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Lower Cowley

QLD 4871 • Queensland

55
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Income
12.02 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralAffordable

About Lower Cowley

Lower Cowley is a small rural locality in Far North Queensland, situated in the Cassowary Coast region south-east of Innisfail, within postcode 4871. Covering approximately 12 square kilometres, the area is characterised by lush tropical agriculture — particularly banana and sugarcane farming — set against the backdrop of the wet tropics rainforest. The locality had a resident population of around 55 people at the 2021 Census.

Life in Lower Cowley revolves around the agricultural rhythms of a working rural community, with the nearby town of Innisfail providing essential services, shops, schools, and healthcare. The surrounding Cassowary Coast is renowned for its natural beauty, including proximity to World Heritage-listed rainforest, pristine beaches, and the Great Barrier Reef. Residents enjoy a quiet, self-sufficient lifestyle with strong connections to the land and the close-knit farming communities of the region.

Lower Cowley 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
12.02 km²
Elevation
0m

🚌 Transport & Commute

Bus Services

  • Limited regional services — Innisfail 20-30 min by car

Commute to Cairns CBD

Distance
100 km
By Train
No direct train service
By Car (Peak)
90-110 min
By Car (Off-Peak)
90 min

🛣️ Primarily car-dependent; Bruce Highway provides main access to Innisfail and Cairns

Walkability Car Dependent

Rural locality with no walkable amenities; all services require a vehicle

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
55
▲ 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 Lower Cowley QLD? +

Lower Cowley is a rural locality in the Cassowary Coast region of Far North Queensland, located south-east of Innisfail and about 90 kilometres south of Cairns.

What is Lower Cowley known for? +

Lower Cowley is part of Queensland's tropical agricultural heartland, with the area surrounding Innisfail being one of Australia's major banana and sugarcane producing regions.

What services are near Lower Cowley? +

Innisfail, approximately 15-20 km away, is the nearest town providing supermarkets, schools, healthcare, and other essential services for Lower Cowley residents.