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Queensland · Postcode 4861
Bartle Frere postcode and suburb data
Queensland · Phone area code 07 · 1334 km from Brisbane
Suburb snapshot
Bartle Frere at a glance vs QLD
Fast facts and benchmark bars show the suburb's key postcode, Census, SEIFA, school and LGA signals in context.
Quick facts
Benchmarks against QLD
Income, rent and SEIFA figures are from the ABS 2021 Census and are reported in 2021 dollars, not adjusted for subsequent inflation.
Detailed comparison table
Bartle Frere vs the QLD average and the national average, using population-weighted 2021 Census data.
| Metric | Bartle Frere | QLD avg | AU avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $1,593 ≈QLD | $1,770 | $1,836 |
| Rent/wk | $250 -QLD | $380 | $390 |
| Mortgage/month | $1,300 -QLD | $1,774 | $1,958 |
| Median age | 41 | 44.0 | 45.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 6/10 +QLD | 4.0/10 | 6.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 0.0% -QLD | 6.0% | 5.0% |
Green pill = at least 10% above the QLD average; red = at least 10% below; grey = within 10%. For unemployment, colour polarity is inverted: lower is better.
Bartle Frere is a locality 1334 km from Brisbane in Queensland, classified as outer regional by the ABS. The postcode is 4861. It falls within the Cairns region. The local government area is Cairns.
According to the 2021 Census, Bartle Frere has a population of 169 with a median age of 41. The median weekly household income is $1,593, close to the QLD average. The Indigenous population is 5 (3.0% of residents).
Housing in Bartle Frere includes a median weekly rent of $250, median monthly mortgage repayment of $1,300, with 54 total dwellings. Housing costs in the area sit below the QLD average. Owner-occupied dwellings (owned or mortgaged) make up 77.8% of housing.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Bartle Frere scores in decile 6 out of 10, which is around the national average.
Bartle Frere is served by Bartle Frere State School.
Bartle Frere is part of the Innisfail - Cassowary Coast statistical area in Queensland.
Bartle Frere details
Location, Census, housing, SEIFA and geography fields used across this profile.
| Postcode | 4861 |
| State | Queensland (QLD) |
| Phone Area Code | 07 |
| Population (2021) | 169 |
| Median Age | 41 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $1,593/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $787/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $250 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $1,300 |
| Average Household Size | 2.7 persons |
| Area | 16.6 km² |
| Population Density | 10/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 54 |
| Australian Citizens | 89.9% |
| Indigenous Population | 5 (3.0%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 0.0% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 6/10 (average) |
| Latitude | -17.4391074 |
| Longitude | 145.8857551 |
| Distance from Brisbane | 1334 km |
| Region (SA4) | Cairns |
| Area (SA3) | Innisfail - Cassowary Coast |
| Local Government | Cairns |
| Federal Electorate | Kennedy |
| State Electorate | Hill |
| Time Zone | AEST (UTC+10), Australia/Brisbane (standard time) |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 41 (24.3%) |
| 15–24 years | 10 (5.9%) |
| 25–44 years | 44 (26.0%) |
| 45–64 years | 63 (37.3%) |
| 65+ years | 22 (13.0%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA socio-economic index
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Arthritis | 16 (9.5%) |
| Asthma | 14 (8.3%) |
| Diabetes | 7 (4.1%) |
| Heart Disease | 5 (3.0%) |
| Lung Condition | 3 (1.8%) |
| Cancer | 3 (1.8%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 0 (0.0%) |
| 1 vehicle | 6 (13.0%) |
| 2 vehicles | 29 (63.0%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 11 (23.9%) |
Schools in Bartle Frere
ACARA 2025 school profiles for schools located in Bartle Frere. ICSEA is shown where ACARA publishes it.
Suburbs Near Bartle Frere
Same Postcode (4861)
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Page last reviewed . Data sources: Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Census (CC BY 4.0), SEIFA 2021 IRSAD, ACARA school profiles 2025. How this data is sourced.