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Cowley Creek

QLD 4871 • Queensland

3
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
7.74 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralTropicalCoastalAgriculturalRainforest

About Cowley Creek

Cowley Creek is a small rural locality in the Cassowary Coast Region of Far North Queensland, situated approximately 113 km south of Cairns and 25 km south of Innisfail. The area covers around 7.7 km² of lush tropical lowlands near the coast, characterised by sugarcane farms and remnant rainforest typical of the wet tropics zone. The 2021 census recorded a negligible population, with the locality being predominantly agricultural land rather than a residential community. It lies close to the town of Cowley and the broader Innisfail agricultural district.

The Cowley Creek locality is set within the UNESCO-listed Wet Tropics of Queensland World Heritage Area, offering stunning natural surroundings and exceptional biodiversity. The nearby Cowley Beach and the Moresby Range National Park provide opportunities for swimming, fishing, and rainforest walks for those based in the area. Innisfail, the closest service centre, provides shopping, schools, healthcare, and transport connections along the Bruce Highway. Sugarcane farming has long dominated the regional economy, giving the landscape its patchwork of green fields framed by the rainforest-clad ranges.

Cowley Creek falls under postcode 4871 and is governed by the local council Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Traeger electorate.

📍 Location

State
Queensland
Postcode
4871
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
N/A
Federal Electorate
Leichhardt
State Electorate
Traeger
Type
Locality
Timezone
Brisbane (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-16.93°, 145.99°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
7.74 km²
Elevation
0m

🚌 Transport & Commute

Nearest Train Stations

Innisfail Railway Station
26 km
N/A – drive only

Bus Services

  • Innisfail local services — Innisfail township ~30 min

Commute to Cairns CBD

Distance
113 km
By Train
~2 hr from Innisfail (Spirit of Queensland)
By Bus
~2 hr via Trans North bus from Innisfail
By Car (Peak)
~1 hr 15 min via Bruce Highway
By Car (Off-Peak)
~1 hr 10 min

🛣️ No public transport serving Cowley Creek directly; residents rely on private vehicles to reach Innisfail for services and onward connections to Cairns.

Walkability Car Dependent

Rural locality with no footpaths or urban services; car essential for all daily needs.

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
3
▲ 0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Personal Income 2016
N/A
Personal Income 2021
N/A
▲ 0% increase

Personal Income Comparison (2016 vs 2021)

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021
💰 Income: ABS Census 2021

Nearby Suburbs

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Cowley Creek known for? +

Cowley Creek is set within the UNESCO Wet Tropics of Queensland World Heritage Area, offering extraordinary biodiversity and rainforest surroundings. The nearby Cowley Beach and cane farming areas characterise the local rural character.

How far is Cowley Creek from Cairns? +

Cowley Creek is approximately 113 kilometres south of Cairns in the Cassowary Coast Region, about a 90-minute drive via the Bruce Highway.

Does Cowley Creek have public transport? +

There is no public transport serving Cowley Creek. Innisfail, about 25 kilometres to the north, is the nearest town for services and is accessible by private vehicle.

What is the population of Cowley Creek? +

The 2021 Census recorded just 3 residents in Cowley Creek, making it one of the smallest localities in Far North Queensland's Cassowary Coast Region.

Is Cowley Creek a good place to live? +

Cowley Creek is suited only to those engaged in agricultural or conservation work in this remote tropical setting. Its World Heritage rainforest surroundings are exceptional, but there are no local services or residential infrastructure.

What is the postcode for Cowley Creek? +

The postcode for Cowley Creek is 4871, covering the Cassowary Coast area south of Cairns in Far North Queensland.