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Camp Creek

QLD 4871 • Queensland

128
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
19.80 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralAffordable
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About Camp Creek

Camp Creek is a rural locality in Far North Queensland, situated in the lush wet tropics hinterland near Innisfail, approximately 90 kilometres south of Cairns. Covering around 20 square kilometres, the area lies within the Tablelands Regional Council area and is characterised by dense tropical vegetation, sugar cane farms, and proximity to the World Heritage-listed Wet Tropics rainforest. The 2021 Census recorded a population of 128 people, reflecting its character as a quiet agricultural locality.

Residents of Camp Creek are largely involved in agriculture, particularly banana and sugar cane farming, which are the backbone of the local Innisfail economy. The lifestyle is rural and tropical, with access to the Innisfail township approximately 15 kilometres away for schools, shops, and healthcare. The surrounding landscape offers spectacular opportunities for nature-based recreation, including rainforest walks, waterfalls, and birdwatching in the adjacent World Heritage wet tropics. Camp Creek sits within the federal electorate of Leichhardt, one of Australia's most geographically diverse electorates.

Camp Creek falls under postcode 4871 and is governed by the Cassowary Coast 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
Cassowary Coast
Federal Electorate
Leichhardt
State Electorate
Traeger
Type
Locality
Timezone
Brisbane (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-16.93°, 145.99°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
19.80 km²
Population Density
6 /km²
Elevation
0m

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💰 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

Bus Services

  • TransNorth / local services — Innisfail 20 min

Commute to Cairns CBD

Distance
90 km
By Train
Innisfail is served by the Sunlander/Spirit of the Tropics (limited service)
By Car (Peak)
Approx 1 hour via Bruce Hwy
By Car (Off-Peak)
Approx 55 min

🛣️ Nearest service town is Innisfail (~15 km). Cairns is the regional city approximately 90 km north.

Walkability Car Dependent

Rural tropical locality; a car is needed for all daily needs, with Innisfail the nearest service centre.

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
128
▲ 0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021

🚔 Crime Statistics LGA-wide

These are the latest rates for the Cassowary Coast Local Government Area, which contains Camp Creek. Rates are per 100,000 residents for calendar year 2025; trends compare 2 and 10 year periods.

Break & enter (dwelling)
714 / 100k
2yr Down 31.9% 10yr Stable
Motor vehicle theft
201.2 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Up 11.2%
Non-FV assault
1,528.5 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Up 160.3%
Robbery (unarmed)
22.7 / 100k
2yr Up 240.4% 10yr Up 33.1%
Steal from vehicle
214.2 / 100k
2yr Down 16.6% 10yr Stable
View all offence categories for Cassowary Coast →

Source: Queensland Police Service via data.qld.gov.au

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Camp Creek QLD 4871? +

Camp Creek is a rural locality near Innisfail in Far North Queensland, approximately 90 km south of Cairns in the wet tropics hinterland.

What is the population of Camp Creek QLD? +

According to the 2021 Census, Camp Creek has a population of 128 residents.

What is Camp Creek QLD known for? +

Camp Creek is an agricultural locality in the Innisfail region, known for banana and sugar cane farming amid the spectacular World Heritage-listed wet tropics rainforest.

What schools are near Camp Creek QLD? +

The nearest schools are in Innisfail, approximately 15 km away, including Innisfail State College and several Catholic and independent school options.

Is Camp Creek a safe area? +

Crime statistics are recorded at the Local Government Area level. Camp Creek is part of the Cassowary Coast 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.

What is the population of Camp Creek? +

Camp Creek had a population of 128 at the 2021 Census.