Gadgarra at a glance
Population
1,901
Median age 53
The brief
What to know about Gadgarra.
The postcode for Gadgarra is 4884 (QLD).
Gadgarra (4884) sits in the Tablelands region of Queensland.
Gadgarra has roughly 1,901 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are dominated by renters.
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Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
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 4 government primary, 1 government secondary.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Gadgarra's population at 1,901, with a median age of 53. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic.
Population
1,901
Median age
53
Family households
–
Lone person
–
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$288/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$245/wk
Owner occupied
–
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
1,901
Median age: 53
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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 Tablelands Regional 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.
3,797
total offences in 2026 across the Tablelands Regional 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
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Gadgarra.
Local schools for Gadgarra
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Government School Catchment
Butchers Creek State School
Yungaburra State School
Malanda State 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
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 Gadgarra.
- What is the Gadgarra postcode?
- Gadgarra is in the 4884 postcode, in QLD, in the Tablelands Regional Council region.
- Where is Gadgarra?
- Gadgarra is a regional suburb in QLD, postcode 4884, in the Tablelands Regional Council region.
- What is the average rent in Gadgarra?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $288, for units it's $245.
- What schools are in Gadgarra?
- There are 5 schools serving Gadgarra on this page, including Butchers Creek State School, Yungaburra State School, Malanda State School.
- What suburbs are near Gadgarra?
- Gadgarra is close to Butchers Creek, Lake Barrine, Danbulla, North Johnstone, Lake Eacham.
- What is the population of Gadgarra?
- The population of Gadgarra is approximately 1,901 (2021 Census). The median age is 53.
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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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