Mareeba Shire Council

Biboohra

QLD4880

Biboohra at a glance

Walk score

0

Very car dependent

Population

561

Median age 45

The brief

What to know about Biboohra.

Biboohra (4880) sits in the Mareeba region of Queensland.

Biboohra has roughly 561 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.

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Day to day

What it’s like to live here.

Biboohra scores 0/100 on walkability, which makes it car-dependent with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.

Summer days here average around 32°C (warm), winter mornings around 17°C (mild). Annual rainfall lands at about 2065mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Cairns Aero station, 97.0km away.

Schooling within or near the suburb covers 2 government primary, 1 government secondary, 2 Catholic, 1 independent.

Who lives here

Demographics.

The 2021 Census put Biboohra's population at 561, with a median age of 45. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (83% own, 13% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (78% family households, 20% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.

Population

561

Median age

45

Family households

78%

Lone person

20%

Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census

Market

The price of a home here.

Median house price

Verified median pending

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Sales data as of May 2026· sales-qld

Rental and ownership

Weekly rent (house)

$280/wk

Weekly rent (unit)

$280/wk

Owner occupied

83%

Renter occupied

13%

At a deeper level

PopulationSource: ABS Census 2021 · May 2026

561

Median age: 45

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Safety

Crime and safety.

Offence Summary

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

Other Offences595 (17.7%)
Offences Against Property445 (13.2%)
Breach Domestic Violence Protection Order254 (7.6%)
Offences Against the Person192 (5.7%)
Other Theft (excl. Unlawful Entry)192 (5.7%)

Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.

Source: State Police Open Data

Getting around

Walkability.

Walk Score

0

Transit Score

0

Bike Score

0

Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)

Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap

Place

Location.

Amenities

Transport

Nearby suburbs

Education

Schools in Biboohra.

Local schools for Biboohra

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Government School Catchment

Biboohra State School

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Mareeba State School

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Mareeba State High School

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Climate

Weather year-round.

Annual Rainfall

2065 mm

Hottest Month (avg max)

31.5°C

Coldest Month (avg min)

16.9°C

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Weather data from BOM station Cairns Aero (97 km away)

Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology

Frequently asked

About Biboohra.

What is the Biboohra postcode?
Biboohra is in the 4880 postcode, in QLD, in the Mareeba Shire Council region.
What is the average rent in Biboohra?
The median weekly rent for houses is $280, for units it's $280.
What schools are in Biboohra?
There are 6 schools serving Biboohra on this page, including Biboohra State School, Mareeba State School, St Thomas' School.
How walkable is Biboohra?
Biboohra has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
What suburbs are near Biboohra?
Biboohra is close to Bilwon, Koah, Koah, Kowrowa, Mareeba.
What is the population of Biboohra?
Biboohra has approximately 561 residents. The median age is 45.

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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