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Mareeba

QLD 4880 • Rest of QLD

11,825
Population (2021)
$35,828
Median Income
480.20 km²
Area
460m
Elevation
Regional QueenslandTablelandsCountry LivingAgricultural

About Mareeba

Mareeba is a regional town 60 kilometres west of Cairns on the Atherton Tablelands. The town serves as a hub for the tropical agricultural region, with coffee, fruit, and cattle industries driving the economy.

Tablelands lifestyle defines Mareeba—cooler climate, agricultural heritage, and affordable living attract those seeking Far North Queensland character. The community enjoys country living near the tropics.

Mareeba falls under postcode 4880 and is governed by Mareeba Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Cook electorate.

📍 Location

State
Queensland
Postcode
4880
Urban Area
N/A
LGA
Mareeba
Federal Electorate
Kennedy
State Electorate
Cook
Type
Rural
Timezone
Brisbane (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-17.05°, 145.50°
Statistical Area
Rest of QLD
Area
480.20 km²
Elevation
460m

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

  • Coles
    Mareeba Plaza Shopping Centre Byrnes Street Mareeba 4880 QLD

🎓 Schools

🏠 Housing Costs 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$285
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$1,495
Avg Household Size
2.5 people
Median Age
41 years

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
11,079
Census 2021
11,825
▲ 6.7% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$28,860
Income 2021
$35,828
▲ 24.1% increase

Income Comparison

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021
💰 Income: ABS Census 2021

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 8,581
Born Overseas 2,018

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. Italy 371
  • 2. England 209
  • 3. New Zealand 194
  • 4. Papua New Guinea 87
  • 5. Taiwan 79
  • 6. Germany 78
  • 7. Philippines 72
  • 8. India 71
  • 9. Malaysia 54
  • 10. South Africa 53
  • 11. Indonesia 48
  • 12. Japan 44
  • 13. China 41
  • 14. Thailand 37
  • 15. Fiji 31

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

Australian 3,774
English 3,565
Italian 1,639
Australian Aboriginal 1,354
Irish 1,056
Scottish 888
German 510
Chinese 176
Croatian 121
Dutch 102

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

6,764
Both parents born in Australia
2,708
Both parents born overseas
1,146
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

Christianity
51.6%
No Religion
33.6%
Islam
1.3%
Buddhism
0.7%
Sikhism
0.5%
Hinduism
0.4%
Judaism
0.0%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
643 (5.4%)
5-14 years
1,530 (12.9%)
15-19 years
658 (5.6%)
20-24 years
602 (5.1%)
25-34 years
1,581 (13.4%)
35-44 years
1,255 (10.6%)
45-54 years
1,481 (12.5%)
55-64 years
1,450 (12.3%)
65-74 years
1,340 (11.3%)
75-84 years
954 (8.1%)
85+ years
340 (2.9%)

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