Upper Daradgee
QLD 4860 • Queensland
About Upper Daradgee
Upper Daradgee is a small rural locality in Far North Queensland, located approximately 13 kilometres west of Innisfail in the Cassowary Coast Region. With a population of around 99 people, the community is set amid lush tropical rainforest and agricultural land that forms part of the productive Johnstone River valley. The area is known for its sugarcane farming, tropical fruit orchards, and the stunning natural scenery characteristic of Far North Queensland.
Residents of Upper Daradgee enjoy a relaxed rural lifestyle surrounded by some of Queensland's most spectacular tropical landscapes, with the rainforest-clad Bellenden Ker Range providing a dramatic backdrop. Daily amenities are accessed in Innisfail, a compact regional town with shops, schools, and medical services, while Cairns is approximately 90 kilometres to the north for broader services and the airport. The area attracts farming families and those seeking affordable rural living close to tropical nature.
Upper Daradgee 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
Bus Services
- Trans North / local services — Innisfail 20–30 min
Commute to Cairns CBD
🛣️ Car essential; Innisfail is the nearest town at ~13 km
Rural tropical locality with no footpaths or public transport connections; vehicle required for all trips
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 Upper Daradgee. Rates are per 100,000 residents for calendar year 2025; trends compare 2 and 10 year periods.