Located in Queensland, Bartle Frere sits 1,635 km from Brisbane CBD, around 18 hours 40 minutes by car. The locality has 169 residents, a median age of 41, and a median household income of $82,836 per year. On socioeconomic measures it sits in the middle range nationally. Population grew 23.4% from 2016 to 2021. The 2021 Census recorded a median rent of $250 per week and a median monthly mortgage of $1,300. The area shows no recorded bushfire exposure. 1 school sits within the locality boundary, and walkability is low.
This locality is too small to rate.
The Liveability Rating is calculated for suburbs of 500 residents or more, and this one has 169. Below that the school, census and safety figures behind the score cover too few people to rank fairly against the rest of the state. The individual measures further down this page are still shown.
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Is Bartle Frere safe? Crime statistics
2025Crime in Bartle Frere sits in the moderate band, with 2 incidents recorded in 2025 — up roughly 100% on the prior year.
2 offences
100.0% since 2024Crime Trend
Serious Road Crashes
2020–20241 crash
where someone was killed or admitted to hospital
Crashes are counted where they happened, so a main road through the locality carries people passing through; this is not a measure of risk to residents. Roads are listed with 3 or more serious crashes.
Schools
One school serves Bartle Frere, but none have published comparable ratings yet.
- • 4 students in one school (avg 4)
Primary
Walkability
Bartle Frere is very car-dependent on foot — at 13/100, nearly all errands require a car.
We hold no public transport timetable data for this area, so public transport is not rated here and the score is spread across the remaining components. It is not counted as zero.
NBN connectivity
The internet access technology available across NBN premises in Bartle Frere.
- Full-fibre (FTTP) share
- 0%
- Premises covered
- 72
NBN Co fixed-line and fixed-wireless premises, as at 30 December 2025. Higher-quality technologies (full fibre) score above copper, wireless, and satellite. Actual speeds depend on your plan.
Amenities
Cairns: council population
The three add up to the change above. These are council-wide figures from the ABS, not figures for this locality alone — this locality's own population is in the census section above.
Socio-economic profile
Bartle Frere is home to 169 residents, with a median age of 41, broadly in line with the national figure. Median household income runs at $83,000 a year, with unemployment at 0.0%.
2021 Census · change since 2016
Population
169
Median Age
41
Median Household Income
$82,836/yr
Census Median Rent
$250/wk
Census Median Mortgage
$1,300/mo
Avg Household Size
2.7
Median Personal Income
$40,924/yr
Unemployment Rate
0.0%
Unoccupied Dwellings
22.2%
Total Dwellings
54
Owner-Occupier Rate
77.8%
Houses
100.0%
Rental Stress
15.7%
Mortgage Stress
18.8%
Work From Home
21.4%
Dwelling Types
Property Ownership
Demographics
- Born in Australia
- 82.2%
- English Spoken at Home
- 88.8%
- Employment Rate
- 66.9%
- Completed Year 12
- 36.7%
Occupations
Religion
Country of Birth (overseas)
Largest overseas birthplaces, as a share of all residents.
Age Distribution
Family & Household Composition
Commute to Work
Education
Cars per Dwelling
Council Rates
Households face an average residential rates bill of $1,354 a year through Cairns based on 2025 figures.
Building Approvals: Cairns
In the year to August 2026, 767 new dwellings were approved across Cairns. That mix is 681 houses and 86 units. Approvals are down 81.0% on the same period a year earlier.
Aboriginal Cultural Heritage
No native title party is registered for this area. Under the Aboriginal Cultural Heritage Act 2003 the Aboriginal party is then whoever is recognised under tradition or custom as responsible for the area — which a native title register cannot show.
Climate & Setting
from Innisfail, 18.6 kmHigh rainfall — warm summers, mild winters.
- Elevation
- 39 m
- above sea level, at the locality centre
- Distance to the ocean
- 17.8 km
- Annual rainfall
- 3,531 mm
- 166 rainy days
- Summer max (Jan)
- 31.2°C
- 3 days ≥ 35°C
- Winter min (Jul)
- 17.0°C
- 0 frost days ≤ 0°C
Elevation is the ground at the locality centre, from Geoscience Australia's National Digital Elevation Model. Approximate — it reads high in dense built-up areas. It is a measure of height above sea level and not an indicator of flood risk, which depends on height above nearby waterways.
EV adoption
In postcode 4861, 5 of 1,324 registered light vehicles are battery-electric on 31 January 2025. A further 1.7% (23 vehicles) are hybrid or plug-in hybrid, taking the non-petrol, non-diesel share to 2.1%.
Rooftop solar
In postcode 4861, 277 rooftop-solar systems totalling 2.3 MW have been installed since 2001, against 686 dwellings recorded in the 2021 Census. 17 went up in the last year.
Counts every system certified since 2001, so a roof re-fitted with a newer system is counted twice, and small commercial systems are included alongside houses — useful for comparing postcodes, not an estimate of how many homes have working panels today.
2026 covers part of the year only, to 2026-07.
First Home Owner Grant
FY2026-27$30,000 for new homes priced up to $750,000.
