Total population

Tablelands's population is 26,244 — above average, far higher than the typical council area (11,880).

It ranks 196th of 565 council areas nationally — higher than 65% of them.

Tablelands has a higher population than nearby Mareeba, Douglas and Charters Towers, but a lower one than Cassowary Coast and Cairns.

Since 2016, it has risen 6% (from 24,827) — a smaller change than the national 18%.

Within Tablelands it varies widely — from 4 in Wooroonooran to 11,625 in Atherton.