Barron
QLD 4878 • Queensland
About Barron
Barron is a small locality situated in the Cairns region of Far North Queensland, positioned near the Barron River floodplain approximately 15 kilometres north-west of Cairns city centre. The area sits close to the townships of Freshwater and Stratford, and is defined largely by the agricultural land and cane fields that characterise the coastal lowlands of Far North Queensland. The Barron River, famous for its dramatic gorge further inland, gives the locality its name.
The Barron locality benefits from proximity to all of Cairns' urban amenities, including easy access to the Bruce Highway and the growing northern suburbs. The region experiences a tropical climate with a distinct wet and dry season, and residents enjoy a relaxed Far North Queensland lifestyle with access to the Great Barrier Reef, rainforest experiences, and Cairns' vibrant tourism infrastructure. It is a quiet, semi-rural area ideal for those who want space while remaining close to the city.
Barron falls under postcode 4878 and is governed by the Cairns Council (Local Government Area). For federal elections, residents vote in the electorate of Leichhardt, while state elections fall under the Barron River electorate.
Location
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Income
ATO taxable income Postcode 4878
Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 4878, comparing the 2019–20 and 2023–24 financial years.
Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 4878; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.
Transport & Commute
Nearest Train Stations
Bus Services
- Sunbus Far North Queensland — Cairns CBD 25-35 min
Commute to Cairns CBD
🛣️ Access via Captain Cook Highway; bus services connect to Cairns CBD
Semi-rural area; car is the primary mode of transport
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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Kamerunga Road
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61 Machan Street
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O'Brien Road
Demographics
Population Growth
Gender Distribution (Census 2021)
Crime Statistics LGA-wide
These are the latest rates for the Cairns Local Government Area, which contains Barron. Rates are per 100,000 residents for calendar year 2025; trends compare 2 and 10 year periods.