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Babinda, Australia

Queensland · Australia

Babinda is a small town in Queensland, Australia with a population of 1,308. Elevation: 59 ft (18 m). Average temperature: 74°F (23°C).

2.4 /5.0
C Fair
1,308 Population 1/sq mi density
59 ft Elevation 18 meters
74°F Avg Temperature 23°C
112.4 in Annual Rain
Australia / Brisbane Timezone
$18,522 Median Income
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Overall
2.4 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Economy
2.0 / 5.0
$18,522 median income, 9.3% unemployment
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Affordability
2.7 / 5.0
$129,600 home value, $648/mo rent

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About Babinda

Babinda

Babinda is a rural town and locality in the Cairns Region, Queensland, Australia. Babinda and Tully annually compete for the Golden Gumboot, an award for Australia's wettest town. Babinda is usually the winner, and has an annual average rainfall of 4,279.4 millimetres (168.48 in). In the 2021 census, the locality of Babinda had a population of 1,287 people.

People

Population1,308
Median Age48.0 yrs
Density1/mi²

Economy

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Median Income$18,522
Per Capita$18,522
Unemployment9.3%

Housing

C+
Home Value$129,600
Rent$648
Ownership68.8%
Housing Units523

Climate

Avg Temp74°F (23°C)
Rain112.4 in/yr
Sunny Days311/yr
Elevation59 ft (18 m)
Population1,308
Population Density1 / sq mi
Elevation59 ft (18 m)
Coordinates-17.3439°, 145.9227°
TimezoneAustralia/Brisbane
Country🇦🇺 Australia
State / ProvinceQueensland
Average Temperature74°F (23°C)
January Average79°F (26°C)
July Average69°F (20°C)
Annual Precipitation112.4 inches (2,855 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$18,522
Median Age48.0 years

About Babinda

Babinda is a small town in Australia (Queensland) with a population of 1,308. The city sits at an elevation of 59 feet (18 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 74°F (23°C). Temperatures range from 79°F in January to 69°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 112.4 inches. The timezone is Australia/Brisbane.

Babinda has a population of 1,308 with a density of 1 people per square mile, spread across 1,670.9 square miles. The median age is 48.0 years, 23% older than the national median of 38.9.

Population

1,308
Total Population
1
People / sq mi
48.0yrs
Median Age
23% above Australia avg
1,670.9mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Babinda vs Australia Average

The median household income in Babinda is $18,522, which is 75% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $18,522 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $356, 75% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 9.3% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 124 business establishments.

Income: Babinda vs Australia

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Income

Median HH Income$18,522
75% below Australia avg
Per Capita Income$18,522
Avg Weekly Wage$356

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment9.3%
158% above Australia avg
Establishments (County)124

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Babinda is $129,600, 54% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $648 (44% below the national average of $1,163). 68.8% of housing units are owner-occupied. There are 523 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 7x, above the traditionally affordable threshold of 3-4x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$129,600
54% below Australia avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$648
44% below Australia avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership68.8%
Owner-Occupied68.8%
Renter-Occupied31.2%
Housing Units523

Property Tax

Climate in Babinda

Babinda has an average annual temperature of 24.2°C (76°F). The hottest month is Feb (27.4°C), the coldest is Jul (20.3°C). Average annual precipitation is 3490 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 27.3°C / 81°F 23.6° / 31° 501.7
Feb 27.4°C / 81°F 23.7° / 31° 589.2
Mar 26.4°C / 80°F 22.9° / 30° 596.0
Apr 25°C / 77°F 21.4° / 28.5° 384.9
May 22.8°C / 73°F 19.3° / 26.4° 303.8
Jun 21.1°C / 70°F 17.5° / 24.7° 180.0
Jul 20.3°C / 69°F 16.4° / 24.2° 167.3
Aug 20.8°C / 69°F 16.5° / 25.2° 123.7
Sep 22.5°C / 73°F 18° / 27° 78.2
Oct 24.2°C / 76°F 20.1° / 28.3° 115.1
Nov 25.8°C / 78°F 21.8° / 29.8° 166.7
Dec 27°C / 81°F 23.1° / 30.8° 283.5
Babinda has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 74°F (23°C). Winters average 79°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 311 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 112.4 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 59 feet.

Temperature

79°F Jan (26°C) 69°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average73.9°F
37% above Australia avg
January Average79°F (26°C)
July Average69°F (20°C)
Sunny Days311 days/yr

Geography

Elevation59 ft (18 m)
Area1,670.9 sq mi (4,327.7 km²)
Population Density1/sq mi
Coordinates-17.3439°N, 145.9227°W
TimezoneAustralia/Brisbane

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 112.4"
196% above Australia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Feb) 28.43"
Driest Month (Oct) 4.09"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.5. Most recent: M4.5 on Jun 7, 2023.

Jun 7, 2023 122 km ENE of Yarrabah, Australia M4.5 133 km
Mar 15, 2011 30 km NE of Innisfail Estate, Australia M3.6 35 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

9 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 4. Most recent: Nathan (2015).

