Kairi, QLD 4872 — Suburb Profile

Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team

In short

Kairi is a suburb of Queensland, postcode 4872, home to 490 residents with an established residential profile. Located in the Mareeba local government area (Very Remote Australia) and roughly 1323 km from the Brisbane CBD.

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Snapshot

Median rent$280 /wk
Population490
Median age43
Area39.3 km²
To CBD1323 km
LGATablelands

Demographics

Population
490
Median age
43 years
Median household income
$1,454 /week
Median personal income
$736 /week
Median family income
$1,708 /week
Average household size
2.6
Persons per bedroom
0.8
Local government area
Tablelands
Statistical region (SA4)
Cairns
Remoteness classification
Very Remote Australia
Federal electorate
Leichhardt
Source: ABS QuickStats
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Property & cost of living

Median rent
$280 /week
Median monthly mortgage
$1,354
Rent share of household income
19%

Schools

  • Kairi State School Primary · Government
  • Tolga State School Primary · Government
  • Yungaburra State School Primary · Government

Transport

Transport data refreshes monthly from state GTFS feeds.

Lifestyle & amenities

  • 2 pubs and bars
  • 4 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

Fixed Wireless serves 100.0% of the 237 resolvable premises in Kairi. 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: 100.0%

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: 3,034 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.

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

Nearby suburbs

Frequently asked questions

What is the population of Kairi?

Kairi (QLD 4872) had 490 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 43. It sits within the Tablelands local government area.

What is the median rent in Kairi?

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

Are there schools in Kairi?

Yes — 3 schools are listed within or near Kairi covering government sectors. Nearest include: Kairi State School (0.3 km), Tolga State School (7.1 km), Yungaburra State School (7.8 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.

What NBN technology is available in Kairi?

Kairi is predominantly served by Fixed Wireless (100% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.

How safe is Kairi?

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.

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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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