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Millaa Millaa

QLD 4886 • Queensland

523
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
61.51 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralHinterlandTourist HubQuietAgricultural
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About Millaa Millaa

Millaa Millaa is a small rural town and locality on the Atherton Tablelands in Far North Queensland, situated approximately 98 kilometres south-west of Cairns within the Tablelands Regional Council area. With a population of 523 at the 2021 Census, the town sits at an elevated plateau position about 41.5 kilometres south-east of Atherton, the regional centre. The surrounding landscape is defined by rich volcanic soil, dairy farming, and dense rainforest, giving the area a lush, green character year-round.

Millaa Millaa is best known for its stunning waterfalls circuit, particularly Millaa Millaa Falls — one of the most photographed waterfalls in Queensland — making the town a popular stop on the Atherton Tablelands tourist trail. The area supports a tight-knit farming and tourism community, with local amenities including a small general store, pub, and primary school. Visitors and residents enjoy the cool highland climate, rainforest walks, and easy access to the broader Tablelands wine and food scene.

Millaa Millaa 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
61.51 km²
Population Density
9 /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

  • Tablelands Transit services — Atherton / Cairns 45–90 min

Commute to Cairns CBD

Distance
98 km
By Train
No direct train service
By Car (Peak)
85–100 min
By Car (Off-Peak)
75–90 min

🛣️ Primarily car-dependent; Palmerston Highway and Kennedy Highway are main routes to Cairns

Walkability Almost All Errands Require a Car

A car is essential for daily life in Millaa Millaa; limited local services mean most shopping is done in Atherton or Malanda

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
523
▲ 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 Millaa Millaa. 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 Millaa Millaa known for? +

Millaa Millaa is famous for its waterfall circuit, particularly Millaa Millaa Falls — one of Queensland's most photographed waterfalls — as well as its dairy farms, cool rainforest climate, and scenic Atherton Tablelands setting.

How far is Millaa Millaa from Cairns? +

Millaa Millaa is approximately 98 kilometres south-west of Cairns, making it roughly a 90-minute drive via the Palmerston Highway.

Does Millaa Millaa have public transport? +

Public transport options in Millaa Millaa are very limited. There is no rail service; local Tablelands Transit bus services connect to Atherton and Cairns, but a car is the most practical way to get around.

What is the population of Millaa Millaa? +

According to the 2021 Census, Millaa Millaa has a population of 523 residents. It is a small rural community spread across approximately 61.5 square kilometres of Atherton Tablelands.

Is Millaa Millaa a good place to live? +

Millaa Millaa suits those seeking a quiet, rural lifestyle surrounded by natural beauty. The cool highland climate, rainforest scenery, and friendly community are big drawcards, though residents should expect limited urban amenities and reliance on a car for most errands.

What is the postcode for Millaa Millaa? +

The postcode for Millaa Millaa, QLD is 4886.

Is Millaa Millaa a safe area? +

Crime statistics are recorded at the Local Government Area level. Millaa Millaa 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.