Carseldine
A 33.8% overseas-born share gives Carseldine a more internationally connected profile than the national average, while 43.4% have university education, 13.3 percentage points above the national figure. The 4.82 sq km suburb houses 10,093 people at 2,092.4 residents per sq km. Its 71.4% separate-house mix makes it more established and detached than nearby Fitzgibbon, with household income at the 76.7th percentile.
Population
10,093
Median Age
41.0
Household IncomeiMedian weekly household income (ABS Census)
$2,048/wk
DAs (12 months)iDevelopment Applications lodged in the past year
37
Carseldine suits buyers wanting family-scale housing, with 59.7% of dwellings containing 4 or more bedrooms, 71.4% separate houses and another 27.5% semi-detached. A $2,000 monthly mortgage figure and mortgage payments at 22.6% of household income point to manageable carrying costs. The separate-house share is much higher than the 1.0% apartment share, supporting a more land-oriented choice of housing. Renting at $435 a week provides a useful way to test the suburb before purchase, while recent comparable sales should guide current value expectations.
For Buyers
Carseldine suits buyers wanting family-scale housing, with 59.7% of dwellings containing 4 or more bedrooms, 71.4% separate houses and another 27.5% semi-detached. A $2,000 monthly mortgage figure and mortgage payments at 22.6% of household income point to manageable carrying costs. The separate-house share is much higher than the 1.0% apartment share, supporting a more land-oriented choice of housing. Renting at $435 a week provides a useful way to test the suburb before purchase, while recent comparable sales should guide current value expectations.
For Investors
Investor demand has a reasonable rental base: 27.7% of households rent, weekly rent is $435 and vacancy is 4.4%. The 36 development applications recorded over 12 months make local supply worth monitoring, particularly for investors assessing future competition. Forecast migration is Balanced and the annual growth trend is 1.58%, so the case is steadier than a high-growth bet. Rental returns should be tested against maintenance, insurance and the $2,000 monthly mortgage reference, with nearby Fitzgibbon worth comparing for competing housing stock.
Development Activity
Total DAs
76
Last 12 Months
37
YoY ChangeiYear-over-year change in DA lodgements
+208.3%
Avg DA CostiAverage estimated cost per DA in the past year
N/A
Monthly DA Lodgements
DA Categories
Demographics
Carseldine's median age is 41, just 1.0 year above the national figure, and average household size is 2.6, only 0.1 above national. Overseas-born residents account for 33.8%, 12.2 percentage points above national, while 43.4% have university education, 13.3 points higher. English, Irish and Scottish ancestry remain prominent at 3,264, 1,044 and 934 people, alongside 848 people reporting Indian ancestry. Christianity counts 5,298 and no religion 3,132, reflecting a broader cultural mix than a single community profile.
Age Distribution
Bedrooms
Dwelling Structure
71.4%
Houses
27.5%
Townhouse
1.0%
Apartment
Tenure
Detached homes dominate Carseldine: 71.4% are separate houses, compared with 27.5% semi-detached dwellings and 1.0% apartments. Tenure is split between 34.8% owned outright, 34.8% with a mortgage and 27.7% rented, so no single pathway dominates. The 59.7% share of 4-bedroom-plus homes helps explain the family orientation, while the 2.1% of 0 to 1-bedroom dwellings is far lower. Buyers should use recent comparable sales to establish current house values rather than infer them from the $435 weekly rent alone.
Mortgage / mo
$2,000
Rent / wkiMedian weekly rent for new bonds (Jun 2026 quarter), QLD RTA bond data. Census 2021 median: $435.
$680
Bond data Jun 2026 quarter · houses $680 · units $560
HH Size
2.6
Personal Income / wk
$856
Vacancy Ratei% of dwellings unoccupied on Census night (ABS 2021)
4.4%
Unoccupied
168
Rent / IncomeiMedian rent as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
21.2%
Mortgage / IncomeiMedian mortgage as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
22.6%
Community Profile
Languages Spoken at Home
Ancestry
Household Composition
46.5%
Couples with children
37.9%
Couples, no children
13.7%
Single parent
2,824
Total families
Economy & Employment
Healthcare is Carseldine's largest industry at 22.6% and 792 workers, followed by Professional/Tech at 11.7% and 409, Education at 10.7% and 375, Public Administration at 9.3% and 327, and Construction at 7.2% and 251. Professionals are the largest occupation group at 1,429, ahead of Clerical/Admin at 721 and Managers at 587. Unemployment is 3.8% with 61.1% participation, while household income sits at the 76.7th percentile, above the median position. SEIFA deciles of 8 for IEO, 8 for IER, 9 for IRSD and 8 for IRSAD indicate stronger advantage than lower-decile areas, although 8.7% need assistance.
