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Cassowary

QLD 4873 • Queensland

119
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
25.01 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralCoastal
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About Cassowary

Cassowary is a tiny rural locality in Far North Queensland, located in the Tablelands region south-west of Cairns near the township of Mossman in Cook electorate. With a population of just 119 residents across 25 square kilometres, it is one of Queensland's smallest named localities. The area takes its name from the iconic Southern Cassowary, an endangered flightless bird native to the tropical rainforests of North Queensland.

The locality sits within a lush tropical landscape characterised by sugar cane farming, rainforest patches, and the remarkable biodiversity of the Wet Tropics World Heritage Area. Residents enjoy access to the famous Daintree Rainforest and the Great Barrier Reef coastline nearby. Mossman provides the closest services including shops and schools, while Cairns is the regional hub for medical, commercial, and transport needs.

Cassowary falls under postcode 4873 and is governed by the Douglas Council (Local Government Area). For federal elections, residents vote in the electorate of Leichhardt, while state elections fall under the Cook electorate.

📍 Location

State
Queensland
Postcode
4873
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
Douglas
Federal Electorate
Leichhardt
State Electorate
Cook
Type
Locality
Timezone
Brisbane (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-16.23°, 145.30°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
25.01 km²
Population Density
5 /km²
Elevation
0m

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💰 Income

ATO taxable income Postcode 4873

Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 4873, comparing the 2019–20 and 2023–24 financial years.

Median 2019–20
$40,548
Median 2023–24
$48,500
▲ 19.6% increase
Average taxable income (2023–24)
$59,422

Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 4873; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.

🚌 Transport & Commute

Bus Services

  • TransNorth regional services — Mossman, Port Douglas, Cairns 30-90 min to Cairns

Commute to Cairns CBD

Distance
75 km
By Train
No direct train service
By Car (Peak)
~1 hour
By Car (Off-Peak)
~1 hour

🛣️ Cairns is the nearest city; Cairns Airport offers domestic and international flights

Walkability Car-Dependent

Remote rural locality; car essential for all daily activities

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
119
▲ 0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021

🚔 Crime Statistics LGA-wide

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

Break & enter (dwelling)
991.2 / 100k
2yr Down 32.4% 10yr Stable
Motor vehicle theft
232.8 / 100k
2yr Down 17.0% 10yr Up 100.7%
Non-FV assault
1,652 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Up 165.9%
Robbery (unarmed)
0 / 100k
2yr — 10yr —
Steal from vehicle
285.3 / 100k
2yr Up 30.7% 10yr Down 43.5%
View all offence categories for Douglas →

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Cassowary QLD located? +

Cassowary is a rural locality near Mossman in Far North Queensland, approximately 75 km north of Cairns.

Why is the suburb called Cassowary? +

The locality is named after the Southern Cassowary, an endangered flightless bird native to the tropical rainforests of North Queensland.

What is the population of Cassowary? +

According to the 2021 Census, Cassowary has a population of approximately 119 residents.

Is Cassowary a safe area? +

Crime statistics are recorded at the Local Government Area level. Cassowary is part of the Douglas 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.