Mareeba, QLD 4880
Mareeba Shire CouncilAll suburbs in postcode 4880
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Median house price
$470,000
ABS statistical area (SA2) median · 2024
An SA2 can take in surrounding localities, so this can differ from sales in Mareeba itself.
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Mareeba at a glance
- Median unit
- $267,500
- Weekly rent
- $580
- Houses · units $365
- Population
- 11.8k
- Median age 41
Prices: ABS statistical area (SA2) median · 2024 · Rent: Queensland RTA bond data, June 2026 · Population: 2021 Census
House prices in Mareeba
Across the ABS statistical area that takes in Mareeba, houses changed hands at $470,000 in 2024, below the Queensland median. An SA2 can take in surrounding localities, so this can differ from sales in Mareeba itself. Units come in around $267,500, roughly 43% below the house median.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $94,000. Prices are below the Queensland median, which keeps Mareeba on the radar for first-home buyers and right-sizers.
Rental data as of June 2026· Queensland RTA bond data
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What to know about Mareeba
Mareeba (4880) sits in the Mareeba region of Queensland. The median house here is $470,000, below the Queensland median of around $780K.
Mareeba has roughly 11,825 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are mostly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
What it’s like to live here
Mareeba 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 31°C (warm), winter mornings around 14°C (mild). Annual rainfall lands at about 887 mm. Figures are our 1991 to 2020 averages of SILO data for this location (Queensland Government, built from Bureau of Meteorology observations).
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 2 government primary, 1 government secondary, 2 Catholic.
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Location
Walkability
- Walk
- 0/100
- Transit
- 0/100
- Bike
- 10/100
Very car dependent. Scores out of 100, calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL).
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Demographics
The 2021 Census put Mareeba's population at 11,825, with a median age of 41. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are mostly owner-occupied (64% own, 30% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (70% family households, 27% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
- Family households
- 70%
- Lone person
- 27%
- Owner occupied
- 64%
- Renter occupied
- 30%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Investment overview
Gross rental yield on houses sits at 6.42% (median rent $580/wk against a $470,000 price tag). Units yield 7.10% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. With 30% of households renting, the leasing market is established and vacancy risk tends to be lower than in owner-dominated suburbs.
- Gross yield, housesSource: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024
- 6.42%
- On the $470,000 median
- Gross yield, unitsSource: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024
- 7.10%
- On the $267,500 median
Gross rental yield is a year’s rent divided by the purchase price, before expenses. It leaves out vacancy, management fees, maintenance and financing costs, so treat it as a starting point.
Crime and safety
8,358 offences recorded in 2026 across the Mareeba Shire Council LGA
QLD Police publishes these figures only for the whole Mareeba Shire Council, which may include suburbs with very different crime profiles. Quieter residential pockets likely have lower rates than the total suggests; busier areas may have higher.
Top offence categories
Source: State Police Open Data
Weather year-round
- Annual rainfall
- 887 mm
- Hottest month, avg max
- 31.9°C
- Coldest month, avg min
- 14.4°C
Rainfall by month
Our 1991 to 2020 averages of SILO data (Queensland Government, built from Bureau of Meteorology observations, CC BY 4.0) for this location.
Climate data as of October 2026· SILO (Queensland Government), from Bureau of Meteorology observations
Questions about Mareeba
- What is the median house price in Mareeba?
- The median house price for the ABS statistical area (SA2) that takes in Mareeba, QLD 4880 is $470,000 (2024). An SA2 can take in surrounding localities, so this can differ from sales in Mareeba itself. The median unit price is $267,500.
- How much is my house worth in Mareeba?
- A useful starting point is the Mareeba median house price of $470,000 (units $267,500). Your home will sit above or below that depending on land size, condition, position and what comparable homes nearby have sold for recently. For a figure specific to your property, request a free property appraisal from a local agent using the form on this page.
- Is Mareeba a good investment?
- On the published figures, the gross rental yield on houses in Mareeba is 6.4%: the median weekly house rent is $580 (Queensland RTA bond data, June 2026) against the ABS statistical area (SA2) median house price of $470,000 (ABS, 2024), which can take in surrounding localities. No 12-month price change is published for Mareeba: the ABS figures we hold do not measure one. Whether Mareeba is a good investment for you depends on the price you pay, your loan and holding costs, vacancy and your tax position. These are published market figures, not financial advice.
- What is the Mareeba postcode?
- Mareeba is in the 4880 postcode, in QLD, in the Mareeba Shire Council region.
- Where is Mareeba?
- Mareeba is a suburb in the Mareeba Shire Council area, QLD 4880.
- What is the average rent in Mareeba?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $580, for units it's $365.
- What schools are in Mareeba?
- There are 5 schools serving Mareeba on this page, including St Thomas' School, Mareeba State School, Mareeba State High School.
- How walkable is Mareeba?
- Mareeba has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 10.
- What suburbs are near Mareeba?
- Mareeba is close to Maryfarms, Paddys Green, Chewko, Walkamin, Biboohra.
- What is the population of Mareeba?
- The population of Mareeba is approximately 11,825 (2021 Census). The median age is 41.
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Sources. House and unit medians from the NSW Valuer General, Land Victoria, the SA Government and the ABS; rents from the state rental bond authorities. Census from the ABS (2021), climate from the Bureau of Meteorology, hazard from Geoscience Australia, schools from ACARA and crime from state police open data. Each figure carries its source and date. How we source data
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