Unemployment
3.8%
Labour Force
5,082
Unemployed
194
Source: ABS Census 2021
Socio-Economic Indexes (SEIFA)iABS index ranking suburbs from 1 (most disadvantaged) to 10 (most advantaged)
Full-time
60.6%
Part-time
30.7%
Participation
61.1%
Employed
4,888
Full-time and part-time are shares of the employed. Source: ABS Census 2021
Occupations
Top Industries
University
43.4%
Postgraduate
11.0%
Born Overseas
33.8%
Dwellings
3,627
Transport to Work
Carseldine is practical for households that drive: 65.7% travel as car drivers, compared with 7.0% using public transport, and 21.9% work from home. Its compact 4.82 sq km footprint and density of 2,092.4 people per sq km can make daily errands efficient, but school runs and peak-hour trips should be tested from the exact address. Families should verify enrolment zones and nearby school options because boundaries can cut across suburb edges. An IRSAD decile of 8 and volunteering at 14.6% add signs of community capacity, while 8.7% need assistance supports checking access to local services.
Drive
65.7%
Public Transport
7.0%
Walk / Cycle
1.0%
Work from Home
21.9%
Population Forecast
+1.58%/yr
(+165 people/yr)
EstablishedCarseldine's established-area outlook is positive but measured. The annual forecast trend is 1.58%, with Balanced migration rather than a single dominant inflow. The wider area records 26.7% population change over 10 years, while the shift trajectory is Mixed. Gentrification remains at Early signs, with a score of 21, and affordability is labelled Improving despite the recorded measure moving from 58.4 in 2011 to 51.5 in 2021. That combination supports gradual change rather than a wholesale reset.
Historical + Forecast
Hamilton-Perry + Holt smoothing on ERP 2001-2025
Age Cohort Forecast
Primary Driver
Balanced
Net Overseas / yr
+102
Net Internal / yr
+93
Gentrification Signal
Early signs
Population +30% since 2011, Net internal migration +93/yr
National Ranking iPercentile rank among ~15,000 AU suburbs. 90% = higher than 90% of suburbs
How Carseldine compares to ~15,000 Australian suburbs
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Carseldine a good suburb to live in?
Carseldine suits households seeking established, mostly detached housing, with 71.4% separate houses and 59.7% containing 4 or more bedrooms. It is more car-oriented than transit-oriented, with 65.7% driving and 7.0% using public transport, so lifestyle fit depends on commuting needs.
What is the median house price in Carseldine?
Check recent comparable sales for the current median house price. Rent is $435 per week and the mortgage reference is $2,000 per month, giving buyers two useful holding-cost benchmarks while they compare homes by land size, condition and bedroom count.
What schools are in Carseldine?
School options should be checked against the exact address and enrolment zone, including the relevant sector and year level. Carseldine has 7.0% public-transport use and 65.7% car-driver travel, so families should test school runs by both car and transit before choosing a property.
Is Carseldine safe?
Check recent Queensland Police crime statistics and visit the exact streets at different times before deciding. Carseldine has an IRSAD decile of 8 and an 8.7% need-assistance rate, but those measures describe socioeconomic conditions and support needs, not personal safety, so they should not replace crime checks.
Is Carseldine good for property investment?
Carseldine can suit a steady rental strategy: 27.7% of households rent, weekly rent is $435 and vacancy is 4.4%. However, 36 development applications in 12 months and Balanced migration mean investors should inspect competing supply, calculate expenses and compare the 1.58% annual growth trend with their required return.
How is Carseldine's population changing?
Population change is positive but not explosive. The wider area records 26.7% change over 10 years and the annual trend is 1.58%, with Balanced migration. The trajectory is Mixed, while gentrification is at Early signs with a score of 21, pointing to gradual rather than wholesale change.
What languages are spoken in Carseldine?
Carseldine has residents speaking Malayalam, Punjabi, Hindi, Cantonese and Mandarin, with counts of 113, 105, 86, 85 and 76 respectively. The 33.8% overseas-born share is higher than the national figure, so language needs may vary between households.
How to read these comparisons
Phrases like "above the national average" reference the unweighted median across Australian suburbs with more than 1,000 residents, not population-weighted national figures. Suburb-level medians are more useful for ranking suburbs against each other; ABS census headlines are population-weighted (so dominated by Sydney and Melbourne) and can read very differently.
Current baseline (refreshed 2026-05-10): median age 40, university-educated 30.1%, born overseas 21.6%, average household size 2.5 people.
Data sources: ABS 2021 Census (demographics, income, tenure), state education open registers (school locations), state Crime Statistics agencies (offences), council DA portals (development applications). Population forecasts use a Hamilton-Perry cohort model calibrated to ABS ERP.
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