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Brinsmead

QLD 4870 • Rest of QLD

5,537
Population (2021)
$50,908
Median Income
5.12 km²
Area
21m
Elevation
Family-FriendlyTropicalBushlandResidentialCairns Region

About Brinsmead

Brinsmead is a leafy residential suburb located 8.5 kilometres north-west of Cairns CBD in Far North Queensland, within the Cairns Regional Council area. Home to approximately 5,537 residents, the suburb sits at the foothills of the Whitfield Range and borders the Mount Whitfield Conservation Park. Established in 1975, Brinsmead is situated on traditional Yidinji country and is named after the Brinsmead Gap, a topographical feature in the surrounding ranges.

The suburb is predominantly residential with a tropical, bushland setting that attracts families seeking a quieter alternative to central Cairns. Freshwater creeks and swimming holes provide natural recreation, while 15 parks cover nearly 16% of the total area. Brinsmead is popular with families and professionals who work in Cairns but prefer a hillside lifestyle surrounded by tropical vegetation, though amenities like major shopping centres require a short drive to nearby Redlynch or Smithfield.

Brinsmead falls under postcode 4870 and is governed by Cairns Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Cairns electorate.

📍 Location

State
Queensland
Postcode
4870
Urban Area
Barron
LGA
Cairns
Federal Electorate
Leichhardt
State Electorate
Cairns
Type
Major Urban
Timezone
Brisbane (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-16.90°, 145.72°
Statistical Area
Rest of QLD
Area
5.12 km²
Elevation
21m

🚌 Transport & Commute

Bus Services

  • 123 — Cairns CBD via Redlynch Central 20-25 min
  • 121 — Cairns CBD via Freshwater 25-30 min

Commute to Cairns

Distance
8.5 km
By Bus
20-25 min
By Car (Peak)
15-20 min
By Car (Off-Peak)
10-12 min

🛣️ No train service in Cairns; bus route 123 is the main public transport option via Cairns Western Arterial

Walkability Car-Dependent

Hilly terrain and spread-out layout make a car essential for most trips; limited footpaths in some areas

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

🏠 Housing Costs 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$450
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$1,733
Avg Household Size
2.8 people
Median Age
39 years

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
5,362
Census 2021
5,537
▲ 3.3% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$43,420
Income 2021
$50,908
▲ 17.2% increase

Income Comparison

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

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 4,179
Born Overseas 1,162

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. England 184
  • 2. New Zealand 167
  • 3. Japan 79
  • 4. Papua New Guinea 76
  • 5. India 47
  • 6. Philippines 45
  • 7. South Africa 37
  • 8. South Korea 31
  • 9. Germany 30
  • 10. Scotland 29
  • 11. Canada 28
  • 12. Thailand 27
  • 13. United States 27
  • 14. China 25
  • 15. Netherlands 25

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

English 2,125
Australian 1,915
Irish 700
Scottish 597
German 320
Italian 283
Australian Aboriginal 237
Chinese 130
Dutch 124
Filipino 81

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

2,975
Both parents born in Australia
1,459
Both parents born overseas
873
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

Christianity
46.4%
No Religion
43.5%
Buddhism
1.6%
Hinduism
0.8%
Islam
0.2%
Sikhism
0.2%
Judaism
0.2%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
312 (5.6%)
5-14 years
913 (16.5%)
15-19 years
399 (7.2%)
20-24 years
237 (4.3%)
25-34 years
535 (9.7%)
35-44 years
859 (15.5%)
45-54 years
866 (15.6%)
55-64 years
746 (13.5%)
65-74 years
439 (7.9%)
75-84 years
169 (3.1%)
85+ years
48 (0.9%)

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