Kanimbla, Queensland facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Kanimbla Cairns, Queensland
Harrison Close looking west, 2018
Kanimbla Location in Queensland
Population	2,827 (2021 census)
• Density	912/km2 (2,360/sq mi)
Established	1989
Postcode(s)	4870
Area	3.1 km2 (1.2 sq mi)
Time zone	AEST (UTC+10:00)
Location	6.7 km (4 mi) W of Cairns CBD 347 km (216 mi) NNW of Townsville 1,679 km (1,043 mi) NNW of Brisbane
LGA(s)	Cairns Region
State electorate(s)	Cairns
Federal Division(s)	Leichhardt
Suburbs around Kanimbla: Brinsmead Whitfield Manoora Redlynch Kanimbla Manoora Lamb Range Mooroobool Mooroobool

Kanimbla is a suburb of Cairns in Queensland, Australia. It's like a neighborhood within the bigger city of Cairns. In 2021, about 2,827 people lived there.

Where is Kanimbla?

Kanimbla is located about 6 kilometers (or 3.7 miles) west of the main city center of Cairns.

The suburb is situated near Moody's Creek. A major road, the Cairns Western Arterial Road, forms its northern border. Ramsey Drive is the main road that runs through Kanimbla. In the southwest, there are hills that reach over 500 meters (about 1,640 feet) high, near a place called Mooroobool Peak.

Kanimbla's History

MV Kanimbla, a coastal passenger ship that serviced Cairns.

Kanimbla is located on the traditional lands of the Yidiny people, who are Indigenous Australians.

The suburb of Kanimbla was officially created on February 11, 1989. It was formed from parts of nearby suburbs like Manoora and Mooroobool. The name "Kanimbla" comes from the MV Kanimbla, which was a coastal passenger ship. This ship used to travel to Cairns before it became a military ship during World War II. Interestingly, Manoora and Mooroobool were also names of other coastal passenger ships.

In 2013, the Cairns Regional Council bought land in Kanimbla. They planned to build a special area called a detention basin. This basin helps to collect extra water during heavy rains. It stops flooding in other suburbs located further downstream.

People Living in Kanimbla

In 2016, Kanimbla had a population of 2,670 people. By 2021, the number of people living in Kanimbla had grown to 2,827.

Schools Near Kanimbla

There are no schools directly inside Kanimbla. However, there are several schools in the nearby areas.

• The closest government primary schools are Whitfield State School in Whitfield (to the north) and Cairns West State School in Manunda (to the east).
• The nearest government high school is Trinity Bay State High School, also in Manunda.
• You can also find a number of private schools in other nearby suburbs of Cairns.

Fun Places to Visit

Campbells Lookout is a great spot to visit in Kanimbla. It's located on Lake Morris Road (16°55′44″S 145°43′15″E / 16.9290°S 145.7209°E / -16.9290; 145.7209 (Campbells Lookout)).

From Campbells Lookout, you can see amazing views. You can look out over the different suburbs of Cairns. You can also see all the way to the Cairns CBD (the city center) and Trinity Bay beyond. It's a popular place for people to enjoy the scenery.