Lake Barrine Suburb Snapshot

Location:

Lake Barrine is a freshwater lake on the eastern part of the Atherton Tablelands, close to Lake Eacham.

The lake and surrounds are protected within the Crater Lakes National Park and are accessible via the Gillies Highway.

LGA & Postcode:

Shire of Eacham, 4884

Area:

19.4 km2 (7.5 sq mi)

Population (census 2021):

170

Living in Barrine:

Nestled in the heart of the Atherton Tablelands in Far North Queensland, Lake Barrine offers a serene and picturesque setting for those seeking a tranquil lifestyle amidst nature's beauty.

Living in Lake Barrine means waking up to the lush greenery of tropical rainforests and the tranquil waters of the lake itself. Residents here enjoy a close-knit community atmosphere with a strong emphasis on outdoor living.

The lake has a day use area on Lake Barrine Access Road off the Gillies Range Road. It has a teahouse and is the departure point for lake cruises. It is the start/end of the lake circuit walk which has two lookout points, one of the western side of the lake and the other on the southern side of the lake

The nearest government primary school is Yungaburra State School and the nearest government secondary school is Malanda State High School.

Real estate market statistics:

Households in Lake Barrine are primarily childless couples and are likely to be repaying $1800 - $2399 per month on mortgage repayments. In 2011, 82.2% of the homes in Lake Barrine were owner-occupied compared with 74.2% in 2016.

The population of Lake Barrine was 147 in 2016, a - 7.00% change compared to 2011.

The predominant age group in Lake Barrine is 60-69 years.

(Information retrieved from CoreLogic)