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Speewah

QLD 4881 • Queensland

850
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Income
35.28 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralHistoricFamily-Friendly

About Speewah

Speewah is a small rural locality in Far North Queensland, situated in the lush hinterland between Kuranda and Mareeba, approximately 30 kilometres northwest of Cairns. Nestled in the foothills of the Wet Tropics World Heritage Area, Speewah has a population of around 850 residents spread across 35 square kilometres of tropical bushland and hobby farms. The area is characterised by its stunning natural environment, with rainforest, rivers, and a relaxed country lifestyle. Speewah sits within the Mareeba Shire, a region famed for its coffee, tropical fruit, and heritage.

Residents of Speewah enjoy a tree-change lifestyle with easy access to the amenities of Kuranda (about 10 km away) and Cairns. The area is popular with hobby farmers, artists, and those seeking an alternative lifestyle close to nature. The Barron River and surrounding national parks offer outstanding opportunities for swimming, hiking, and wildlife watching. The community is close-knit, with residents valuing the quiet rural character and proximity to the World Heritage rainforest. Cairns provides the nearest major retail, hospital, and employment hub.

Speewah falls under postcode 4881 and is governed by the local council Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Cook electorate.

📍 Location

State
Queensland
Postcode
4881
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
N/A
Federal Electorate
Leichhardt
State Electorate
Cook
Type
Locality
Timezone
Brisbane (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-16.89°, 145.63°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
35.28 km²
Elevation
0m

🚌 Transport & Commute

Nearest Train Stations

Kuranda Railway Station
10 km
N/A — car required

Bus Services

  • Cairns Transit rural services — Cairns CBD 45 min

Commute to Cairns CBD

Distance
30 km
By Train
No regular passenger rail service
By Car (Peak)
35-45 min
By Car (Off-Peak)
30 min

🛣️ Kennedy Highway via Kuranda Range Road is the main route to Cairns

Walkability Car-Dependent

Rural locality — a car is essential for all daily needs

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
850
▲ 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 Speewah located? +

Speewah is located in Far North Queensland, in the tropical hinterland about 30 km northwest of Cairns, near the town of Kuranda in the Mareeba Shire.

What is the lifestyle like in Speewah? +

Speewah offers a quiet rural lifestyle surrounded by Wet Tropics rainforest. It's popular with hobby farmers and those seeking a nature-focused tree change, with Cairns accessible for work and shopping.

What natural attractions are near Speewah? +

Speewah is close to the Barron Gorge National Park, the Barron River, and the World Heritage Wet Tropics rainforest. Kuranda, the famous rainforest village, is about 10 km away.