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Packers Camp

QLD 4865 • Queensland

136
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Income
12.75 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralSemi-RuralAgriculturalTropical

About Packers Camp

Packers Camp is a small rural locality in the Cairns Region of Queensland, situated approximately 11 kilometres north-north-east of Gordonvale and 27 kilometres south of Cairns CBD. Covering around 12.7 square kilometres, the locality occupies a narrow coastal area between the cane fields of the Mulgrave River valley and the Coral Sea to the east. With a 2021 Census population of 136 residents across 40 dwellings, Packers Camp is a quiet rural community on the southern outskirts of the Cairns metropolitan area.

The locality is surrounded by productive sugar cane country — a defining feature of the landscape south of Cairns — with the nearby Mulgrave Mill at Gordonvale serving as the centre of the local sugar industry. Despite its small size, Packers Camp benefits from its proximity to Cairns, with residents able to access the full range of city amenities, including Cairns CBD shopping, the international airport, and North Queensland's largest hospital, within a 30-minute drive. The area offers an affordable rural lifestyle at the edge of one of Australia's most iconic tropical cities.

Packers Camp falls under postcode 4865 and is governed by the local council Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Mulgrave electorate.

📍 Location

State
Queensland
Postcode
4865
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
N/A
Federal Electorate
Kennedy
State Electorate
Mulgrave
Type
Locality
Timezone
Brisbane (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-17.02°, 145.80°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
12.75 km²
Elevation
0m

🚌 Transport & Commute

Bus Services

  • Sunbus Route 7 / Regional services — Cairns CBD Approx. 35–45 min

Commute to Cairns CBD

Distance
27 km
By Train
No regular commuter train service
By Car (Peak)
30–40 min
By Car (Off-Peak)
25–35 min

🛣️ Access via the Bruce Highway; Gordonvale is the nearest town for services, approx. 11 km south

Walkability Almost All Errands Require a Car

A car is essential; there are no local shops within the locality, though Gordonvale and Cairns are accessible by road.

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
136
▲ 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

What is Packers Camp QLD known for? +

Packers Camp is a quiet rural locality set among the sugar cane fields south of Cairns, in the Mulgrave River valley. The area is closely tied to the local sugar industry centred on the Gordonvale Mulgrave Mill, one of the largest sugar mills in Queensland.

How far is Packers Camp from Cairns CBD? +

Packers Camp is approximately 27 kilometres south of Cairns CBD, a drive of around 30–40 minutes depending on traffic via the Bruce Highway.

Does Packers Camp have public transport? +

Public transport options are very limited in Packers Camp. Some regional bus services connect the area to Gordonvale and Cairns, but a car is the most practical way to commute. There is no regular commuter rail service.

What is the population of Packers Camp? +

The 2021 Census recorded 136 people in Packers Camp across approximately 40 dwellings, making it a very small rural locality on the southern fringe of the Cairns urban area.

Is Packers Camp a good place to live? +

Packers Camp suits those seeking a quiet rural lifestyle with easy access to Cairns' city amenities. It offers affordable housing in a tropical setting, surrounded by farming land, while remaining within practical commuting distance of Cairns CBD.

What is the postcode for Packers Camp? +

The postcode for Packers Camp, Queensland is 4865, shared with Gordonvale and surrounding localities south of Cairns.