Herberton at a glance
Median house
$317,500
Median unit
$171,360
Walk score
18
Very car dependent
Population
895
Median age 51
The brief
What to know about Herberton.
The postcode for Herberton is 4887 (QLD).
The median house price in Herberton is $317,500.
Herberton (4887) sits in the Mareeba region of Queensland. The median house here is $317,500, well below the Queensland median of around $780K.
Herberton has roughly 895 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are mostly 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.
Herberton scores 18/100 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 1 Catholic.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Herberton's population at 895, with a median age of 51. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are mostly owner-occupied (73% own, 22% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. Lone-person households are notable here (41%), often a marker of unit-heavy stock and walkable infrastructure.
Population
895
Median age
51
Family households
56%
Lone person
41%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Houses change hands at $317,500 on a typical sale, well below the Queensland median. Units come in around $171,360, roughly 46% below the house median.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $64,000. Prices are well below the Queensland median, which keeps Herberton on the radar for first-home buyers and right-sizers.
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$317,500
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $171,360.
Sales data as of December 2024· sales-abs
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$230/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$220/wk
Owner occupied
73%
Renter occupied
22%
At a deeper level
$317,500
$171,360
895
Median age: 51
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Gross rental yield on houses sits at 3.77% (median rent $230/wk against a $317,500 price tag). Units yield 6.68% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. Renter share is modest (22%), so the rental pool is smaller and tenant demand can be patchier than in higher-density suburbs.
Gross Yield (House)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 20243.77%
Based on $317,500 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 20246.68%
Based on $171,360 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024–
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021 · May 202673%
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024–
Lower = higher buyer demand
Gross rental yield is annual rent divided by purchase price, before expenses. It does not account for vacancy rates, management fees, maintenance, or financing costs. Use this as a starting point for further research.
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.
18
0
15
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
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Education
Schools in Herberton.
Local schools for Herberton
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Government School Catchment
Herberton State School
Non-Government Schools
Mount St Bernard College
© 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 Herberton.
- What is the median house price in Herberton?
- The median house price in Herberton, QLD 4887 is $317,500. The median unit price is $171,360.
- What is the Herberton postcode?
- Herberton is in the 4887 postcode, in QLD, in the Mareeba Shire Council region.
- Where is Herberton?
- Herberton is a regional suburb in QLD, postcode 4887, in the Mareeba Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in Herberton?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $230, for units it's $220.
- What schools are in Herberton?
- There are 2 schools serving Herberton on this page, including Mount St Bernard College, Herberton State School.
- How walkable is Herberton?
- Herberton has a Walk Score of 18 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 15.
- What suburbs are near Herberton?
- Herberton is close to Moomin, Kalunga, Watsonville, Wondecla, Wongabel.
- What is the population of Herberton?
- The population of Herberton is approximately 895 (2021 Census). The median age is 51.
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