Pinbarren, QLD 4568 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Pinbarren is a suburb of Queensland, postcode 4568, home to 447 residents with a settled, mature community. Located in the Noosa local government area (Inner Regional Australia) and roughly 129 km from the Brisbane CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 447
- Median age
- 50 years
- Median household income
- $1,625 /week
- Median personal income
- $697 /week
- Median family income
- $1,718 /week
- Average household size
- 2.6
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.8
- Local government area
- Noosa
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Sunshine Coast
- Remoteness classification
- Inner Regional Australia
- Federal electorate
- Longman
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $345 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,733
- Rent share of household income
- 21%
Schools
- Cooran State School
- Pomona State School
- Kin Kin State School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 2 bus stops
- Greenbridge Pinbarren Rd at Kin Kin Road
- Greenridge Pinbarren Rd near Kin Kin Rd
Lifestyle & amenities
- 5 parks and reserves
Climate
Climate normals from the Bureau of Meteorology.
NBN & connectivity
Fixed Wireless serves 81.1% of the 185 resolvable premises in Pinbarren. 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 Node: 11.9%
- Fixed Wireless: 81.1%
- Sky Muster (Satellite): 7.0%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 3,167 across the Noosa LGA in the year to April 2026 (stable on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 1,730 theft, 396 drug offences, 264 violent offences.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Pinbarren?
Pinbarren (QLD 4568) had 447 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 50. It sits within the Noosa local government area.
What is the median rent in Pinbarren?
The median advertised rent in Pinbarren is $345/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Pinbarren?
Yes — 3 schools are listed within or near Pinbarren covering government sectors. Nearest include: Cooran State School (2.6 km), Pomona State School (3.8 km), Kin Kin State School (8.4 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Pinbarren?
Pinbarren is predominantly served by Fixed Wireless (81.1% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Pinbarren?
Across the surrounding area, 3,167 offences were recorded in the 12 months to APR26. The most common offence categories were theft (1,730), drug offences (396), violent (264). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.
What public transport options are in Pinbarren?
2 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Pinbarren centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 2 bus stops. Stop data is sourced from state government GTFS feeds.
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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