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Amber

QLD 4871 • Queensland

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Population (2021)
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Median Income
1032.90 km²
Area
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Median Rent
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About Amber

Amber is a remote rural locality in Far North Queensland, situated in the Leichhardt federal electorate approximately 100 kilometres southwest of Mareeba, within the Gulf Country hinterland. Covering more than 1,000 square kilometres of sparsely settled land, the area is characterised by vast savanna woodland, seasonal wetlands, and the wide skies typical of Queensland's tropical interior. The locality records virtually no permanent residential population, reflecting its function as a broad pastoral and grazing district rather than a settlement. Its sheer scale and remoteness make Amber one of Queensland's most isolated geographic localities.

Life in Amber revolves around extensive cattle grazing on large pastoral properties, consistent with land use patterns across the Gulf Country and Cape York Peninsula hinterland. The locality experiences a classic tropical monsoonal climate with a pronounced wet season from November to April, which shapes both the landscape and the rhythms of agricultural work. Nearby service centres including Mareeba and Atherton on the Atherton Tablelands provide access to shops, health services, and schools for any residents of the broader region. Amber is an area for those who seek true solitude and a deep connection to Australia's vast and largely untamed tropical interior.

Amber falls under postcode 4871 and is governed by the local council Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Traeger electorate.

📍 Location

State
Queensland
Postcode
4871
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
N/A
Federal Electorate
Leichhardt
State Electorate
Traeger
Type
Locality
Timezone
Brisbane (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-17.72°, 144.24°
Statistical Area
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Area
1032.90 km²
Elevation
0m

🚌 Transport & Commute

Commute to Cairns CBD

Distance
320 km
By Train
No rail access
By Car (Peak)
4–5 hours
By Car (Off-Peak)
4–5 hours

🛣️ Extremely remote; access via unsealed and rural roads; 4WD recommended in wet season

Walkability Car-Dependent

No urban infrastructure; all movement requires a private vehicle, typically 4WD

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
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Census 2021
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Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
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Income 2021
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Income Comparison

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021
💰 Income: ABS Census 2021

Nearby Suburbs

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Amber QLD located? +

Amber is a remote locality in Far North Queensland, situated approximately 100 kilometres southwest of Mareeba in the Gulf Country hinterland, within the Leichhardt federal electorate.

What is Amber QLD used for? +

Amber is predominantly a pastoral locality used for extensive cattle grazing on large properties. It has virtually no permanent residential population and functions as a broad agricultural district.

What is the nearest town to Amber QLD? +

Mareeba, located on the Atherton Tablelands in Far North Queensland, is the nearest significant service town, roughly 100 kilometres to the northeast and accessible via rural roads.