Mount Peter
QLD 4869 • Queensland
About Mount Peter
Mount Peter is a mixed-use locality in the Cairns Region of Far North Queensland, situated approximately 18.8 kilometres south of the Cairns CBD. The locality covers around 18 square kilometres and recorded a population of 689 at the 2021 Census, with a relatively modest median income that reflects the area's developing character. Mount Peter is earmarked as one of the key growth corridors south of Cairns, with ongoing residential development gradually transforming its largely rural landscape.
The locality sits between the established suburbs of Edmonton to the north and Gordonvale to the south-east, giving residents convenient access to both communities' shops, schools, and services. The nearby Bruce Highway provides straightforward connectivity to Cairns city and the wider region. With its tropical setting, proximity to rainforest hinterland, and relatively affordable land, Mount Peter appeals to families and owner-builders looking to establish themselves in the growing outer suburbs of Cairns.
Mount Peter falls under postcode 4869 and is governed by the Cairns Council (Local Government Area). For federal elections, residents vote in the electorate of Kennedy, while state elections fall under the Mulgrave electorate.
Location
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Income
ATO taxable income Postcode 4869
Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 4869, comparing the 2019–20 and 2023–24 financial years.
Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 4869; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.
Transport & Commute
Bus Services
- TransLink regional services — Cairns CBD via Edmonton 40-50 min
Commute to Cairns CBD
🛣️ Access via Bruce Highway southbound. Edmonton provides closer service amenities.
A developing locality with limited footpaths and no walkable retail — a car is essential for daily errands.
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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McLaughlin Road
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77-83 Stokes Street
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Walker Road
Demographics
Population Growth
Gender Distribution (Census 2021)
Crime Statistics LGA-wide
These are the latest rates for the Cairns Local Government Area, which contains Mount Peter. Rates are per 100,000 residents for calendar year 2025; trends compare 2 and 10 year periods.