Woree
QLD 4868 • Rest of QLD
About Woree
Woree is a southern suburb of Cairns in far north Queensland, located approximately 5 kilometres from the Cairns CBD within the Cairns Regional Council area. With a population of 5,127 and a median age of 38, it is a diverse and relatively youthful community with a notable Indigenous population representing around 16 per cent of residents. Household incomes sit below the national average, reflecting the broader economic profile of the Cairns region, and the suburb offers a mix of modest residential housing on compact lots.
Woree benefits from proximity to the amenities of the greater Cairns urban area, including shopping centres, schools, and healthcare facilities along the Bruce Highway corridor. The suburb has a multicultural character, with residents of Filipino, New Zealand, and Papua New Guinean heritage contributing to the local community alongside a strong Australian Aboriginal presence. Its tropical setting, low elevation, and access to Cairns' parks, markets, and the nearby Great Barrier Reef attractions make it an accessible base for those working in the regional economy.
Woree falls under postcode 4868 and is governed by Cairns Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Cairns electorate.
Location
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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200-212 Progress Road White Rock (K-12) 45 Poolwood Road Kewarra Beach (K-6)
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63 Anderson Road
Housing 2021 Census
63 state housing + 27 community housing dwellings (ABS 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. Philippines 134
- 2. New Zealand 124
- 3. England 106
- 4. India 79
- 5. Papua New Guinea 79
- 6. Thailand 35
- 7. Nepal 29
- 8. Japan 25
- 9. China 24
- 10. Italy 24
Ancestry 2021 Census
Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)