Arbouin
QLD 4892 • Queensland
About Arbouin
Arbouin is an extremely remote rural locality in the Shire of Mareeba, situated in far north Queensland approximately 278 kilometres west of Cairns. Covering over 1,060 square kilometres of tropical savanna country, the locality has virtually no permanent residential population, with the 2021 census recording zero residents. The Walsh River flows through the north-eastern corner of the locality, providing a seasonal water source for the surrounding wilderness. The area sits within the Mitchell Plateau tableland, characterised by eucalypt woodlands and sparse tropical vegetation.
Arbouin is largely uninhabited pastoral and wilderness land with no infrastructure for permanent residents. Access to the locality is via unsealed outback tracks that may become impassable during the wet season (November to April), requiring high-clearance four-wheel-drive vehicles. The nearest service centre is Chillagoe, approximately 74 kilometres to the east, offering limited supplies and services. The locality falls within the federal electorate of Kennedy and the state electorate of Cook, reflecting its position in one of Australia's most remote and sparsely populated corners.
Arbouin falls under postcode 4892 and is governed by the Cook Council (Local Government Area). For federal elections, residents vote in the electorate of Leichhardt, while state elections fall under the Traeger electorate.
Location
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Income
ATO taxable income Postcode 4892
Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 4892, comparing the 2019–20 and 2023–24 financial years.
Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 4892; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.
Transport & Commute
Commute to Cairns CBD
🛣️ No public transport exists in or near Arbouin. Access requires a 4WD vehicle via unsealed outback tracks. Roads may be impassable during the wet season (Nov–Apr). Nearest services at Chillagoe (~74 km east).
No services, roads, or infrastructure. A 4WD vehicle is essential; the locality is largely inaccessible during the wet season.
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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Wuungkam Street
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Demographics
Population Growth
Gender Distribution (Census 2021)
Crime Statistics LGA-wide
These are the latest rates for the Cook Local Government Area, which contains Arbouin. Rates are per 100,000 residents for calendar year 2025; trends compare 2 and 10 year periods.