Tumoulin, QLD 4888 — Suburb Profile

Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team

In short

Tumoulin is a suburb of Queensland, postcode 4888, home to 135 residents with a settled, mature community. Located in the Tablelands local government area (Remote Australia) and roughly 1351 km from the Brisbane CBD.

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Snapshot

Median rent$200 /wk
Population135
Median age54
Area48.1 km²
To CBD1351 km
LGATablelands

Demographics

Population
135
Median age
54 years
Median household income
$837 /week
Median personal income
$444 /week
Median family income
$1,031 /week
Average household size
2.3
Persons per bedroom
0.9
Local government area
Tablelands
Statistical region (SA4)
Cairns
Remoteness classification
Remote Australia
Federal electorate
Kennedy
Source: ABS QuickStats
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Property & cost of living

Median rent
$200 /week
Median monthly mortgage
$867
Rent share of household income
24%

Schools

  • St Teresa's School (Ravenshoe) Primary · Catholic
  • Ravenshoe State School Combined · Government

Transport

Transport data refreshes monthly from state GTFS feeds.

Lifestyle & amenities

  • 1 park or reserve

Counts within roughly 4 km of the suburb centre. Data © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

Climate

  • Warmest month: Jan (31.5°C avg max)
  • Coolest month: Jul (25.9°C avg max)
  • Annual rainfall: 2026 mm
  • Reference station: Cairns Aero, 75.2 km away

NBN & connectivity

Fixed Wireless serves 56.0% of the 50 resolvable premises in Tumoulin. 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: 56.0%
  • Sky Muster (Satellite): 44.0%

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.

Frequently asked questions

What is the population of Tumoulin?

Tumoulin (QLD 4888) had 135 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 54. It sits within the Tablelands local government area.

What is the median rent in Tumoulin?

The median advertised rent in Tumoulin is $200/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.

Are there schools in Tumoulin?

Yes — 2 schools are listed within or near Tumoulin covering catholic, government sectors. Nearest include: St Teresa's School (Ravenshoe) (6.3 km), Ravenshoe State School (6.3 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.

What NBN technology is available in Tumoulin?

Tumoulin is predominantly served by Fixed Wireless (56% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.

How safe is Tumoulin?

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.

What is the climate like in Tumoulin?

In Tumoulin, mean daily temperatures range from 20.9°C to 29.1°C and annual rainfall is 2,026 mm measured at the Cairns Aero weather station (75.2 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.

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