East Russell, Queensland facts for kids

Quick facts for kids East Russell Cairns, Queensland
Beach at East Russell, 2013
East Russell Location in Queensland
Population	83 (2021 census)
• Density	0.3222/km2 (0.834/sq mi)
Postcode(s)	4861
Area	257.6 km2 (99.5 sq mi)
LGA(s)	Cairns Region
State electorate(s)	Hill
Federal Division(s)	Kennedy
Suburbs around East Russell: Bellenden Ker Deeral Coral Sea Babinda East Russell Coral Sea Mirriwinni Eubenangee Bramston Beach

East Russell is a coastal locality in the Cairns Region, Queensland, Australia. In the 2021 census, East Russell had a population of 83 people.

Geography

Crossing the single-lane road/rail bridge over the Russell River into East Russell, 2018

East Russell is located on the coast, east of Babinda, slightly north of Innisfail and south of Cairns.

The Russell River forms the western border of East Russell.

In the north Russell River meets the Mulgrave River at Mutchero Inlet which marks the northern extent of the locality. Much of the coastal area is protected within the Russell River National Park. Several peaks in the park reach elevations above 600 m.

High Island, Normanby Island, Round Island, Russell Island and several offshore reefs belong to the Frankland Group National Park.

The eastern fringe of the locality has some areas of farming. A strip of houses has developed in the north at Point Constantine.

Demographics

In the 2016 census, East Russell had a population of 71 people.

In the 2021 census, East Russell had a population of 83 people.