Carruchan at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
247
Median age 53
The brief
What to know about Carruchan.
The postcode for Carruchan is 4816 (QLD).
Carruchan (4816) sits in the Croydon region of Queensland.
Carruchan has roughly 247 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.
Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Carruchan 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 8 government primary, 1 government secondary, 2 Catholic, 1 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Carruchan's population at 247, with a median age of 53. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (76% own, 15% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (81% family households, 18% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
247
Median age
53
Family households
81%
Lone person
18%
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)
$150/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$265/wk
Owner occupied
76%
Renter occupied
15%
At a deeper level
247
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 Croydon 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.
34
total offences in 2026 across the Croydon 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 Carruchan.
Local schools for Carruchan
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Kennedy State School
Cardwell State School
Murray River Upper State School
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Frequently asked
About Carruchan.
- What is the Carruchan postcode?
- Carruchan is in the 4816 postcode, in QLD, in the Croydon region.
- Where is Carruchan?
- Carruchan is a regional suburb in QLD, postcode 4816, in the Croydon region.
- What is the average rent in Carruchan?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $150, for units it's $265.
- What schools are in Carruchan?
- There are 12 schools serving Carruchan on this page, including Kennedy State School, Cardwell State School, Murray River Upper State School.
- How walkable is Carruchan?
- Carruchan has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Carruchan?
- Carruchan is close to Kennedy, Ellerbeck, Cardwell, Lumholtz, Bilyana.
- What is the population of Carruchan?
- The population of Carruchan is approximately 247 (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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