Biboohra, QLD 4880 — Suburb Profile

Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team

In short

Biboohra is a suburb of Queensland, postcode 4880, home to 561 residents with a settled, mature community. Located in the Mareeba local government area (Outer Regional Australia) and roughly 1407 km from the Brisbane CBD.

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Snapshot

Median rent$280 /wk
Population561
Median age45
Area146 km²
To CBD1407 km
LGAMareeba

Demographics

Population
561
Median age
45 years
Median household income
$1,488 /week
Median personal income
$739 /week
Median family income
$1,803 /week
Average household size
2.6
Persons per bedroom
0.9
Local government area
Mareeba
Statistical region (SA4)
Queensland - Outback
Remoteness classification
Outer Regional Australia
Federal electorate
Kennedy
Source: ABS QuickStats
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Property & cost of living

Median rent
$280 /week
Median monthly mortgage
$1,733
Rent share of household income
19%

Schools

  • Biboohra State School Primary · Government
  • Mareeba State School Primary · Government
  • St Thomas' School (Mareeba) Primary · Catholic

Transport

Transport data refreshes monthly from state GTFS feeds.

Lifestyle & amenities

  • 2 parks and reserves

Counts within roughly 3 km of the suburb centre. Data © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

Climate

  • Warmest month: Jan (31.5°C avg max)
  • Coolest month: Jul (25.9°C avg max)
  • Annual rainfall: 2026 mm
  • Reference station: Cairns Aero, 40.7 km away

NBN & connectivity

Fixed Wireless serves 84.4% of the 256 resolvable premises in Biboohra. 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.

  • Fibre to the Premises: 0.8%
  • Fibre to the Curb: 0.8%
  • Fixed Wireless: 84.4%
  • Sky Muster (Satellite): 14.1%

Snapshot 2026-04-28. Tech mix from Luke Prior's NBN upgrade map (MIT licensed). Verify any specific address on NBN Co's address tool.

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Safety

  • Recorded offences: 3,546 across the Mareeba LGA in the year to April 2026 (stable on the prior year).
  • Most common categories: 1,167 theft, 711 violent offences, 679 break-ins.

Figures cover the whole Mareeba — suburb-level data is not published for QLD.

Frequently asked questions

What is the population of Biboohra?

Biboohra (QLD 4880) had 561 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 45. It sits within the Mareeba local government area.

What is the median rent in Biboohra?

The median advertised rent in Biboohra is $280/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.

Are there schools in Biboohra?

Yes — 3 schools are listed within or near Biboohra covering government, catholic sectors. Nearest include: Biboohra State School (0.1 km), Mareeba State School (8.5 km), St Thomas' School (Mareeba) (8.9 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.

What NBN technology is available in Biboohra?

Biboohra is predominantly served by Fixed Wireless (84.4% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.

How safe is Biboohra?

Across the surrounding area, 3,546 offences were recorded in the 12 months to APR26. The most common offence categories were theft (1,167), violent (711), break-ins (679). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.

What is the climate like in Biboohra?

In Biboohra, mean daily temperatures range from 20.9°C to 29.1°C and annual rainfall is 2,026 mm measured at the Cairns Aero weather station (40.7 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.

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