Earlville

QLD 4870 • Rest of QLD

4,200
Population (2021)
$36,400
Median Income
3.53 km²
Area
24m
Elevation

About Earlville

Earlville is an accessible, family-friendly suburb in Queensland, located within the Cairns (Regional Council) area. With a population of 4,200 and a median income of $36,400, the suburb attracts families, first-home buyers, and a diverse multicultural community. Covering 3.53 km² at an elevation of 24m, it offers a comfortable living environment in the Rest of QLD.

The suburb features local amenities, community facilities, and a friendly neighbourhood atmosphere. Residents appreciate the balance of convenience and comfort that Earlville provides. The area continues to develop while maintaining its welcoming community spirit.

Earlville falls under postcode 4870 and is governed by Cairns Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Cairns electorate.

📍 Location

State
Postcode
4870
Urban Area
Cairns - West
LGA
Federal Electorate
State Electorate
Type
Major Urban
Timezone
Brisbane (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-16.95°, 145.73°
Statistical Area
Rest of QLD
Area
3.53 km²
Elevation
24m

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

  • Coles
    Stockland Shopping Centre Mulgrave Road Earlville 4870 QLD

🎓 Schools

🏠 Housing Costs 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$290
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$1,500
Avg Household Size
2.2 people
Median Age
44 years

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
4,030
Census 2021
4,200
4.2% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$30,888
Income 2021
$36,400
17.8% increase

Income Comparison

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

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 2,896
Born Overseas 916

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. England 135
  • 2. New Zealand 115
  • 3. Papua New Guinea 67
  • 4. Philippines 66
  • 5. Japan 40
  • 6. South Korea 40
  • 7. India 37
  • 8. China 29
  • 9. Scotland 26
  • 10. Germany 23
  • 11. Thailand 18
  • 12. Ireland 17
  • 13. Fiji 14
  • 14. Italy 13
  • 15. Nepal 13

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

English 1,449
Australian 1,170
Irish 504
Scottish 405
Australian Aboriginal 337
German 196
Italian 157
Chinese 108
Filipino 93
Korean 53

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

2,124
Both parents born in Australia
1,136
Both parents born overseas
530
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

Christianity
49.2%
No Religion
36.7%
Buddhism
1.6%
Hinduism
0.9%
Islam
0.4%
Sikhism
0.3%
Judaism
0.1%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
202 (4.8%)
5-14 years
481 (11.5%)
15-19 years
221 (5.3%)
20-24 years
213 (5.1%)
25-34 years
525 (12.5%)
35-44 years
501 (11.9%)
45-54 years
571 (13.6%)
55-64 years
483 (11.5%)
65-74 years
450 (10.7%)
75-84 years
373 (8.9%)
85+ years
180 (4.3%)

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