Carina Heights is roughly 7.5km from Brisbane’s CBD. Nearly 40% of households in this area are comprised of couples with children and a further 21% are single parent families. Stand alone houses account for over 72% of all dwellings, with townhouses accounting for a further 25%. Carina Heights has a variety of housing styles. Workers cottages, traditional Queenslanders, post-war chamferboard homes as well as more modern brick and tile houses can all be found here. The median house price in Carina Heights in 2006 was $361,250.
There are plenty of great dining options in and around Carina Heights. If you’re looking for a local café, take-away, pub or restaurant you’ll find it here.
There’s good local shopping on Stanley Road and also on Old Cleveland Road. If you’re after something larger, Carindale Westfield is your closest major shopping mall.
Check out this section for things to do in your spare time. There's sport, leisure activities, local events and more.
Someone says: Carina Heights is a lovely mix of tranquillity, from the views and parkland at its heights down to the friendly shopkeepers and cafe owners in the Carina Gateway precinct. It is well serviced by public transport, and within easy reach of major destinations.
Government offices, local libraries, churches, volunteer organisations, ward offices and more - if you're after contact information for government and community organisations, this is the place to start.