Karana Downs at a glance
Median house
$915,000
Median unit
$540,000
Walk score
12
Very car dependent
Population
3,800
Median age 41
The brief
What to know about Karana Downs.
The postcode for Karana Downs is 4306 (QLD), part of Greater Brisbane.
The median house price in Karana Downs is $915,000.
Karana Downs (4306) sits in the Scenic Rim region of Queensland. The median house here is $915,000, above the Queensland median of around $780K.
Karana Downs has roughly 3,800 residents, with a typical family-age mix. 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.
Karana Downs scores 12/100 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 30°C (warm), winter mornings around 11°C (mild). Annual rainfall lands at about 1068mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Brisbane station, 10.9km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 13 government primary, 1 government secondary, 3 Catholic, 3 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Karana Downs's population at 3,800, with a median age of 41. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (87% own, 12% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (85% family households, 13% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
3,800
Median age
41
Family households
85%
Lone person
13%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Houses change hands at $915,000 on a typical sale, above the Queensland median. Units come in around $540,000, roughly 41% below the house median.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $183,000. Prices sit above the Queensland median, so plan for a stretched deposit and shop carefully on borrowing capacity.
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$915,000
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $540,000.
Sales data as of December 2024· sales-abs
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$370/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$400/wk
Owner occupied
87%
Renter occupied
12%
At a deeper level
$915,000
$540,000
3,800
Median age: 41
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Gross rental yield on houses sits at 2.10% (median rent $370/wk against a $915,000 price tag). Units yield 3.85% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. Renter share is modest (12%), so the rental pool is smaller and tenant demand can be patchier than in higher-density suburbs.
Gross Yield (House)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 20242.10%
Based on $915,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 20243.85%
Based on $540,000 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 202687%
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 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.
3,415
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.
12
0
40
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Karana Downs.
Local schools for Karana Downs
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Karalee State School
Mount Crosby State School
Tivoli State School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
1068 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
30.4°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
10.5°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Brisbane (11 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Karana Downs.
- What is the median house price in Karana Downs?
- The median house price in Karana Downs, QLD 4306 is $915,000. The median unit price is $540,000.
- What is the Karana Downs postcode?
- Karana Downs is in the 4306 postcode, in QLD, in the Scenic Rim Regional Council region.
- Where is Karana Downs?
- Karana Downs is a suburb of Brisbane, in QLD 4306. It is part of the Greater Brisbane area, in the Scenic Rim Regional Council region.
- What is the average rent in Karana Downs?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $370, for units it's $400.
- What schools are in Karana Downs?
- There are 20 schools serving Karana Downs on this page, including Karalee State School, Mount Crosby State School, St Peter Claver College.
- How walkable is Karana Downs?
- Karana Downs has a Walk Score of 12 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 40.
- What suburbs are near Karana Downs?
- Karana Downs is close to Karalee, Mount Crosby, Barellan Point, Holts Hill, Blackwall.
- What is the population of Karana Downs?
- The population of Karana Downs is approximately 3,800 (2021 Census). The median age is 41.
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Sources cited
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