Karragarra Island, QLD 4184 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Karragarra Island is a suburb of Queensland, postcode 4184, home to 240 residents with a settled, mature community. Located in the Redland local government area (Remote Australia) and roughly 42 km from the Brisbane CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 240
- Median age
- 63 years
- Median household income
- $872 /week
- Median personal income
- $477 /week
- Median family income
- $1,152 /week
- Average household size
- 1.8
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.8
- Local government area
- Redland
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Brisbane - East
- Remoteness classification
- Remote Australia
- Federal electorate
- Bowman
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $268 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $867
- Rent share of household income
- 31%
Schools
- MacLeay Island State School
- Russell Island State School
- Redland Bay State School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 3 ferry stops
- Within 1.6 km: 4 ferry stops
- Karragarra Island
- Macleay Island, platform 2
- Macleay Island, platform 1
- Lamb Island
Lifestyle & amenities
- 2 cafés
- 8 restaurants
- 2 pubs and bars
- 24 parks and reserves
- 5 gyms and fitness centres
- 4 libraries
- 4 supermarkets
- 5 playgrounds
Climate
- Warmest month: Jan (30.4°C avg max)
- Coolest month: Jul (22.0°C avg max)
- Annual rainfall: 1065 mm
- Reference station: Brisbane, 40.4 km away
NBN & connectivity
Fibre to the Premises serves 70.5% of the 207 resolvable premises in Karragarra Island. Most premises here have a fibre cable running directly into the property — the fastest and most reliable NBN option, with plans available up to NBN 1000.
- Fibre to the Premises: 70.5%
- Fibre to the Curb: 11.6%
- Fibre to the Node: 17.9%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 11,364 across the Redland LGA in the year to April 2026 (stable on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 5,032 theft, 2,242 drug offences, 1,289 violent offences.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Karragarra Island?
Karragarra Island (QLD 4184) had 240 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 63. It sits within the Redland local government area.
What is the median rent in Karragarra Island?
The median advertised rent in Karragarra Island is $268/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Karragarra Island?
Yes — 3 schools are listed within or near Karragarra Island covering government sectors. Nearest include: MacLeay Island State School (2.1 km), Russell Island State School (2.3 km), Redland Bay State School (7.5 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Karragarra Island?
Karragarra Island is predominantly served by Fibre to the Premises (70.5% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Karragarra Island?
Across the surrounding area, 11,364 offences were recorded in the 12 months to APR26. The most common offence categories were theft (5,032), drug offences (2,242), violent (1,289). 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 Karragarra Island?
In Karragarra Island, mean daily temperatures range from 16.5°C to 26.7°C and annual rainfall is 1,065 mm measured at the Brisbane weather station (40.4 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.
What public transport options are in Karragarra Island?
4 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Karragarra Island centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 3 ferry stops. Stop data is sourced from state government GTFS feeds.
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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