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Queensland · Postcode 4868
Tarrawarra postcode and suburb data
Queensland · Phone area code 07 · 1335 km from Brisbane
Suburb snapshot
Tarrawarra 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.
Where Tarrawarra ranks: household income is in the top 10% of QLD suburbs; SEIFA decile 9 puts it in the top 20% of Australia for socio-economic advantage.
ABS Census 2021 · SEIFA 2021Detailed comparison table
Tarrawarra vs the QLD average and the national average, using population-weighted 2021 Census data.
| Metric | Tarrawarra | QLD avg | AU avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $2,700 +QLD | $1,770 | $1,836 |
| Rent/wk | $96 -QLD | $380 | $390 |
| Mortgage/month | $3,000 +QLD | $1,774 | $1,958 |
| Median age | 54 | 44.0 | 45.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 9/10 +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.
Tarrawarra is a locality 1335 km from Brisbane in Queensland, classified as outer regional by the ABS. The postcode is 4868. It falls within the Cairns region. The local government area is Yarra Ranges.
According to the 2021 Census, Tarrawarra has a population of 81 with a median age of 54. The median weekly household income is $2,700, above the QLD average.
Housing in Tarrawarra includes a median weekly rent of $96, median monthly mortgage repayment of $3,000, with 23 total dwellings. These housing costs sit above the QLD average. Owner-occupied dwellings (owned or mortgaged) make up 100.0% of housing.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Tarrawarra scores in decile 9 out of 10, which is well above the national average.
Tarrawarra is part of the Cairns - South statistical area in Queensland.
Tarrawarra details
Location, Census, housing, SEIFA and geography fields used across this profile.
| Postcode | 4868 |
| State | Queensland (QLD) |
| Phone Area Code | 07 |
| Population (2021) | 81 |
| Median Age | 54 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $2,700/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $628/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $96 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $3,000 |
| Average Household Size | 2.9 persons |
| Area | 13.6 km² |
| Population Density | 6/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 23 |
| Australian Citizens | 81.5% |
| Unemployment Rate | 0.0% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 9/10 (well above average) |
| Latitude | -37.647 |
| Longitude | 145.436 |
| Distance from Brisbane | 1335 km |
| Region (SA4) | Cairns |
| Area (SA3) | Cairns - South |
| Local Government | Yarra Ranges |
| Federal Electorate | Leichhardt |
| State Electorate | Mulgrave |
| Time Zone | AEST (UTC+10), Australia/Brisbane (standard time) |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 10 (12.3%) |
| 15–24 years | 4 (4.9%) |
| 25–44 years | 7 (8.6%) |
| 45–64 years | 26 (32.1%) |
| 65+ years | 33 (40.7%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA socio-economic index
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Arthritis | 7 (8.6%) |
| Asthma | 4 (4.9%) |
| Heart Disease | 4 (4.9%) |
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 | 0 (0.0%) |
| 2 vehicles | 11 (47.8%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 12 (52.2%) |
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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.