Cape Tribulation QLD 4873
Cape Tribulation is a rural locality in Queensland, 1,845 km from Brisbane CBD, around 22 hours 25 minutes by car. Population is 123; the median age is 46 and the median household income is $49,348 per year. By household income, education, and employment patterns, it ranks in the lower-middle tier nationally. The locality grew 4.2% between 2016 and 2021. At the 2021 Census, households here paid a median rent of $150 per week and a median monthly mortgage of $230. Cape Tribulation is characterised by high crime risk and high coastal erosion risk. Walkability is low.
This locality is too small to rate.
The Liveability Rating is calculated for suburbs of 500 residents or more, and this one has 123. Below that the school, census and safety figures behind the score cover too few people to rank fairly against the rest of the state. The individual measures further down this page are still shown.
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Is Cape Tribulation safe? Crime statistics
2025Crime in Cape Tribulation sits in the high band, with 3 incidents recorded in 2025 — down roughly 40% on the prior year.
3 offences
40.0% since 2024Crime Trend
Serious Road Crashes
2020–20243 crashes
where someone was killed or admitted to hospital
Where they happened
Crashes are counted where they happened, so a main road through the locality carries people passing through; this is not a measure of risk to residents. Roads are listed with 3 or more serious crashes.
Coastal Erosion
Shoreline Change Summary
1988–2025Nearest Eroding Coastline
- Distance
- 3.6 km
- Rate
- -0.08 m/yr
- Net Movement
- -4.5 m
- Certainty
- good
Data Quality
Schools
Walkability
Cape Tribulation is very car-dependent on foot — at 0/100, nearly all errands require a car. Within the locality there are 1 supermarket, 3 parks and 5 cafes to anchor that walking radius.
We hold no public transport timetable data for this area, so public transport is not rated here and the score is spread across the remaining components. It is not counted as zero.
NBN connectivity
The internet access technology available across NBN premises in Cape Tribulation.
- Full-fibre (FTTP) share
- 0%
- Premises covered
- 94
NBN Co fixed-line and fixed-wireless premises, as at 30 December 2025. Higher-quality technologies (full fibre) score above copper, wireless, and satellite. Actual speeds depend on your plan.
Amenities
Douglas: council population
The three add up to the change above. These are council-wide figures from the ABS, not figures for this locality alone — this locality's own population is in the census section above.
Socio-economic profile
Cape Tribulation is home to 123 residents, with a median age of 46, a touch above the national 38. Median household income runs at $49,000 a year, with unemployment at 7.0%.
2021 Census · change since 2016
Population
123
Median Age
46
Median Household Income
$49,348/yr
Census Median Rent
$150/wk
Census Median Mortgage
$230/mo
Avg Household Size
1.8
Median Personal Income
$32,864/yr
Unemployment Rate
7.0%
Unoccupied Dwellings
61.3%
Total Dwellings
31
Owner-Occupier Rate
66.7%
Houses
100.0%
Rental Stress
15.8%
Mortgage Stress
5.6%
Work From Home
13.6%
Dwelling Types
Property Ownership
Demographics
- Born in Australia
- 55.3%
- English Spoken at Home
- 73.2%
- Employment Rate
- 55.8%
- Completed Year 12
- 48.0%
Occupations
Religion
Country of Birth (overseas)
Largest overseas birthplaces, as a share of all residents.
Languages Spoken at Home
Top languages other than English, as a share of all residents.
Age Distribution
Family & Household Composition
Commute to Work
Education
Cars per Dwelling
Council Rates
Households face an average residential rates bill of $1,417 a year through Douglas based on 2025 figures.
Building Approvals: Douglas
In the year to August 2026, 48 new dwellings were approved across Douglas. That mix is 42 houses and 6 units. Approvals are down 18.2% on the same period a year earlier.
Aboriginal Cultural Heritage
The Aboriginal party for this area is Cape York United Number 1.
Under Queensland's Aboriginal Cultural Heritage Act 2003 the Aboriginal party for an area follows native title. A native title claim over this area is registered with the Federal Court.
Climate & Setting
from Low Isles Lighthouse, 39.4 kmHigh rainfall — hot summers, mild winters.
- Elevation
- 585 m
- above sea level, at the locality centre
- Distance to the ocean
- 3.6 km
- 4.1 km to a named beach
- Annual rainfall
- 2,186 mm
- 129 rainy days
- Summer max (Jan)
- 32.2°C
- 11 days ≥ 35°C
- Winter min (Jul)
- 21.3°C
- 0 frost days ≤ 0°C
Elevation is the ground at the locality centre, from Geoscience Australia's National Digital Elevation Model. Approximate — it reads high in dense built-up areas. It is a measure of height above sea level and not an indicator of flood risk, which depends on height above nearby waterways.
EV adoption
In postcode 4873, 20 of 6,229 registered light vehicles are battery-electric on 31 January 2025. A further 1.8% (113 vehicles) are hybrid or plug-in hybrid, taking the non-petrol, non-diesel share to 2.1%.
Rooftop solar
In postcode 4873, 1,900 rooftop-solar systems totalling 14.0 MW have been installed since 2001, against 3,022 dwellings recorded in the 2021 Census. 153 went up in the last year.
Counts every system certified since 2001, so a roof re-fitted with a newer system is counted twice, and small commercial systems are included alongside houses — useful for comparing postcodes, not an estimate of how many homes have working panels today.
