Barrine, QLD 4872 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Barrine is a suburb of Queensland, postcode 4872, home to 303 residents with a settled, mature community. Located in the Mareeba local government area (Very Remote Australia) and roughly 1323 km from the Brisbane CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 303
- Median age
- 55 years
- Median household income
- $1,468 /week
- Median personal income
- $768 /week
- Median family income
- $2,033 /week
- Average household size
- 2.4
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.9
- Local government area
- Tablelands
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Cairns
- Remoteness classification
- Very Remote Australia
- Federal electorate
- Leichhardt
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $220 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,800
- Rent share of household income
- 15%
Schools
- Kairi State School
- Yungaburra State School
Transport
Transport data refreshes monthly from state GTFS feeds.
Lifestyle & amenities
- 1 restaurant
- 5 parks and reserves
Climate
Climate normals from the Bureau of Meteorology.
NBN & connectivity
Fixed Wireless serves 99.1% of the 230 resolvable premises in Barrine. Most premises here are served by NBN Fixed Wireless from a nearby tower. Speed is shared with neighbours and weather-sensitive; plans up to NBN 100 are available where signal allows.
- Fixed Wireless: 99.1%
- Sky Muster (Satellite): 0.9%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 3,034 across the Tablelands LGA in the year to April 2026 (up 29% on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 1,158 theft, 511 break-ins, 435 drug offences.
Nearby suburbs
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Barrine?
Barrine (QLD 4872) had 303 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 55. It sits within the Tablelands local government area.
What is the median rent in Barrine?
The median advertised rent in Barrine is $220/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Barrine?
Yes — 2 schools are listed within or near Barrine covering government sectors. Nearest include: Kairi State School (6.5 km), Yungaburra State School (6.6 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Barrine?
Barrine is predominantly served by Fixed Wireless (99.1% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Barrine?
Across the surrounding area, 3,034 offences were recorded in the 12 months to APR26. The most common offence categories were theft (1,158), break-ins (511), drug offences (435). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.
Sources & methodology
Demographics from ABS Census. Property data from SQM Research. Climate from Bureau of Meteorology. Schools from ACARA. NBN from NBN Co. Amenities from OpenStreetMap. See full methodology.
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