Packers Camp is a rural locality in Queensland, 1,687 km from Brisbane CBD, around 19 hours 25 minutes by car. Population is 136; the median age is 45 and the median household income is $124,748 per year. On socioeconomic measures it sits in the top 40% nationally. Population grew 28.3% from 2016 to 2021. The 2021 Census recorded a median rent of $300 per week and a median monthly mortgage of $1,300. The area shows no recorded bushfire exposure. Walkability is low.
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Rental Market
Rental affordability
June quarter 202591 Unaffordable · the average rental household in this region would pay about 33% of its income on the median rent in postcode 4865.
SGS Rental Affordability Index: a score of 100 means rent takes 30% of income, the usual housing-stress line; lower scores are less affordable. "Region" is the capital city or the rest of the state.
Is Packers Camp safe? Crime statistics
2025Crime in Packers Camp sits in the low band, with 1 incidents recorded in 2025.
1 offences
Crime Trend
Serious Road Crashes
2020–20241 crash
where someone was killed or admitted to hospital
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.
Schools
Walkability
Packers Camp is very car-dependent on foot — at 0/100, nearly all errands require a car.
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 Packers Camp.
- Full-fibre (FTTP) share
- 0%
- Premises covered
- 55
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
Cairns: 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
Packers Camp is home to 136 residents, with a median age of 45, a touch above the national 38. Median household income runs at $125,000 a year, with unemployment at 5.2%.
2021 Census · change since 2016
Population
136
Median Age
45
Median Household Income
$124,748/yr
Census Median Rent
$300/wk
Census Median Mortgage
$1,300/mo
Avg Household Size
3.0
Median Personal Income
$49,660/yr
Unemployment Rate
5.2%
Unoccupied Dwellings
27.5%
Total Dwellings
40
Owner-Occupier Rate
78.4%
Houses
92.5%
Rental Stress
12.5%
Mortgage Stress
12.5%
Work From Home
26.0%
Dwelling Types
Property Ownership
Demographics
- Born in Australia
- 69.1%
- English Spoken at Home
- 83.8%
- Employment Rate
- 57.4%
- Completed Year 12
- 34.6%
Occupations
Religion
Country of Birth (overseas)
Largest overseas birthplaces, 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 $1,354 a year through Cairns based on 2025 figures.
Building Approvals: Cairns
In the year to August 2026, 767 new dwellings were approved across Cairns. That mix is 681 houses and 86 units. Approvals are down 81.0% on the same period a year earlier.
Aboriginal Cultural Heritage
No native title party is registered for this area. Under the Aboriginal Cultural Heritage Act 2003 the Aboriginal party is then whoever is recognised under tradition or custom as responsible for the area — which a native title register cannot show.
Air Quality
MODERATEPM2.5 averaged 5.6 µg/m³ in 2025 — below Australia's NEPM annual standard (8 µg/m³), slightly above the stricter WHO guideline (5 µg/m³). 2 days exceeded the daily threshold of 25 µg/m³.
PM10 averaged 18.6 µg/m³. Days over the limit in 2025: PM10 4.
From the Woree (Cairns, Far North Queensland) monitoring station, 9.1 km away.
Climate & Setting
from Cairns Aero, 17.5 kmHigh rainfall — warm summers, mild winters.
- Elevation
- 0 m
- above sea level, at the locality centre
- Distance to the ocean
- 8.0 km
- Annual rainfall
- 2,121 mm
- 120 rainy days
- Summer max (Jan)
- 31.9°C
- 4 days ≥ 35°C
- Winter min (Jul)
- 18.1°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 4865, 31 of 7,485 registered light vehicles are battery-electric on 31 January 2025. A further 2.5% (186 vehicles) are hybrid or plug-in hybrid, taking the non-petrol, non-diesel share to 2.9%.
Rooftop solar
In postcode 4865, 2,341 rooftop-solar systems totalling 19.2 MW have been installed since 2001, against 3,147 dwellings recorded in the 2021 Census. 209 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 Bob Katter Katter's Australian Party (KAP)
| Year | Winner | 2PP ALP | 2PP LNP | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Bob Katter | 40.7% | 59.3% | +0.8 |
| 2022 | Bob Katter | 39.8% | 60.2% | -4.3 |
| 2019 | Bob Katter | 35.5% | 64.5% | +7.8 |
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 Terry James Liberal National Party of Queensland
Next state election: 28 October 2028.
| Year | Winner | Won with |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Terry James LNP | 52.7% |
| 2020 | Curtis Pitt ALP | 62.2% |
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.
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Common questions about Packers Camp
Is Packers Camp a safe place to live?
Recorded crime in Packers Camp is low (21/100, ranked against other QLD suburbs on offences per resident).
What natural hazards affect Packers Camp?
Packers Camp 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 Packers Camp?
Packers Camp, QLD had a population of 136 at the 2021 Australian Bureau of Statistics census.
What is the postcode for Packers Camp, QLD?
The postcode for Packers Camp, QLD is 4865.
How far is Packers Camp from Brisbane?
Packers Camp is 1,687 km from Brisbane CBD by road, about 1165 minutes by car in normal traffic. Distance is the most-direct driving route, not straight-line.
What is the median household income in Packers Camp?
At the 2021 ABS Census, median household income in Packers Camp was $124,748 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 Packers Camp?
There are too few current rental listings in Packers Camp for a reliable median. At the 2021 ABS Census the median weekly rent was $300, across all dwelling types.
What is the median age in Packers Camp?
The median age of residents in Packers Camp was 45 at the 2021 ABS Census.
What is the air quality in Packers Camp?
The nearest government air-quality monitoring station to Packers Camp (Woree (Cairns, Far North Queensland)) recorded a 2025 annual mean PM2.5 of 5.6 µg/m³ and PM10 of 18.6 µg/m³. That puts Packers Camp below the Australian NEPM annual standard of 8 µg/m³ but above the stricter WHO guideline of 5 µg/m³.
What is the weather like in Packers Camp?
At the nearest Bureau of Meteorology station to Packers Camp, Cairns Aero (17.5 km away), summer days average 31.9°C, winter nights 18.1°C, 2,121 mm of rain a year over 120 rainy days, and 4 days a year above 35°C over 2006-2026.
Is the First Home Owner Grant available in Packers Camp?
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 Packers Camp belong to?
Packers Camp sits within the Cairns local government area. Council rates, planning approvals, and waste collection fall under this LGA.
How much are council rates in Packers Camp?
The average residential rates bill through Cairns is $1,354 a year (2025). Every suburb in this LGA shares the same schedule — individual bills vary with land value.
How much is being built near Packers Camp?
Across Cairns, 767 new residential dwellings were approved in the year to August 2026 (source: ABS Building Approvals). That's down 81.0% 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 Packers Camp in?
Packers Camp sits within the federal Division of Kennedy, currently held by Bob Katter (Katter's Australian Party (KAP)).
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Data freshness
- Census · 2021
- Council rates · FY 2025–26
- Building approvals · Aug 2026
- Schools · 2025
- NBN connectivity · Dec 2025
- Crime · 2025
- Road crashes · 2020–2024
- Air quality · 2025
- 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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