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Wongabel

QLD 4883 • Queensland

251
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
43.45 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralAgriculturalHinterlandQuiet
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About Wongabel

Wongabel is a rural locality on the Atherton Tablelands in Far North Queensland, situated approximately 6–7 kilometres south of the town of Atherton within the Tablelands Regional Council area. The Atherton Tableland is a fertile volcanic plateau in the Great Dividing Range, renowned for its deep basaltic soils and strong agricultural industry. With a population of 251, Wongabel is a sparsely settled locality covering around 43 square kilometres of farmland and rainforest-fringed country.

The Tablelands region is known for its cool highland climate, coffee and tropical fruit farming, dairy production, and proximity to world-class natural attractions including Crater Lakes National Park and the Danbulla rainforests. Wongabel residents benefit from their close proximity to Atherton, which provides schools, supermarkets, the Atherton Hospital, and community services. Life in the locality centres on acreage farming and the unhurried pace of Tablelands rural living, appealing to those who value open land, fresh air, and Far North Queensland's natural environment.

Wongabel falls under postcode 4883 and is governed by the Tablelands 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
4883
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
Tablelands
Federal Electorate
Kennedy
State Electorate
Hill
Type
Locality
Timezone
Brisbane (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-17.33°, 145.48°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
43.45 km²
Population Density
6 /km²
Elevation
0m

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💰 Income

ATO taxable income Postcode 4883

Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 4883, comparing the 2019–20 and 2023–24 financial years.

Median 2019–20
$40,685
Median 2023–24
$49,177
▲ 20.9% increase
Average taxable income (2023–24)
$58,491

Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 4883; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.

🚌 Transport & Commute

Bus Services

  • Tablelands Bus Services (limited) — Atherton 10-15 min

Commute to Cairns CBD

Distance
80 km
By Train
No direct train service
By Car (Peak)
75-90 min
By Car (Off-Peak)
70-80 min

🛣️ Kennedy Highway and Gillies Highway connect the Tablelands to Cairns; a car is essential

Walkability Almost All Errands Require a Car

A rural locality with no local shops or footpaths; Atherton is the nearest service centre and requires a short drive

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
251
▲ 0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021

🚔 Crime Statistics LGA-wide

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

Break & enter (dwelling)
1,556.7 / 100k
2yr Up 40.5% 10yr Up 168.9%
Motor vehicle theft
414.2 / 100k
2yr Up 68.5% 10yr Up 154.7%
Non-FV assault
1,156.9 / 100k
2yr Down 12.2% 10yr Up 180.5%
Robbery (unarmed)
35.7 / 100k
2yr Up 62.2% 10yr Up 200.1%
Steal from vehicle
346.3 / 100k
2yr Up 38.8% 10yr Up 30.4%
View all offence categories for Tablelands →

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Wongabel known for? +

Wongabel is a small farming locality on the fertile Atherton Tablelands, known for its rural character amid the region's renowned agricultural landscape of dairy farms, coffee plantations, and tropical fruit orchards. It sits close to Atherton, the main service town of the Tablelands.

How far is Wongabel from Cairns CBD? +

Wongabel is approximately 80 kilometres south-west of Cairns CBD, roughly a 75–90 minute drive via the Gillies or Kennedy Highway, which winds up the Great Dividing Range from the coast to the Tablelands.

Does Wongabel have public transport? +

There is no passenger rail service on the Atherton Tablelands. Limited bus services connect the area to Atherton, but a private vehicle is essential for most residents of Wongabel.

What is the population of Wongabel? +

According to the 2021 Census, Wongabel has a population of 251 residents spread across approximately 43 square kilometres, reflecting its sparse rural settlement pattern on the Tablelands.

Is Wongabel a good place to live? +

Wongabel offers a quiet rural lifestyle in one of Queensland's most scenic regions — the Atherton Tablelands — with a cool highland climate, natural beauty, and proximity to Atherton's services. It suits those drawn to farming, wide open spaces, and the relaxed pace of Tablelands living.

What is the postcode for Wongabel? +

The postcode for Wongabel is 4883, shared with surrounding Atherton Tablelands localities.

Is Wongabel a safe area? +

Crime statistics are recorded at the Local Government Area level. Wongabel is part of the Tablelands 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.