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Pin Gin Hill

QLD 4860 • Queensland

191
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
16.99 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralTropicalAgriculturalRemote
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About Pin Gin Hill

Pin Gin Hill is a small rural locality in the Cassowary Coast Region of Far North Queensland, located approximately 12 kilometres south-west of Innisfail and 91 kilometres south of Cairns. The locality covers around 17 square kilometres and had a population of 191 at the 2021 Census. Pin Gin Hill falls within the Cassowary Coast Regional Council area, a region renowned for its tropical rainforest, high rainfall, and long-established banana and sugar cane agriculture.

The surrounding landscape is characteristic of Far North Queensland's wet tropics zone — lush, intensively farmed flats giving way to rugged forested ranges. Innisfail, the nearest town, provides residents with essential services including supermarkets, schools, a hospital, and the main road connections of the Bruce Highway and Palmerston Highway. The Cassowary Coast's tropical character, with World Heritage rainforest and the Johnstone River system nearby, makes Pin Gin Hill a distinctive setting for rural living in one of Australia's most biodiverse regions.

Pin Gin Hill 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
16.99 km²
Population Density
11 /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

  • Limited rural services — Innisfail Approx. 15-20 min by car (12 km)

Commute to Cairns CBD

Distance
91 km
By Train
No direct service; Queensland Rail operates from Cairns but limited stops at Innisfail
By Car (Peak)
1 hr 10 min - 1 hr 30 min
By Car (Off-Peak)
1 hr - 1 hr 15 min

🛣️ Access via Bruce Highway north through Innisfail to Cairns; scenic but single-carriageway in sections

Walkability Almost All Errands Require a Car

All daily errands require driving to Innisfail or nearby townships; no local services within walking distance

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
191
▲ 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 Pin Gin Hill. 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

What is Pin Gin Hill known for? +

Pin Gin Hill is a quiet tropical locality in Queensland's Cassowary Coast Region, set within one of Australia's most productive wet tropics agricultural zones. The surrounding area is known for banana and sugar cane farming, World Heritage rainforest, and the scenic Johnstone River valley.

How far is Pin Gin Hill from Cairns? +

Pin Gin Hill is approximately 91 kilometres south of Cairns CBD, a drive of around 1 hour to 1 hour 30 minutes via the Bruce Highway through Innisfail.

Does Pin Gin Hill have public transport? +

Public transport in Pin Gin Hill is very limited. There is no regular bus or rail service to the locality; Innisfail (12 km north-east) is the nearest town with services, and a private vehicle is essential for day-to-day life.

What is the population of Pin Gin Hill? +

According to the 2021 Census, Pin Gin Hill had a population of 191 residents across approximately 17 square kilometres, characteristic of the scattered rural settlement pattern of the Cassowary Coast hinterland.

Is Pin Gin Hill a good place to live? +

Pin Gin Hill suits those seeking a rural tropical lifestyle within reach of Innisfail's services and the wider Cassowary Coast region. The area's lush scenery, warm climate year-round, and proximity to World Heritage rainforest and coastal beaches make it an appealing choice for those comfortable with rural isolation.

What is the postcode for Pin Gin Hill? +

Pin Gin Hill QLD has the postcode 4860, shared with Innisfail and several other localities across the Cassowary Coast Region of Far North Queensland.

Is Pin Gin Hill a safe area? +

Crime statistics are recorded at the Local Government Area level. Pin Gin Hill 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.