Carina Heights
QLD 4152 • Greater Brisbane
About Carina Heights
Carina Heights is an established middle-ring Brisbane suburb about 10 km south-east of the CBD within the City of Brisbane. The 2021 Census records a population of 7,103, with a strong family-household profile and a mix of post-war and contemporary housing. It sits between Camp Hill, Carina and Carindale, giving it strategic access to major eastern-suburban corridors. The suburb has a suburban-residential character with good local amenity and broad metropolitan connectivity.
Residents benefit from nearby shopping precincts including Westfield Carindale, local schools, parks and recreation spaces such as Whites Hill Reserve. Daily life is convenient for families and professionals, with short travel times to major employment zones in Brisbane's inner east and CBD. Public transport is bus-based with frequent links to the city and surrounding suburbs. Carina Heights is popular with households seeking a balanced suburban lifestyle close to established services.
Carina Heights falls under postcode 4152 and is governed by Brisbane Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Chatsworth electorate.
Location
Transport & Commute
Nearest Train Stations
Bus Services
- Brisbane east bus corridors — Brisbane CBD 30-50 min
- Cross-suburban routes — Carindale / Coorparoo / Garden City 15-40 min
- Local feeder services — Nearby rail stations and shopping centres 10-25 min
Commute to Brisbane CBD
🛣️ Most commuters use direct bus services or drive; rail is usually accessed via surrounding suburbs.
Local shops, schools and parks are accessible in many pockets, though major trips still rely on buses or cars.
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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676 Old Cleveland Road
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97 Mayfield Road
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1413 Creek Road
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Paget Street
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66 Broadway Street
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Old Cleveland Road
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322 Wecker Road
Housing 2021 Census
274 state housing + 5 community housing dwellings (ABS 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. New Zealand 242
- 2. England 199
- 3. China 122
- 4. India 109
- 5. Philippines 77
- 6. South Africa 75
- 7. South Korea 65
- 8. Vietnam 37
- 9. Iran 33
- 10. Italy 33
Ancestry 2021 Census
Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)