Bramston Beach at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
173
Median age 64
The brief
What to know about Bramston Beach.
The postcode for Bramston Beach is 4871 (QLD).
Bramston Beach (4871) sits in the Carpentaria region of Queensland.
Bramston Beach has roughly 173 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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What it’s like to live here.
Bramston Beach 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 7 government primary, 3 Catholic, 1 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Bramston Beach's population at 173, with a median age of 64. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (78% own, 20% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (63% family households, 30% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
173
Median age
64
Family households
63%
Lone person
30%
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)
$170/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$280/wk
Owner occupied
78%
Renter occupied
20%
At a deeper level
173
Median age: 64
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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 Carpentaria 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.
1,289
total offences in 2026 across the Carpentaria 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 Bramston Beach.
Local schools for Bramston Beach
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Government School Catchment
Babinda State School
Mirriwinni State School
Bellenden Ker 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 Bramston Beach.
- What is the Bramston Beach postcode?
- Bramston Beach is in the 4871 postcode, in QLD, in the Carpentaria Shire Council region.
- Where is Bramston Beach?
- Bramston Beach is a regional suburb in QLD, postcode 4871, in the Carpentaria Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in Bramston Beach?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $170, for units it's $280.
- What schools are in Bramston Beach?
- There are 13 schools serving Bramston Beach on this page, including St Rita's School, Babinda State School, Mirriwinni State School.
- How walkable is Bramston Beach?
- Bramston Beach has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Bramston Beach?
- Bramston Beach is close to East Russell, Eubenangee, Babinda, Garradunga, Wanjuru.
- What is the population of Bramston Beach?
- The population of Bramston Beach is approximately 173 (2021 Census). The median age is 64.
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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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