Tinaroo, QLD 4872 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Tinaroo is a suburb of Queensland, postcode 4872, home to 293 residents with a settled, mature community. Located in the Mareeba local government area (Very Remote Australia) and roughly 1323 km from the Brisbane CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 293
- Median age
- 61 years
- Median household income
- $1,112 /week
- Median personal income
- $711 /week
- Median family income
- $1,471 /week
- Average household size
- 1.9
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.8
- Local government area
- Tablelands
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Cairns
- Remoteness classification
- Very Remote Australia
- Federal electorate
- Leichhardt
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $330 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $2,000
- Rent share of household income
- 30%
Schools
- Kairi State School
- Tolga State School
Transport
Transport data refreshes monthly from state GTFS feeds.
Lifestyle & amenities
- 1 playground
Climate
Climate normals from the Bureau of Meteorology.
NBN & connectivity
Fixed Wireless serves 99.6% of the 241 resolvable premises in Tinaroo. 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: 99.6%
- Sky Muster (Satellite): 0.4%
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.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Tinaroo?
Tinaroo (QLD 4872) had 293 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 61. It sits within the Tablelands local government area.
What is the median rent in Tinaroo?
The median advertised rent in Tinaroo is $330/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Tinaroo?
Yes — 2 schools are listed within or near Tinaroo covering government sectors. Nearest include: Kairi State School (5.2 km), Tolga State School (9.7 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Tinaroo?
Tinaroo is predominantly served by Fixed Wireless (99.6% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Tinaroo?
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.
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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