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Queensland · Postcode 4884
Lake Barrine postcode and suburb data
Queensland · Phone area code 07 · 1365 km from Brisbane
Suburb snapshot
Lake Barrine 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
Lake Barrine vs the QLD average and the national average, using population-weighted 2021 Census data.
| Metric | Lake Barrine | QLD avg | AU avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $1,562 -QLD | $1,770 | $1,836 |
| Rent/wk | $350 ≈QLD | $380 | $390 |
| Mortgage/month | $1,365 -QLD | $1,774 | $1,958 |
| Median age | 57 | 44.0 | 45.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 7/10 +QLD | 4.0/10 | 6.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 11.9% +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.
Lake Barrine is a locality 1365 km from Brisbane in Queensland, classified as outer regional by the ABS. The postcode is 4884. It falls within the Cairns region. The local government area is Tablelands.
According to the 2021 Census, Lake Barrine has a population of 170 with a median age of 57. The median weekly household income is $1,562, below the QLD average. The unemployment rate is 11.9%, higher than the QLD average. The Indigenous population is 3 (1.8% of residents).
Housing in Lake Barrine includes a median weekly rent of $350, median monthly mortgage repayment of $1,365, with 63 total dwellings. Housing costs in the area sit below the QLD average. Owner-occupied dwellings (owned or mortgaged) make up 76.5% of housing.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Lake Barrine scores in decile 7 out of 10, which is above the national average.
Lake Barrine is part of the Tablelands (East) - Kuranda statistical area in Queensland.
Lake Barrine details
Location, Census, housing, SEIFA and geography fields used across this profile.
| Postcode | 4884 |
| State | Queensland (QLD) |
| Phone Area Code | 07 |
| Population (2021) | 170 |
| Median Age | 57 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $1,562/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $730/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $350 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $1,365 |
| Average Household Size | 2.1 persons |
| Area | 17.0 km² |
| Population Density | 10/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 63 |
| Australian Citizens | 84.7% |
| Indigenous Population | 3 (1.8%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 11.9% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 7/10 (above average) |
| Latitude | -17.2502653 |
| Longitude | 145.6523091 |
| Distance from Brisbane | 1365 km |
| Region (SA4) | Cairns |
| Area (SA3) | Tablelands (East) - Kuranda |
| Local Government | Tablelands |
| Federal Electorate | Kennedy |
| State Electorate | Hill |
| Time Zone | AEST (UTC+10), Australia/Brisbane (standard time) |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 20 (11.8%) |
| 15–24 years | 7 (4.1%) |
| 25–44 years | 28 (16.5%) |
| 45–64 years | 54 (31.8%) |
| 65+ years | 56 (32.9%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA socio-economic index
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Arthritis | 17 (10.0%) |
| Asthma | 16 (9.4%) |
| Cancer | 12 (7.1%) |
| Diabetes | 7 (4.1%) |
| Heart Disease | 6 (3.5%) |
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 | 16 (24.6%) |
| 2 vehicles | 40 (61.5%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 9 (13.8%) |
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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.