Horn at a glance

Walk score

0

Very car dependent

Population

533

Median age 28

The brief

What to know about Horn.

The postcode for Horn is 4875 (QLD).

Horn (4875) sits in the Far North region of Queensland.

Horn has roughly 533 residents, with a young, transient demographic. Households are dominated by renters. 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.

Horn 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 Catholic.

Who lives here

Demographics.

The 2021 Census put Horn's population at 533, with a median age of 28. That sits as a young, transient demographic. Households are dominated by renters (20% own, 70% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (61% family households, 31% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.

Population

533

Median age

28

Family households

61%

Lone person

31%

Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census

Market

The price of a home here.

Median house price

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Sales data as of May 2026· sales-qld

Rental and ownership

Weekly rent (house)

$148/wk

Weekly rent (unit)

$201/wk

Owner occupied

20%

Renter occupied

70%

At a deeper level

PopulationSource: ABS Census 2021 · May 2026

533

Median age: 28

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Getting around

Walkability.

Walk Score

0

Transit Score

0

Bike Score

0

Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)

Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap

Place

Location.

Amenities

Transport

Nearby suburbs

Education

Schools in Horn.

Local schools for Horn

View the catchment for each school to find out more.

Government School Catchment

Tagai State College

Prep-12CoEdGovernment
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Non-Government Schools

Our Lady of the Sacred Heart School Waiben

Prep-6CoEdCatholic
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Frequently asked

About Horn.

What is the Horn postcode?
Horn is in the 4875 postcode, in QLD, in the Far North region.
Where is Horn?
Horn is a regional suburb in QLD, postcode 4875, in the Far North region.
What is the average rent in Horn?
The median weekly rent for houses is $148, for units it's $201.
What schools are in Horn?
There are 2 schools serving Horn on this page, including Tagai State College, Our Lady of the Sacred Heart School Waiben.
How walkable is Horn?
Horn has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
What suburbs are near Horn?
Horn is close to Horn Island, Thursday Island, Keriri Island, Prince Of Wales, Galloways Hill.
What is the population of Horn?
The population of Horn is approximately 533 (2021 Census). The median age is 28.

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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