Pormpuraaw, QLD 4892 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Pormpuraaw is a suburb of Queensland, postcode 4892, home to 611 residents with a balanced age mix. Located in the Napranum local government area (Very Remote Australia) and roughly 1739 km from the Brisbane CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 611
- Median age
- 34 years
- Median household income
- $1,071 /week
- Median personal income
- $351 /week
- Median family income
- $947 /week
- Average household size
- 3.4
- Persons per bedroom
- 1.2
- Local government area
- Pormpuraaw
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Queensland - Outback
- Remoteness classification
- Very Remote Australia
- Federal electorate
- Leichhardt
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $120 /week
- Rent share of household income
- 11%
Schools
- Pormpuraaw State School
Transport
Transport data refreshes monthly from state GTFS feeds.
Lifestyle & amenities
- 1 library
Climate
Climate normals from the Bureau of Meteorology.
NBN & connectivity
Sky Muster (Satellite) serves 100.0% of the 35 resolvable premises in Pormpuraaw. 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: 189 across the Pormpuraaw LGA in the year to April 2026 (down 14% on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 106 violent offences, 24 property damage, 23 theft.
Nearby suburbs
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Pormpuraaw?
Pormpuraaw (QLD 4892) had 611 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 34. It sits within the Pormpuraaw local government area.
What is the median rent in Pormpuraaw?
The median advertised rent in Pormpuraaw is $120/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Pormpuraaw?
Yes — 1 school is listed within or near Pormpuraaw covering government sectors. Nearest include: Pormpuraaw State School (0.1 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Pormpuraaw?
Pormpuraaw 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 Pormpuraaw?
Across the surrounding area, 189 offences were recorded in the 12 months to APR26. The most common offence categories were violent (106), property damage (24), theft (23). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.
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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