Carbrook
QLD 4130 • Greater Brisbane
About Carbrook
Carbrook is a semi-rural suburb in the City of Logan, Queensland, located between the Logan River and Moreton Bay approximately 30 kilometres south-east of Brisbane CBD. With a population of 1,330 people at the 2021 census, it is a peaceful, spacious community that previously carried the German name Gramzow until it was anglicised in 1916. The suburb covers around 22.8 square kilometres of low-lying terrain bordered by the scenic Logan River.
Carbrook is best known for its relaxed semi-rural character, riverside recreation areas, and the Carbrook Golf Club, which famously features a lake inhabited by live bull sharks — one of Brisbane's most unusual attractions. Residents enjoy access to parks, boat ramps along the Logan River, and a genuine sense of space, while the Beenleigh–Redland Bay Road and nearby Springwood Shopping Centre ensure urban conveniences aren't far away. The suburb suits families and lifestyle seekers who want acreage living close to Greater Brisbane.
Carbrook falls under postcode 4130 and is governed by Logan Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Macalister electorate.
Location
Transport & Commute
Nearest Train Stations
Bus Services
- Translink Route 561 — Beenleigh Station / Redland Bay ~20 min to Beenleigh
Commute to Brisbane CBD
🛣️ The Gateway Motorway and Pacific Motorway provide the most practical road access to Brisbane. Beenleigh Station is the nearest rail hub.
Large acreage lots and limited footpaths mean almost all trips require a vehicle.
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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559 Beenleigh Redland Bay Rd
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Redland Bay Road
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41 Kruger Road
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204 California Creek Road
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172-180 Bryants Road
Housing 2021 Census
Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census
School Sector Breakdown
Demographics
Population Growth
Gender Distribution (Census 2021)
Income Comparison
Country of Birth 2021 Census
Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)
- 1. England 70
- 2. New Zealand 59
- 3. Germany 12
- 4. Ireland 11
- 5. South Africa 11
- 6. India 10
- 7. Lebanon 6
- 8. Papua New Guinea 6
- 9. Netherlands 5
- 10. Sri Lanka 5
Ancestry 2021 Census
Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)