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Middlebrook

QLD 4886 • Queensland

62
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
22.52 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
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About Middlebrook

Middlebrook is a small rural locality in the Tablelands Region of north Queensland, situated in the Atherton Tablelands approximately 25 kilometres south-east of Atherton and 85 kilometres south-west of Cairns. Covering around 22.5 square kilometres, the area recorded a population of 62 at the 2021 Census. The locality lies in the lush tropical highlands of the Atherton Tablelands, where rich volcanic soils support dairy farming, maize, and mixed cropping at elevations of around 700 to 800 metres above sea level.

The Atherton Tablelands is one of Queensland's most productive and scenic agricultural regions, known for its cool nights, tropical rainforests, and the production of dairy, coffee, tea, avocados, and tropical fruits. Atherton serves as the commercial centre of the Tablelands, providing schools, supermarkets, and a hospital, while Cairns offers metropolitan services approximately 85 kilometres to the north-east. Middlebrook offers a temperate tropical rural lifestyle in the fertile highlands above Far North Queensland.

Middlebrook falls under postcode 4886 and is governed by the Tablelands Council (Local Government Area). For federal elections, residents vote in the electorate of Kennedy, while state elections fall under the Hill electorate.

📍 Location

State
Queensland
Postcode
4886
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
Tablelands
Federal Electorate
Kennedy
State Electorate
Hill
Type
Locality
Timezone
Brisbane (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-17.54°, 145.63°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
22.52 km²
Population Density
3 /km²
Elevation
0m

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💰 Income

ATO taxable income Postcode 4886

Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 4886 for the 2023–24 financial year (2019–20 data not published for this postcode).

Median 2019–20
N/A
Median 2023–24
$38,245
Average taxable income (2023–24)
$50,326

Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 4886; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.

🚌 Transport & Commute

Bus Services

  • No regular local bus service — Atherton N/A

Commute to Cairns CBD

Distance
85 km
By Train
No train service
By Car (Peak)
Approx. 1.25 to 1.5 hrs via Gillies Highway or Kennedy Highway
By Car (Off-Peak)
Approx. 1 to 1.25 hrs

🛣️ Gillies Highway (via Gordonvale) or Kennedy Highway (via Mareeba) connect to Cairns. Atherton is the nearest service town ~25km.

Walkability Almost All Errands Require a Car

No local services; a vehicle is required for all errands, with Atherton approximately 25km away.

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
62
▲ 0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021

🚔 Crime Statistics LGA-wide

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

Break & enter (dwelling)
1,556.7 / 100k
2yr Up 40.5% 10yr Up 168.9%
Motor vehicle theft
414.2 / 100k
2yr Up 68.5% 10yr Up 154.7%
Non-FV assault
1,156.9 / 100k
2yr Down 12.2% 10yr Up 180.5%
Robbery (unarmed)
35.7 / 100k
2yr Up 62.2% 10yr Up 200.1%
Steal from vehicle
346.3 / 100k
2yr Up 38.8% 10yr Up 30.4%
View all offence categories for Tablelands →

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Middlebrook known for? +

Middlebrook is a quiet rural locality on the Atherton Tablelands known for its fertile volcanic soils supporting dairy farming and mixed tropical cropping in a lush highland setting near Atherton.

How far is Middlebrook from Cairns? +

Middlebrook is approximately 85 kilometres south-west of Cairns, a drive of around 1 to 1.5 hours via the Gillies Highway through the rainforest escarpment.

Does Middlebrook have public transport? +

Middlebrook has no public transport. There is no passenger rail on the Atherton Tablelands; a private vehicle is essential, with Atherton approximately 25km away for services.

What is the population of Middlebrook? +

The 2021 Census recorded a population of 62 in Middlebrook, consistent with its small rural Tablelands character.

Is Middlebrook a good place to live? +

Middlebrook suits those involved in Tablelands farming who value the cooler climate, lush landscape, and community character of the Atherton Tablelands, within accessible distance of Cairns.

What is the postcode for Middlebrook? +

The postcode for Middlebrook, Queensland is 4886.

Is Middlebrook a safe area? +

Crime statistics are recorded at the Local Government Area level. Middlebrook is part of the Tablelands 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.