Maramie
QLD 4892 • Queensland
About Maramie
Maramie is a remote locality in the Shire of Carpentaria in Far North Queensland, situated in the Gulf Country region where the Mitchell River and the Alice River traverse the landscape. With a population of just 28 people recorded in the 2021 Census, Maramie is one of Queensland's most sparsely populated localities, characterised by vast open savanna, wetlands, and the dramatic Gulf Plains environment. The area is largely undeveloped, with land use dominated by cattle stations and Indigenous land management across the broad floodplains.
Life in Maramie reflects the remote Gulf Country experience — vast distances, seasonal flooding, and a deep connection to Country. The nearest significant town is Karumba or Normanton, each several hours away by road, and essential services are extremely limited locally. The region is renowned among barramundi anglers, birdwatchers, and outback travellers, with the Gulf Savanna offering extraordinary wildlife including waterbirds, saltwater crocodiles, and diverse native fauna. Maramie and the broader Carpentaria region appeal to those who value deep remoteness, pastoral life, and the raw beauty of tropical Queensland's Gulf Country.
Maramie falls under postcode 4892 and is governed by the Cook Council (Local Government Area). For federal elections, residents vote in the electorate of Leichhardt, while state elections fall under the Traeger electorate.
Location
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Income
ATO taxable income Postcode 4892
Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 4892, 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 4892; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.
Transport & Commute
Commute to Cairns CBD
🛣️ Extremely remote. Roads may be cut off during the wet season (Nov–Apr). Small aircraft access is common for station properties. Normanton is the nearest regional service centre (~200 km).
Extremely remote locality with no public transport, no footpaths, and no urban infrastructure. Private vehicle or aircraft is required.
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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Wuungkam Street
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Demographics
Population Growth
Gender Distribution (Census 2021)
Crime Statistics LGA-wide
These are the latest rates for the Cook Local Government Area, which contains Maramie. Rates are per 100,000 residents for calendar year 2025; trends compare 2 and 10 year periods.