McCutcheon
QLD 4856 • Queensland
About McCutcheon
McCutcheon is a small rural locality situated in north Queensland, approximately 1304 kilometres from Brisbane CBD. The locality covers an area of 13.4 square kilometres and recorded a small permanent population of 34 residents in the 2021 Census. The surrounding landscape is typical of north Queensland country, characterised by broad agricultural land and sparse settlement patterns common to this part of Queensland.
McCutcheon is a quiet, rural locality where residents generally rely on private vehicles for daily needs, with the nearest towns providing access to essential services including groceries, medical facilities, and schools. The community is small and tightly-knit, reflecting the self-sufficient nature of rural life in this part of Queensland. Outdoor activities such as farming, bushwalking, and exploring the natural landscapes of the region are part of everyday life for those who call McCutcheon home.
McCutcheon falls under postcode 4856 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 4856
Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 4856 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 4856; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.
Transport & Commute
Bus Services
- No scheduled bus services — N/A N/A
Commute to Brisbane CBD
🛣️ McCutcheon is a remote rural locality; private vehicle is the primary mode of transport
McCutcheon has no walkable amenities; a private vehicle is essential for all daily needs
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
No schools listed for this postcode.
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 McCutcheon. Rates are per 100,000 residents for calendar year 2025; trends compare 2 and 10 year periods.