Karumba QLD 4891
Karumba sits 2,158 km from Brisbane CBD in Queensland, around 24 hours 50 minutes by car. Census data records 487 residents with a median age of 55 and a median household income of $50,648 per year. On socioeconomic measures it sits in the bottom 20% nationally. Population fell 8.3% from 2016 to 2021. The 2021 Census recorded a median rent of $220 per week and a median monthly mortgage of $1,168. The area shows high coastal erosion risk and high crime risk. 1 school sits within the locality boundary, and walkability is low.
This locality is too small to rate.
The Liveability Rating is calculated for suburbs of 500 residents or more, and this one has 487. Below that the school, census and safety figures behind the score cover too few people to rank fairly against the rest of the state. The individual measures further down this page are still shown.
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Median House Price
Public listings dataKarumba's house market is moving lower: the median sale price reached $290,000, roughly 21% below where it sat a year earlier.
Houses
$290,000
Based on 21 recorded sales in the last 24 months.
Typically sold in 208 days — median across 3 sales that recorded a listing period
By bedrooms
- 3 bed 14 sales $300K
Land
$232,500
Based on only 6 sales — small sample, take as indicative.
Is Karumba safe? Crime statistics
2025Crime in Karumba sits in the moderate band, with 14 incidents recorded in 2025 — down roughly 30% on the prior year.
14 offences
30.0% since 2024Crime Trend
Serious Road Crashes
2020–20241 crash
where someone was killed or admitted to hospital
Crashes are counted where they happened, so a main road through the locality carries people passing through; this is not a measure of risk to residents. Roads are listed with 3 or more serious crashes.
Coastal Erosion
Shoreline Change Summary
1988–2025Nearest Eroding Coastline
- Distance
- 3.5 km
- Rate
- -1.15 m/yr
- Net Movement
- -45.4 m
- Certainty
- good
Data Quality
Schools
One school serves Karumba, but none have published comparable ratings yet.
- • 15 students in one school (avg 15)
Primary
Walkability
Karumba is very car-dependent on foot — at 0/100, nearly all errands require a car. Within the locality there are 2 supermarkets, 1 park and 3 cafes to anchor that walking radius.
We hold no public transport timetable data for this area, so public transport is not rated here and the score is spread across the remaining components. It is not counted as zero.
NBN connectivity
The internet access technology available across NBN premises in Karumba.
- Full-fibre (FTTP) share
- 0%
- Premises covered
- 46
NBN Co fixed-line and fixed-wireless premises, as at 30 December 2025. Higher-quality technologies (full fibre) score above copper, wireless, and satellite. Actual speeds depend on your plan.
Amenities
Carpentaria: council population
The three add up to the change above. These are council-wide figures from the ABS, not figures for this locality alone — this locality's own population is in the census section above.
Socio-economic profile
Karumba is home to 487 residents, with a median age of 55 — noticeably older than the national figure of 38. Median household income runs at $51,000 a year, with unemployment at 5.1%.
2021 Census · change since 2016
Population
487
Median Age
55
Median Household Income
$50,648/yr
Census Median Rent
$220/wk
Census Median Mortgage
$1,168/mo
Avg Household Size
1.8
Median Personal Income
$33,280/yr
Unemployment Rate
5.1%
Unoccupied Dwellings
47.5%
Total Dwellings
236
Owner-Occupier Rate
66.5%
Houses
63.6%
Rental Stress
22.6%
Mortgage Stress
27.7%
Work From Home
8.0%
Dwelling Types
Property Ownership
12 rented from a state or territory housing authority and 3 from a community housing provider, as a share of the 70 rented dwellings above — not of all dwellings.
Demographics
- Born in Australia
- 72.1%
- English Spoken at Home
- 82.3%
- Employment Rate
- 50.4%
- Completed Year 12
- 22.0%
Occupations
Religion
Country of Birth (overseas)
Largest overseas birthplaces, as a share of all residents.
When They Arrived
Share of all residents by the year they arrived in Australia. Periods cover different numbers of years, so compare the shape rather than the bar widths.
