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Midgenoo

QLD 4854 • Queensland

76
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
7.49 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralAgriculturalTropicalRemote
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About Midgenoo

Midgenoo is a small rural locality in Far North Queensland, situated within the Cassowary Coast Regional Council area approximately 15 kilometres north of Tully and around 140 kilometres south of Cairns. With a population of just 76 people recorded in the 2021 Census, the locality spans nearly 7.5 square kilometres of flat, productive agricultural land in the Tully River valley. The area is closely tied to the broader banana and sugarcane farming economy that defines this tropical region of Queensland.

The surrounding landscape is characterised by lush tropical vegetation, high annual rainfall, and the rich alluvial soils that make the Tully Valley one of Australia's premier banana-growing regions. Day-to-day services and amenities are accessed in nearby Tully, which offers supermarkets, schools, and community facilities. Residents rely on private vehicles to reach services, with Feluga State School catering to local children in the immediate area. Midgenoo suits those seeking a quiet rural lifestyle in a tropical agricultural setting.

Midgenoo falls under postcode 4854 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 Hinchinbrook electorate.

📍 Location

State
Queensland
Postcode
4854
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
Cassowary Coast
Federal Electorate
Kennedy
State Electorate
Hinchinbrook
Type
Locality
Timezone
Brisbane (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-18.02°, 145.84°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
7.49 km²
Population Density
10 /km²
Elevation
0m

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💰 Income

ATO taxable income Postcode 4854

Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 4854, comparing the 2019–20 and 2023–24 financial years.

Median 2019–20
$40,100
Median 2023–24
$48,918
▲ 22.0% increase
Average taxable income (2023–24)
$59,266

Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 4854; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.

🚌 Transport & Commute

Bus Services

  • Mission Link bus services — Tully, Mission Beach 20-30 min to Tully

Commute to Cairns CBD

Distance
140 km
By Train
No direct train service
By Car (Peak)
1 hr 40 min - 2 hr
By Car (Off-Peak)
1 hr 30 min - 1 hr 45 min

🛣️ Bruce Highway (A1) is the main route north to Cairns. Car is essential for all travel.

Walkability Almost All Errands Require a Car

Midgenoo has no local services; all errands require a car to reach Tully or Mission Beach.

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
76
▲ 0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021

🚔 Crime Statistics LGA-wide

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

Break & enter (dwelling)
714 / 100k
2yr Down 31.9% 10yr Stable
Motor vehicle theft
201.2 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Up 11.2%
Non-FV assault
1,528.5 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Up 160.3%
Robbery (unarmed)
22.7 / 100k
2yr Up 240.4% 10yr Up 33.1%
Steal from vehicle
214.2 / 100k
2yr Down 16.6% 10yr Stable
View all offence categories for Cassowary Coast →

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Midgenoo known for? +

Midgenoo is known as a small tropical agricultural locality in the Tully Valley, which is one of Australia's most productive banana and sugarcane-growing regions. The area receives some of the highest rainfall in Queensland and is surrounded by lush farming land.

How far is Midgenoo from Cairns CBD? +

Midgenoo is approximately 140 kilometres south of Cairns CBD, making it roughly a 1 hour 40 minute to 2 hour drive via the Bruce Highway depending on traffic.

Does Midgenoo have public transport? +

There is no rail service to Midgenoo. Mission Link operates bus services connecting the broader Tully and Mission Beach area, but a private vehicle is the most practical means of transport for residents.

What is the population of Midgenoo? +

According to the 2021 Census, Midgenoo has a population of 76 people, making it one of the smaller rural localities in the Cassowary Coast Regional Council area.

Is Midgenoo a good place to live? +

Midgenoo suits those who enjoy a quiet, rural tropical lifestyle and are comfortable with limited local services. It is best suited to people working in agriculture or those seeking affordable acreage in a scenic Far North Queensland setting, with the town of Tully close by for everyday needs.

What is the postcode for Midgenoo? +

The postcode for Midgenoo, Queensland is 4854, which is shared with Tully and several other localities in the Cassowary Coast region.

Is Midgenoo a safe area? +

Crime statistics are recorded at the Local Government Area level. Midgenoo is part of the Cassowary Coast 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.