Danbulla, QLD 4872

Mareeba Shire CouncilAll suburbs in postcode 4872

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Median house price

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Sales data as of May 2026

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What to know about Danbulla

Danbulla (4872) sits in the Mareeba region of Queensland.

Danbulla has roughly 88 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.

What it’s like to live here

Danbulla 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 29°C (warm), winter mornings around 12°C (mild). Annual rainfall lands at about 1,790 mm. Figures are our 1991 to 2020 averages of SILO data for this location (Queensland Government, built from Bureau of Meteorology observations).

Schooling within or near the suburb covers 5 government primary, 2 government secondary, 2 Catholic, 2 independent.

Schools in Danbulla

Schools serving Danbulla: government first, then Catholic and independent.

Government schools

Yungaburra State School

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Kairi State School

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Gordonvale State High School

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Location

Walkability

Walk
0/100
Transit
0/100
Bike
0/100

Very car dependent. Scores out of 100, calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL).

Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap

Demographics

The 2021 Census put Danbulla's population at 88, with a median age of 57. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (103% own, 0% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (87% family households, 16% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.

Population
88
Median age
57
Family households
87%
Lone person
16%
Owner occupied
103%

Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census

Crime and safety

8,358 offences recorded in 2026 across the Mareeba Shire Council LGA

QLD Police publishes these figures only for the whole Mareeba Shire Council, which may include suburbs with very different crime profiles. Quieter residential pockets likely have lower rates than the total suggests; busier areas may have higher.

Top offence categories
Other Offences1,487 (17.8%)
Offences Against Property1,044 (12.5%)
Breach Domestic Violence Protection Order536 (6.4%)
Offences Against the Person521 (6.2%)
Other Theft (excl. Unlawful Entry)486 (5.8%)

Source: State Police Open Data

Weather year-round

Annual rainfall
1,790 mm
Hottest month, avg max
29.2°C
Coldest month, avg min
12.2°C
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Our 1991 to 2020 averages of SILO data (Queensland Government, built from Bureau of Meteorology observations, CC BY 4.0) for this location.

Climate data as of October 2026· SILO (Queensland Government), from Bureau of Meteorology observations

Questions about Danbulla

What is the Danbulla postcode?
Danbulla is in the 4872 postcode, in QLD, in the Mareeba Shire Council region.
Where is Danbulla?
Danbulla is a suburb in the Mareeba Shire Council area, QLD 4872.
What schools are in Danbulla?
There are 11 schools serving Danbulla on this page, including Yungaburra State School, Kairi State School, Gordonvale State High School.
How walkable is Danbulla?
Danbulla has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
What suburbs are near Danbulla?
Danbulla is close to Lake Barrine, Barrine, Gadgarra, Goldsborough, Little Mulgrave.
What is the population of Danbulla?
The population of Danbulla is approximately 88 (2021 Census). The median age is 57.

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Sources. House and unit medians from the NSW Valuer General, Land Victoria, the SA Government and the ABS; rents from the state rental bond authorities. Census from the ABS (2021), climate from the Bureau of Meteorology, hazard from Geoscience Australia, schools from ACARA and crime from state police open data. Each figure carries its source and date. How we source data

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