Population 598 (2011 census) LGA(s) Tablelands Region Elevation 830 m Local time Thursday 3:32 AM | Postcode(s) 4886 State electorate(s) Dalrymple Postal code 4886 Federal division Division of Kennedy | |
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Location 24 km (15 mi) from Malanda
106 km (66 mi) from Cairns Weather 20°C, Wind N at 5 km/h, 100% Humidity Points of interest Millaa Millaa Falls, Zillie Falls - Qld, Millaa Millaa Lookout, Harold West Walk | ||
Millaa Millaa is a small town and locality on the Atherton Tableland in Far North Queensland, Australia. It is located approximately 60 kilometres (37 mi) west of Innisfail, north of Ravenshoe, south of Malanda. In the 2011 census, Millaa Millaa had a population of 598 people.
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Map of Millaa Millaa QLD 4886, Australia
The town is known for the Millaa Millaa Falls, the Millaa Millaa lookout and rolling green meadows that enjoy high rainfall. The Milay Milay Vine (Elaeagnus triflora) is the origin of the place name for Millaa Millaa (the English version of the word). It's a vine with a similar habit to Bougainvillea, somewhat sprawling all over the place.
History
Millaa Millaa Post Office opened by 1919 (a receiving office had been open from 1914).
At the 2006 census, Millaa Millaa had a population of 289.
Heritage listings
Millaa Millaa has a number of heritage-listed sites, including Millaa Millaa Falls.