2026 covers part of the year only, to 2026-07.
First Home Owner Grant
FY2026-27$30,000 for new homes priced up to $750,000.
$30,000 for contracts signed on or after 20 November 2023, with no end date. IT DID NOT REVERT TO $15,000: the tier was due to end 30 June 2026 and the 2026-27 Queensland Budget (23 June 2026) continued it for contracts signed from 1 July 2026. This file carried a "due to revert" note until 2026-09-18 — it was never true, and a note predicting a change is not the same as a change. Cap is "less than $750,000" including land and contract variations — less than, not up to. New homes only: "There are no home owner grants for established homes."
Federal Electorate
Currently held by Matt Smith Australian Labor Party
| Year | Winner | 2PP ALP | 2PP LNP | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Matt Smith | 56.1% | 43.9% | +9.5 |
| 2022 | Warren Entsch | 46.6% | 53.4% | -0.7 |
| 2019 | Warren Entsch | 45.8% | 54.2% | +0.2 |
Results are per division — federal electoral boundaries are redrawn periodically, so the history reflects this division's past, not necessarily the exact locality's voters across time.
State Electorate
Currently held by David Kempton Liberal National Party of Queensland
Next state election: 28 October 2028.
| Year | Winner | Won with |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | David Kempton LNP | 55.0% |
| 2020 | Cynthia Lui ALP | 56.3% |
Results are per district. Districts were last redrawn in 2017, so results from before then describe the district of that name, not necessarily this locality's voters. Results: Electoral Commission of Queensland.
Looking at a specific address in Cape Tribulation?
Every figure above is a locality average, and an average smooths over the difference between a street of family homes and a block of flats. Look up one address and you get the census for the few hundred people around it, its own nearest schools and stops, and what the state has mapped for that block.
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- Nearest and zoned schools, with the walk from that door
- Flood, bushfire and noise mapping, where the state publishes it
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Common questions about Cape Tribulation
Is Cape Tribulation a safe place to live?
Recorded crime in Cape Tribulation is high (85/100, ranked against other QLD suburbs on offences per resident). Offences against shops, venues and visitors are divided by the people who live here, so suburbs with large daytime or visitor populations rank higher than living there may feel.
What natural hazards affect Cape Tribulation?
Cape Tribulation has no recorded bushfire history. These are locality-wide figures; check the address, as flood and bushfire exposure change street by street.
What is the population of Cape Tribulation?
Cape Tribulation, QLD had a population of 123 at the 2021 Australian Bureau of Statistics census.
What is the postcode for Cape Tribulation, QLD?
The postcode for Cape Tribulation, QLD is 4873.
How far is Cape Tribulation from Brisbane?
Cape Tribulation is 1,845 km from Brisbane CBD by road, about 1345 minutes by car in normal traffic. Distance is the most-direct driving route, not straight-line.
What is the median household income in Cape Tribulation?
At the 2021 ABS Census, median household income in Cape Tribulation was $49,348 a year. It is the most recent suburb-level income figure until 2026 Census results are released in 2027.
What is the median weekly rent in Cape Tribulation?
There are too few current rental listings in Cape Tribulation for a reliable median. At the 2021 ABS Census the median weekly rent was $150, across all dwelling types.
What is the median age in Cape Tribulation?
The median age of residents in Cape Tribulation was 46 at the 2021 ABS Census.
What is the weather like in Cape Tribulation?
At the nearest Bureau of Meteorology station to Cape Tribulation, Low Isles Lighthouse (39.4 km away), summer days average 32.2°C, winter nights 21.3°C, 2,186 mm of rain a year over 129 rainy days, and 11 days a year above 35°C over 2006-2026.
Is the First Home Owner Grant available in Cape Tribulation?
First-home buyers in QLD may be eligible for $30,000 towards new homes with a purchase price up to $750,000. The grant is administered by Queensland Revenue Office; confirm current eligibility before signing a contract — state rules and amounts can change.
What council does Cape Tribulation belong to?
Cape Tribulation sits within the Douglas local government area. Council rates, planning approvals, and waste collection fall under this LGA.
How much are council rates in Cape Tribulation?
The average residential rates bill through Douglas is $1,417 a year (2025). Every suburb in this LGA shares the same schedule — individual bills vary with land value.
How much is being built near Cape Tribulation?
Across Douglas, 48 new residential dwellings were approved in the year to August 2026 (source: ABS Building Approvals). That's down 18.2% on the same period a year earlier. These are LGA-level totals — every suburb in the council shares the same figure.
Which federal electorate is Cape Tribulation in?
Cape Tribulation sits within the federal Division of Leichhardt, currently held by Matt Smith (Australian Labor Party).
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Data freshness
- Census · 2021
- For-sale & rental market · Oct 2026
- Council rates · FY 2025–26
- Building approvals · Aug 2026
- Schools · 2025
- NBN connectivity · Dec 2025
- Crime · 2025
- Road crashes · 2020–2024
- Climate · 2006–2026
- Socio-economic (SEIFA) · 2021
- EV adoption · Jan 2025
- First Home Owner Grant · Sep 2026
- Federal electorate · 2025
- State electorate · 2024
- Amenities · Sep 2026
- Health & emergency facilities · Sep 2026
- Industrial emissions (NPI) · 2024/2025
- Coastal erosion · 1988–2025
- Aircraft noise · 2024
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