Mareeba Shire Council

Myola

QLD4872

Myola at a glance

Walk score

0

Very car dependent

Population

4,248

Median age 49

The brief

What to know about Myola.

Myola (4872) sits in the Mareeba region of Queensland.

Myola has roughly 4,248 residents, with an established, older skew. 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.

Myola 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 1 government primary, 1 government secondary, 2 Catholic, 1 independent.

Who lives here

Demographics.

The 2021 Census put Myola's population at 4,248, with a median age of 49. That sits as an established, older skew.

Population

4,248

Median age

49

Family households

Lone person

Market

The price of a home here.

Median house price

Verified median pending

We don't yet have a verified suburb-level median for this market. We're working on a data partner; in the meantime, treat the state-level figures as a guide only. How we source data.

Rental and ownership

Weekly rent (house)

$225/wk

Weekly rent (unit)

$191/wk

Owner occupied

Renter occupied

At a deeper level

PopulationSource: ABS Census 2021

4,248

Median age: 49

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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 Mareeba 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.

3,364

total offences in 2026 across the Mareeba Shire Council LGA

Top offence categories

Other Offences595 (17.7%)
Offences Against Property445 (13.2%)
Breach Domestic Violence Protection Order254 (7.6%)
Offences Against the Person192 (5.7%)
Other Theft (excl. Unlawful Entry)192 (5.7%)

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 Myola.

Local schools for Myola

View the catchment for each school to find out more.

Government School Catchment

Kuranda District State College

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Tropical North Learning Academy - Trinity Beach State School

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Tropical North Learning Academy - Smithfield State High 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

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Weather data from BOM station Cairns Aero (97 km away)

Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology

Frequently asked

About Myola.

What is the Myola postcode?
Myola is in the 4872 postcode, in QLD, in the Mareeba Shire Council region.
What is the average rent in Myola?
The median weekly rent for houses is $225, for units it's $191.
What schools are in Myola?
There are 6 schools serving Myola on this page, including Kuranda District State College, Cairns Hinterland Steiner School, Tropical North Learning Academy - Trinity Beach State School.
How walkable is Myola?
Myola has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
What suburbs are near Myola?
Myola is close to Kuranda, Kuranda, Kowrowa, Mona Mona, Macalister Range.
What is the population of Myola?
Myola has approximately 4,248 residents. The median age is 49.

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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