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Lower Cowley

QLD 4871 • Queensland

55
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
12.02 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralAffordable
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About Lower Cowley

Lower Cowley is a small rural locality in Far North Queensland, situated in the Cassowary Coast region south-east of Innisfail, within postcode 4871. Covering approximately 12 square kilometres, the area is characterised by lush tropical agriculture — particularly banana and sugarcane farming — set against the backdrop of the wet tropics rainforest. The locality had a resident population of around 55 people at the 2021 Census.

Life in Lower Cowley revolves around the agricultural rhythms of a working rural community, with the nearby town of Innisfail providing essential services, shops, schools, and healthcare. The surrounding Cassowary Coast is renowned for its natural beauty, including proximity to World Heritage-listed rainforest, pristine beaches, and the Great Barrier Reef. Residents enjoy a quiet, self-sufficient lifestyle with strong connections to the land and the close-knit farming communities of the region.

Lower Cowley falls under postcode 4871 and is governed by the Cassowary Coast Council (Local Government Area). For federal elections, residents vote in the electorate of Leichhardt, while state elections fall under the Traeger electorate.

📍 Location

State
Queensland
Postcode
4871
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
Cassowary Coast
Federal Electorate
Leichhardt
State Electorate
Traeger
Type
Locality
Timezone
Brisbane (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-16.93°, 145.99°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
12.02 km²
Population Density
5 /km²
Elevation
0m

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💰 Income

ATO taxable income Postcode 4871

Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 4871, comparing the 2019–20 and 2023–24 financial years.

Median 2019–20
$38,070
Median 2023–24
$46,529
▲ 22.2% increase
Average taxable income (2023–24)
$57,771

Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 4871; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.

🚌 Transport & Commute

Bus Services

  • Limited regional services — Innisfail 20-30 min by car

Commute to Cairns CBD

Distance
100 km
By Train
No direct train service
By Car (Peak)
90-110 min
By Car (Off-Peak)
90 min

🛣️ Primarily car-dependent; Bruce Highway provides main access to Innisfail and Cairns

Walkability Car Dependent

Rural locality with no walkable amenities; all services require a vehicle

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

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👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
55
▲ 0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021

🚔 Crime Statistics LGA-wide

These are the latest rates for the Cassowary Coast Local Government Area, which contains Lower Cowley. Rates are per 100,000 residents for calendar year 2025; trends compare 2 and 10 year periods.

Break & enter (dwelling)
714 / 100k
2yr Down 31.9% 10yr Stable
Motor vehicle theft
201.2 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Up 11.2%
Non-FV assault
1,528.5 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Up 160.3%
Robbery (unarmed)
22.7 / 100k
2yr Up 240.4% 10yr Up 33.1%
Steal from vehicle
214.2 / 100k
2yr Down 16.6% 10yr Stable
View all offence categories for Cassowary Coast →

Source: Queensland Police Service via data.qld.gov.au

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Lower Cowley QLD? +

Lower Cowley is a rural locality in the Cassowary Coast region of Far North Queensland, located south-east of Innisfail and about 90 kilometres south of Cairns.

What is Lower Cowley known for? +

Lower Cowley is part of Queensland's tropical agricultural heartland, with the area surrounding Innisfail being one of Australia's major banana and sugarcane producing regions.

What services are near Lower Cowley? +

Innisfail, approximately 15-20 km away, is the nearest town providing supermarkets, schools, healthcare, and other essential services for Lower Cowley residents.

Is Lower Cowley a safe area? +

Crime statistics are recorded at the Local Government Area level. Lower Cowley is part of the Cassowary Coast 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.

What is the population of Lower Cowley? +

Lower Cowley had a population of 55 at the 2021 Census.