Gadgarra
QLD 4884 • Queensland
About Gadgarra
Gadgarra is a remote rural locality in the Tablelands Region of Far North Queensland, situated approximately 47.5 km south-southwest of Cairns and 24.5 km southwest of Gordonvale. Covering around 127 square kilometres of rugged tropical rainforest terrain at elevation, it recorded zero permanent residents in the 2021 census. The locality sits within one of Australia's most biodiverse regions, wedged between the Wet Tropics World Heritage rainforests and the Atherton Tablelands.
Gadgarra is dominated by the Gadgarra National Park, which protects ancient red cedar forests and tropical rainforest ecosystems of exceptional ecological value. There are no urban amenities or services within the locality itself — the nearest towns for supplies are Gordonvale and Malanda. The area draws wildlife enthusiasts and researchers interested in its saw-shelled turtles, cassowaries, and other rainforest fauna.
Gadgarra falls under postcode 4884 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
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Income
ATO taxable income Postcode 4884
Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 4884, 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 4884; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.
Transport & Commute
Commute to Cairns
🛣️ No public transport services. Access via private vehicle on rural roads through Gordonvale or Malanda.
Fully car-dependent with no services, footpaths, or public transport. A private vehicle is essential for access to the nearest towns.
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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4 Maple Street
Demographics
Population Growth
Gender Distribution (Census 2021)
Crime Statistics LGA-wide
These are the latest rates for the Tablelands Local Government Area, which contains Gadgarra. Rates are per 100,000 residents for calendar year 2025; trends compare 2 and 10 year periods.