Prior to British settlement, the Cairns area was inhabited by the Gimuy Walubara Yidinji people, who still claim their native title rights. Yidinji (also known as Yidinj, Yidiny, and Idindji) is an Australian Aboriginal language. … See more

Cairns is located on the east coast of Cape York Peninsula on a coastal strip between the Coral Sea and the Great Dividing Range. The northern part of the city is located on Trinity Bay and the city centre is located on Trinity Inlet. To the south of the Trinity … See more

Cairns has a number of heritage-listed sites, including:
• Cairns-to-Kuranda railway line
• Abbott Street: Dr EA Koch Memorial
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Cairns serves as the major commercial centre for the Far North Queensland and Cape York Peninsula Regions. It is a base for the regional offices of various government … See more

In the 2016 census, the urban area of Cairns had a population of 144,730 people.
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The City Library, operated by the Cairns Regional Council, opened in 1979 and is situated at 151 Abbott Street. A major refurbishment was undertaken in 1999 and a further minor … See more

Cairns is part of the Cairns Region local government area which is governed by a Regional Council. The Council consists of a directly elected … See more