Biboohra vs Mareeba
The verdict
Mareeba rates higher for liveability (43 vs 19). Biboohra is closer to the coast (25.4 km vs 28.8 km).
Scores
BiboohraMareeba
| Biboohra | Mareeba | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 18 | 26 |
| Transport | 0 | 0 |
| Education | 39 | 35 |
| Liveability | 19 | 43 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Biboohra | Mareeba | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 561 | 11,825 |
| Median age | 45 | 41 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,488 | $1,282 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 19.6% | 21.1% |
| Born in Australia | 77.2% | 72.6% |
| Avg household size | 2.6 | 2.5 |
Growth: Biboohra — · Mareeba —
Property
| Biboohra | Mareeba | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | Data not available | $500 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Biboohra | Mareeba | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 21 | 21 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 2,674 | 2,630 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 535 | 550 |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 10,645 | 10,645 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Biboohra | Mareeba | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 4 |
| Government | 1 | 2 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 985 | 954 |
See the full school list on each profile: Biboohra · Mareeba
Transport
| Biboohra | Mareeba | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 0 | 0 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 0 | 0 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest train station (km) | 1275.6 km | 1256.2 km |
Liveability
| Biboohra | Mareeba | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 31.5°C | 31.5°C |
| Winter max temp | 26.0°C | 26.0°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 2,000 | 2,000 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 2 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 6 |
| Parks | 1 | 14 |
| Playgrounds | Data not available | 1 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | 4 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 25.4 km | 28.8 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 1413.7 km | 1394.0 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 36.1 km | 25.3 km |
Population & growth
| Biboohra | Mareeba | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 561 | 11,825 |
| Estimated 2025 | 571 | 12,572 |
| Projected 2041 | Data not available | Data not available |
| Annual growth rate | 0.44% | 1.54% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Biboohra or Mareeba?
Biboohra and Mareeba have similar residential safety scores (21 and 21/100).
Which has better schools, Biboohra or Mareeba?
Biboohra has a higher average school ICSEA (Biboohra 985 vs Mareeba 954; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Biboohra or Mareeba?
Biboohra and Mareeba have similar transport scores.
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