Demographics

Malanda is approximately 46.24 square kilometres. In 2016 the population of Malanda was 1985. The population is 48% male and 52% female. On average the monthly mortgage repayments in Malanda are $1000 to $1399. The most common weekly income bracket is $300 to $399 per week. Weekly rents in the area are on average $275 to $349.

Description

Malanda is a town and locality on the Atherton Tableland in the Tablelands Region, Far North Queensland, Australia. In the 2011 census, Malanda had a population of 2,052 people. Malanda first developed in the 1900s after the discovery of tin and copper at Herberton saw a steady stream of miners and engineers moving over the mountains from the coast. Malanda is located 85 kilometres (53 mi) from Cairns and 732 metres (2,402 ft) above sea level. The town is located downstream of the Malanda Falls on the North Johnstone River.

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