Cairns City

QLD 4870 • Rest of QLD

3,616
Population (2021)
$47,164
Median Income
1.80 km²
Area
11m
Elevation

About Cairns City

Cairns City is a welcoming, community-oriented suburb in Queensland, located within the Cairns (Regional Council) area. With a population of 3,616 and a median income of $47,164, the suburb attracts a diverse mix of families, young professionals, and long-term residents. Covering 1.80 km² at an elevation of 11m, it offers a comfortable living environment in the Rest of QLD.

The suburb features local amenities, community facilities, and a friendly neighbourhood atmosphere. Residents appreciate the balance of convenience and comfort that Cairns City provides. The area continues to develop while maintaining its welcoming community spirit.

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

📍 Location

State
Postcode
4870
Urban Area
Cairns - City
LGA
Federal Electorate
State Electorate
Type
Major Urban
Timezone
Brisbane (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-16.92°, 145.77°
Statistical Area
Rest of QLD
Area
1.80 km²
Elevation
11m

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

🏠 Housing Costs 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$413
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$1,733
Avg Household Size
1.9 people
Median Age
44 years

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
2,737
Census 2021
3,616
32.1% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$40,196
Income 2021
$47,164
17.3% increase

Income Comparison

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

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 1,298
Born Overseas 951

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. England 150
  • 2. New Zealand 84
  • 3. India 59
  • 4. France 41
  • 5. South Korea 39
  • 6. China 37
  • 7. Italy 36
  • 8. Philippines 34
  • 9. Japan 29
  • 10. Scotland 29
  • 11. Chile 23
  • 12. Papua New Guinea 22
  • 13. Germany 21
  • 14. Indonesia 18
  • 15. Canada 16

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

English 822
Australian 439
Irish 302
Scottish 212
Italian 152
German 135
Chinese 111
Australian Aboriginal 78
Indian 67
French 57

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

923
Both parents born in Australia
1,075
Both parents born overseas
241
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

No Religion
29.3%
Christianity
27.5%
Buddhism
1.1%
Hinduism
1.1%
Sikhism
0.8%
Islam
0.7%
Judaism
0.2%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
71 (2.0%)
5-14 years
117 (3.2%)
15-19 years
90 (2.5%)
20-24 years
261 (7.2%)
25-34 years
871 (24.1%)
35-44 years
414 (11.4%)
45-54 years
513 (14.2%)
55-64 years
528 (14.6%)
65-74 years
467 (12.9%)
75-84 years
216 (6.0%)
85+ years
54 (1.5%)

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