Julatten
QLD 4871 • Rest of QLD
About Julatten
Julatten is a small rural locality in the Mareeba Shire of Far North Queensland, nestled on the Atherton Tablelands at an elevation of 435 metres. With a population of around 1,020, it offers a peaceful, semi-tropical lifestyle surrounded by lush rainforest and farmland. The median age of 54 reflects its popularity with retirees and tree-changers seeking an escape from busier coastal towns.
The area is renowned for its birdwatching and wildlife, sitting near the Daintree and Wet Tropics World Heritage Area. Julatten has a small general store and community facilities, with residents travelling to Mareeba or Port Douglas for major services. The affordable cost of living, stunning natural environment, and relaxed pace of life attract those comfortable with rural self-sufficiency and proximity to nature.
Julatten falls under postcode 4871 and is governed by Mareeba Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Cook electorate.
Location
Transport & Commute
Bus Services
- Trans North Bus — Cairns via Mareeba ~1h 30min to Cairns
Commute to Cairns
🛣️ Rural locality; car essential. Nearest town centre is Mareeba (~25 min drive)
Very limited walkable amenities; a car is essential for all daily needs.
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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Nielsen Street
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Harvey Creek Road
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Cathedral Street
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Peninsula Developmental Road
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Brown Street
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69273 Bruce Highway
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Third Street
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High Street
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1141 Euluma Creek Road
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Kowanyama Street
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Lakeland
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Cnr Peninsula & Cooktown Development Roads
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Terminus Street
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Puchewoo Street
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Mena Creek Road
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3 Whitman Street
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Main Street
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Lardil Street
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Fraser Road
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Garland Street
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100 Cardier Road
Housing 2021 Census
Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census
School Sector Breakdown
Demographics
Population Growth
Gender Distribution (Census 2021)
Income Comparison
Country of Birth 2021 Census
Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)
- 1. England 63
- 2. New Zealand 37
- 3. Germany 9
- 4. United States 8
- 5. Nepal 5
- 6. Thailand 5
- 7. France 4
- 8. India 4
- 9. Papua New Guinea 4
- 10. Netherlands 3
Ancestry 2021 Census
Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)