Gunnawarra at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
27
Median age 42
The brief
What to know about Gunnawarra.
The postcode for Gunnawarra is 4872 (QLD).
Gunnawarra (4872) sits in the Mareeba region of Queensland.
Gunnawarra has roughly 27 residents, with a typical family-age mix. 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.
Gunnawarra 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.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 1 government primary.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Gunnawarra's population at 27, with a median age of 42. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (75% own, 0% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (100% family households, 0% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
27
Median age
42
Family households
100%
Lone person
–
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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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$225/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$350/wk
Owner occupied
75%
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
27
Median age: 42
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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 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.
5,395
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 Gunnawarra.
Local schools for Gunnawarra
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Government School Catchment
Mount Garnet State School
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Frequently asked
About Gunnawarra.
- What is the Gunnawarra postcode?
- Gunnawarra is in the 4872 postcode, in QLD, in the Mareeba Shire Council region.
- Where is Gunnawarra?
- Gunnawarra is a regional suburb in QLD, postcode 4872, in the Mareeba Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in Gunnawarra?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $225, for units it's $350.
- What schools are in Gunnawarra?
- There are 1 schools serving Gunnawarra on this page, including Mount Garnet State School.
- How walkable is Gunnawarra?
- Gunnawarra has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Gunnawarra?
- Gunnawarra is close to Mount Garnet, Innot Hot Springs, Munderra, Forty Mile, Silver Valley.
- What is the population of Gunnawarra?
- The population of Gunnawarra is approximately 27 (2021 Census). The median age is 42.
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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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