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Warrubullen

QLD 4871 • Queensland

59
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
16.20 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralTropicalAgriculturalBushland
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About Warrubullen

Warrubullen is a small rural locality in Far North Queensland, situated approximately 1,700 kilometres north of Brisbane near the town of Innisfail in the Cassowary Coast region. The locality covers around 16 square kilometres and recorded a population of approximately 59 residents at the 2021 Census. The area is set in the lush tropical lowlands south of Innisfail, characterised by sugarcane farms, banana plantations, and tropical rainforest edges typical of the Cassowary Coast.

Innisfail, approximately 15 kilometres to the north, provides the main services for the district including a hospital, schools, supermarkets, and is noted for its stunning Art Deco architecture. The Cassowary Coast is named for the endangered Southern Cassowary and is home to World Heritage listed wet tropics rainforest and spectacular coastal scenery. Cairns is roughly 90 kilometres to the north. A private vehicle is the practical transport.

Warrubullen falls under postcode 4871 and is governed by the Cassowary Coast 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
Cassowary Coast
Federal Electorate
Leichhardt
State Electorate
Traeger
Type
Locality
Timezone
Brisbane (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-16.93°, 145.99°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
16.20 km²
Population Density
4 /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

Nearest Train Stations

Innisfail
15 km
N/A — drive only

Bus Services

  • No regular local bus service — N/A N/A

Commute to Cairns CBD

Distance
90 km
By Train
Queensland Rail from Innisfail (approx. 15 km) to Cairns; approx. 1.5 hours
By Car (Peak)
1.5–2 hours
By Car (Off-Peak)
1.5 hours

🛣️ Bruce Highway provides road access; Cairns 90 km north

Walkability Almost All Errands Require a Car

No walkable services; a car is required for all errands to Innisfail.

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
59
▲ 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 Warrubullen. 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 Warrubullen known for? +

Warrubullen is a tropical farming locality near Innisfail on the Cassowary Coast, set among sugarcane and banana farms in one of Far North Queensland's most productive agricultural and biodiversity-rich regions.

How far is Warrubullen from Cairns CBD? +

Warrubullen is approximately 90 kilometres south of Cairns CBD, around 1.5 to 2 hours by road via the Bruce Highway.

Does Warrubullen have public transport? +

There is no local public transport in Warrubullen. Queensland Rail services operate from Innisfail (approximately 15 km north) to Cairns and Brisbane.

What is the population of Warrubullen? +

According to the 2021 Census, Warrubullen has a population of approximately 59 residents, a small farming locality on the Cassowary Coast.

Is Warrubullen a good place to live? +

Warrubullen suits those with tropical farming interests near Innisfail, with Cairns's extensive services accessible in under 2 hours and the World Heritage rainforest and Cassowary Coast's natural beauty surrounding the locality.

What is the postcode for Warrubullen? +

The postcode for Warrubullen, QLD is 4871.

Is Warrubullen a safe area? +

Crime statistics are recorded at the Local Government Area level. Warrubullen 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.