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Queensland · Postcode 4878
Caravonica postcode and suburb data
Queensland · Phone area code 07 · 1399 km from Brisbane
Suburb snapshot
Caravonica 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
Caravonica vs the QLD average and the national average, using population-weighted 2021 Census data.
| Metric | Caravonica | QLD avg | AU avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $1,670 ≈QLD | $1,770 | $1,836 |
| Rent/wk | $360 ≈QLD | $380 | $390 |
| Mortgage/month | $1,601 ≈QLD | $1,774 | $1,958 |
| Median age | 46 | 44.0 | 45.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 6/10 +QLD | 4.0/10 | 6.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 4.4% -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.
Caravonica is a locality 1399 km from Brisbane in Queensland, classified as outer regional by the ABS. The postcode is 4878. It falls within the Cairns region. The local government area is Cairns.
According to the 2021 Census, Caravonica has a population of 2,183 with a median age of 46. The median weekly household income is $1,670, close to the QLD average. The unemployment rate is 4.4%, lower than the QLD average. The Indigenous population is 131 (6.0% of residents).
Housing in Caravonica includes a median weekly rent of $360, median monthly mortgage repayment of $1,601, with 805 total dwellings. Owner-occupied dwellings (owned or mortgaged) make up 81.3% of housing.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Caravonica scores in decile 6 out of 10, which is around the national average.
Caravonica is served by Caravonica State School.
Caravonica is part of the Cairns - North statistical area in Queensland.
Caravonica details
Location, Census, housing, SEIFA and geography fields used across this profile.
| Postcode | 4878 |
| State | Queensland (QLD) |
| Phone Area Code | 07 |
| Population (2021) | 2,183 |
| Median Age | 46 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $1,670/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $807/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $360 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $1,601 |
| Average Household Size | 2.4 persons |
| Area | 4.6 km² |
| Population Density | 470/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 805 |
| Australian Citizens | 88.7% |
| Indigenous Population | 131 (6.0%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.4% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 6/10 (average) |
| Latitude | -16.867222 |
| Longitude | 145.688056 |
| Distance from Brisbane | 1399 km |
| Region (SA4) | Cairns |
| Area (SA3) | Cairns - North |
| Local Government | Cairns |
| Federal Electorate | Leichhardt |
| State Electorate | Barron River |
| Time Zone | AEST (UTC+10), Australia/Brisbane (standard time) |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 368 (16.9%) |
| 15–24 years | 208 (9.5%) |
| 25–44 years | 452 (20.7%) |
| 45–64 years | 640 (29.3%) |
| 65+ years | 510 (23.4%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA socio-economic index
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Arthritis | 225 (10.3%) |
| Asthma | 153 (7.0%) |
| Cancer | 106 (4.9%) |
| Heart Disease | 104 (4.8%) |
| Diabetes | 95 (4.4%) |
| Dementia | 65 (3.0%) |
| Lung Condition | 45 (2.1%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 25 (3.2%) |
| 1 vehicle | 260 (32.8%) |
| 2 vehicles | 340 (42.9%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 168 (21.2%) |
Schools in Caravonica
ACARA 2025 school profiles for schools located in Caravonica. ICSEA is shown where ACARA publishes it.
Suburbs Near Caravonica
Same Postcode (4878)
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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.