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Carrick, Australia

Tasmania · Australia

Carrick is a small town in Tasmania, Australia with a population of 543. Elevation: 512 ft (156 m). Average temperature: 54°F (12°C).

Data updated June 2026

3.2 /5.0
B Good
543 Population 4/sq mi density
512 ft Elevation 156 meters
54°F Avg Temperature 12°C
28.1 in Annual Rain
Australia / Hobart Timezone
$26,465 Median Income
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$26,465 median income, 2.9% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.3 / 5.0
$156,600 home value, $783/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population543
Median Age39.0 yrs
Density4/mi²

Economy

B
Median Income$26,465
Per Capita$26,465
Unemployment2.9%

Housing

B
Home Value$156,600
Rent$783
Ownership84.4%
Housing Units217

Climate

Avg Temp54°F (12°C)
Rain28.1 in/yr
Sunny Days301/yr
Elevation512 ft (156 m)
Population543
Population Density4 / sq mi
Elevation512 ft (156 m)
Coordinates-41.5324°, 147.0103°
TimezoneAustralia/Hobart
Country🇦🇺 Australia
State / ProvinceTasmania
Average Temperature54°F (12°C)
January Average65°F (18°C)
July Average48°F (9°C)
Annual Precipitation28.1 inches (714 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$26,465
Median Age39.0 years

About Carrick

Carrick is a small town in Australia (Tasmania) with a population of 543. The city sits at an elevation of 512 feet (156 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 54°F (12°C). Temperatures range from 65°F in January to 48°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 28.1 inches. The timezone is Australia/Hobart.

Carrick has a population of 543 with a density of 4 people per square mile, spread across 149.4 square miles. The median age is 39.0 years, 0% younger than the national median of 38.9.

Population

543
Total Population
4
People / sq mi
39.0yrs
Median Age
0% below Australia avg
149.4mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Carrick vs Australia Average

The median household income in Carrick is $26,465, which is 65% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $26,465 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $509, 64% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 2.9% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 52 business establishments.

Income: Carrick vs Australia

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Income

Median HH Income$26,465
65% below Australia avg
Per Capita Income$26,465
Avg Weekly Wage$509

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment2.9%
19% below Australia avg
Establishments (County)52

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Carrick is $156,600, 44% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $783 (33% below the national average of $1,163). 84.4% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 217 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 5.9x, above the traditionally affordable threshold of 3-4x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$156,600
44% below Australia avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$783
33% below Australia avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership84.4%
Owner-Occupied84.4%
Renter-Occupied15.6%
Housing Units217

Property Tax

Climate in Carrick

Carrick has an average annual temperature of 12°C (54°F). The hottest month is Jan (17.7°C), the coldest is Jul (6.8°C). Average annual precipitation is 643 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 17.7°C / 64°F 10.9° / 24.5° 49.5
Feb 17.4°C / 63°F 10.8° / 24° 35.3
Mar 15.4°C / 60°F 9° / 21.8° 40.6
Apr 12°C / 54°F 6.4° / 17.7° 46.9
May 9.4°C / 49°F 4.4° / 14.4° 53.9
Jun 7.4°C / 45°F 2.7° / 12° 62.5
Jul 6.8°C / 44°F 2.1° / 11.4° 68.2
Aug 7.7°C / 46°F 2.8° / 12.6° 74.1
Sep 9.4°C / 49°F 4.1° / 14.6° 61.1
Oct 11.2°C / 52°F 5.5° / 17° 46.6
Nov 13.6°C / 56°F 7.4° / 19.8° 56.0
Dec 15.5°C / 60°F 8.9° / 22.1° 48.1
Carrick experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 65°F in January while summers reach 48°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 301 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 28.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 512 feet.

Temperature

65°F Jan (18°C) 48°F Jul (9°C)
Annual Average54.4°F
1% above Australia avg
January Average65°F (18°C)
July Average48°F (9°C)
Sunny Days301 days/yr

Geography

Elevation512 ft (156 m)
Area149.4 sq mi (386.8 km²)
Population Density4/sq mi
Coordinates-41.5324°N, 147.0103°W
TimezoneAustralia/Hobart

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 28.1"
26% below Australia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 3.15"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.18"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

4 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.7. Most recent: M3.4 on Jan 12, 2013.

