Tablelands Regional Council
Upper Barron
Upper Barron at a glance
Median house
$440,000
Sales data pending
Median unit
$216,720
Sales data pending
Days on market
–
Average to sell
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
503
Median age 44
About
Welcome to Upper Barron.
Upper Barron is a suburb in Queensland.
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$440,000
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $216,720.
Sales data as of May 2026· sales-qld
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$280/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$255/wk
Owner occupied
79%
Renter occupied
19%
At a deeper level
$440,000
Sales data pending
$216,720
Sales data pending
–
Average days to sell
503
Median age: 44
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Gross Yield (House)
Source: ABS Census 2021 (estimated) · May 20263.31%
Based on $440,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: ABS Census 2021 (estimated) · May 20266.12%
Based on $216,720 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: ABS Census 2021 (estimated) · May 2026–
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: ABS Census 2021 (estimated) · May 2026–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021 · May 202679%
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: ABS Census 2021 (estimated) · May 2026–
Lower = higher buyer demand
Gross rental yield is annual rent divided by purchase price, before expenses. It does not account for vacancy rates, management fees, maintenance, or financing costs. Use this as a starting point for further research.
Who lives here
Demographics.
Population
503
Median age
44
Family households
82%
Lone person
19%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
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.
2,168
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 Upper Barron.
Local schools for Upper Barron
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Malanda State High School
Malanda State School
Yungaburra State School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
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 Upper Barron.
- What is the median house price in Upper Barron?
- The median house price in Upper Barron, QLD 4883 is $440,000. The median unit price is $216,720. Annual growth is +0.0%.
- What is the Upper Barron postcode?
- Upper Barron is in the 4883 postcode, in QLD, in the Tablelands Regional Council region.
- What is the average rent in Upper Barron?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $280, for units it's $255.
- What schools are in Upper Barron?
- There are 3 schools serving Upper Barron on this page, including Malanda State High School, Malanda State School, Yungaburra State School.
- How walkable is Upper Barron?
- Upper Barron has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Upper Barron?
- Upper Barron is close to Malanda, Kureen, East Barron, Peeramon, Wongabel.
- What is the population of Upper Barron?
- Upper Barron has approximately 503 residents. The median age is 44.
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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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