$30,000 for contracts signed on or after 20 November 2023, with no end date. IT DID NOT REVERT TO $15,000: the tier was due to end 30 June 2026 and the 2026-27 Queensland Budget (23 June 2026) continued it for contracts signed from 1 July 2026. This file carried a "due to revert" note until 2026-09-18 — it was never true, and a note predicting a change is not the same as a change. Cap is "less than $750,000" including land and contract variations — less than, not up to. New homes only: "There are no home owner grants for established homes."
Federal Electorate
Currently held by Bob Katter Katter's Australian Party (KAP)
| Year | Winner | 2PP ALP | 2PP LNP | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Bob Katter | 40.7% | 59.3% | +0.8 |
| 2022 | Bob Katter | 39.8% | 60.2% | -4.3 |
| 2019 | Bob Katter | 35.5% | 64.5% | +7.8 |
Results are per division — federal electoral boundaries are redrawn periodically, so the history reflects this division's past, not necessarily the exact locality's voters across time.
State Electorate
Currently held by Shane Knuth Katter's Australian Party (KAP)
Next state election: 28 October 2028.
| Year | Winner | Won with |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Shane Knuth KAP | 63.7% |
| 2020 | Shane Knuth KAP | 72.5% |
Results are per district. Districts were last redrawn in 2017, so results from before then describe the district of that name, not necessarily this locality's voters. Results: Electoral Commission of Queensland.
Looking at a specific address in Bartle Frere?
Every figure above is a locality average, and an average smooths over the difference between a street of family homes and a block of flats. Look up one address and you get the census for the few hundred people around it, its own nearest schools and stops, and what the state has mapped for that block.
- The census for a few hundred neighbours, not all 169 residents
- Nearest and zoned schools, with the walk from that door
- Flood, bushfire and noise mapping, where the state publishes it
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Common questions about Bartle Frere
Is Bartle Frere a safe place to live?
Recorded crime in Bartle Frere is moderate (57/100, ranked against other QLD suburbs on offences per resident).
What natural hazards affect Bartle Frere?
Bartle Frere has no recorded bushfire history. These are locality-wide figures; check the address, as flood and bushfire exposure change street by street.
What is the population of Bartle Frere?
Bartle Frere, QLD had a population of 169 at the 2021 Australian Bureau of Statistics census.
What is the postcode for Bartle Frere, QLD?
The postcode for Bartle Frere, QLD is 4861.
How far is Bartle Frere from Brisbane?
Bartle Frere is 1,635 km from Brisbane CBD by road, about 1121 minutes by car in normal traffic. Distance is the most-direct driving route, not straight-line.
What is the median household income in Bartle Frere?
At the 2021 ABS Census, median household income in Bartle Frere was $82,836 a year. It is the most recent suburb-level income figure until 2026 Census results are released in 2027.
What is the median weekly rent in Bartle Frere?
There are too few current rental listings in Bartle Frere for a reliable median. At the 2021 ABS Census the median weekly rent was $250, across all dwelling types.
What is the median age in Bartle Frere?
The median age of residents in Bartle Frere was 41 at the 2021 ABS Census.
How are the schools in Bartle Frere?
There is 1 school inside the Bartle Frere boundary, none of which has enough NAPLAN and ICSEA data for a quality band.
Is Bartle Frere walkable?
Bartle Frere scores 13/100 on the SuburbScan Walkability Score, making it very car-dependent. The score is a weighted average of public transport, schools, parks, supermarkets, GPs, pharmacies, childcare, and hospitals within walking distance.
What is the weather like in Bartle Frere?
At the nearest Bureau of Meteorology station to Bartle Frere, Innisfail (18.6 km away), summer days average 31.2°C, winter nights 17°C, 3,531 mm of rain a year over 166 rainy days, and 3 days a year above 35°C over 2006-2026.
Is the First Home Owner Grant available in Bartle Frere?
First-home buyers in QLD may be eligible for $30,000 towards new homes with a purchase price up to $750,000. The grant is administered by Queensland Revenue Office; confirm current eligibility before signing a contract — state rules and amounts can change.
What council does Bartle Frere belong to?
Bartle Frere sits within the Cairns local government area. Council rates, planning approvals, and waste collection fall under this LGA.
How much are council rates in Bartle Frere?
The average residential rates bill through Cairns is $1,354 a year (2025). Every suburb in this LGA shares the same schedule — individual bills vary with land value.
How much is being built near Bartle Frere?
Across Cairns, 767 new residential dwellings were approved in the year to August 2026 (source: ABS Building Approvals). That's down 81.0% on the same period a year earlier. These are LGA-level totals — every suburb in the council shares the same figure.
Which federal electorate is Bartle Frere in?
Bartle Frere sits within the federal Division of Kennedy, currently held by Bob Katter (Katter's Australian Party (KAP)).
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Data freshness
- Census · 2021
- Council rates · FY 2025–26
- Building approvals · Aug 2026
- Schools · 2025
- NBN connectivity · Dec 2025
- Crime · 2025
- Road crashes · 2020–2024
- Climate · 2006–2026
- Socio-economic (SEIFA) · 2021
- EV adoption · Jan 2025
- First Home Owner Grant · Sep 2026
- Federal electorate · 2025
- State electorate · 2024
- Amenities · Sep 2026
- Health & emergency facilities · Sep 2026
- Industrial emissions (NPI) · 2024/2025
- Coastal erosion · 1988–2025
- Aircraft noise · 2024
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