Ellis Beach
QLD 4879 • Queensland
About Ellis Beach
Ellis Beach is a tiny coastal locality on the Coral Sea, situated approximately 25 kilometres north of Cairns in Far North Queensland. Nestled between the rainforest-clad hills of the Macalister Range and the turquoise waters of Trinity Bay, Ellis Beach is one of the northernmost patrolled beaches accessible by road from Cairns. Despite its minuscule permanent population of around five residents, it attracts significant visitor numbers as a beloved day-trip and camping destination.
The locality is anchored by the Ellis Beach Oceanfront Bungalows and Caravan Park, which serves as the social hub for travellers along the Captain Cook Highway. Visitors come for the calm, patrolled swimming beach, snorkelling, and the dramatic scenery where tropical rainforest meets the sea. It forms part of the stunning Tropical North Queensland coastline and sits within the broader Cook Shire tourist corridor, making it a sought-after escape from Cairns city.
Ellis Beach falls under postcode 4879 and is governed by the Cairns Council (Local Government Area). For federal elections, residents vote in the electorate of Leichhardt, while state elections fall under the Barron River electorate.
Location
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Income
ATO taxable income Postcode 4879
Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 4879, 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 4879; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.
Transport & Commute
Bus Services
- Cairns-Port Douglas coach — Cairns City 35 min
Commute to Cairns CBD
🛣️ Captain Cook Highway (Cook Hwy) direct to Cairns
Very small locality on a highway — car required
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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4879 Postal Addr
Demographics
Population Growth
Gender Distribution (Census 2021)
Crime Statistics LGA-wide
These are the latest rates for the Cairns Local Government Area, which contains Ellis Beach. Rates are per 100,000 residents for calendar year 2025; trends compare 2 and 10 year periods.