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Carina Heights suburb profile

Carina Heights is a leafy, hilltop suburb in Brisbane's eastern suburbs where tree-lined streets host a mix of original timber Queenslanders and more recent brick and townhouse developments on gently sloping blocks. The elevated setting means some homes enjoy city or eastern outlooks, and the area has a settled, family-oriented feel with neighbourhood parks, walking tracks and small local shopping strips. Neighbouring Carindale offers a large regional shopping centre for bigger retail and entertainment needs, while Old Cleveland Road and Creek Road provide regular bus connections to surrounding suburbs and the city, making Carina Heights a quiet residential pocket with easy everyday access.

Carina Heights property market performance

Current median dwelling price$1,147,000Past 3 months

Property growth+17.2%Past 12 months

There isn't enough recent unit sales data to publish a reliable median unit price. On the house side, the median house price is $1.39 million and house values rose sharply, up 16.2% over the last 12 months. Unit values also rose sharply, up 18.1% over the last 12 months, so the two moved at a similar pace.

Over the last 3 months 28 houses and 9 units were sold. Over the last 12 months houses sold in a median of 21 days while units sold in a median of 10 days, so units sold more quickly than houses.

The rental market in Carina Heights saw house rents average $740 a week over the last 12 months, up a solid 5.7%, while unit rents averaged $650 a week, up sharply 12.5%, so unit rents grew faster than house rents.

HousesUnits
Median price
Past 3 months
$1.39MN/A
Change in value
Past 12 months
16.2%18.1%
Sold
Past 3 months
289
Median days on market
Past 12 months
2110
Average rent
Past 12 months
$740$650
Change in rent
Past 12 months
5.7%12.5%

5 year median price trend for houses and units

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Carina Heights demographics

Couple families without children are the single largest family type at 40.6%, with couple families with children close behind on 36.2%. Together those two categories account for about three in four families (76.8%). One-parent families make up 20.8% and other families 2.5%.

The suburb is home to 7,103 people, with a median age of 36. The median total household income is $1,997 a week, roughly $103,844 a year.

Homes in Carina Heights are mostly owner-occupied, totaling 57.9% when owned outright (23.0%) and owned with a mortgage (34.9%) combined, while renters account for 42.2% of dwellings.

Suburbs near Carina Heights

Some popular suburbs near Carina Heights include:

  • Carina: Established residential suburb with tree-lined streets and neighbourhood parks.
  • Carindale: Major suburban hub known for its large shopping centre and transport links.
  • Camp Hill: Hillside suburb with character homes and several small reserves.
  • Seven Hills: Predominantly low-density suburb with larger blocks and a semi-rural feel.
  • Cannon Hill: Riverside suburb with expansive parkland and active sporting facilities.

How does Carina Heights compare to nearby suburbs?

  • Median house prices: Carina Heights’s median house price is 8.8% higher than Carina’s.
  • Median unit prices: Carina Heights’s median unit price is 11.1% higher than Cannon Hill’s.
  • House price growth: Over the past 12 months, house prices in Carina Heights have grown 6.4% higher than in Carindale.
  • Unit price growth: Over the past 12 months, unit prices in Carina Heights have grown 6.4% higher than in Carina.
  • Selling speed for houses: Properties in Carina Heights are selling 22.2% faster than in Carindale.
  • Selling speed for units: Properties in Carina Heights are selling 33.3% faster than in Camp Hill.
  • Investment considerations: In Carina Heights, the rental yield for house is 3.8% higher than the Brisbane average, while the rental yield for units is 0.9% lower.
  • House price growth: Over the past 12 months, house prices in Carina Heights have grown 10.1% higher than the average rate of growth across Brisbane.
  • Unit price growth:Over the past 12 months, unit prices in Carina Heights have grown 16.6% higher than the average rate of growth for units across Brisbane.

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In Carina Heights ,70 agents are actively selling property, but a small number do the heavy lifting. Just 5 agents handled 35.5% of all sales in the past year, giving them a strong presence and deep experience in the local market.

Commission rates usually sit between 2.44% and 3.04%. Comparing agents and understanding what’s included in their fee structure can help you find the right mix of service, value, and motivation—without compromising on outcomes.

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