is in the 4211 postcode, in QLD, in the Scenic Rim Regional Council region.
- What is the average rent in Carrara?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $825, for units it's $450.
- What schools are in Carrara?
- There are 20 schools serving Carrara on this page, including Emmanuel College, Josiah College, Worongary State School.
- How walkable is Carrara?
- Carrara has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Carrara?
- Carrara is close to Benowa, Highland Park, Nerang Bc, Nerang Dc, Worongary.
- What is the population of Carrara?
- Carrara has approximately 13,138 residents. The median age is 42.
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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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