Keriri Island at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
261
Median age 23
The brief
What to know about Keriri Island.
The postcode for Keriri Island is 4875 (QLD).
Keriri Island (4875) sits in the Far North region of Queensland.
Keriri Island has roughly 261 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.
Keriri Island 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 Keriri Island's population at 261, with a median age of 23. That sits as a young, transient demographic. Households are dominated by renters (20% own, 77% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (82% family households, 20% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
261
Median age
23
Family households
82%
Lone person
20%
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)
$148/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$120/wk
Owner occupied
20%
Renter occupied
77%
At a deeper level
261
Median age: 23
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Getting around
Walkability.
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0
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Keriri Island.
Local schools for Keriri Island
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Government School Catchment
Tagai State College
Non-Government Schools
Our Lady of the Sacred Heart School Waiben
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Frequently asked
About Keriri Island.
- What is the Keriri Island postcode?
- Keriri Island is in the 4875 postcode, in QLD, in the Far North region.
- Where is Keriri Island?
- Keriri Island is a regional suburb in QLD, postcode 4875, in the Far North region.
- What is the average rent in Keriri Island?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $148, for units it's $120.
- What schools are in Keriri Island?
- There are 2 schools serving Keriri Island on this page, including Our Lady of the Sacred Heart School Waiben, Tagai State College.
- How walkable is Keriri Island?
- Keriri Island has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Keriri Island?
- Keriri Island is close to Thursday Island, Horn Island, Horn, Prince Of Wales, Galloways Hill.
- What is the population of Keriri Island?
- The population of Keriri Island is approximately 261 (2021 Census). The median age is 23.
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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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