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Spurgeon

QLD 4871 • Queensland

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Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
98.14 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
National ParkWorld HeritageRainforestRemoteUninhabited
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About Spurgeon

Spurgeon is an uninhabited rural locality in the Shire of Douglas in Far North Queensland, located approximately 60 kilometres north-west of Cairns on the Atherton Tablelands fringe. Covering 98 square kilometres, the locality records a population of zero in the 2021 census and is entirely contained within Mount Windsor National Park, part of the UNESCO Wet Tropics of Queensland World Heritage Area. The Great Dividing Range forms the western and southern boundary, creating dramatic, rugged terrain covered by tropical rainforest.

Spurgeon's landscape falls within the North East Coast drainage basin and is one of the most ecologically significant localities in Australia, protecting ancient rainforest ecosystems of global importance. The nearest settlements are Lakeland to the north and Mount Carbine to the south, both small outback townships. The area has no permanent residents, no schools, and no facilities, but attracts researchers, wilderness hikers, and ecotourism operators interested in the extraordinary biodiversity of the Wet Tropics. Access is limited to 4WD tracks and unsealed roads through surrounding national park land.

Spurgeon falls under postcode 4871 and is governed by the Cairns Council (Local Government Area). For federal elections, residents vote in the electorate of Leichhardt, while state elections fall under the Traeger electorate.

📍 Location

State
Queensland
Postcode
4871
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
Cairns
Federal Electorate
Leichhardt
State Electorate
Traeger
Type
Locality
Timezone
Brisbane (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-16.93°, 145.99°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
98.14 km²
Elevation
0m

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💰 Income

ATO taxable income Postcode 4871

Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 4871, comparing the 2019–20 and 2023–24 financial years.

Median 2019–20
$38,070
Median 2023–24
$46,529
▲ 22.2% increase
Average taxable income (2023–24)
$57,771

Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 4871; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.

🚌 Transport & Commute

Commute to Cairns

Distance
60 km
By Train
N/A – no rail access to locality
By Bus
N/A – no public bus services to this locality
By Car (Peak)
~1 hr via Peninsula Developmental Road and Mossman-Mount Molloy Road
By Car (Off-Peak)
~1 hr

🛣️ Locality is entirely within national park with no permanent residents. 4WD access only on most approach routes. Mount Carbine (~25 km) and Lakeland (~25 km) are the nearest settlements.

Walkability No Services

Uninhabited national park locality with no residents, roads, or services accessible on foot. All access requires a vehicle with high clearance.

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
0
▲ 0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021

🚔 Crime Statistics LGA-wide

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

Break & enter (dwelling)
2,489.3 / 100k
2yr Down 18.8% 10yr Up 19.6%
Motor vehicle theft
602.7 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Up 51.9%
Non-FV assault
2,214 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Up 207.8%
Robbery (unarmed)
53.6 / 100k
2yr Down 36.0% 10yr Up 49.4%
Steal from vehicle
529.2 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Down 39.5%
View all offence categories for Cairns →

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Spurgeon known for? +

Spurgeon is an uninhabited locality entirely within national park and protected land in Far North Queensland, known for its pristine tropical rainforest and location on the road corridor between Mossman, Mount Carbine, and the Atherton Tablelands. It has no permanent residents.

How far is Spurgeon from Cairns? +

Spurgeon is approximately 60 kilometres north-west of Cairns, about a 1-hour drive via the Peninsula Developmental Road and Mossman-Mount Molloy Road. The nearest settlements are Mount Carbine and Lakeland (approximately 25 km each).

Does Spurgeon have public transport? +

Spurgeon has no public transport services whatsoever. It is a national park locality with no permanent infrastructure. 4WD access is recommended on most approach routes.

What is the population of Spurgeon? +

According to the 2021 Census, Spurgeon has a population of 0 permanent residents. The locality is entirely protected land with no residential development.

Is Spurgeon a good place to live? +

Spurgeon is not a residential locality — it is entirely within national park and nature reserve. The area is relevant to hikers, wildlife researchers, and those travelling the road corridor between Cairns and the Cape York Peninsula.

What is the postcode for Spurgeon? +

The postcode for Spurgeon, QLD is 4871.

Is Spurgeon a safe area? +

Crime statistics are recorded at the Local Government Area level. Spurgeon is part of the Cairns 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.