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Queensland · Postcode 4870
Cairns City postcode and suburb data
Queensland · Phone area code 07 · 1390 km from Brisbane
Suburb snapshot
Cairns City at a glance vs QLD
Fast facts and benchmark bars show the suburb's key postcode, Census, SEIFA, school and LGA signals in context.
Quick facts
Benchmarks against QLD
Income, rent and SEIFA figures are from the ABS 2021 Census and are reported in 2021 dollars, not adjusted for subsequent inflation.
Detailed comparison table
Cairns City vs the QLD average and the national average, using population-weighted 2021 Census data.
| Metric | Cairns City | QLD avg | AU avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $1,627 ≈QLD | $1,770 | $1,836 |
| Rent/wk | $413 ≈QLD | $380 | $390 |
| Mortgage/month | $1,733 ≈QLD | $1,774 | $1,958 |
| Median age | 44 | 44.0 | 45.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 8/10 +QLD | 4.0/10 | 6.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 8.0% +QLD | 6.0% | 5.0% |
Green pill = at least 10% above the QLD average; red = at least 10% below; grey = within 10%. For unemployment, colour polarity is inverted: lower is better.
Cairns City (4870) is a coastal town in regional Queensland. It lies around 1390 km from Brisbane by road. The locality is part of the Cairns - South statistical area. It is administered by Cairns.
According to the 2021 Census, Cairns City has a population of 3,616 with a median age of 44. The median weekly household income is $1,627, close to the QLD average. The unemployment rate is 8.0%, higher than the QLD average. The Indigenous population is 114 (3.2% of residents).
Housing in Cairns City includes a median weekly rent of $413, median monthly mortgage repayment of $1,733, with 864 total dwellings. Rental properties account for 50.7% of dwellings.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Cairns City scores in decile 8 out of 10, which is above the national average.
Cairns City is part of the Cairns - South statistical area in Queensland.
Cairns City details
Location, Census, housing, SEIFA and geography fields used across this profile.
| Postcode | 4870 |
| State | Queensland (QLD) |
| Phone Area Code | 07 |
| Population (2021) | 3,616 |
| Median Age | 44 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $1,627/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $907/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $413 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $1,733 |
| Average Household Size | 1.9 persons |
| Area | 1.8 km² |
| Population Density | 1993/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 864 |
| Australian Citizens | 47.5% |
| Indigenous Population | 114 (3.2%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 8.0% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 8/10 (above average) |
| Latitude | -16.9185514 |
| Longitude | 145.7780548 |
| Distance from Brisbane | 1390 km |
| Region (SA4) | Cairns |
| Area (SA3) | Cairns - South |
| Local Government | Cairns |
| Federal Electorate | Leichhardt |
| State Electorate | Mulgrave |
| Time Zone | AEST (UTC+10), Australia/Brisbane (standard time) |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 188 (5.2%) |
| 15–24 years | 351 (9.7%) |
| 25–44 years | 1,285 (35.5%) |
| 45–64 years | 1,041 (28.8%) |
| 65+ years | 737 (20.4%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA socio-economic index
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Arthritis | 173 (4.8%) |
| Asthma | 150 (4.1%) |
| Heart Disease | 108 (3.0%) |
| Diabetes | 102 (2.8%) |
| Cancer | 78 (2.2%) |
| Lung Condition | 49 (1.4%) |
| Dementia | 11 (0.3%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 141 (16.6%) |
| 1 vehicle | 477 (56.1%) |
| 2 vehicles | 176 (20.7%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 56 (6.6%) |
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Page last reviewed . Data sources: Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Census (CC BY 4.0), SEIFA 2021 IRSAD, ACARA school profiles 2025. How this data is sourced.