Demographics

Carpentaria is approximately 4731.31 square kilometres. In 2016 the population of Carpentaria was 14. The population is 54% male and 46% female. On average the monthly mortgage repayments in Carpentaria are $0 to $299. The most common weekly income bracket is $300 to $399 per week. Weekly rents in the area are on average $0 to $74.

Description

The Shire of Carpentaria is a local government area in Far North Queensland, Australia on the Gulf of Carpentaria, for which it is named. The Shire of Carpentaria covers an area of 64,372.7 square kilometres (24,854.4 sq mi), and has existed as a local government entity since 1883. Its two main population centres are the towns of Karumba, a fishing port, and Normanton, the administrative centre, both of which are located on the Norman River.