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Barwidgi

QLD 4872 • Queensland

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Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
1137.24 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralOutbackFar North QueenslandPastoralRemote
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About Barwidgi

Barwidgi is a vast and sparsely populated rural locality in the Shire of Mareeba in Far North Queensland, covering over 1,100 square kilometres of tropical savanna country. Located approximately 202 kilometres south-west of Cairns and 140 kilometres south-west of Mareeba, the locality had no recorded permanent residents at the 2021 census. The area is characterised by dry eucalypt woodland and open cattle country typical of the Gulf hinterland.

Barwidgi's remote landscape is home to extensive pastoral operations and is a destination for adventurous travellers exploring the outback reaches of Far North Queensland. The nearest service centre is Chillagoe, about 58 kilometres to the north, which has a small town with fuel and basic supplies. The area attracts fossickers, four-wheel-drive enthusiasts, and those drawn to the raw beauty of outback Queensland.

Barwidgi falls under postcode 4872 and is governed by the Mareeba Council (Local Government Area). For federal elections, residents vote in the electorate of Leichhardt, while state elections fall under the Hill electorate.

📍 Location

State
Queensland
Postcode
4872
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
Mareeba
Federal Electorate
Leichhardt
State Electorate
Hill
Type
Locality
Timezone
Brisbane (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-17.67°, 144.64°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
1137.24 km²
Elevation
0m

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💰 Income

ATO taxable income Postcode 4872

Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 4872 for the 2023–24 financial year (2019–20 data not published for this postcode).

Median 2019–20
N/A
Median 2023–24
$43,620
Average taxable income (2023–24)
$56,030

Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 4872; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.

🚌 Transport & Commute

Commute to Cairns

Distance
202 km
By Car (Peak)
~2.5–3 hours
By Car (Off-Peak)
~2.5 hours

🛣️ No public transport. Roads include unsealed outback tracks. A 4WD vehicle is recommended. Mareeba (~140km) is the nearest regional hub with supermarkets and services. Cairns Airport is ~210km away.

Walkability Car Dependent

One of Australia's most remote localities. No infrastructure, footpaths, or services of any kind. A 4WD vehicle and self-sufficiency are essential.

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

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👥 Demographics

Census 2016
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Census 2021
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▲ 0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021

🚔 Crime Statistics LGA-wide

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

Break & enter (dwelling)
2,476.6 / 100k
2yr Up 71.6% 10yr Up 137.3%
Motor vehicle theft
514.2 / 100k
2yr Up 58.3% 10yr Up 223.8%
Non-FV assault
2,719.3 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Up 218.8%
Robbery (unarmed)
8.2 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr —
Steal from vehicle
271.5 / 100k
2yr Down 18.5% 10yr Down 10.7%
View all offence categories for Mareeba →

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Barwidgi known for? +

Barwidgi is known for its vast expanse of tropical savanna and pastoral country in the Shire of Mareeba. The locality covers over 1,100 square kilometres and is essentially uninhabited wilderness used for extensive cattle grazing.

How far is Barwidgi from Cairns? +

Barwidgi is situated approximately 200 kilometres west of Cairns, in the remote interior of the Shire of Mareeba. Travel time via unsealed outback tracks can be 3–4 hours or more.

Does Barwidgi have public transport? +

There is no public transport serving Barwidgi. The locality is accessible only via remote outback tracks and is not suitable for travel without a four-wheel drive vehicle.

What is the population of Barwidgi? +

The 2021 Census recorded no permanent residents in Barwidgi. The locality is uninhabited, used primarily for extensive pastoral operations.

Is Barwidgi a good place to live? +

Barwidgi is not suitable for conventional residential living. It is vast, uninhabited pastoral land used for outback cattle grazing in Far North Queensland, with no services or infrastructure for permanent residents.

What is the postcode for Barwidgi? +

The postcode for Barwidgi is 4872, covering remote areas of the Shire of Mareeba in Far North Queensland.

Is Barwidgi a safe area? +

Crime statistics are recorded at the Local Government Area level. Barwidgi is part of the Mareeba 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.