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Ngatjan

QLD 4860 • Queensland

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Population (2021)
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Median Income
54.58 km²
Area
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Median Rent
RuralCoastal

About Ngatjan

Ngatjan is a small rural locality in Far North Queensland, situated approximately 15 kilometres west of Innisfail and 91 kilometres south of Cairns. The area straddles the boundary of the Cassowary Coast and Cairns regional council areas, lying in a lush tropical landscape watered by Canal Creek. With a very small recorded population, Ngatjan is characterised by dense tropical vegetation, sugar cane farmland, and the biodiversity-rich rainforest terrain of the Wet Tropics.

The locality offers a deeply rural and natural lifestyle, with the surrounding landscape providing habitat for cassowaries and a rich array of tropical wildlife. Residents and landholders in Ngatjan are primarily engaged in primary industries, particularly sugar cane cultivation, which defines much of the agricultural activity along the Cassowary Coast. Nearby Innisfail provides access to essential services, schools, and shopping, while the broader region draws eco-tourists and nature lovers exploring the Wet Tropics World Heritage Area.

Ngatjan falls under postcode 4860 and is governed by the local council Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Hill electorate.

📍 Location

State
Queensland
Postcode
4860
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
N/A
Federal Electorate
Kennedy
State Electorate
Hill
Type
Locality
Timezone
Brisbane (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-17.49°, 145.90°
Statistical Area
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Area
54.58 km²
Elevation
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🚌 Transport & Commute

Commute to Cairns CBD

Distance
91 km
By Train
No train service; nearest rail is Spirit of the Tropics long-distance service at Innisfail (~15km away)
By Car (Peak)
60-75 min via Bruce Highway
By Car (Off-Peak)
55-65 min

🛣️ Car essential; main access via Bruce Highway through Innisfail

Walkability Car-Dependent

Remote rural locality; no public transport or footpaths; vehicle required for all daily needs

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
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Census 2021
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Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
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Income 2021
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▲ 0% increase

Income Comparison

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

Nearby Suburbs

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Ngatjan in Queensland? +

Ngatjan is a rural locality in Far North Queensland, about 15 kilometres west of Innisfail and 91 kilometres south of Cairns, in the Cassowary Coast region.

What LGA is Ngatjan in? +

Ngatjan straddles the Cassowary Coast Regional Council and Cairns Regional Council local government areas.

What is the landscape like in Ngatjan? +

Ngatjan features lush tropical terrain with sugar cane farms, rainforest patches, and creek systems typical of the Wet Tropics of Far North Queensland. Canal Creek flows through the locality.