Manunda, Queensland

The suburb Manunda in Queensland is in the Cairns West area in the far north of the state. It has a population of almost 10,000. It was named in 1973, after the TSMV Manunda of the Adelaide Steamship Company which regularly visited Cairns.

The suburb is bounded by Saltwater Creek and Greenslopes Street in the north, Lily Creek, Charles Street and the suburb of Parramatta Park in the east, Gatton Street, Tills Street and Lennon Street in the south, and Moodys Creek, Keeble Street, Moody Street, Hoare Street, Mayers Street and the suburb of Manoora in the west.

Manunda Queensland Map

Educational Facilities

Education is the most important industry in the suburb. Cairns West State School is the only state primary school in the suburb. Trinity Bay State High School and Cairns TAFE are two of the areas biggest education providers as well as significant employers.

These public education providers have achieved positive outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students as well as for students from a non-English speaking background.

Living in Manunda Queensland

Manunda is quite multicultural. Indeed, just over 25% of the suburb’s population was born overseas, which is considerably higher than the state average.

More people living in Manunda Queensland use sustainable transport to get to work. Indeed only 25% of residents had access to 2 or more cars, compared to over 50% across regional Queensland.

The major differences between the countries of birth of the population in Manunda and Cairns were:
• A larger percentage of people born in Nepal (2.1% compared to 0.3%)
• Higher percentage of people born in Bhutan (1.8% compared to 0.3%)
• A larger percentage of people born in Philippines (2.3% compared to 1.3%)
• A smaller percentage of people born in United Kingdom (3.1% compared to 4.6%)

Manunda Qld

Single person households are the dominant group. The suburb has a higher proportion of lone person households. Overall, the proportion of lone person households was 35.0% compared to 22.5% in Regional QLD.

Manunda to Cairns

Manunda is 3.4 km from Cairns CBD. That takes approximately 6 mins via Gatton St and Mulgrave Road. It will take 10 mins by bus at a cost of approximately $3.00.

Manunda Crime

There are pockets of significant social disadvantage in the suburb. These problems are exacerbated by a lack of public housing and a lack of services to many of the disadvantaged youth in the suburb. This has led to ‘spikes’ in the rates of youth crime, which never fails to attract media attention.

Things to do in Manunda Queensland

Manunda is a busy little suburb where there is a lot to do. Below we look at some local shops, sporting facilities and answer a few FAQ’s.

Manunda Queensland Shops

Raintrees Shopping Centre is the biggest shopping centre in the suburb. Hence shops in the centre include the Manunda Library, Police Beat, Woolworths, Food Court and Tavern.

Manunda Library

The Manunda Library is located inside Raintrees Shopping Centre. It is open Monday to Friday from 9.00am to 5:30pm and on Saturday from 9:00am to 12:00pm.

The library is operated by Cairns Regional Council and you can contact the library direct on 4044 3779.

Manunda Post Office

The Manunda Post Office is located at Raintrees Shopping Centre, Shop 11 33-63 Alfred Street, Manunda, Qld, 4870. This office services the west Cairns area.

Manunda the Sporting Hub

Manunda is the home of some impressive sporting facilities. Griffith Park has two large cricket ovals and is the spiritual home of cricket in Cairns. Next to Griffith Park is Sportsworld, which includes a gym, a swimming pool and squash courts.

Also in Manunda is Cairns Basketball, located at 289 Aumuller Street. Indeed their centre is the home of community basketball in Cairns and a hub for the basketball community.

Manunda Hawks

Established in 1983, the Manunda Hawks are an Australian Football club with a rich history and strong vision for the future.

Manunda Qld Postcode

Manunda Queensland Real Estate

Manunda has a mix of residential properties including houses, apartments, and townhouses. The suburb is popular due to its proximity to Cairns’ city centre, schools, shopping centres, and other amenities.

Manunda offers good investment opportunities due to its affordability compared to more central suburbs, yet with close proximity to key areas of Cairns.

Manunda Queensland Houses for Sale

Houses typically, these can range from older, more established homes to more modern builds. You might find everything from quaint single-story homes to larger family residences with multiple bedrooms and bigger yards.

There are numerous apartment complexes, offering units that are ideal for singles, couples, and smaller families. These can range from budget-friendly options to more luxurious units.

Townhouse properties are a good middle ground, offering more space than an apartment but less maintenance than a standalone house.

Thank you reading our guide to Manunda Queensland.

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