Lake Barrine at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
170
Median age 57
The brief
What to know about Lake Barrine.
The postcode for Lake Barrine is 4884 (QLD).
Lake Barrine (4884) sits in the Tablelands region of Queensland.
Lake Barrine has roughly 170 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly 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.
Lake Barrine 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.
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 6 government primary, 2 government secondary, 1 Catholic, 1 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Lake Barrine's population at 170, with a median age of 57. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (83% own, 25% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (73% family households, 25% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
170
Median age
57
Family households
73%
Lone person
25%
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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Sales data as of May 2026· sales-qld
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$288/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$350/wk
Owner occupied
83%
Renter occupied
25%
At a deeper level
170
Median age: 57
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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 Tablelands Regional 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.
3,797
total offences in 2026 across the Tablelands Regional 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 Lake Barrine.
Local schools for Lake Barrine
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Government School Catchment
Yungaburra State School
Kairi State School
Malanda State School
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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 Lake Barrine.
- What is the Lake Barrine postcode?
- Lake Barrine is in the 4884 postcode, in QLD, in the Tablelands Regional Council region.
- Where is Lake Barrine?
- Lake Barrine is a regional suburb in QLD, postcode 4884, in the Tablelands Regional Council region.
- What is the average rent in Lake Barrine?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $288, for units it's $350.
- What schools are in Lake Barrine?
- There are 10 schools serving Lake Barrine on this page, including Yungaburra State School, Kairi State School, Malanda State School.
- How walkable is Lake Barrine?
- Lake Barrine has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Lake Barrine?
- Lake Barrine is close to Barrine, Lake Eacham, Danbulla, Gadgarra, Butchers Creek.
- What is the population of Lake Barrine?
- The population of Lake Barrine is approximately 170 (2021 Census). The median age is 57.
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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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