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Minbun

QLD 4886 • Queensland

60
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
35.15 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralAgriculturalTropicalMountain
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About Minbun

Minbun is a small rural locality in Far North Queensland, situated approximately 1,700 kilometres north of Brisbane near the town of Malanda in the Atherton Tablelands. The locality covers around 35 square kilometres and recorded a population of approximately 60 residents at the 2021 Census. The Atherton Tablelands is a fertile elevated plateau renowned for its dairy farming, tropical fruit growing, and cool-climate character compared to the surrounding lowland tropics.

Malanda, approximately 10 kilometres to the south, provides local services and is famous for its Malanda Falls and the Malanda Dairy Centre, celebrating the region's significant dairy industry. Cairns, roughly 90 kilometres to the north-east, provides comprehensive regional services including an international airport. The Tablelands is a popular lifestyle destination for its lush green scenery and cool mountain climate. A private vehicle is essential.

Minbun 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
35.15 km²
Population Density
2 /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 — N/A N/A

Commute to Cairns CBD

Distance
90 km
By Train
No direct train service to Cairns
By Car (Peak)
1.5–2 hours
By Car (Off-Peak)
1.5 hours

🛣️ Palmerston Highway provides road access to Cairns; car essential

Walkability Almost All Errands Require a Car

No walkable services; a car is required for all errands to Malanda or Cairns.

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
60
▲ 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 Minbun. 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 Minbun known for? +

Minbun is a rural locality on the Atherton Tablelands near Malanda, known for its lush green dairy farming country and the cool highland climate that contrasts with the tropical lowlands of Far North Queensland.

How far is Minbun from Cairns CBD? +

Minbun is approximately 90 kilometres south-west of Cairns CBD, around 1.5 to 2 hours by road via the Palmerston or Gillies Highways.

Does Minbun have public transport? +

There is no public transport in Minbun. Malanda (approximately 10 km south) provides the nearest services and Cairns has the nearest airport and regional hub.

What is the population of Minbun? +

According to the 2021 Census, Minbun has a population of approximately 60 residents, a small farming locality on the Atherton Tablelands.

Is Minbun a good place to live? +

Minbun suits those seeking a lush highland rural lifestyle on the Atherton Tablelands, with Malanda's dairy heritage nearby, Cairns accessible within 2 hours, and the World Heritage rainforest all around.

What is the postcode for Minbun? +

The postcode for Minbun, QLD is 4886.

Is Minbun a safe area? +

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