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Overview

Whitfield is a leafy suburb of Cairns with 4,262 residents recorded in the 2021 census. The southern part is built on the gentle slopes of Mount Whitfield, offering homes that rise from sea level to about 50 m, while the northern hills remain protected bushland in the Mount Whitfield Conservation Park. Residents enjoy easy access to several local parks – Colin Penridge, Murchison Street and Ross Allen – and are minutes from the Flecker and Cairns Botanic Gardens, providing ample outdoor recreation.

Education is anchored by Whitfield State School, a primary campus with a special‑education program, and secondary students travel to nearby Trinity Bay State High School or Cairns State High School. The suburb benefits from close proximity to Lumley Hill Airport and is surrounded by neighbouring suburbs such as Edge Hill and Stratford, creating a convenient blend of suburban tranquility and city connectivity.