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Karrabin

QLD 4306 • Queensland

416
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
10.79 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralAffordable
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About Karrabin

Karrabin is a small rural locality in South East Queensland, located approximately 60 kilometres west of Brisbane in the Ipswich region. Covering nearly 11 square kilometres, the area is characterised by rural residential and small farming properties set in a gently undulating landscape between the Bremer River and the larger town of Rosewood. With a population of around 416 residents, Karrabin is part of the broader rural hinterland of the Scenic Rim electoral area.

Karrabin offers a peaceful semi-rural lifestyle within commuting distance of Ipswich and Brisbane. Residents tend to favour the space and quietude of country living while having access to the services of nearby Rosewood and the Cunningham Highway corridor. The locality has a small reserve — Drysdale Place Reserve — and is surrounded by pastoral countryside typical of the Lockyer and Bremer valleys. It appeals to those seeking affordable acreage living in South East Queensland's growing western corridor.

Karrabin falls under postcode 4306 and is governed by the Ipswich Council (Local Government Area). For federal elections, residents vote in the electorate of Wright, while state elections fall under the Scenic Rim electorate.

📍 Location

State
Queensland
Postcode
4306
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
Ipswich
Federal Electorate
Wright
State Electorate
Scenic Rim
Type
Locality
Timezone
Brisbane (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-27.48°, 152.73°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
10.79 km²
Population Density
39 /km²
Elevation
0m

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💰 Income

ATO taxable income Postcode 4306

Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 4306, comparing the 2019–20 and 2023–24 financial years.

Median 2019–20
$54,209
Median 2023–24
$66,307
▲ 22.3% increase
Average taxable income (2023–24)
$75,339

Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 4306; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.

🚌 Transport & Commute

Nearest Train Stations

Rosewood Station
5 km
N/A

Commute to Brisbane CBD

Distance
62 km
By Train
~80 min via Rosewood/Ipswich to Roma Street
By Car (Peak)
70-90 min
By Car (Off-Peak)
55-65 min

🛣️ Cunningham Highway provides main road connection east to Ipswich and Brisbane

Walkability Car-Dependent

Entirely car-dependent rural locality; no footpaths or local services within walking distance

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

🌳 Parks & Reserves

There is 1 park or reserve in Karrabin.

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
416
▲ 0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021

🚔 Crime Statistics LGA-wide

These are the latest rates for the Ipswich Local Government Area, which contains Karrabin. Rates are per 100,000 residents for calendar year 2025; trends compare 2 and 10 year periods.

Break & enter (dwelling)
551 / 100k
2yr Down 24.0% 10yr Down 29.4%
Motor vehicle theft
319 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Up 37.0%
Non-FV assault
1,352.2 / 100k
2yr Down 11.5% 10yr Up 194.1%
Robbery (unarmed)
23.1 / 100k
2yr Down 13.6% 10yr Up 12.5%
Steal from vehicle
632 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Stable
View all offence categories for Ipswich →

Source: Queensland Police Service via data.qld.gov.au

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Karrabin located? +

Karrabin is a rural locality approximately 60 km west of Brisbane, near the town of Rosewood in Queensland's Ipswich region.

Is there a train station near Karrabin? +

The nearest train station is Rosewood Station on the Ipswich/Rosewood Line, about 5 km from Karrabin. From there, trains connect to Ipswich and Brisbane Roma Street in approximately 80 minutes total.

What is the population of Karrabin? +

According to the 2021 Census, Karrabin had a population of 416 residents.

Is Karrabin a safe area? +

Crime statistics are recorded at the Local Government Area level. Karrabin is part of the Ipswich LGA — see the Crime Statistics section on this page for the latest recorded offence rates per 100,000 residents, along with 2-year and 10-year trends.