Karana Downs
QLDKarana Downs is a stable suburb in QLD with 3,800 residents.
- SAL code
- 31486
- SA2
- 310031290
- Population
- 3,800
Karana Downs, QLD had 3,800 residents at the 2021 Census, with the broader statistical area showing a 2.1% growth over the last five years. The predominant age group is 45-54 years, and the median age sits at 41. Households are most often couples with children, and those with a mortgage repay a median of $1,800 a month. Around 87.1% of homes are owner-occupied, with the largest single tenure being owned with a mortgage at 57.6%. Most dwellings are separate houses, making up 94.1% of the suburb's housing stock. The suburb has 14 parks and reserves mapped within its boundary. Source: ABS Census 2021 and Estimated Resident Population, with amenity counts from state Open Data and OpenStreetMap.
Population
?3,800
Suburb · Census 2021
5-Year Growth
+2.1%
3yr: +1.8% · 10yr: +0.2%
SA2 · 5yr
Household Income
$2,255/wk
Suburb · Census 2021 median
Median Age
41
Suburb · Census 2021
Socio-Economic Index
?10/10
SA2 · least disadvantaged
Unemployment
?1.1%
SA2 · Q4 2025
Schools
1
1 primary
Hospitals
No data for this suburb
Childcare services
?3
3 long day
Parks & green space
?14
Parks, reserves
Transport stops
No data for this suburb
Dwelling approvals
No data for this suburb
Median House Sale Price
state Valuer-General sale price data not yet loaded for QLD
Safety & Crime
2025 Q4Reported incidents from QLD police. Offence rates may not reflect all crime.
Population over time — Karana Downs (SA2)
ABS publishes annual estimates only at SA2; Karana Downs suburb alone is ~3,800 (Census 2021).
Source: ABS ERP (latest release · 2025) · Census 2021. Numbers refreshed quarterly.
Growth at a Glance
Population grew from 5,096 to 6,261 over 24 years, averaging 0.9% per year.
Schools
1 in suburbSector
1 public
Type
1 primary
Total enrolment
637
Avg per school
637
Government school catchment
Catchment data is not yet available for QLD.
Source when available: QLD Department of Education — QSpatial State School Catchment Areas.
Profile
Census snapshot
Housing
Almost entirely detached houses (94.1%), owner-occupied (87.1%), built for families (48% are 4 bed).
Dwelling mix
Tenure
QLD 33%
Number of bedrooms
Bushfire risk
Source: QLD QRA Bushfire Prone Area
As of Apr 2026
Overlap is the percentage of the suburb's land area inside the mapped bushfire polygons. Always verify the exact property address with the relevant authority before making decisions.
Flood risk
Source: QLD Local Government Flood Planning Areas
As of May 2026
Overlap is the percentage of the suburb's land area inside the mapped flood polygons. Always verify the exact property address with the relevant authority before making decisions.
Planning zones
7 zones in suburb| Code | Zone | % covered | Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| RR | Rural Residential ZoneRural | 46.1% | 3.46 km² |
| LDR | Low Density Residential ZoneResidential | 19.8% | 1.49 km² |
| OS | Open Space Zoneparks | 8.9% | 0.67 km² |
| SR | Sport and Recreation ZoneRecreation | 6.8% | 0.51 km² |
| RU | Rural ZoneRural | 2.5% | 0.18 km² |
| CF | Community Facilities ZoneSpecial use | 0.7% | 0.06 km² |
| SP | Special Purpose ZoneSpecial use | 0.2% | 0.01 km² |
Source: QLD DSDILGP Local Government Planning Scheme Zones (ZONE_QLD/2026-05-12/be11464ce5af1cd4) · As of May 2026. Zone boundaries are amended periodically; verify the exact property with the relevant council before relying on permitted use.