Jun 15, 2002 46 km NNE of Bagdad, Australia M4.7 82 km
Aug 23, 1997 21 km S of Sheffield, Australia M4.0 55 km
Jan 12, 2013 9 km NE of Wynyard, Australia M3.4 120 km
Jul 22, 2002 47 km NE of Scottsdale, Australia M3.2 106 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 65°F (18°C) 2.0 in Warmest
February 63°F (17°C) 1.2 in Driest
March 60°F (15°C) 1.6 in
April 55°F (13°C) 2.1 in
May 50°F (10°C) 2.5 in
June 46°F (8°C) 2.4 in Coldest
July 48°F (9°C) 2.9 in
August 47°F (8°C) 3.2 in Wettest
September 49°F (10°C) 2.6 in
October 53°F (11°C) 2.2 in
November 56°F (13°C) 2.1 in
December 60°F (15°C) 2.1 in

Carrick has a seasonal temperature swing of 19°F / from 46°F in June to 65°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 26.9 inches, with August being the wettest month (3.2") and February the driest (1.2").

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Radio Stations near Carrick

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
7WAY 105.3 Way FM - Launceston, TAS christian, faith MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Carrick

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
'Sotherton'
City Park Radio Museum
Interpretation Centre (Duck Reach Power Station)
Launceston Tramway Museum
National Automobile Museum
Queen Victoria Museum & Art Gallery
Queen Victoria Museum & Art Gallery
Woolmers Historic Estate

Libraries in Carrick

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Launceston Library0.0
libraries Tansania0.0
Longford Library0.0
Ravenswood Library0.0
Westbury Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Carrick

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Evandale Sunday Markets
Evandale Sunday Markets
Launceston Harvest Market

Golf Courses in Carrick

1 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Quamby Estate

Stadiums & Teams in Carrick

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Ski Resorts Near Carrick

1 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Ben Lomond 0.0 $0

Airports Near Carrick

22 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Devonport AirportDPOMedium Airport
Launceston AirportLSTMedium Airport
Avoca AirportSmall Airport
Bridport 2nd AirstripSmall Airport
Campbell Town AirportSmall Airport
Cranbourn AirfieldSmall Airport
Eagles Nest (Scottsdale)Small Airport
Flinders Island Aviation (Bridport)Small Airport
George Town AirportGEESmall Airport
Long Hill AirportSmall Airport
Longdown AirportSmall Airport
Lost Farm Golf Course (Barnbougle)Small Airport
Mole Creek AirportSmall Airport
North Campbell Town AirfieldSmall Airport
Original Barnbougle AirstripSmall Airport
Rostella AirportSmall Airport
Stony Head Military Area AirstripSmall Airport
The Vale AirportSmall Airport
Tomahawk AirstripSmall Airport
Tunbridge AirportSmall Airport
Valley Field AirportSmall Airport
Woodbury AirfieldSmall Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
Australia/Hobart

🇦🇺 About Australia

Capital Canberra
Population 24,992,369
Area 7,686,850 km²
GDP (USD) $1,734,451,264,656
GDP per capita $65,058
HDI 0.946
Life expectancy 83.1 years
Internet users 97.1%
Urban population 87.5%
Currency AUD (Dollar)
Languages English
Calling code +61
TLD .au
Driving side left

Public Holidays in Australia

25 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day New Year's Day
Jan 26 Australia Day Australia Day
Mar 2 Labour Day Labour Day
Mar 9 Adelaide Cup Day Adelaide Cup Day
Mar 9 Canberra Day Canberra Day
Mar 9 Eight Hours Day Eight Hours Day
Mar 9 Labour Day Labour Day
Apr 3 Good Friday Good Friday
Apr 4 Holy Saturday Easter Eve
Apr 5 Easter Sunday Easter Sunday
Apr 6 Easter Monday Easter Monday
Apr 25 Anzac Day Anzac Day
Apr 27 Anzac Day Anzac Day
May 4 Labour Day Labour Day
May 4 May Day May Day
Jun 1 Reconciliation Day Reconciliation Day
Jun 1 Western Australia Day Western Australia Day
Jun 8 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Aug 3 Picnic Day Picnic Day
Sep 28 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Oct 5 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Oct 5 Labour Day Labour Day
Nov 3 Melbourne Cup Melbourne Cup
Dec 25 Christmas Day Christmas Day
Dec 28 St. Stephen's Day Boxing Day

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Frequently Asked Questions About Carrick

What is the population of Carrick?

Carrick has a population of 543 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 4 people per square mile, spread across 149.4 square miles. The median age of residents is 39.0 years.

Is Carrick expensive to live in?

The median household income is $26,465, 65% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $156,600 (44% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $783 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 5.9x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Carrick?

Carrick has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winter temperatures average 65°F in January, while summers reach an average of 48°F in July. The area receives 301 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 28.1 inches.

How is the job market in Carrick?

The job market in Carrick is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.9% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $509. There are 52 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Carrick?

The median home value in Carrick is $156,600. For renters, the median monthly rent is $783. The homeownership rate is 84.4%.

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