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Paddys Green

QLD 4880 • Queensland

405
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
217.32 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralRemoteAgriculturalTropical
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About Paddys Green

Paddys Green is a sparsely settled rural locality in the Shire of Mareeba on Queensland's Atherton Tablelands, approximately 73 kilometres west of Cairns and 10 kilometres west of the township of Mareeba. Covering 217 square kilometres with a population of just 405 residents, the locality has one of the lowest population densities in the Far North Queensland region at under two people per square kilometre. The landscape is characterised by tropical dry woodland, scattered grazing land, and open savanna typical of the Tablelands hinterland west of the coastal ranges.

Paddys Green is primarily agricultural in character, with cattle grazing, tropical fruit growing, and dryland cropping forming the main land uses across the locality. Residents rely on nearby Mareeba for all essential services including supermarkets, schools, medical facilities, and fuel. The area falls within the federal Division of Kennedy and the state electorate of Hill, reflecting its remote rural identity. For those seeking a quiet pastoral lifestyle in the tropical north of Queensland, Paddys Green offers wide open spaces and a close connection to the land.

Paddys Green falls under postcode 4880 and is governed by the Mareeba 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
4880
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
Mareeba
Federal Electorate
Kennedy
State Electorate
Hill
Type
Locality
Timezone
Brisbane (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-16.97°, 145.33°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
217.32 km²
Population Density
2 /km²
Elevation
0m

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💰 Income

ATO taxable income Postcode 4880

Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 4880, comparing the 2019–20 and 2023–24 financial years.

Median 2019–20
$40,415
Median 2023–24
$49,413
▲ 22.3% increase
Average taxable income (2023–24)
$59,086

Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 4880; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.

🚌 Transport & Commute

Bus Services

  • No regular bus service — N/A N/A

Commute to Cairns CBD

Distance
73 km
By Train
No direct train service
By Car (Peak)
80-100 min
By Car (Off-Peak)
70-85 min

🛣️ Access via Kennedy Highway through Mareeba. A car is essential; Mareeba (~10 km east) is the closest service centre.

Walkability Almost All Errands Require a Car

Remote rural locality with no local services or footpaths; a vehicle is necessary for all daily needs.

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
405
▲ 0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021

🚔 Crime Statistics LGA-wide

These are the latest rates for the Mareeba Local Government Area, which contains Paddys Green. Rates are per 100,000 residents for calendar year 2025; trends compare 2 and 10 year periods.

Break & enter (dwelling)
2,476.6 / 100k
2yr Up 71.6% 10yr Up 137.3%
Motor vehicle theft
514.2 / 100k
2yr Up 58.3% 10yr Up 223.8%
Non-FV assault
2,719.3 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Up 218.8%
Robbery (unarmed)
8.2 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr —
Steal from vehicle
271.5 / 100k
2yr Down 18.5% 10yr Down 10.7%
View all offence categories for Mareeba →

Source: Queensland Police Service via data.qld.gov.au

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Paddys Green known for? +

Paddys Green is a quiet rural locality on the Atherton Tablelands known for its cattle grazing and agricultural land use, situated in the broad tropical savanna country west of Mareeba in Far North Queensland.

How far is Paddys Green from Cairns? +

Paddys Green is approximately 73 kilometres west of Cairns, a drive of around 80 to 100 minutes via the Kennedy Highway through Mareeba.

Does Paddys Green have public transport? +

Paddys Green has no public bus or rail service. Residents require a private vehicle for all transport needs; the nearest service centre is Mareeba, approximately 10 kilometres to the east.

What is the population of Paddys Green? +

According to the 2021 Census, Paddys Green had a population of 405 residents across 217 square kilometres, giving it a very low density of fewer than two people per square kilometre.

Is Paddys Green a good place to live? +

Paddys Green suits people who value a quiet, rural lifestyle in tropical Queensland. The remoteness means all services must be accessed in Mareeba or Cairns, but the wide open spaces, low cost of land, and agricultural character attract those looking for a genuine outback-style existence.

What is the postcode for Paddys Green? +

Paddys Green falls under postcode 4880, which covers Mareeba and surrounding localities on the Atherton Tablelands.

Is Paddys Green a safe area? +

Crime statistics are recorded at the Local Government Area level. Paddys Green is part of the Mareeba 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.