Jambin, QLD 4702 — Suburb Profile

Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team

In short

Jambin is a suburb of Queensland, postcode 4702, home to 207 residents with an established residential profile.

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Snapshot

Median rent$158 /wk
Population207
Median age43
Area205 km²
To CBD513 km
LGABanana

Demographics

Population
207
Median age
43 years
Median household income
$1,542 /week
Median personal income
$762 /week
Median family income
$1,833 /week
Average household size
2.6
Persons per bedroom
0.8
Local government area
Banana
Statistical region (SA4)
Central Queensland
Remoteness classification
Very Remote Australia
Federal electorate
Flynn
Source: ABS QuickStats
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Property & cost of living

Median rent
$158 /week
Median monthly mortgage
$2,135
Rent share of household income
10%

Schools

  • Jambin State School Primary · Government

Transport

Transport data refreshes monthly from state GTFS feeds.

Lifestyle & amenities

  • 1 café
  • 1 pub or bar
  • 2 parks and reserves
  • 1 playground

Counts within roughly 5 km of the suburb centre. Data © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

Climate

Climate normals from the Bureau of Meteorology.

NBN & connectivity

Sky Muster (Satellite) serves 87.8% of the 74 resolvable premises in Jambin. 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.

  • Fixed Wireless: 12.2%
  • Sky Muster (Satellite): 87.8%

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: 1,154 across the Banana LGA in the year to April 2026 (stable on the prior year).
  • Most common categories: 387 theft, 182 violent offences, 180 break-ins.

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

Nearby suburbs

Frequently asked questions

What is the population of Jambin?

Jambin (QLD 4702) had 207 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 43. It sits within the Banana local government area.

What is the median rent in Jambin?

The median advertised rent in Jambin is $158/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.

Are there schools in Jambin?

Yes — 1 school is listed within or near Jambin covering government sectors. Nearest include: Jambin State School (2.6 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.

What NBN technology is available in Jambin?

Jambin is predominantly served by Sky Muster satellite (87.8% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.

How safe is Jambin?

Across the surrounding area, 1,154 offences were recorded in the 12 months to APR26. The most common offence categories were theft (387), violent (182), break-ins (180). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.

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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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