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Innot Hot Springs

QLD 4872 • Queensland

189
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
698.51 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralRemoteTourist HubBushlandTablelands
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About Innot Hot Springs

Innot Hot Springs is a small rural town and locality in the Tablelands Region of Far North Queensland, situated approximately 145 kilometres south-west of Cairns and around 15.7 kilometres east of Mount Garnet. The locality covers nearly 698 square kilometres of tropical hinterland within the Tablelands Regional Council area and recorded a population of 189 at the 2021 Census. It lies within the federal Division of Kennedy and the state electoral district of Hill, reflecting its position deep in the Far North Queensland interior.

The town takes its name from the naturally heated geothermic pools on Nettle Creek, which are a draw for travellers and caravaners passing through the Atherton Tablelands. The hot springs offer a free and accessible soak in mineral-rich waters reaching temperatures around 75°C at the source. Beyond the springs, the locality is surrounded by sweeping tropical savanna and pastoral land, with Ravenshoe (approximately 30 kilometres west-south-west) and Atherton (about 80 kilometres north-east) serving as the nearest towns with broader services and amenities.

Innot Hot Springs 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
698.51 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

Bus Services

  • No regular scheduled bus service — Ravenshoe or Atherton (nearest towns) Approx. 30-60 min by car

Commute to Cairns CBD

Distance
145 km
By Train
No train service
By Car (Peak)
2.5-3 hours via Gillies Range Road and Bruce Highway
By Car (Off-Peak)
2-2.5 hours

🛣️ Ravenshoe is the nearest town with basic services (26 km); Atherton provides broader services (80 km)

Walkability Almost All Errands Require a Car

Innot Hot Springs is a remote rural town with no walkable commercial centre; a car is essential for accessing services

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
189
▲ 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 Innot Hot Springs. 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 Innot Hot Springs known for? +

Innot Hot Springs is renowned for its naturally heated geothermic mineral pools on Nettle Creek, which are free to access and reach temperatures of around 75°C at the source. The springs attract caravaners, road-trippers, and tourists exploring the Atherton Tablelands.

How far is Innot Hot Springs from Cairns? +

Innot Hot Springs is approximately 145 kilometres south-west of Cairns, a journey of around 2 to 3 hours by road via the Bruce Highway and Gillies Range Road.

Does Innot Hot Springs have public transport? +

There is no regular public transport service to Innot Hot Springs. A private vehicle is essential, with Ravenshoe approximately 30 kilometres away as the nearest town with basic services.

What is the population of Innot Hot Springs? +

According to the 2021 Census, Innot Hot Springs had a population of 189 people, making it a very small remote community in the Tablelands Region.

Is Innot Hot Springs a good place to live? +

Innot Hot Springs suits those seeking a remote, rural lifestyle in the tropical hinterland of Far North Queensland. The natural hot springs are a unique local feature, though residents require a car and self-sufficiency for most daily needs.

What is the postcode for Innot Hot Springs? +

The postcode for Innot Hot Springs, QLD is 4872.

Is Innot Hot Springs a safe area? +

Crime statistics are recorded at the Local Government Area level. Innot Hot Springs 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.