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Mundoo

QLD 4860 • Queensland

197
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
4.37 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralAffordableCoastal
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About Mundoo

Mundoo is a small town in Far North Queensland's Cassowary Coast Region, situated approximately 5.6 kilometres south of Innisfail and 93 kilometres south of Cairns. With a population of around 197 residents and an area of just 4.4 square kilometres, Mundoo is a compact locality set amid the lush tropical landscape of the Cassowary Coast, where sugarcane fields, rainforest, and the Great Barrier Reef hinterland converge. The area forms part of a broader agricultural corridor stretching south from Innisfail.

Mundoo residents enjoy the relaxed, tropical lifestyle characteristic of the Cassowary Coast, with Innisfail providing supermarkets, schools, medical services, and the distinctive Art Deco heritage streetscapes for which it is famous. The surrounding district is renowned for its sugarcane and tropical fruit production, and the broader region offers world-class natural attractions including the Wet Tropics World Heritage Rainforest, Mission Beach, and the Great Barrier Reef. The community has a quiet, semi-rural character and is well suited to families and workers connected to the local agricultural industries.

Mundoo falls under postcode 4860 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 Hill electorate.

📍 Location

State
Queensland
Postcode
4860
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
Cassowary Coast
Federal Electorate
Kennedy
State Electorate
Hill
Type
Locality
Timezone
Brisbane (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-17.52°, 145.89°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
4.37 km²
Population Density
45 /km²
Elevation
0m

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💰 Income

ATO taxable income Postcode 4860

Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 4860, comparing the 2019–20 and 2023–24 financial years.

Median 2019–20
$39,610
Median 2023–24
$48,574
▲ 22.6% increase
Average taxable income (2023–24)
$58,435

Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 4860; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.

🚌 Transport & Commute

Bus Services

  • Local services — Innisfail 10 min

Commute to Cairns CBD

Distance
93 km
By Train
No passenger rail service on this route
By Car (Peak)
1 hr 5 min
By Car (Off-Peak)
55 min

🛣️ Car essential; accessed via Bruce Highway northbound; Innisfail 5.6km north

Walkability Car-Dependent

Small rural-fringe town; limited footpaths; car needed for most journeys; Innisfail services close by

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
197
▲ 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 Mundoo. 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

Where is Mundoo QLD located? +

Mundoo is a small town in Far North Queensland, situated 5.6 kilometres south of Innisfail and 93 kilometres south of Cairns in the Cassowary Coast Region.

What is the population of Mundoo QLD? +

Mundoo had a population of approximately 197 people according to the 2021 Australian Census.

What is Mundoo known for? +

Mundoo sits in the heart of Far North Queensland's Cassowary Coast, surrounded by sugarcane fields and tropical farmland, with easy access to Innisfail and the Wet Tropics World Heritage Rainforest.

How far is Mundoo from Cairns? +

Mundoo is approximately 93 kilometres south of Cairns, about a 55-minute drive via the Bruce Highway.

Is Mundoo a safe area? +

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

What is the population of Mundoo? +

Mundoo had a population of 197 at the 2021 Census.