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Ellinjaa

QLD 4886 • Queensland

66
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
24.70 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralAgriculturalMountainPeaceful
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About Ellinjaa

Ellinjaa is a small rural locality on the Atherton Tablelands in Tropical North Queensland, situated within the Tablelands Regional Council area near Malanda and Millaa Millaa, approximately 80 kilometres south-west of Cairns. The locality covers around 24.7 square kilometres of elevated farming and grazing country on the southern Tablelands, at altitudes that produce a cool, moist subtropical climate ideal for dairy farming and pastoralism. With a 2021 census population of 66 residents, Ellinjaa is a quiet agricultural locality where land use is almost entirely grazing on native vegetation and improved pastures. The area is best known beyond the district for Ellinjaa Falls, one of the waterfalls on the famous Millaa Millaa waterfall circuit.

Ellinjaa Falls — a beautiful cascade flowing over basalt lava columns — sits on the Millaa Millaa Falls Scenic Route and draws visitors from across Tropical North Queensland and beyond. The broader Atherton Tablelands is one of Queensland's most productive agricultural regions, with dairy, coffee, vanilla, and tropical fruit farming contributing to a thriving agritourism sector. Malanda, the nearest town, provides a general store, dairy facilities, and community services, while Millaa Millaa and Atherton offer broader services. The Tablelands' lush green landscapes, cool climate, and relaxed rural character make it one of Queensland's most liveable and distinctively beautiful agricultural regions, and Ellinjaa offers an affordable foothold in this sought-after area.

Ellinjaa falls under postcode 4886 and is governed by the Tablelands 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
4886
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
Tablelands
Federal Electorate
Kennedy
State Electorate
Hill
Type
Locality
Timezone
Brisbane (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-17.54°, 145.63°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
24.70 km²
Population Density
3 /km²
Elevation
0m

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💰 Income

ATO taxable income Postcode 4886

Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 4886 for the 2023–24 financial year (2019–20 data not published for this postcode).

Median 2019–20
N/A
Median 2023–24
$38,245
Average taxable income (2023–24)
$50,326

Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 4886; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.

🚌 Transport & Commute

Bus Services

  • Tablelands bus service — Malanda, Atherton and Cairns Approx 20 min to Malanda; 1 hr 30 min to Cairns

Commute to Cairns CBD

Distance
80 km
By Train
No direct train; coach/car required
By Car (Peak)
1 hr 15 min - 1 hr 45 min
By Car (Off-Peak)
1 hr 15 min

🛣️ Palmerston Highway or Gillies Highway descend from Tablelands to Cairns; Malanda (approx 10 km) is nearest service town

Walkability Almost All Errands Require a Car

Ellinjaa is a rural farming locality with no local shops; Malanda provides the nearest services a short drive away.

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
66
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Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021

🚔 Crime Statistics LGA-wide

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

Break & enter (dwelling)
1,556.7 / 100k
2yr Up 40.5% 10yr Up 168.9%
Motor vehicle theft
414.2 / 100k
2yr Up 68.5% 10yr Up 154.7%
Non-FV assault
1,156.9 / 100k
2yr Down 12.2% 10yr Up 180.5%
Robbery (unarmed)
35.7 / 100k
2yr Up 62.2% 10yr Up 200.1%
Steal from vehicle
346.3 / 100k
2yr Up 38.8% 10yr Up 30.4%
View all offence categories for Tablelands →

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Ellinjaa known for? +

Ellinjaa is best known for Ellinjaa Falls, one of the picturesque waterfalls on the famous Millaa Millaa waterfall circuit on the Atherton Tablelands. The locality is also characteristic of the Tablelands' productive dairy and grazing country, set in a lush, elevated landscape unique to Tropical North Queensland.

How far is Ellinjaa from Cairns? +

Ellinjaa is approximately 80 kilometres south-west of Cairns, roughly a 1 hour 15 minute to 1 hour 45 minute drive via the Gillies or Palmerston Highway up onto the Atherton Tablelands.

Does Ellinjaa have public transport? +

Ellinjaa is served by limited Tablelands regional bus services connecting to Malanda and Atherton, with onward connections to Cairns. A private vehicle is recommended for reliable daily travel in this rural locality.

What is the population of Ellinjaa? +

According to the 2021 Census, Ellinjaa had a population of 66 residents. The locality is predominantly agricultural, with its 24.7 square kilometres almost entirely given over to grazing on native and improved pastures.

Is Ellinjaa a good place to live? +

Ellinjaa offers a peaceful rural lifestyle in one of Queensland's most beautiful agricultural regions — the Atherton Tablelands — with a cool green climate, scenic waterfall surrounds, and a strong farming community. Malanda is the nearest service town, and Cairns provides full city amenities within approximately 80 kilometres.

What is the postcode for Ellinjaa? +

The postcode for Ellinjaa, Queensland is 4886.

Is Ellinjaa a safe area? +

Crime statistics are recorded at the Local Government Area level. Ellinjaa is part of the Tablelands 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.