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Bambaroo

QLD 4850 • Queensland

146
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
90.91 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralSemi-RuralAgriculturalPeaceful
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About Bambaroo

Bambaroo is a rural locality in the Shire of Hinchinbrook, North Queensland, situated approximately 27.5 kilometres south of Ingham and around 84 kilometres north-west of Townsville. Covering nearly 91 square kilometres, the locality spans two distinct landscapes: low-lying flat land draining towards the Herbert River and more elevated terrain to the south-west. With a 2021 Census population of 146 residents and a postcode-area median income of around $43,600, Bambaroo is a quiet, sparsely populated rural community typical of the tropical north Queensland hinterland.

The surrounding district is characterised by sugarcane farming, cattle grazing, and the lush tropical vegetation of the Hinchinbrook region. Residents rely on the nearby service town of Ingham for shopping, schools, and healthcare, while Townsville provides the nearest major city services. The area draws those who value an unhurried lifestyle close to North Queensland's spectacular natural environment, including the Great Barrier Reef coastline and the World Heritage-listed Wet Tropics rainforest not far to the north.

Bambaroo falls under postcode 4850 and is governed by the Hinchinbrook Council (Local Government Area). For federal elections, residents vote in the electorate of Kennedy, while state elections fall under the Traeger electorate.

📍 Location

State
Queensland
Postcode
4850
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
Hinchinbrook
Federal Electorate
Kennedy
State Electorate
Traeger
Type
Locality
Timezone
Brisbane (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-18.55°, 146.50°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
90.91 km²
Population Density
2 /km²
Elevation
0m

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💰 Income

ATO taxable income Postcode 4850

Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 4850, comparing the 2019–20 and 2023–24 financial years.

Median 2019–20
$43,617
Median 2023–24
$53,867
▲ 23.5% increase
Average taxable income (2023–24)
$63,538

Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 4850; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.

🚌 Transport & Commute

Bus Services

  • Limited regional coach services — Ingham / Townsville 30–60 min to Ingham

Commute to Townsville CBD

Distance
84 km
By Train
No direct train service
By Car (Peak)
1 hr – 1 hr 15 min
By Car (Off-Peak)
55 min – 1 hr

🛣️ Bruce Highway accessible via Ingham; Townsville is the nearest major city

Walkability Almost All Errands Require a Car

A private vehicle is essential for all daily errands; no walkable commercial precinct exists in the locality

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
146
▲ 0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021

🚔 Crime Statistics LGA-wide

These are the latest rates for the Hinchinbrook Local Government Area, which contains Bambaroo. Rates are per 100,000 residents for calendar year 2025; trends compare 2 and 10 year periods.

Break & enter (dwelling)
553.2 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Down 29.5%
Motor vehicle theft
267.7 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Up 46.8%
Non-FV assault
2,052.1 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Up 378.9%
Robbery (unarmed)
0 / 100k
2yr — 10yr Down 100.0%
Steal from vehicle
214.1 / 100k
2yr Up 25.3% 10yr Down 38.2%
View all offence categories for Hinchinbrook →

Source: Queensland Police Service via data.qld.gov.au

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Bambaroo known for? +

Bambaroo is known as a quiet rural locality in the Herbert River district of North Queensland, set amid sugarcane farmland and tropical hinterland country. The Hinchinbrook region is also famed for its stunning coastal scenery and the World Heritage-listed Wet Tropics rainforest nearby.

How far is Bambaroo from Townsville? +

Bambaroo is approximately 84 kilometres north-west of Townsville, typically around a 55-minute to 1-hour drive via the Bruce Highway through Ingham.

Does Bambaroo have public transport? +

Bambaroo has no passenger rail service. Limited regional coach services operate through the Ingham area, but a private vehicle is essential for most trips. Ingham, around 27 kilometres to the north, is the nearest service town.

What is the population of Bambaroo? +

According to the 2021 Census, Bambaroo has a population of 146 residents across an area of approximately 91 square kilometres, giving it one of the lowest population densities in the Hinchinbrook shire.

Is Bambaroo a good place to live? +

Bambaroo suits those seeking a quiet, rural lifestyle in tropical North Queensland. It offers wide open spaces and a close-knit community character, though residents depend on Ingham or Townsville for most services and amenities.

What is the postcode for Bambaroo? +

The postcode for Bambaroo, Queensland is 4850, which it shares with the nearby regional town of Ingham and several surrounding localities.

Is Bambaroo a safe area? +

Crime statistics are recorded at the Local Government Area level. Bambaroo is part of the Hinchinbrook LGA — see the Crime Statistics section on this page for the latest recorded offence rates per 100,000 residents, along with 2-year and 10-year trends.