Cairns Regional Council
East Russell
East Russell at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
83
Median age 53
The brief
What to know about East Russell.
East Russell (4861) sits in the Cairns region of Queensland.
East Russell has roughly 83 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are mostly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
East Russell scores 0/100 on walkability, which makes it car-dependent with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.
Summer days here average around 32°C (warm), winter mornings around 17°C (mild). Annual rainfall lands at about 2065mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Cairns Aero station, 97.0km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 1 government primary, 1 Catholic.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put East Russell's population at 83, with a median age of 53. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are mostly owner-occupied (71% own, 9% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (68% family households, 26% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
83
Median age
53
Family households
68%
Lone person
26%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
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Sales data as of May 2026· sales-qld
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$230/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$150/wk
Owner occupied
71%
Renter occupied
9%
At a deeper level
83
Median age: 53
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Safety
Crime and safety.
LGA-wide data, not suburb-specific
QLD Police only publishes crime statistics at the local government area / region level. The numbers below cover the entire Cairns Regional Council, which may include suburbs with very different crime profiles. Quieter residential pockets within the LGA likely have lower rates than the total suggests; busier areas may have higher.
24,995
total offences in 2026 across the Cairns Regional Council LGA
Top offence categories
Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.
Source: State Police Open Data
Getting around
Walkability.
0
0
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in East Russell.
Local schools for East Russell
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Government School Catchment
Babinda State School
Bellenden Ker State School
Non-Government Schools
St Rita's School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
2065 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
31.5°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
16.9°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Cairns Aero (97 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About East Russell.
- What is the East Russell postcode?
- East Russell is in the 4861 postcode, in QLD, in the Cairns Regional Council region.
- What is the average rent in East Russell?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $230, for units it's $150.
- What schools are in East Russell?
- There are 3 schools serving East Russell on this page, including St Rita's School, Babinda State School, Bellenden Ker State School.
- How walkable is East Russell?
- East Russell has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near East Russell?
- East Russell is close to Babinda, Bellenden Ker, Bramston Beach, Miriwinni, Mirriwinni.
- What is the population of East Russell?
- East Russell has approximately 83 residents. The median age is 53.
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Sources cited
Median, growth and rental data from state revenue offices and ABS. Census from ABS 2021. Climate from BoM. Hazard from Geoscience Australia. School data from ACARA. Crime from state police open data. Full methodology →
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