Jericho, QLD 4728 — Suburb Profile

Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team

In short

Jericho is a suburb of Queensland, postcode 4728, home to 229 residents with an established residential profile. Located in the Barcaldine local government area (Very Remote Australia) and roughly 873 km from the Brisbane CBD.

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Snapshot

Median rent$100 /wk
Population229
Median age38
Area9166.6 km²
To CBD873 km
LGABarcaldine

Demographics

Population
229
Median age
38 years
Median household income
$1,292 /week
Median personal income
$809 /week
Median family income
$1,562 /week
Average household size
2.5
Persons per bedroom
0.8
Local government area
Barcaldine
Statistical region (SA4)
Queensland - Outback
Remoteness classification
Very Remote Australia
Federal electorate
Maranoa
Source: ABS QuickStats
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Property & cost of living

Median rent
$100 /week
Median monthly mortgage
$542
Rent share of household income
8%

Schools

  • Jericho State School Primary · Government

Transport

Transport data refreshes monthly from state GTFS feeds.

Lifestyle & amenities

  • 9 parks and reserves
  • 2 gyms and fitness centres
  • 1 library

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 79.5% of the 117 resolvable premises in Jericho. 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.

  • Fibre to the Premises: 9.4%
  • Hybrid Fibre-Coaxial: 5.1%
  • Fibre to the Node: 6.0%
  • Sky Muster (Satellite): 79.5%

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: 439 across the Barcaldine LGA in the year to April 2026 (up 157% on the prior year).
  • Most common categories: 323 theft, 29 violent offences, 24 property damage.

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

Other suburbs in Barcaldine

Frequently asked questions

What is the population of Jericho?

Jericho (QLD 4728) had 229 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 38. It sits within the Barcaldine local government area.

What is the median rent in Jericho?

The median advertised rent in Jericho is $100/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.

Are there schools in Jericho?

Yes — 1 school is listed within or near Jericho covering government sectors. Nearest include: Jericho State School (0.5 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.

What NBN technology is available in Jericho?

Jericho is predominantly served by Sky Muster satellite (79.5% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.

How safe is Jericho?

Across the surrounding area, 439 offences were recorded in the 12 months to APR26. The most common offence categories were theft (323), violent (29), property damage (24). 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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