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Gunnawarra

QLD 4872 • Queensland

27
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
920.31 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
Rural
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About Gunnawarra

Gunnawarra is a vast and sparsely populated rural locality in the Tablelands Region of Queensland, located approximately 205 kilometres south-west of Cairns and 43.7 kilometres south of Mount Garnet. The locality covers an enormous 956 square kilometres of tropical hinterland and recorded a population of just 27 residents in the 2021 Census. Gunnawarra is centred on the historic Gunnawarra Homestead, a pastoral station that has operated in the region since the nineteenth century.

The landscape of Gunnawarra is defined by tropical savanna woodland and the rugged ranges of the Atherton Tablelands hinterland, with Innot Hot Springs — a natural geothermal attraction — located nearby. The locality is deeply rural, with no public transport and all services accessed from surrounding townships such as Mount Garnet or Ravenshoe. Gunnawarra Station has historically supported cattle grazing across its extensive pastoral lease, and the area attracts some visitors exploring the remote Tablelands backcountry.

Gunnawarra falls under postcode 4872 and is governed by the Tablelands Council (Local Government Area). For federal elections, residents vote in the electorate of Leichhardt, while state elections fall under the Hill electorate.

📍 Location

State
Queensland
Postcode
4872
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
Tablelands
Federal Electorate
Leichhardt
State Electorate
Hill
Type
Locality
Timezone
Brisbane (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-18.03°, 145.16°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
920.31 km²
Population Density
0 /km²
Elevation
0m

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💰 Income

ATO taxable income Postcode 4872

Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 4872 for the 2023–24 financial year (2019–20 data not published for this postcode).

Median 2019–20
N/A
Median 2023–24
$43,620
Average taxable income (2023–24)
$56,030

Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 4872; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.

🚌 Transport & Commute

Commute to Cairns

Distance
205 km
By Train
No rail access — nearest station is in Cairns
By Car (Peak)
~2.5-3 hours to Cairns
By Car (Off-Peak)
~2.5 hours to Cairns

🛣️ Mount Garnet is 43.7km north; Ravenshoe is approximately 90km north-east. Car is absolutely essential. Road access via Kennedy Highway.

Walkability Car-Dependent

Extremely remote rural locality — no footpaths, infrastructure, or services

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

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👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
27
▲ 0% growth

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 Gunnawarra. 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

Where is Gunnawarra QLD? +

Gunnawarra is a rural locality in the Tablelands Region of Queensland, approximately 43.7 kilometres south of Mount Garnet and 205 kilometres south-west of Cairns.

What is Gunnawarra known for? +

Gunnawarra is known for the historic Gunnawarra Homestead, a pastoral cattle station dating to the nineteenth century, and its remote tropical hinterland setting near the Atherton Tablelands.

What is the population of Gunnawarra? +

The 2021 Census recorded just 27 residents in Gunnawarra, making it one of Queensland's most sparsely populated localities at around 0.028 people per square kilometre.

Are there hot springs near Gunnawarra? +

Yes, Innot Hot Springs — a natural geothermal bathing area — is located relatively close to Gunnawarra in the broader Tablelands Region and is a popular stop for visitors travelling through the area.

Is Gunnawarra a safe area? +

Crime statistics are recorded at the Local Government Area level. Gunnawarra 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.