12 residents (2.5%) arrived since 2016. Australia’s borders were closed to most arrivals from March 2020, so the last two years of that period are much smaller than the ones before them — nationally 260,799 people arrived in 2019 against 28,521 in 2021.
Languages Spoken at Home
Top languages other than English, as a share of all residents.
Age Distribution
Family & Household Composition
Commute to Work
Education
Cars per Dwelling
Council Rates
Households face an average residential rates bill of $749 a year through Carpentaria based on 2025 figures.
Building Approvals: Carpentaria
In the year to August 2026, 1 new dwellings were approved across Carpentaria. Almost all of the pipeline is detached houses.
Aboriginal Cultural Heritage
No native title party is registered for this area. Under the Aboriginal Cultural Heritage Act 2003 the Aboriginal party is then whoever is recognised under tradition or custom as responsible for the area — which a native title register cannot show.
Climate & Setting
from Karumba Airport, 5.6 kmHigh rainfall.
- Elevation
- 3 m
- above sea level, at the locality centre
- Distance to the ocean
- 3.5 km
- Annual rainfall
- 967 mm
- 45 rainy days
- Summer max (Jan)
- —
- Winter min (Jul)
- —
Elevation is the ground at the locality centre, from Geoscience Australia's National Digital Elevation Model. Approximate — it reads high in dense built-up areas. It is a measure of height above sea level and not an indicator of flood risk, which depends on height above nearby waterways.
Industrial Emissions Nearby
1 facility within 5 km- 3.9 kmSilver-Lead-Zinc Ore MiningTop reported: Oxides of Nitrogen · Carbon monoxide · Particulate Matter ≤10.0 µm (PM10)
EV adoption
In postcode 4891, 0 of 450 registered light vehicles are battery-electric on 31 January 2025. A further 0.7% (3 vehicles) are hybrid or plug-in hybrid, taking the non-petrol, non-diesel share to 0.7%.
Rooftop solar
In postcode 4891, 105 rooftop-solar systems totalling 1.2 MW have been installed since 2001, against 347 dwellings recorded in the 2021 Census. 10 went up in the last year.
Counts every system certified since 2001, so a roof re-fitted with a newer system is counted twice, and small commercial systems are included alongside houses — useful for comparing postcodes, not an estimate of how many homes have working panels today.
2026 covers part of the year only, to 2026-07.
First Home Owner Grant
FY2026-27$30,000 for new homes priced up to $750,000.
$30,000 for contracts signed on or after 20 November 2023, with no end date. IT DID NOT REVERT TO $15,000: the tier was due to end 30 June 2026 and the 2026-27 Queensland Budget (23 June 2026) continued it for contracts signed from 1 July 2026. This file carried a "due to revert" note until 2026-09-18 — it was never true, and a note predicting a change is not the same as a change. Cap is "less than $750,000" including land and contract variations — less than, not up to. New homes only: "There are no home owner grants for established homes."
Mortgage repayments
Transfer duty at the owner-occupier rate, and it excludes first home buyer concessions — those can cut it substantially or remove it entirely. Excludes legal, inspection and lender fees. Check with Queensland Revenue Office
The First Home Owner Grant applies to newly built homes only, so it isn't available on an established purchase. A first home buyer building or buying new under $750,000 may qualify for $30,000 — see what qualifies with Queensland Revenue Office.
At $290,000 this is under the $750,000 First Home Owner Grant cap. A first home buyer may qualify for $30,000 on a newly built home — check eligibility with Queensland Revenue Office.
A deposit under 20% usually attracts Lenders Mortgage Insurance, which this doesn't include.
Principal and interest over 30 years, fixed rate. Excludes fees, offset, redraw and LMI. Default rate is the median comparison rate across 1788 advertised products as at 2026-10-27 — indicative only, and not an offer. Your rate depends on the lender, your deposit and your circumstances. Not financial advice.
