Cassowary
QLD 4873 • Queensland
About Cassowary
Cassowary is a tiny rural locality in Far North Queensland, located in the Tablelands region south-west of Cairns near the township of Mossman in Cook electorate. With a population of just 119 residents across 25 square kilometres, it is one of Queensland's smallest named localities. The area takes its name from the iconic Southern Cassowary, an endangered flightless bird native to the tropical rainforests of North Queensland.
The locality sits within a lush tropical landscape characterised by sugar cane farming, rainforest patches, and the remarkable biodiversity of the Wet Tropics World Heritage Area. Residents enjoy access to the famous Daintree Rainforest and the Great Barrier Reef coastline nearby. Mossman provides the closest services including shops and schools, while Cairns is the regional hub for medical, commercial, and transport needs.
Cassowary falls under postcode 4873 and is governed by the local council Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Cook electorate.
Location
Transport & Commute
Bus Services
- TransNorth regional services — Mossman, Port Douglas, Cairns 30-90 min to Cairns
Commute to Cairns CBD
🛣️ Cairns is the nearest city; Cairns Airport offers domestic and international flights
Remote rural locality; car essential for all daily activities
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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Cape Tribulation Road
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Osborne Street
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Miallo Road
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46-62 Front Street
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30-34 Front Street
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Grogan Street
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48-74 Snapper Island Drive