Smithfield
QLD 4878 • Rest of QLD
About Smithfield
Smithfield is a suburban locality on the northern outskirts of Cairns, situated in the Cairns Regional Council area in Far North Queensland. Home to approximately 6,664 residents across 13 square kilometres at low elevation near the base of the Great Dividing Range, it serves as a key residential hub for the Cairns northern corridor. The median household income of $1,840 per week and a median age of 34 reflect a relatively young, working-age community.
Smithfield is well-known as a major retail and commercial node for north Cairns, anchored by the Smithfield Shopping Centre at the intersection of the Cook and Kennedy Highways, which includes a Woolworths supermarket and a wide range of specialty stores. The suburb offers convenient access to James Cook University's Cairns campus and is close to the northern beaches. Its diverse community includes a significant proportion of Indigenous Australians, alongside residents from English, Irish, German, and Filipino backgrounds.
Smithfield falls under postcode 4878 and is governed by Cairns Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Barron River electorate.
Location
Supermarkets Nearby
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WoolworthsCnr Cook And Kennedy Highways Smithfield 4878 QLD
Schools
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Kamerunga Road
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61 Machan Street
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O'Brien 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 294
- 2. New Zealand 170
- 3. India 146
- 4. Papua New Guinea 108
- 5. Philippines 76
- 6. China 72
- 7. South Korea 60
- 8. Japan 54
- 9. South Africa 52
- 10. Germany 48
Ancestry 2021 Census
Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)