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Woopen Creek

QLD 4871 • Queensland

135
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
27.22 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralHinterlandBushlandRemoteCar-Dependent
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About Woopen Creek

Woopen Creek is a small rural locality in the Cairns Region of Far North Queensland, situated approximately 77 kilometres south of Cairns and around 19 kilometres south-south-west of Babinda. The locality covers 27.2 square kilometres and recorded a population of 135 residents at the 2021 Census. It occupies a hilly, varied terrain ranging from 10 to 404 metres above sea level, nestled in the wet tropics hinterland between Cairns and Innisfail in the shadow of Bartle Frere, Queensland's highest mountain.

The surrounding area is characterised by lush tropical vegetation, rainforest-fringe landscapes, and agricultural land typical of the wet tropics zone. The nearest towns of Babinda and Innisfail provide access to shops, schools, and community services, while Cairns is the major regional centre for healthcare and larger retail. Woopen Creek offers an immersive tropical rural lifestyle, close to some of Queensland's most dramatic natural scenery including Wooroonooran National Park.

Woopen Creek 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
-17.47°, 145.88°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
27.22 km²
Population Density
5 /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

Bus Services

  • No scheduled bus service — N/A N/A

Commute to Cairns CBD

Distance
77 km
By Train
No direct train service; Cairns rail terminal is ~77km away
By Car (Peak)
70-90 min
By Car (Off-Peak)
60-75 min

🛣️ Via Bruce Highway through Babinda and Gordonvale; car is essential for all travel

Walkability Almost All Errands Require a Car

No local services or shops; a car is essential for all daily needs in this remote tropical locality

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
135
▲ 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 Woopen Creek. 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 Woopen Creek known for? +

Woopen Creek is known for its dramatic wet tropics setting in Far North Queensland, close to Wooroonooran National Park and the foothills of Bartle Frere — Queensland's highest mountain — offering a truly immersive tropical rural environment.

How far is Woopen Creek from Cairns CBD? +

Woopen Creek is approximately 77 kilometres south of Cairns CBD, typically a 60–90 minute drive via the Bruce Highway through Babinda and Gordonvale.

Does Woopen Creek have public transport? +

Woopen Creek has no scheduled bus or rail services. A private vehicle is essential; the nearest rail services are at Cairns and Innisfail.

What is the population of Woopen Creek? +

According to the 2021 Census, Woopen Creek has a population of approximately 135 residents across 27 square kilometres, making it a very small and lightly settled rural locality.

Is Woopen Creek a good place to live? +

Woopen Creek suits those drawn to a remote tropical lifestyle close to spectacular natural scenery including rainforest and the Wooroonooran National Park. It requires significant travel for all services and amenities.

What is the postcode for Woopen Creek? +

The postcode for Woopen Creek is 4871.

Is Woopen Creek a safe area? +

Crime statistics are recorded at the Local Government Area level. Woopen Creek 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.