Webb, QLD 4860 — Suburb Profile

Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team

In short

Webb is a suburb of Queensland, postcode 4860, home to 393 residents with an established residential profile. Located in the Tablelands local government area (Outer Regional Australia) and roughly 1326 km from the Brisbane CBD.

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Snapshot

Median rent$270 /wk
Population393
Median age40
Area2.8 km²
To CBD1326 km
LGACassowary Coast

Demographics

Population
393
Median age
40 years
Median household income
$947 /week
Median personal income
$560 /week
Median family income
$1,199 /week
Average household size
2.3
Persons per bedroom
0.8
Local government area
Cassowary Coast
Statistical region (SA4)
Cairns
Remoteness classification
Outer Regional Australia
Federal electorate
Kennedy
Source: ABS QuickStats
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Property & cost of living

Median rent
$270 /week
Median monthly mortgage
$867
Rent share of household income
29%

Schools

  • Innisfail East State School Primary · Government
  • Good Counsel Primary School (Innisfail) Primary · Catholic
  • Good Counsel College (Innisfail) Secondary · Catholic
  • Innisfail State College Secondary · Government
  • Radiant Life College (East Innisfail) Combined · Independent

Transport

Transport data refreshes monthly from state GTFS feeds.

Lifestyle & amenities

  • 1 café
  • 5 restaurants
  • 7 pubs and bars
  • 35 parks and reserves
  • 2 gyms and fitness centres
  • 1 library
  • 2 supermarkets
  • 7 playgrounds

Counts within roughly 3 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, 73.8 km away

NBN & connectivity

Fibre to the Node serves 56.4% of the 218 resolvable premises in Webb. Most premises here connect via fibre to a street cabinet, then copper into the home. Speeds depend heavily on the copper run length — NBN 100 is rarely achievable on long runs.

  • Fibre to the Premises: 41.7%
  • Fibre to the Node: 56.4%
  • Fixed Wireless: 1.8%

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: 3,064 across the Cassowary Coast LGA in the year to April 2026 (up 10% on the prior year).
  • Most common categories: 1,185 theft, 600 drug offences, 503 violent offences.

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the population of Webb?

Webb (QLD 4860) had 393 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 40. It sits within the Cassowary Coast local government area.

What is the median rent in Webb?

The median advertised rent in Webb is $270/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.

Are there schools in Webb?

Yes — 5 schools are listed within or near Webb covering government, catholic, independent sectors. Nearest include: Innisfail East State School (0.9 km), Good Counsel Primary School (Innisfail) (1.2 km), Good Counsel College (Innisfail) (1.2 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.

What NBN technology is available in Webb?

Webb is predominantly served by Fibre to the Node (56.4% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.

How safe is Webb?

Across the surrounding area, 3,064 offences were recorded in the 12 months to APR26. The most common offence categories were theft (1,185), drug offences (600), violent (503). 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 Webb?

In Webb, 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 (73.8 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.

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