Carstairs at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
91
Median age 52
The brief
What to know about Carstairs.
The postcode for Carstairs is 4806 (QLD).
Carstairs (4806) sits in the Burdekin region of Queensland.
Carstairs has roughly 91 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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What it’s like to live here.
Carstairs 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 31°C (warm), winter mornings around 14°C (mild). Annual rainfall lands at about 1036mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Townsville Aero station, 15.2km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 2 government primary, 2 government secondary, 1 Catholic, 1 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Carstairs's population at 91, with a median age of 52. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (83% own, 17% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (94% family households, 17% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
91
Median age
52
Family households
94%
Lone person
17%
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)
$220/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$175/wk
Owner occupied
83%
Renter occupied
17%
At a deeper level
91
Median age: 52
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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 Burdekin 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.
2,411
total offences in 2026 across the Burdekin 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 Carstairs.
Local schools for Carstairs
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Government School Catchment
Home Hill State High School
Home Hill State School
Jarvisfield State School
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Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
1036 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
31.4°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
13.6°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Townsville Aero (15 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Carstairs.
- What is the Carstairs postcode?
- Carstairs is in the 4806 postcode, in QLD, in the Burdekin Shire Council region.
- Where is Carstairs?
- Carstairs is a regional suburb in QLD, postcode 4806, in the Burdekin Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in Carstairs?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $220, for units it's $175.
- What schools are in Carstairs?
- There are 7 schools serving Carstairs on this page, including Home Hill State High School, Home Hill State School, St Colman's Catholic School.
- How walkable is Carstairs?
- Carstairs has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Carstairs?
- Carstairs is close to Groper Creek Reserve, Inkerman, Home Hill, Jarvisfield, Rite Island.
- What is the population of Carstairs?
- The population of Carstairs is approximately 91 (2021 Census). The median age is 52.
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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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