Mount Remarkable
Carrieton
Carrieton at a glance
Population
51
Median age 44
The brief
What to know about Carrieton.
Carrieton (5432) sits in the Mount Remarkable region of South Australia.
Carrieton has roughly 51 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Carrieton's population at 51, with a median age of 44. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (82% own, 24% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (76% family households, 24% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
51
Median age
44
Family households
76%
Lone person
24%
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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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$120/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$120/wk
Owner occupied
82%
Renter occupied
24%
At a deeper level
51
Median age: 44
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Safety
Crime and safety.
1
total offences in 2025-26
Top offence categories
Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.
Source: State Police Open Data
Crime data as of June 2026· State Police Open Data
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Carrieton.
Local schools for Carrieton
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Orroroo Area School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Frequently asked
About Carrieton.
- What is the Carrieton postcode?
- Carrieton is in the 5432 postcode, in SA, in the Mount Remarkable region.
- What is the average rent in Carrieton?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $120, for units it's $120.
- What schools are in Carrieton?
- There are 1 schools serving Carrieton on this page, including Orroroo Area School.
- What suburbs are near Carrieton?
- Carrieton is close to Moockra, Eurelia, Yanyarrie, Johnburgh, Johnburg.
- What is the population of Carrieton?
- Carrieton has approximately 51 residents. The median age is 44.
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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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