Irvinebank, QLD 4887 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Irvinebank is a suburb of Queensland, postcode 4887, home to 113 residents with a settled, mature community. Located in the Mareeba local government area (Outer Regional Australia) and roughly 1368 km from the Brisbane CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 113
- Median age
- 57 years
- Median household income
- $612 /week
- Median personal income
- $442 /week
- Median family income
- $966 /week
- Average household size
- 1.8
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.9
- Local government area
- Mareeba
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Queensland - Outback
- Remoteness classification
- Outer Regional Australia
- Federal electorate
- Kennedy
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $60 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $572
- Rent share of household income
- 10%
Schools
- Irvinebank State School
Transport
Transport data refreshes monthly from state GTFS feeds.
Lifestyle & amenities
- 3 pubs and bars
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, 69.1 km away
NBN & connectivity
Sky Muster (Satellite) serves 100.0% of the 154 resolvable premises in Irvinebank. Most premises here are too remote for any wired or fixed-wireless service and rely on Sky Muster satellite. Latency is high (typically 600 ms+) and data allowances apply.
- Sky Muster (Satellite): 100.0%
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.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Irvinebank?
Irvinebank (QLD 4887) had 113 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 57. It sits within the Mareeba local government area.
What is the median rent in Irvinebank?
The median advertised rent in Irvinebank is $60/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Irvinebank?
Yes — 1 school is listed within or near Irvinebank covering government sectors. Nearest include: Irvinebank State School (0.1 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Irvinebank?
Irvinebank is predominantly served by Sky Muster satellite (100% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Irvinebank?
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 Irvinebank?
In Irvinebank, 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 (69.1 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.
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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