Ellis Beach, Queensland facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Ellis Beach Queensland
Ellis Beach – view south to Buchan Point
Ellis Beach Location in Queensland
Population	5 (2021 census)
• Density	0.38/km2 (0.98/sq mi)
Postcode(s)	4879
Area	13.3 km2 (5.1 sq mi)
Time zone	AEST (UTC+10:00)
Location	11.3 km (7 mi) NNW of Trinity Beach 14.4 km (9 mi) NNW of Smithfield 28 km (17 mi) NNW of Cairns CBD 1,726 km (1,072 mi) NNW of Brisbane
LGA(s)	Cairns Region
State electorate(s)	Barron River
Federal Division(s)	Leichhardt
Suburbs around Ellis Beach: Macalister Range Macalister Range Coral Sea Macalister Range Ellis Beach Coral Sea Macalister Range Palm Cove Coral Sea

Ellis Beach is a small coastal area in Queensland, Australia. It's part of the Cairns Region. In 2021, only 5 people lived there, making it a very quiet place!

Exploring Ellis Beach

Ellis Beach, looking to the north

Ellis Beach is a 5-kilometer (about 3-mile) stretch of coastline. It sits along the beautiful Coral Sea. You can find it about 20 kilometers (12 miles) north of Cairns. It's right on the Captain Cook Highway, which connects Cairns and Port Douglas.

The area of Ellis Beach also reaches out into the Coral Sea. It includes two nearby islands:

• Double Island
• Haycock Island

A Look Back in Time

Surfers at Ellis Beach, 1965

Ellis Beach is located on the traditional lands of the Djabugay (Tjapukai) Aboriginal people. They are the original owners and caretakers of this land.

Double Island once had a fancy resort. However, it has not been kept up well. In 2023, people asked the Queensland Government to take back the island's lease. This would allow new plans for the island.

Who Lives Here?

Ellis Beach is a very small community. Here's how its population has changed over the years:

• In 2006, 30 people lived here.
• In 2016, the population was 24 people.
• By 2021, only 5 people called Ellis Beach home.

Learning and Schools

There are no schools directly in Ellis Beach. Students usually travel to nearby towns for their education.

• The closest primary school is Trinity Beach State School in Trinity Beach.
• For high school, students go to Smithfield State High School in Smithfield.

Fun Things to Do

Jellyfish enclosure at Ellis Beach

Ellis Beach is a great spot for beach activities!

• The Ellis Beach Surf Lifesaving Club is very active here. They often hold exciting competitions and events.
• From November to May, a special net is put in the water. This "stinger net" helps protect swimmers from dangerous jellyfish. These jellyfish are sometimes called "stingers."
• You might also find pumice stones along the shore. These are light, bubbly rocks from volcanoes.

Ellis Beach Bar & Grill, 2018

If you want to stay overnight, there's a camping ground. There's also a bar and grill restaurant where you can grab a bite to eat.

Local Facilities

The Buchan Point SES Facility is located near Ellis Beach. This is a place where emergency services can help the community.