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Murrigal

QLD 4854 • Queensland

106
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
40.91 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralCoastalFamily-FriendlyAffordable
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About Murrigal

Murrigal is a small rural locality in the Cassowary Coast Region of Far North Queensland, situated approximately 10 kilometres south of Tully. With a population of just 106 residents recorded in the 2021 Census, the community is spread across nearly 41 square kilometres of lush tropical landscape. The area sits within the Hinchinbrook electorate and is characterised by its fertile sugarcane farming country, dense rainforest surrounds and the distinctive wet tropical climate of North Queensland.

Life in Murrigal revolves around agriculture and the close-knit rhythms of rural tropical Queensland. The nearby town of Tully — famous for receiving Australia's highest annual rainfall — provides essential services including schools, shops and medical facilities. The broader Cassowary Coast region is renowned for its World Heritage rainforest, access to the Great Barrier Reef and proximity to Hinchinbrook Island National Park, making the area attractive to nature lovers and those seeking a quiet lifestyle away from urban centres.

Murrigal 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
40.91 km²
Population Density
3 /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

  • Local community transport — Tully ~15 min by car

Commute to Cairns CBD

Distance
135 km
By Car (Peak)
~1 hr 45 min
By Car (Off-Peak)
~1 hr 30 min

🛣️ Tully (~10 km) is the nearest service centre. Cairns is the major regional city, accessible via the Bruce Highway.

Walkability Car Dependent

A rural tropical locality with no pedestrian infrastructure. A car is essential for all daily needs and services.

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
106
▲ 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 Murrigal. 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 Murrigal located? +

Murrigal is a rural locality in the Cassowary Coast Region of Far North Queensland, approximately 10 kilometres south of Tully and 135 km from Cairns.

What is Murrigal known for? +

Murrigal sits in the heart of North Queensland's sugarcane belt, surrounded by World Heritage rainforest and near Hinchinbrook Island National Park.

What is the population of Murrigal? +

According to the 2021 Census, Murrigal had a population of 106 people.

Is Murrigal a safe area? +

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