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Gordonvale

QLD 4865 • Rest of QLD

6,944
Population (2021)
$41,236
Median Income
57.06 km²
Area
$320/wk
Median Rent
RuralAgriculturalAffordableRiversideTropical

About Gordonvale

Gordonvale is a rural township in Far North Queensland, situated approximately 24 kilometres south of Cairns within the Cairns Regional Council area. Covering an expansive 57 square kilometres along the Mulgrave River valley and flanked by World Heritage-listed rainforest, the town has a population of 6,944. With a median age of 38 and a median household income of $1,659 per week, Gordonvale reflects the modest, working-class character of regional Queensland. The community has a significant Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population, comprising roughly 12.5% of residents, and a strong sense of local identity rooted in the area's agricultural heritage.

Gordonvale's economy has long been anchored in sugar cane farming, and the surrounding Mulgrave Valley remains one of Queensland's most productive cane-growing regions, with the Mulgrave Central Mill a landmark of the area. Essential services include a Woolworths supermarket, local schools, and medical facilities, while the town's proximity to Cairns provides access to a full range of regional amenities. The natural surroundings are spectacular — Babinda Boulders, Wooroonooran National Park, and the Coral Sea coast are all within easy reach. Gordonvale offers an affordable and relaxed tropical lifestyle for families and workers in the Cairns region's agriculture, tourism, and service industries.

Gordonvale falls under postcode 4865 and is governed by Cairns Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Mulgrave electorate.

📍 Location

State
Queensland
Postcode
4865
Urban Area
Gordonvale
LGA / Council
Cairns
Federal Electorate
Kennedy
State Electorate
Mulgrave
Type
Urban
Timezone
Brisbane (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-17.09°, 145.80°
Statistical Area
Rest of QLD
Area
57.06 km²
Elevation
15m

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

  • Woolworths
    46 Draper Rd Gordonvale 4865 QLD

🎓 Schools

🏠 Housing 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$320
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$1,517
Avg Household Size
2.7 people
Median Age
38 years
Social Housing (% of dwellings)
3.8%

74 state housing + 15 community housing dwellings (ABS 2021 Census)

🎓 Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census

School Sector Breakdown

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
6,671
Census 2021
6,944
▲ 4.1% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$34,216
Income 2021
$41,236
▲ 20.5% increase

Income Comparison

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

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 5,661
Born Overseas 721

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. England 155
  • 2. New Zealand 106
  • 3. Papua New Guinea 68
  • 4. India 44
  • 5. Philippines 42
  • 6. Germany 29
  • 7. Italy 26
  • 8. United States 22
  • 9. Canada 19
  • 10. Scotland 19

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

Australian 2,614
English 2,532
Irish 734
Australian Aboriginal 712
Scottish 633
Italian 510
German 332
Dutch 104
Indian 75
Chinese 73

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

4,536
Both parents born in Australia
965
Both parents born overseas
886
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

Christianity
46.9%
No Religion
41.1%
Sikhism
0.9%
Buddhism
0.5%
Islam
0.3%
Hinduism
0.2%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
392 (5.6%)
5-14 years
1,108 (16.0%)
15-19 years
476 (6.9%)
20-24 years
370 (5.3%)
25-34 years
857 (12.3%)
35-44 years
872 (12.6%)
45-54 years
890 (12.8%)
55-64 years
884 (12.7%)
65-74 years
658 (9.5%)
75-84 years
323 (4.7%)
85+ years
116 (1.7%)

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