Mareeba Shire Council
Arriga
Arriga at a glance
Median house
$326,000
Median unit
$237,600
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
1,323
Median age 33
About
Welcome to Arriga.
Arriga is a suburb in Queensland.
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Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$326,000
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $237,600.
Sales data as of May 2026· sales-qld
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$280/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$266/wk
Owner occupied
64%
Renter occupied
25%
At a deeper level
$326,000
$237,600
1,323
Median age: 33
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Gross Yield (House)
Source: ABS Census 2021 (estimated) · May 20264.47%
Based on $326,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: ABS Census 2021 (estimated) · May 20265.82%
Based on $237,600 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: ABS Census 2021 (estimated) · May 2026–
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: ABS Census 2021 (estimated) · May 2026–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021 · May 202664%
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: ABS Census 2021 (estimated) · May 2026–
Lower = higher buyer demand
Gross rental yield is annual rent divided by purchase price, before expenses. It does not account for vacancy rates, management fees, maintenance, or financing costs. Use this as a starting point for further research.
Who lives here
Demographics.
Population
1,323
Median age
33
Family households
79%
Lone person
21%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Safety
Crime and safety.
LGA-wide data, not suburb-specific
QLD Police only publishes crime statistics at the local government area / region level. The numbers below cover the entire Mareeba Shire Council, which may include suburbs with very different crime profiles. Quieter residential pockets within the LGA likely have lower rates than the total suggests; busier areas may have higher.
3,364
total offences in 2026 across the Mareeba Shire Council LGA
Top offence categories
Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.
Source: State Police Open Data
Getting around
Walkability.
0
0
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Arriga.
Local schools for Arriga
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Mareeba State High School
Mareeba State School
Mutchilba State School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
2065 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
31.5°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
16.9°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Cairns Aero (97 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Arriga.
- What is the median house price in Arriga?
- The median house price in Arriga, QLD 4880 is $326,000. The median unit price is $237,600. Annual growth is +0.0%.
- What is the Arriga postcode?
- Arriga is in the 4880 postcode, in QLD, in the Mareeba Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in Arriga?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $280, for units it's $266.
- What schools are in Arriga?
- There are 7 schools serving Arriga on this page, including Mareeba State High School, St Stephen's Catholic College, St Thomas' School.
- How walkable is Arriga?
- Arriga has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Arriga?
- Arriga is close to Paddys Green, Maryfarms, Chewko, Glen Russell, Mareeba.
- What is the population of Arriga?
- Arriga has approximately 1,323 residents. The median age is 33.
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Sources cited
Median, growth and rental data from state revenue offices and ABS. Census from ABS 2021. Climate from BoM. Hazard from Geoscience Australia. School data from ACARA. Crime from state police open data. Full methodology →
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