Year Name Category Closest
2015 Nathan Category 3 283 km
2014 Ita Category 3 170 km
2011 Yasi Category 4 62 km
2009 Hamish Category 3 231 km
2006 Larry Category 4 22 km
1998 Katrina Category 1 270 km
1991 Joy Category 2 118 km
1989 Aivu Category 4 287 km
1986 Winifred Category 2 34 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 79°F (26°C) 18.7 in
February 79°F (26°C) 28.4 in Warmest, Wettest
March 78°F (26°C) 28.4 in
April 75°F (24°C) 20.8 in
May 72°F (22°C) 14.5 in
June 68°F (20°C) 8.0 in Coldest
July 69°F (20°C) 4.9 in
August 68°F (20°C) 6.1 in
September 71°F (22°C) 4.6 in
October 75°F (24°C) 4.1 in Driest
November 77°F (25°C) 7.0 in
December 79°F (26°C) 10.0 in

Babinda has a seasonal temperature swing of 12°F / from 68°F in June to 79°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 155.3 inches, with February being the wettest month (28.4") and October the driest (4.1").

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Schools in Babinda

4 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Babinda State School
Bartle Frere State School
Bellenden Ker State School
Mirriwinni State School
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Radio Stations near Babinda

2 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
ABC 801kHz AM Cairns QLD Far North Queensland Local Radio 20220701 community, contemporary AAC 94 kbps
4CA 846 AM CAIRNS ONLINE cairns, talk AAC+ 64 kbps

Libraries in Babinda

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Babinda Library0.0
Innisfail Library0.0

Cinemas in Babinda

1 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Babinda Munro Picture Theater

Clinics in Babinda

1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Babinda Multi-Purpose Health Service

Train Stations in Babinda

1 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Babinda

Gas Stations in Babinda

2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

BP Twin Rivers
Mirriwinni Servo

Banks in Babinda

1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bendigo Bank

Golf Courses in Babinda

1 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Babinda Golf Course

Airports Near Babinda

11 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Cairns International AirportCNSLarge Airport
Mareeba AirportMRGMedium Airport
Atherton AirportSmall Airport
Dunk Island AirportDKISmall Airport
Glen Ruth AirportSmall Airport
Herberton AirportSmall Airport
Innisfail AirportIFLSmall Airport
Koah AirportSmall Airport
Mont Albion Station AirstripSmall Airport
Tully AirportSmall Airport
Yalkulka AirportSmall Airport

Post Offices in Babinda

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Australia Post

Churches & Religious Organizations in Babinda

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Babinda Presbyterian Church
Holy Cross Anglican Church
St Rita's church

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Waterfalls
9
Natural waterfalls documented by USGS and OpenStreetMap contributors
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Shipwrecks
1
Documented shipwreck sites from historical maritime records
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Quick Facts

Timezone
Australia/Brisbane

🇦🇺 About Australia

Capital Canberra
Population 24,992,369
Area 7,686,850 km²
GDP (USD) $1,734,451,264,656
GDP per capita $65,058
HDI 0.946
Life expectancy 83.1 years
Internet users 97.1%
Urban population 87.5%
Currency AUD (Dollar)
Languages English
Calling code +61
TLD .au
Driving side left

Public Holidays in Australia

25 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day New Year's Day
Jan 26 Australia Day Australia Day
Mar 2 Labour Day Labour Day
Mar 9 Adelaide Cup Day Adelaide Cup Day
Mar 9 Canberra Day Canberra Day
Mar 9 Eight Hours Day Eight Hours Day
Mar 9 Labour Day Labour Day
Apr 3 Good Friday Good Friday
Apr 4 Holy Saturday Easter Eve
Apr 5 Easter Sunday Easter Sunday
Apr 6 Easter Monday Easter Monday
Apr 25 Anzac Day Anzac Day
Apr 27 Anzac Day Anzac Day
May 4 Labour Day Labour Day
May 4 May Day May Day
Jun 1 Reconciliation Day Reconciliation Day
Jun 1 Western Australia Day Western Australia Day
Jun 8 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Aug 3 Picnic Day Picnic Day
Sep 28 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Oct 5 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Oct 5 Labour Day Labour Day
Nov 3 Melbourne Cup Melbourne Cup
Dec 25 Christmas Day Christmas Day
Dec 28 St. Stephen's Day Boxing Day

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Frequently Asked Questions About Babinda

What is the population of Babinda?

Babinda has a population of 1,308 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 1 people per square mile, spread across 1,670.9 square miles. The median age of residents is 48.0 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Babinda expensive to live in?

The median household income is $18,522, 75% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $129,600 (54% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $648 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 7x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Babinda?

Babinda has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 74°F (23°C). Winter temperatures average 79°F in January, while summers reach an average of 69°F in July. The area receives 311 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 112.4 inches.

How is the job market in Babinda?

The job market in Babinda faces challenges, with unemployment at 9.3% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $356. There are 124 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Babinda?

The median home value in Babinda is $129,600. For renters, the median monthly rent is $648. The homeownership rate is 68.8%.

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