Ngatjan
QLD 4860 • Queensland
About Ngatjan
Ngatjan is a small rural locality in Far North Queensland, situated approximately 15 kilometres west of Innisfail and 91 kilometres south of Cairns. The area straddles the boundary of the Cassowary Coast and Cairns regional council areas, lying in a lush tropical landscape watered by Canal Creek. With a very small recorded population, Ngatjan is characterised by dense tropical vegetation, sugar cane farmland, and the biodiversity-rich rainforest terrain of the Wet Tropics.
The locality offers a deeply rural and natural lifestyle, with the surrounding landscape providing habitat for cassowaries and a rich array of tropical wildlife. Residents and landholders in Ngatjan are primarily engaged in primary industries, particularly sugar cane cultivation, which defines much of the agricultural activity along the Cassowary Coast. Nearby Innisfail provides access to essential services, schools, and shopping, while the broader region draws eco-tourists and nature lovers exploring the Wet Tropics World Heritage Area.
Ngatjan 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
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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.
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
Commute to Cairns CBD
🛣️ Car essential; main access via Bruce Highway through Innisfail
Remote rural locality; no public transport or footpaths; vehicle required for all daily needs
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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Maud Street
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66 Owen Street
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96 Rankin Street
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78 Maple Street
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92 Mourilyan Road
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7 Emily Street
Demographics
Population Growth
Gender Distribution (Census 2021)
Crime Statistics LGA-wide
These are the latest rates for the Cassowary Coast Local Government Area, which contains Ngatjan. Rates are per 100,000 residents for calendar year 2025; trends compare 2 and 10 year periods.