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Ingham

QLD 4850 • Rest of QLD

4,455
Population (2021)
$31,512
Median Income
41.62 km²
Area
17m
Elevation
RegionalRuralHeritage TownSugar Cane CountryMulticultural

About Ingham

Ingham is a rural town and administrative centre of the Hinchinbrook Shire in Far North Queensland, located approximately 110 kilometres north of Townsville. With a population of around 4,455 residents, this tropical town sits 17 kilometres inland on the Herbert River floodplain. Known locally as "Little Italy" due to its strong Italian heritage, Ingham has been a significant sugar cane farming region since the late 1800s.

Life in Ingham revolves around agriculture and a tight-knit multicultural community with Italian, Spanish, and Indigenous Australian influences. The town offers all essential services and boutique shops, while Townsville is just an hour away for larger amenities. Residents enjoy proximity to natural attractions including the Herbert River, Wallaman Falls (Australia's tallest single-drop waterfall), and the Great Barrier Reef. The annual Australian Italian Festival celebrates the town's rich heritage.

Ingham falls under postcode 4850 and is governed by Hinchinbrook Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Hinchinbrook electorate.

📍 Location

State
Queensland
Postcode
4850
Urban Area
Ingham
LGA
Hinchinbrook
Federal Electorate
Kennedy
State Electorate
Hinchinbrook
Type
Urban
Timezone
Brisbane (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-18.65°, 146.15°
Statistical Area
Rest of QLD
Area
41.62 km²
Elevation
17m

🚌 Transport & Commute

Nearest Train Stations

Ingham Railway Station
0 km
5 min

Bus Services

  • Greyhound Australia — Townsville 1h 30m
  • Premier Motor Service — Cairns/Brisbane Varies
  • Queensland Rail Travel — Townsville/Cairns 1h 20m (train)

Commute to Townsville

Distance
110 km
By Train
1h 20m
By Bus
1h 30m
By Car (Peak)
1h 20m
By Car (Off-Peak)
1h 10m

🛣️ Train service 4 times weekly on North Coast line. Daily bus services available.

Walkability Moderate

Compact town centre with most services walkable; car useful for surrounding areas

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

  • Coles
    Cnr Lannercost Street & McIlwraith Street Ingham 4850 QLD
  • Woolworths
    Ann Street Ingham 4850 QLD

🎓 Schools

🏠 Housing Costs 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$210
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$1,083
Avg Household Size
2.1 people
Median Age
49 years

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
4,426
Census 2021
4,455
▲ 0.7% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$26,364
Income 2021
$31,512
▲ 19.5% increase

Income Comparison

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

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 3,608
Born Overseas 417

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. Italy 142
  • 2. Philippines 48
  • 3. England 44
  • 4. New Zealand 36
  • 5. Netherlands 16
  • 6. Papua New Guinea 14
  • 7. Germany 13
  • 8. United States 10
  • 9. Malta 9
  • 10. Canada 6
  • 11. France 6
  • 12. Zimbabwe 6
  • 13. India 5
  • 14. Fiji 4
  • 15. Hong Kong 4

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

Australian 1,441
English 1,420
Italian 1,260
Irish 399
Australian Aboriginal 368
Scottish 344
German 130
Filipino 69
Spanish 52
Chinese 44

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

2,815
Both parents born in Australia
747
Both parents born overseas
482
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

Christianity
67.4%
No Religion
22.2%
Buddhism
0.3%
Hinduism
0.1%
Islam
0.1%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
206 (4.6%)
5-14 years
494 (11.1%)
15-19 years
233 (5.2%)
20-24 years
222 (5.0%)
25-34 years
452 (10.1%)
35-44 years
398 (8.9%)
45-54 years
521 (11.7%)
55-64 years
647 (14.5%)
65-74 years
562 (12.6%)
75-84 years
466 (10.5%)
85+ years
254 (5.7%)

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