Location – CAIRNS, Far North, Queensland
| Population | 122,192 |
| Postcode | 4870 |
| Transport Access | Car, train, flight |
| Distance to Brisbane | 1,700 km |
| Drive to Brisbane | 25 hours |
| Train to Brisbane | 32 hours |
| Flight to Brisbane | 2 hours 10 minutes |
| Drive to neighbouring towns | 1 hour to Port Douglas 2 hours to Mission Beach |
| Key Industries | Aviation, trade activities, tourism, education, conventions & conferences, construction & property development |
| Climate | Summer (Dec-Feb) 20°C - 40°C Winter (Jun-Aug) 12°C - 26°C |
| Educational Services | Pre-schools, primary schools, secondary schools, TAFE (Technical & Further Education), University |
| Where can I learn English? | Tropical North QLD Institute of TAFE Eureka St, Manunda QLD 4870 |
| Cultural Services | Contemporary Arts Centre, theatre |
| Attractions | Great Barrier Reef, casino, Oceanarium, Wet Tropics Rainforests |
| Recreation | Beaches, botanic gardens, bungy jumping, esplanade, national parks, skate park, white water rafting |
| Hospital | Yes |
| Real Estate Agents | Yes See: Yellow Pages |
| Childcare Centres | Yes See: Yellow Pages |
| Helpful Websites | Cairns City Council Department of State Development & Innovation |
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See: Queensland
See also: Life in Australia
