Karana Downs, QLD 4306 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Karana Downs is a suburb of Queensland, postcode 4306, home to 3,800 residents with an established residential profile. Located in the Scenic Rim local government area (Inner Regional Australia) and roughly 30 km from the Brisbane CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 3,800
- Median age
- 41 years
- Median household income
- $2,255 /week
- Median personal income
- $948 /week
- Median family income
- $2,426 /week
- Average household size
- 2.8
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.7
- Local government area
- Brisbane
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Ipswich
- Remoteness classification
- Inner Regional Australia
- Federal electorate
- Wright
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $400 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,800
- Rent share of household income
- 18%
Schools
- Mount Crosby State School
- Karalee State School
- Tivoli State School
Transport
Transport data refreshes monthly from state GTFS feeds.
Lifestyle & amenities
- 1 restaurant
- 29 parks and reserves
- 1 supermarket
- 5 playgrounds
Climate
- Warmest month: Jan (31.2°C avg max)
- Coolest month: Jul (21.4°C avg max)
- Annual rainfall: 857 mm
- Reference station: Amberley AMO, 16.6 km away
NBN & connectivity
Fibre to the Node serves 56.3% of the 1,483 resolvable premises in Karana Downs. Most premises here connect via fibre to a street cabinet, then copper into the home. Speeds depend heavily on the copper run length — NBN 100 is rarely achievable on long runs.
- Fibre to the Premises: 43.7%
- Fibre to the Node: 56.3%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 157,985 across the Brisbane LGA in the year to April 2026 (up 5% on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 85,479 theft, 20,639 drug offences, 15,880 break-ins.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Karana Downs?
Karana Downs (QLD 4306) had 3,800 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 41. It sits within the Brisbane local government area.
What is the median rent in Karana Downs?
The median advertised rent in Karana Downs is $400/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Karana Downs?
Yes — 3 schools are listed within or near Karana Downs covering government sectors. Nearest include: Mount Crosby State School (1.7 km), Karalee State School (3 km), Tivoli State School (6.3 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Karana Downs?
Karana Downs is predominantly served by Fibre to the Node (56.3% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Karana Downs?
Across the surrounding area, 157,985 offences were recorded in the 12 months to APR26. The most common offence categories were theft (85,479), drug offences (20,639), break-ins (15,880). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.
What is the climate like in Karana Downs?
In Karana Downs, mean daily temperatures range from 13.1°C to 26.9°C and annual rainfall is 857 mm measured at the Amberley AMO weather station (16.6 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.
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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