Karragarra Island, QLD 4184

Redland City CouncilAll suburbs in postcode 4184

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Median house price

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Sales data as of May 2026

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What to know about Karragarra Island

Karragarra Island (4184) sits in the Redland region of Queensland.

Karragarra Island has roughly 240 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.

What it’s like to live here

Karragarra Island 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 29°C (warm), winter mornings around 11°C (mild). Annual rainfall lands at about 1,284 mm. Figures are our 1991 to 2020 averages of SILO data for this location (Queensland Government, built from Bureau of Meteorology observations).

Schooling within or near the suburb covers 5 government primary, 1 government secondary, 1 Catholic, 1 independent.

Schools in Karragarra Island

Schools serving Karragarra Island: government first, then Catholic and independent.

Government schools

Russell Island State School

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MacLeay Island State School

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Scenic Shores State School

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Location

Walkability

Walk
0/100
Transit
0/100
Bike
40/100

Very car dependent. Scores out of 100, calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL).

Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap

Demographics

The 2021 Census put Karragarra Island's population at 240, with a median age of 63. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (83% own, 13% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. Lone-person households are notable here (41%), often a marker of unit-heavy stock and walkable infrastructure.

Population
240
Median age
63
Family households
53%
Lone person
41%
Owner occupied
83%
Renter occupied
13%

Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census

Crime and safety

21,557 offences recorded in 2026 across the Redland City Council LGA

QLD Police publishes these figures only for the whole Redland City Council, which may include suburbs with very different crime profiles. Quieter residential pockets likely have lower rates than the total suggests; busier areas may have higher.

Top offence categories
Other Offences3,617 (16.8%)
Offences Against Property3,075 (14.3%)
Other Theft (excl. Unlawful Entry)1,642 (7.6%)
Drug Offences1,390 (6.4%)
Offences Against the Person1,020 (4.7%)

Source: State Police Open Data

Weather year-round

Annual rainfall
1,284 mm
Hottest month, avg max
29.3°C
Coldest month, avg min
10.6°C
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Our 1991 to 2020 averages of SILO data (Queensland Government, built from Bureau of Meteorology observations, CC BY 4.0) for this location.

Climate data as of October 2026· SILO (Queensland Government), from Bureau of Meteorology observations

Questions about Karragarra Island

What is the Karragarra Island postcode?
Karragarra Island is in the 4184 postcode, in QLD, in the Redland City Council region.
Where is Karragarra Island?
Karragarra Island is a suburb in the Redland City Council area, QLD 4184.
What schools are in Karragarra Island?
There are 8 schools serving Karragarra Island on this page, including Russell Island State School, MacLeay Island State School, Scenic Shores State School.
How walkable is Karragarra Island?
Karragarra Island has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 40.
What suburbs are near Karragarra Island?
Karragarra Island is close to Lamb Island, Perulpa Island, Macleay Island, Russell Island, Point Talburpin.
What is the population of Karragarra Island?
The population of Karragarra Island is approximately 240 (2021 Census). The median age is 63.

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Sources. House and unit medians from the NSW Valuer General, Land Victoria, the SA Government and the ABS; rents from the state rental bond authorities. Census from the ABS (2021), climate from the Bureau of Meteorology, hazard from Geoscience Australia, schools from ACARA and crime from state police open data. Each figure carries its source and date. How we source data

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