Japoonvale
QLD 4856 • Queensland
About Japoonvale
Japoonvale is a small tropical rural locality in Far North Queensland's Cassowary Coast Region, situated approximately 20 kilometres northwest of Innisfail and 90 kilometres south of Cairns. With a population of around 107 residents spread across 36 square kilometres, the locality is nestled between the lush rainforest of the Wet Tropics World Heritage Area and the agricultural flatlands known for sugar cane production. The area falls within the federal electorate of Kennedy and the state electorate of Hill, and experiences a warm, wet tropical climate with high annual rainfall.
Japoonvale's character is shaped by its agricultural heritage, particularly sugar cane farming that has defined the broader Innisfail district for over a century. The surrounding landscape is a patchwork of cane fields, tropical orchards, and towering rainforest, with the Palmerston National Park and Russell River nearby offering spectacular natural experiences. Residents enjoy the relaxed pace of tropical Queensland rural life, with Innisfail providing access to shops, schools, and health services. The area is also close to some of the world's most biodiverse rainforest ecosystems, making it a haven for nature lovers.
Japoonvale falls under postcode 4856 and is governed by the Cassowary Coast Council (Local Government Area). For federal elections, residents vote in the electorate of Kennedy, while state elections fall under the Hill electorate.
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Income
ATO taxable income Postcode 4856
Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 4856 for the 2023–24 financial year (2019–20 data not published for this postcode).
Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 4856; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.
Transport & Commute
Commute to Cairns CBD
🛣️ Innisfail is the nearest service centre at ~20km; Cairns is accessible via the Bruce Highway
Car is essential; no local shops or public transport services
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
No schools listed for this postcode.
Demographics
Population Growth
Gender Distribution (Census 2021)
Crime Statistics LGA-wide
These are the latest rates for the Cassowary Coast Local Government Area, which contains Japoonvale. Rates are per 100,000 residents for calendar year 2025; trends compare 2 and 10 year periods.