Suburb of Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Brinsmead
Brinsmead is a northern suburb of Cairns in the Cairns Region, Far North Queensland, Australia.
In the 2021 census, Brinsmead had a population of 5,537 people.
How locals move
Getting around Brinsmead the local way
- Go nextThis small town nestled in the rainforest-covered mountains just north of Cairns draws thousands of tourists each week and is perhaps the most popular day trip from the city.
- Go nextGreen Island and Fitzroy Island, both resort islands that welcome day trips, are within 45 minutes of Cairns by ferry.
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