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Cooroo Lands

QLD 4860 • Queensland

12
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
5.60 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralAffordable
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About Cooroo Lands

Cooroo Lands is a small rural locality in Far North Queensland, situated within the Cassowary Coast Regional Council area near the town of Innisfail, approximately 90 kilometres south of Cairns. The locality covers around 5.6 square kilometres of tropical hinterland, characterised by lush vegetation, sugarcane plantations, and the dense rainforest landscapes typical of the Wet Tropics region. With a population of just 12 residents recorded in the 2021 Census, Cooroo Lands is one of the smallest localities in Queensland.

Life in Cooroo Lands is deeply rural, with the local economy historically tied to sugarcane farming and tropical agriculture that defines the Innisfail district. Residents access the full range of services, shops, schools, and medical facilities in Innisfail, which is just a short drive away and is renowned for its Art Deco architecture and multicultural heritage. The Wet Tropics World Heritage rainforests, Johnstone River, and access to the Great Barrier Reef coastline provide outstanding natural recreation opportunities close to home.

Cooroo Lands falls under postcode 4860 and is governed by the Cassowary Coast Council (Local Government Area). For federal elections, residents vote in the electorate of Kennedy, while state elections fall under the Hill electorate.

📍 Location

State
Queensland
Postcode
4860
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
Cassowary Coast
Federal Electorate
Kennedy
State Electorate
Hill
Type
Locality
Timezone
Brisbane (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-17.52°, 145.89°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
5.60 km²
Population Density
2 /km²
Elevation
0m

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💰 Income

ATO taxable income Postcode 4860

Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 4860, comparing the 2019–20 and 2023–24 financial years.

Median 2019–20
$39,610
Median 2023–24
$48,574
▲ 22.6% increase
Average taxable income (2023–24)
$58,435

Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 4860; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.

🚌 Transport & Commute

Commute to Cairns CBD

Distance
90 km
By Train
Innisfail railway station (approx. 5 km); Queensland Rail Sunlander/Spirit of Queensland service
By Car (Peak)
1 hr – 1 hr 15 min
By Car (Off-Peak)
55 min – 1 hr

🛣️ Bruce Highway (A1) provides main road access north to Cairns

Walkability Car-Dependent

Remote rural locality; no footpaths or local services; car required for all needs

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

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👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
12
▲ 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 Cooroo Lands. 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 Cooroo Lands QLD? +

Cooroo Lands is a small rural locality near Innisfail in Far North Queensland, approximately 90 kilometres south of Cairns in the Cassowary Coast Regional Council area.

What is the population of Cooroo Lands? +

Cooroo Lands has a very small population of approximately 12 residents according to the 2021 Census.

What region is Cooroo Lands in? +

Cooroo Lands is part of the Cassowary Coast Regional Council and is located in the Wet Tropics region of Far North Queensland, known for sugarcane farming and tropical rainforest.

Is Cooroo Lands a safe area? +

Crime statistics are recorded at the Local Government Area level. Cooroo Lands 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.