Aurukun Shire Council

Jardine River

QLD4874

Jardine River at a glance

Walk score

0

Very car dependent

Population

5,603

Median age 30

The brief

What to know about Jardine River.

Jardine River (4874) sits in the Aurukun region of Queensland.

Jardine River has roughly 5,603 residents, with a young-family 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.

Jardine River 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.

Who lives here

Demographics.

The 2021 Census put Jardine River's population at 5,603, with a median age of 30. That sits as a young-family demographic.

Population

5,603

Median age

30

Family households

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)

$295/wk

Weekly rent (unit)

$251/wk

Owner occupied

Renter occupied

At a deeper level

PopulationSource: ABS Census 2021 · May 2026

5,603

Median age: 30

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Safety

Crime and safety.

Offence Summary

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 Aurukun 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.

1,045

total offences in 2026 across the Aurukun Shire Council LGA

Top offence categories

Other Offences186 (17.8%)
Offences Against the Person117 (11.2%)
Assault103 (9.9%)
Offences Against Property96 (9.2%)
Breach Domestic Violence Protection Order92 (8.8%)

Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.

Source: State Police Open Data

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 Jardine River.

Frequently asked

About Jardine River.

What is the Jardine River postcode?
Jardine River is in the 4874 postcode, in QLD, in the Aurukun Shire Council region.
What is the average rent in Jardine River?
The median weekly rent for houses is $295, for units it's $251.
How walkable is Jardine River?
Jardine River has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
What suburbs are near Jardine River?
Jardine River is close to Somerset, Bamaga, Punsand, Umagico, Injinoo.
What is the population of Jardine River?
Jardine River has approximately 5,603 residents. The median age is 30.

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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