🔍

Amber

QLD 4871 • Queensland

0
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
1032.90 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralRetirees
Advertisement

About Amber

Amber is a remote rural locality in Far North Queensland, situated in the Leichhardt federal electorate approximately 100 kilometres southwest of Mareeba, within the Gulf Country hinterland. Covering more than 1,000 square kilometres of sparsely settled land, the area is characterised by vast savanna woodland, seasonal wetlands, and the wide skies typical of Queensland's tropical interior. The locality records virtually no permanent residential population, reflecting its function as a broad pastoral and grazing district rather than a settlement. Its sheer scale and remoteness make Amber one of Queensland's most isolated geographic localities.

Life in Amber revolves around extensive cattle grazing on large pastoral properties, consistent with land use patterns across the Gulf Country and Cape York Peninsula hinterland. The locality experiences a classic tropical monsoonal climate with a pronounced wet season from November to April, which shapes both the landscape and the rhythms of agricultural work. Nearby service centres including Mareeba and Atherton on the Atherton Tablelands provide access to shops, health services, and schools for any residents of the broader region. Amber is an area for those who seek true solitude and a deep connection to Australia's vast and largely untamed tropical interior.

Amber falls under postcode 4871 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 Traeger electorate.

📍 Location

State
Queensland
Postcode
4871
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
Mareeba
Federal Electorate
Leichhardt
State Electorate
Traeger
Type
Locality
Timezone
Brisbane (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-17.72°, 144.24°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
1032.90 km²
Elevation
0m

📣 Ad

💰 Income

ATO taxable income Postcode 4871

Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 4871, comparing the 2019–20 and 2023–24 financial years.

Median 2019–20
$38,070
Median 2023–24
$46,529
▲ 22.2% increase
Average taxable income (2023–24)
$57,771

Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 4871; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.

🚌 Transport & Commute

Commute to Cairns CBD

Distance
320 km
By Train
No rail access
By Car (Peak)
4–5 hours
By Car (Off-Peak)
4–5 hours

🛣️ Extremely remote; access via unsealed and rural roads; 4WD recommended in wet season

Walkability Car-Dependent

No urban infrastructure; all movement requires a private vehicle, typically 4WD

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
0
▲ 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 Amber. 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

📣 Ad

Nearby Suburbs

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Amber QLD located? +

Amber is a remote locality in Far North Queensland, situated approximately 100 kilometres southwest of Mareeba in the Gulf Country hinterland, within the Leichhardt federal electorate.

What is Amber QLD used for? +

Amber is predominantly a pastoral locality used for extensive cattle grazing on large properties. It has virtually no permanent residential population and functions as a broad agricultural district.

What is the nearest town to Amber QLD? +

Mareeba, located on the Atherton Tablelands in Far North Queensland, is the nearest significant service town, roughly 100 kilometres to the northeast and accessible via rural roads.

Is Amber a safe area? +

Crime statistics are recorded at the Local Government Area level. Amber 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.