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Cowley Creek

QLD 4871 • Queensland

3
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Income
7.74 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralTropicalCoastalAgriculturalRainforest

About Cowley Creek

Cowley Creek is a small rural locality in the Cassowary Coast Region of Far North Queensland, situated approximately 113 km south of Cairns and 25 km south of Innisfail. The area covers around 7.7 km² of lush tropical lowlands near the coast, characterised by sugarcane farms and remnant rainforest typical of the wet tropics zone. The 2021 census recorded a negligible population, with the locality being predominantly agricultural land rather than a residential community. It lies close to the town of Cowley and the broader Innisfail agricultural district.

The Cowley Creek locality is set within the UNESCO-listed Wet Tropics of Queensland World Heritage Area, offering stunning natural surroundings and exceptional biodiversity. The nearby Cowley Beach and the Moresby Range National Park provide opportunities for swimming, fishing, and rainforest walks for those based in the area. Innisfail, the closest service centre, provides shopping, schools, healthcare, and transport connections along the Bruce Highway. Sugarcane farming has long dominated the regional economy, giving the landscape its patchwork of green fields framed by the rainforest-clad ranges.

Cowley Creek 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
-16.93°, 145.99°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
7.74 km²
Elevation
0m

🚌 Transport & Commute

Nearest Train Stations

Innisfail Railway Station
26 km
N/A – drive only

Bus Services

  • Innisfail local services — Innisfail township ~30 min

Commute to Cairns CBD

Distance
113 km
By Train
~2 hr from Innisfail (Spirit of Queensland)
By Bus
~2 hr via Trans North bus from Innisfail
By Car (Peak)
~1 hr 15 min via Bruce Highway
By Car (Off-Peak)
~1 hr 10 min

🛣️ No public transport serving Cowley Creek directly; residents rely on private vehicles to reach Innisfail for services and onward connections to Cairns.

Walkability Car Dependent

Rural locality with no footpaths or urban services; car essential for all daily needs.

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
3
▲ 0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
N/A
Income 2021
N/A
▲ 0% increase

Income Comparison

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

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