Carmila, QLD 4739 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Carmila is a suburb of Queensland, postcode 4739, home to 340 residents with a settled, mature community. Located in the Isaac local government area (Remote Australia) and roughly 717 km from the Brisbane CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 340
- Median age
- 54 years
- Median household income
- $966 /week
- Median personal income
- $675 /week
- Median family income
- $1,600 /week
- Average household size
- 2.1
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.8
- Local government area
- Isaac
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Mackay - Isaac - Whitsunday
- Remoteness classification
- Remote Australia
- Federal electorate
- Capricornia
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $175 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,300
- Rent share of household income
- 18%
Schools
- Carmila State School
Transport
Transport data refreshes monthly from state GTFS feeds.
Lifestyle & amenities
- 1 pub or bar
- 12 parks and reserves
- 2 gyms and fitness centres
- 1 library
- 1 playground
Climate
Climate normals from the Bureau of Meteorology.
NBN & connectivity
Fixed Wireless serves 87.3% of the 283 resolvable premises in Carmila. Most premises here are served by NBN Fixed Wireless from a nearby tower. Speed is shared with neighbours and weather-sensitive; plans up to NBN 100 are available where signal allows.
- Fixed Wireless: 87.3%
- Sky Muster (Satellite): 12.7%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 2,098 across the Isaac LGA in the year to April 2026 (up 24% on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 858 theft, 420 drug offences, 260 violent offences.
Other suburbs in Isaac
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Carmila?
Carmila (QLD 4739) had 340 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 54. It sits within the Isaac local government area.
What is the median rent in Carmila?
The median advertised rent in Carmila is $175/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Carmila?
Yes — 1 school is listed within or near Carmila covering government sectors. Nearest include: Carmila State School (1 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Carmila?
Carmila is predominantly served by Fixed Wireless (87.3% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Carmila?
Across the surrounding area, 2,098 offences were recorded in the 12 months to APR26. The most common offence categories were theft (858), drug offences (420), violent (260). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.
Sources & methodology
Demographics from ABS Census. Property data from SQM Research. Climate from Bureau of Meteorology. Schools from ACARA. NBN from NBN Co. Amenities from OpenStreetMap. See full methodology.
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