The size of Carrickalinga is approximately 16.1 square kilometres. It has 4 parks covering nearly 0.3% of total area. The population of Carrickalinga in 2011 was 281 people. By 2016 the population was 363 showing a population growth of 29.2% in the area during that time. The predominant age group in Carrickalinga is 60-69 years. Households in Carrickalinga are primarily childless couples and are likely to be repaying $1400 - $1799 per month on mortgage repayments. In general, people in Carrickalinga work in a labourer occupation. In 2011, 74.5% of the homes in Carrickalinga were owner-occupied compared with 74% in 2016. Currently the median sales price of houses in the area is $581,000.