Maria Creeks
QLD 4855 • Queensland
About Maria Creeks
Maria Creeks is a small rural locality in the Cassowary Coast Region of Far North Queensland, situated in the tropical hinterland approximately 100 kilometres south of Cairns and inland from the coast. With a population of 143 and an area of nearly 19.4 square kilometres, the locality lies within the lush, rainforest-fringed agricultural country of the Cassowary Coast, known for its banana and tropical fruit farming. The area is administered by the Cassowary Coast Regional Council, reflecting the broader tropical landscape that characterises this part of Queensland.
Life in Maria Creeks is shaped by the surrounding tropical environment and the agricultural character of the Cassowary Coast, where sugarcane, bananas, and tropical fruit crops are central to the local economy. The nearby town of Innisfail serves as the main service centre for residents, offering shopping, schools, hospitals, and the Bruce Highway connection northward to Cairns. The locality suits those drawn to a quiet, rural tropical lifestyle, with the World Heritage-listed Wet Tropics rainforest, Mission Beach, and Far North Queensland's natural wonders within relatively easy reach.
Maria Creeks falls under postcode 4855 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.
Location
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Income
ATO taxable income Postcode 4855
Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 4855 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 4855; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.
Transport & Commute
Bus Services
- Greyhound/regional coach services — Cairns or Townsville via Bruce Highway Approx. 1h 30min to Cairns
Commute to Cairns CBD
🛣️ Bruce Highway is the main arterial route; car is essential for all residents
A remote rural locality with no local shops or services; Innisfail is the nearest town for all daily needs
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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28 Chauvel Street
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 Maria Creeks. Rates are per 100,000 residents for calendar year 2025; trends compare 2 and 10 year periods.