Friday Pocket

QLD 4855 • Queensland

39
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Income
10.24 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralCoastalAffordable

About Friday Pocket

Friday Pocket is a tiny rural locality in the Cassowary Coast Region of Far North Queensland, situated near the Tully River valley approximately 10 kilometres inland from the coast. With just 39 residents recorded in the 2021 Census across roughly 10 square kilometres, it is one of the smallest communities in the region. The locality sits within the state electorate of Hill and is characterised by the lush tropical landscapes typical of the wet tropics belt between Tully and Mission Beach.

The area is surrounded by World Heritage-listed Wet Tropics rainforest and lies within the broader Mission Beach and Tully corridor, renowned for its extraordinary biodiversity including the endangered southern cassowary. Residents enjoy a deeply rural tropical lifestyle, with the nearest town of Tully providing essential services such as schools, a hospital and supermarkets. The locality attracts those seeking privacy and connection with nature in one of Australia's most ecologically significant regions, with proximity to white sand beaches, reef day-trips and Hinchinbrook Island.

Friday Pocket falls under postcode 4855 and is governed by the local council Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Hill electorate.

📍 Location

State
Postcode
4855
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
N/A
Federal Electorate
State Electorate
Type
Locality
Timezone
Brisbane (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-17.82°, 146.01°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
10.24 km²
Elevation
0m

🚌 Transport & Commute

Bus Services

  • Local community transport — Tully ~15 min by car

Commute to Cairns CBD

Distance
140 km
By Car (Peak)
~1 hr 50 min
By Car (Off-Peak)
~1 hr 40 min

🛣️ Tully (~10 km) is the nearest service town. Cairns is the regional centre, accessed via the Bruce Highway north.

Walkability Car Dependent

A remote tropical rural locality. A car is essential; all shops and services are in Tully or Mission Beach.

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
39
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

Nearby Suburbs

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Friday Pocket QLD? +

Friday Pocket is a rural locality in the Cassowary Coast Region of Far North Queensland, near the Tully River valley, approximately 140 km south of Cairns.

What is Friday Pocket QLD known for? +

Friday Pocket is surrounded by World Heritage-listed Wet Tropics rainforest and is close to the Mission Beach and Tully corridor, known for cassowary habitat and tropical biodiversity.

What is the population of Friday Pocket? +

The 2021 Census recorded just 39 residents in Friday Pocket, QLD, making it one of the smallest localities in the Cassowary Coast Region.