Carindale
Suburb profile, market snapshot and recent listings for Carindale, QLD 4152.
About Carindale
Welcome to Carindale
Carindale sits about 11 kilometres south-east of the Brisbane CBD, tucked between Mount Gravatt East, Holland Park, Carina and Carina Heights on one side and Mansfield on the other. It's a suburb best known to many Brisbane residents for its major shopping centre, but behind the retail strip lies a well-established, leafy residential area of winding streets, solid family homes and bushland reserves.
With a population of just over 16,500 and a median age of 43, Carindale has settled into itself as a suburb favoured by families and professionals who want space, established greenery and easy access to the city without inner-city prices or density. It's a place people tend to move to and stay in for the long haul.
Lifestyle & dining
Life in Carindale revolves substantially around Westfield Carindale, one of Brisbane's largest shopping and dining precincts, which gives the suburb a self-contained, convenient feel rarely found this far from the city centre. Beyond the centre, the surrounding streets have a quiet, established character, with the suburb's bushland pockets and parks offering a green counterpoint to the retail buzz.
The suburb suits people who want lifestyle convenience without inner-city hustle — a quick coffee run, a big weekly shop and a sit-down dinner are all available within a few minutes' drive, while the neighbouring cafe strips of Carina and Camp Hill add further variety for those willing to venture just outside the border.
Shopping
Westfield Carindale is the standout feature here, offering full-line department stores, a cinema complex, supermarkets and a huge range of specialty retailers, making it a genuine destination rather than just a local strip. It draws shoppers from well beyond Carindale itself, which keeps the suburb well serviced but also means weekends can get busy around the centre.
For those after something smaller and more local, nearby Carina and Carina Heights offer neighbourhood shopping strips with a more relaxed, suburban pace.
Getting around
Carindale is well connected by road, with the Gateway Motorway and Old Cleveland Road providing reasonably direct routes into the CBD and out toward the bayside suburbs, and bus services running through the suburb linking residents to Brisbane's busway network. There's no train line directly through Carindale, so most residents rely on buses or private cars, with connections available via nearby routes into the broader public transport network.
For those commuting to the city, the drive is straightforward outside peak periods, and the suburb's position relative to Mount Gravatt East and Holland Park means arterial roads are close at hand without heavy through-traffic dominating residential streets.
Schools & families
Families are well catered for, with Belmont State School and Carina State School both serving the local area for state primary education, and Citipointe Christian College offering a private schooling option from early years through to secondary. The mix of school choices, combined with generous block sizes and quiet streets, is a big part of Carindale's appeal to families looking to put down roots.
Parks, playgrounds and the suburb's bushland areas add to the family-friendly feel, giving children room to play outdoors without needing to travel far from home.
Housing & architecture
Housing in Carindale is overwhelmingly detached — current listings show 87% houses against just 13% townhouses, reflecting the suburb's traditional low-density character. Expect a mix of classic Brisbane brick-and-tile homes from the 1970s and 80s alongside more recent rebuilds and renovations, many on generous blocks that back onto bushland or reserve.
The townhouse component, while a minority, gives some variety for downsizers or those wanting lower-maintenance living while staying within the suburb they know.
The property market
Carindale's property market has been strong, with the median house price now sitting at $2.14 million after growth of 12.2% recently — a sign of sustained buyer confidence in the area's schools, shopping and family appeal. Median rent of $1,250 a week points to solid demand from tenants as well, likely drawn by the same factors that attract owner-occupiers.
These figures place Carindale firmly in the premium bracket for Brisbane's south-eastern suburbs, and buyers are typically weighing it up against similarly positioned pockets like Carina Heights and Mansfield. The dominance of house listings over townhouses suggests continued demand for family-sized homes on land, rather than higher-density alternatives.
Market snapshot
Carindale property market
Median sale price
$2.14m
House · 5+ bed
Median rent
$1,250
per week
Gross rental yield
3.0%
annual rent ÷ sale price
Typical price range
Entry
$1.69m
Median
$2.14m
Premium
$3.09m
Days on market
31
Auction clearance
25%
Sold this year
76
Median sold price trend · House 5+ bed
Compound growth +7.6% / yr over 4 yrs
Median price by bedrooms · House
Property types on market
Share of current listings in Carindale by dwelling type.
Who lives here
Demographics
ABS Census 2021 figures for Carindale, QLD 4152.
Population
16,535
residents (2021)
Median age
43
years
Household income
$2,375
median, per week
Median rent
$530
per week
Median mortgage
$2,400
per month
Mortgage / income
23%
comfortable
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. Suburb-level (SAL) aggregates.
Education
Schools in Carindale
Government school catchment
Independent & Catholic schools
Recent results
Recently sold in Carindale
$1.70m
2 Glamis Court
Sold ~July 2026
$925k
8/819 Creek Road
Sold ~July 2026
$1.70m
11 Breene Court
Sold ~July 2026
$1.30m
18/819 Creek Road
Sold ~July 2026
$2.19m
51 Oakley Street
Sold ~July 2026
$1.78m
3 Breadalbane Street
Sold ~July 2026
$1.81m
4 Maple Court
Sold ~July 2026
$2.30m
30 Beaulieu Crescent
Sold ~June 2026
Sold prices as published on the original listing; some may reflect the last advertised price. Dates are approximate.
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Properties & amenities in Carindale
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Common questions
Carindale suburb FAQ
What is the median property price in Carindale?
The median house price in Carindale, QLD is $2.14m for a 5-bedroom home. Over the past year, median sold prices have risen about 12.2%.
How much is rent in Carindale?
The median weekly rent in Carindale is around $1,250 per week.
Is Carindale a good place to live?
Carindale is a suburb of the City of Brisbane, Queensland, Australia. Carindale is an established residential suburb in QLD, with a population of around 16,535 and 3 schools in the area.
What is the population of Carindale?
Carindale has a population of 16,535 (ABS 2021 Census), with a median age of 43.
What schools are in Carindale?
There are 3 schools in or near Carindale, including Citipointe Christian College, Belmont State School and Carina State School.
How long do homes take to sell in Carindale?
Properties in Carindale take around 31 days to sell on average, with an auction clearance rate of about 25%.
How much do you need to buy in Carindale?
Entry-level properties in Carindale start around $1.69m, while premium homes reach $3.09m.
What suburbs are near Carindale?
Suburbs near Carindale include Mansfield, Carina Heights, Carina, Mount Gravatt East and Holland Park.
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