Kaban
QLD 4888 • Queensland
About Kaban
Kaban is a tranquil rural locality on the Atherton Tablelands in Far North Queensland, located approximately 112 kilometres south-west of Cairns and 13.5 kilometres north-west of Ravenshoe. Covering around 98 square kilometres within the Tablelands Region, it recorded a population of 94 in the 2021 census. The locality sits in cool, elevated tropical highlands characterised by lush grazing pastures, dairy farms, and remnant rainforest — a stark contrast to the coastal lowlands below. Its quiet agricultural character makes it one of the more secluded corners of the Tablelands.
The Atherton Tablelands setting provides Kaban residents with a mild climate and stunning natural surroundings, with access to crater lakes, waterfalls, and wildlife corridors throughout the broader plateau. The nearby town of Ravenshoe, Queensland's highest town, offers a small general store, fuel, and community facilities, while Atherton provides more comprehensive services including supermarkets and schools. The Millstream Falls — Australia's widest waterfall — are within the surrounding district. The locality attracts those seeking peaceful rural acreage living in a uniquely scenic tropical highland environment.
Kaban falls under postcode 4888 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 4888
Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 4888, 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 4888; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.
Transport & Commute
Bus Services
- TransNorth bus services — Ravenshoe / Atherton / Cairns Approx 2 hrs to Cairns
Commute to Cairns CBD
🛣️ Ravenshoe (13.5 km) is the nearest service town; Atherton (42 km) for major services
Rural locality with minimal infrastructure; vehicle essential for all daily activities
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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Moore Street
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6 Moffatt 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 Kaban. Rates are per 100,000 residents for calendar year 2025; trends compare 2 and 10 year periods.