Upper Barron at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
503
Median age 44
The brief
What to know about Upper Barron.
The postcode for Upper Barron is 4883 (QLD).
Upper Barron (4883) sits in the Tablelands region of Queensland.
Upper Barron has roughly 503 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Upper Barron 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 2 government primary, 1 government secondary.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Upper Barron's population at 503, with a median age of 44. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (79% own, 19% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (82% family households, 19% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
503
Median age
44
Family households
82%
Lone person
19%
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)
$280/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$255/wk
Owner occupied
79%
Renter occupied
19%
At a deeper level
503
Median age: 44
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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 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 Upper Barron postcode?
- Upper Barron is in the 4883 postcode, in QLD, in the Tablelands Regional Council region.
- Where is Upper Barron?
- Upper Barron is a regional suburb in QLD, postcode 4883, 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?
- The population of Upper Barron is approximately 503 (2021 Census). 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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