Carina, QLD 4580
Close to everything Brisbane offers, without the premium of the CBD itself.
- Urban convenience
- $440/wk Median
- 32.8% Renters
Carina Rental Market Statistics
- Population
- 11.8k
- Median age
- 37
- Median weekly rent
- $440
- To the CBD
- 7.3km
- Walkability
- 8.9
- Schools within 3 km
- 5
ABS 2021 Census
Carina Neighbourhood & Lifestyle
Fitness & Outdoors
Sporting ovals and courts are well used year-round, with local clubs drawing a loyal weekend crowd.
Cafés
A steady run of local cafés along the main strip makes weekend mornings easy — coffee, brunch and a slow start within a short walk of most streets.
Parks & Green Space
Generous public green space gives the area a breathing-room feel that's rare this close to the essentials — good for dog walks, picnics and weekend sport.
Shopping
A compact local shopping strip covers the day-to-day without needing the car — groceries, a pharmacy, a bakery, the basics done well.
Signature Spotlight
City Fringe
Renters land in Carina for the balance it strikes — close enough to Brisbane's core to keep the commute reasonable, established enough to have its own local character. 32.8% of the suburb's 11,826 residents rent.
Around Carina
Carina Reserve
A well-used local strip — a handful of shops, cafés and the everyday essentials within walking distance.
Carina Junction
A well-used local strip — a handful of shops, cafés and the everyday essentials within walking distance.
Available Rental Properties in Carina
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Frequently Asked Questions about Renting in Carina
Real questions renters ask before moving to Carina.
Is Carina a good suburb for renters?
Yes. Carina has a 32.8% renter rate according to the 2021 ABS Census, meaning a solid minority share of residents rent rather than own. Rental stock here turns over steadily, with a mix of houses and units available through the year.
How much does it cost to rent in Carina?
Based on 2021 ABS Census data, the median weekly rent in Carina is $440. Actual asking rents will vary by property size and condition, but $440 a week is the reliable long-run benchmark for the suburb as a whole.
Is Carina family-friendly for renters?
Carina has around 5 school options within 3km, and the area is a common choice for renting families thanks to its quieter streets. At $440/wk median, it's broadly in line with the city average compared to the rest of Brisbane.
Is Carina walkable?
Carina carries a walkability score of 8.9/10 — daily errands and a lot of local life happen comfortably on foot.
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