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Barringha

QLD 4816 • Queensland

61
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
121.17 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralSemi-RuralTropical
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About Barringha

Barringha is a small rural locality in north Queensland, situated approximately 20 kilometres south of Townsville in the Thuringowa rural hinterland. The locality covers around 121 square kilometres and recorded a population of approximately 61 residents at the 2021 Census. It lies in the dry tropical hinterland between Townsville and the Paluma Range, featuring open eucalypt woodland, dry sclerophyll vegetation, and rural grazing properties.

Townsville, Australia's largest tropical city, lies approximately 20 kilometres to the north and provides all major services including a hospital, university, major retail centres, and Townsville Airport with connections to Brisbane, Cairns, and beyond. The area is typical of the Townsville hinterland with small hobby farms and rural residential properties in a warm dry-tropical climate. A private vehicle is essential as no public transport serves the locality.

Barringha falls under postcode 4816 and is governed by the Townsville 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
4816
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
Townsville
Federal Electorate
Kennedy
State Electorate
Traeger
Type
Locality
Timezone
Brisbane (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-19.54°, 146.80°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
121.17 km²
Population Density
1 /km²
Elevation
0m

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💰 Income

ATO taxable income Postcode 4816

Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 4816, comparing the 2019–20 and 2023–24 financial years.

Median 2019–20
$46,949
Median 2023–24
$58,280
▲ 24.1% increase
Average taxable income (2023–24)
$68,992

Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 4816; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.

🚌 Transport & Commute

Nearest Train Stations

Townsville
20 km
N/A — drive only

Bus Services

  • No regular local bus service — N/A N/A

Commute to Brisbane CBD

Distance
1380 km
By Train
Queensland Rail Spirit of Queensland from Townsville to Brisbane; approx. 24 hours
By Car (Peak)
13–14 hours
By Car (Off-Peak)
13 hours

🛣️ Bruce Highway is the main route south; Townsville 20 km north with all major services

Walkability Almost All Errands Require a Car

No walkable services; all errands require a drive to Townsville.

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
61
▲ 0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021

🚔 Crime Statistics LGA-wide

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

Break & enter (dwelling)
2,390.7 / 100k
2yr Down 40.2% 10yr Stable
Motor vehicle theft
639.8 / 100k
2yr Down 28.0% 10yr Up 17.0%
Non-FV assault
2,598.2 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Up 250.9%
Robbery (unarmed)
32.7 / 100k
2yr Down 35.4% 10yr Up 52.8%
Steal from vehicle
724.5 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Stable
View all offence categories for Townsville →

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Barringha known for? +

Barringha is a quiet rural locality in Townsville's southern hinterland, known for its dry tropical landscape of eucalypt woodland and small grazing properties on the edge of the Paluma Range.

How far is Barringha from Townsville? +

Barringha is approximately 20 kilometres south of Townsville CBD, around 20 to 30 minutes by road via the Bruce Highway.

Does Barringha have public transport? +

There is no local public transport in Barringha. Townsville (approximately 20 km north) provides extensive services and transport connections including the Queensland Rail North Coast Line.

What is the population of Barringha? +

According to the 2021 Census, Barringha has a population of approximately 61 residents, a small rural locality in the Townsville hinterland.

Is Barringha a good place to live? +

Barringha suits those seeking a rural lifestyle within easy reach of Townsville's extensive regional services, in a warm dry-tropical climate with open woodland surrounds.

What is the postcode for Barringha? +

The postcode for Barringha, QLD is 4816.

Is Barringha a safe area? +

Crime statistics are recorded at the Local Government Area level. Barringha is part of the Townsville 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.