Federal Electorate
Currently held by Bob Katter Katter's Australian Party (KAP)
| Year | Winner | 2PP ALP | 2PP LNP | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Bob Katter | 40.7% | 59.3% | +0.8 |
| 2022 | Bob Katter | 39.8% | 60.2% | -4.3 |
| 2019 | Bob Katter | 35.5% | 64.5% | +7.8 |
Results are per division — federal electoral boundaries are redrawn periodically, so the history reflects this division's past, not necessarily the exact locality's voters across time.
State Electorate
Currently held by Robbie Katter Katter's Australian Party (KAP)
Next state election: 28 October 2028.
| Year | Winner | Won with |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Robbie Katter KAP | 63.7% |
| 2020 | Robbie Katter KAP | 74.7% |
Results are per district. Districts were last redrawn in 2017, so results from before then describe the district of that name, not necessarily this locality's voters. Results: Electoral Commission of Queensland.
Looking at a specific address in Karumba?
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- Nearest and zoned schools, with the walk from that door
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Common questions about Karumba
Is Karumba a safe place to live?
Recorded crime in Karumba is moderate (65/100, ranked against other QLD suburbs on offences per resident).
What natural hazards affect Karumba?
Karumba has no recorded bushfire history. These are locality-wide figures; check the address, as flood and bushfire exposure change street by street.
What is the population of Karumba?
Karumba, QLD had a population of 487 at the 2021 Australian Bureau of Statistics census.
What is the postcode for Karumba, QLD?
The postcode for Karumba, QLD is 4891.
How far is Karumba from Brisbane?
Karumba is 2,158 km from Brisbane CBD by road, about 1488 minutes by car in normal traffic. Distance is the most-direct driving route, not straight-line.
What is the median household income in Karumba?
At the 2021 ABS Census, median household income in Karumba was $50,648 a year. It is the most recent suburb-level income figure until 2026 Census results are released in 2027.
What is the median weekly rent in Karumba?
There are too few current rental listings in Karumba for a reliable median. At the 2021 ABS Census the median weekly rent was $220, across all dwelling types.
What is the median age in Karumba?
The median age of residents in Karumba was 55 at the 2021 ABS Census.
How are the schools in Karumba?
There is 1 school inside the Karumba boundary, none of which has enough NAPLAN and ICSEA data for a quality band.
What is the weather like in Karumba?
At the nearest Bureau of Meteorology station to Karumba, Karumba Airport (5.6 km away), 967 mm of rain a year over 45 rainy days over 2006-2026.
Is the First Home Owner Grant available in Karumba?
First-home buyers in QLD may be eligible for $30,000 towards new homes with a purchase price up to $750,000. The grant is administered by Queensland Revenue Office; confirm current eligibility before signing a contract — state rules and amounts can change.
What council does Karumba belong to?
Karumba sits within the Carpentaria local government area. Council rates, planning approvals, and waste collection fall under this LGA.
How much are council rates in Karumba?
The average residential rates bill through Carpentaria is $749 a year (2025). Every suburb in this LGA shares the same schedule — individual bills vary with land value.
How much is being built near Karumba?
Across Carpentaria, 1 new residential dwellings were approved in the year to August 2026 (source: ABS Building Approvals). These are LGA-level totals — every suburb in the council shares the same figure.
Which federal electorate is Karumba in?
Karumba sits within the federal Division of Kennedy, currently held by Bob Katter (Katter's Australian Party (KAP)).
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Data freshness
- Census · 2021
- Median sale prices · Oct 2026
- For-sale & rental market · Oct 2026
- Council rates · FY 2025–26
- Building approvals · Aug 2026
- Schools · 2025
- NBN connectivity · Dec 2025
- Crime · 2025
- Road crashes · 2020–2024
- Climate · 2006–2026
- Socio-economic (SEIFA) · 2021
- EV adoption · Jan 2025
- First Home Owner Grant · Sep 2026
- Federal electorate · 2025
- State electorate · 2024
- Amenities · Sep 2026
- Health & emergency facilities · Sep 2026
- Industrial emissions (NPI) · 2024/2025
- Coastal erosion · 1988–2025
- Aircraft noise · 2024
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