Chewko
QLD 4880 • Queensland
About Chewko
Chewko is a small rural locality on the Atherton Tablelands in Far North Queensland, situated approximately 20 kilometres north-east of Mareeba in the Mareeba Shire. The locality lies at an elevation on the fertile plateau country between Mareeba and the Kuranda Range, an area historically known for tobacco farming and now predominantly used for mixed horticulture, cattle grazing, and sugar cane on the lower fringes. The community is very small, with a scattered rural residential and farming population across roughly 42 square kilometres.
Chewko and its surroundings offer a relaxed tropical lifestyle with pleasant tableland climate, cooler and less humid than coastal Cairns. The area is well-positioned between the regional hubs of Mareeba and Kuranda, giving residents reasonable access to services, markets, and the tourism amenities of Kuranda Village. The Tablelands provide excellent opportunities for bushwalking, birdwatching, and exploring rainforest and savannah landscapes. Cairns city is accessible within approximately 40 minutes, making Chewko viable for those who work or study in the city while enjoying semi-rural acreage living.
Chewko falls under postcode 4880 and is governed by the Mareeba Council (Local Government Area). For federal elections, residents vote in the electorate of Kennedy, while state elections fall under the Hill electorate.
Location
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Income
ATO taxable income Postcode 4880
Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 4880, 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 4880; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.
Transport & Commute
Bus Services
- Kuranda Scenic Railway (tourist) — Kuranda to Cairns 1 hr 45 min (scenic)
Commute to Cairns CBD
🛣️ Car essential; Mareeba is the nearest service town (~20 km); Cairns is the main city (~35 km)
Rural tableland locality; no footpaths or public transport; private vehicle required
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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Petersen Street
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Jasper Street
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Constance Street
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McIvor Road
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63 Constance Street
Demographics
Population Growth
Gender Distribution (Census 2021)
Crime Statistics LGA-wide
These are the latest rates for the Mareeba Local Government Area, which contains Chewko. Rates are per 100,000 residents for calendar year 2025; trends compare 2 and 10 year periods.