Granadilla, QLD 4855 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Granadilla is a suburb of Queensland, postcode 4855, home to 101 residents with a settled, mature community. Located in the Cassowary Coast local government area (Outer Regional Australia) and roughly 1292 km from the Brisbane CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 101
- Median age
- 45 years
- Median household income
- $1,292 /week
- Median personal income
- $596 /week
- Median family income
- $1,531 /week
- Average household size
- 2.6
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.9
- Local government area
- Cassowary Coast
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Cairns
- Remoteness classification
- Outer Regional Australia
- Federal electorate
- Kennedy
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $240 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,871
- Rent share of household income
- 19%
Schools
- The Rainforest School (Maria Creeks)
- El Arish State School
- Feluga State School
Transport
Transport data refreshes monthly from state GTFS feeds.
Lifestyle & amenities
No cafes, shops, parks, gyms, libraries or playgrounds are listed in OpenStreetMap within roughly 3 km of this locality. Genuinely remote localities typically rely on services in the nearest town.
Climate
Climate normals from the Bureau of Meteorology.
NBN & connectivity
Fixed Wireless serves 98.2% of the 57 resolvable premises in Granadilla. Most premises here are served by NBN Fixed Wireless from a nearby tower. Speed is shared with neighbours and weather-sensitive; plans up to NBN 100 are available where signal allows.
- Fixed Wireless: 98.2%
- Sky Muster (Satellite): 1.8%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 3,064 across the Cassowary Coast LGA in the year to April 2026 (up 10% on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 1,185 theft, 600 drug offences, 503 violent offences.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Granadilla?
Granadilla (QLD 4855) had 101 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 45. It sits within the Cassowary Coast local government area.
What is the median rent in Granadilla?
The median advertised rent in Granadilla is $240/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Granadilla?
Yes — 3 schools are listed within or near Granadilla covering independent, government sectors. Nearest include: The Rainforest School (Maria Creeks) (2.7 km), El Arish State School (4.8 km), Feluga State School (8.3 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Granadilla?
Granadilla is predominantly served by Fixed Wireless (98.2% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Granadilla?
Across the surrounding area, 3,064 offences were recorded in the 12 months to APR26. The most common offence categories were theft (1,185), drug offences (600), violent (503). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.
Sources & methodology
Demographics from ABS Census. Property data from SQM Research. Climate from Bureau of Meteorology. Schools from ACARA. NBN from NBN Co. Amenities from OpenStreetMap. See full methodology.
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