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Tam O'Shanter

QLD 4852 • Queensland

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Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
20.56 km²
Area
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Median Rent
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About Tam O'Shanter

Tam O'Shanter is a rural locality in the Cassowary Coast Region of Far North Queensland, covering approximately 86 square kilometres of tropical hinterland near Mission Beach. The locality is largely uninhabited, containing the Tam O'Shanter State Forest and areas of World Heritage-listed wet tropical rainforest. It lies between the coastal settlements of Mission Beach and Tully, within a globally significant biodiversity hotspot.

The Tam O'Shanter area is best known for its exceptional natural environment, including dense cassowary habitat within the Tam O'Shanter State Forest, which forms part of the Wet Tropics of Queensland UNESCO World Heritage Area. The locality is not serviced by public transport and has no significant residential population, making it a destination for ecotourists and birdwatchers rather than permanent residents. Access to services is via the nearby township of Mission Beach or the regional centre of Tully.

Tam O'Shanter falls under postcode 4852 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
4852
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
Cassowary Coast
Federal Electorate
Kennedy
State Electorate
Hinchinbrook
Type
Locality
Timezone
Brisbane (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-17.83°, 146.10°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
20.56 km²
Elevation
0m

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💰 Income

ATO taxable income Postcode 4852

Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 4852, comparing the 2019–20 and 2023–24 financial years.

Median 2019–20
$39,016
Median 2023–24
$47,968
▲ 22.9% increase
Average taxable income (2023–24)
$60,759

Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 4852; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.

🚌 Transport & Commute

Commute to Tully CBD

Distance
20 km
By Train
No train service; Tully and Cardwell are the nearest North Coast rail stops (~20-30 km)
By Car (Peak)
20-30 min
By Car (Off-Peak)
20-30 min

🛣️ Car essential; accessed via the Bruce Highway and Mission Beach Road

Walkability Car-Dependent

Uninhabited rural locality; no footpaths or public transport; vehicle required for all access

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

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👥 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 Cassowary Coast Local Government Area, which contains Tam O'Shanter. 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 Tam O'Shanter QLD located? +

Tam O'Shanter is a rural locality in the Cassowary Coast Region of Far North Queensland, situated near Mission Beach approximately 140 kilometres south of Cairns.

What is Tam O'Shanter known for? +

Tam O'Shanter is known for its Tam O'Shanter State Forest, which is part of the Wet Tropics World Heritage Area and is one of the most important cassowary habitats in Australia.

Is Tam O'Shanter QLD populated? +

Tam O'Shanter is essentially uninhabited — the Census records a population of zero. The area is conservation land and state forest rather than a residential community.

Is Tam O'Shanter a safe area? +

Crime statistics are recorded at the Local Government Area level. Tam O'Shanter 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.