Babinda, Australia
Queensland · Australia
Babinda is a small town in Queensland, Australia with a population of 1,113. Elevation: 59 ft (18 m). Average temperature: 74°F (23°C).
Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026
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About 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
Climate
| Population | 1,113 |
| Elevation | 59 ft (18 m) |
| Coordinates | -17.3439°, 145.9227° |
| Timezone | Australia/Brisbane |
| Country | 🇦🇺 Australia |
| State / Province | Queensland |
| Average Temperature | 74°F (23°C) |
| January Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (20°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 112.4 inches (2,855 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Babinda
Babinda is a small town in Australia (Queensland) with a population of 1,113. 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.
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.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 73.9°F |
| 37% above Australia avg | |
| January Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (20°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 59 ft (18 m) |
| Coordinates | 17.3439°S, 145.9227°E |
| Timezone | Australia/Brisbane |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
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").
Schools in Babinda
4 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Babinda State School | - | - | - | - |
| Bartle Frere State School | - | - | - | - |
| Bellenden Ker State School | - | - | - | - |
| Mirriwinni State School | - | - | - | - |
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
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Babinda Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Innisfail Library | 0.0 |
Cinemas in Babinda
1 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Babinda
1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Babinda
1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Babinda
2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Babinda
1 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Golf Courses in Babinda
1 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Airports Near Babinda
11 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Cairns International Airport | CNS | Large Airport |
| Mareeba Airport | MRG | Medium Airport |
| Atherton Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Dunk Island Airport | DKI | Small Airport |
| Glen Ruth Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Herberton Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Innisfail Airport | IFL | Small Airport |
| Koah Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Mont Albion Station Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Tully Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Yalkulka Airport | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Babinda
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Australia Post |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Babinda
3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Babinda Presbyterian Church | |
| Holy Cross Anglican Church | |
| St Rita's church |
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Waterfalls Near Babinda
9 waterfalls from OpenStreetMap and USGS geographic data found near Babinda.
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Babinda Falls | |
| Babinda Slides | |
| Bobbin Bobbin Falls | |
| Churnano Falls | |
| Green Cliff Falls | |
| Josephine Falls | |
| North Babinda Falls | |
| South Falls / Rapid Falls | |
| West Mulgrave Falls |
Shipwrecks Near Babinda
1 documented shipwrecks found near Babinda.
| Name | Year | Description |
|---|---|---|
| HMS Mermaid | - | A cutter that was wrecked east of Normanby Island. |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Australia
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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. Annual rainfall totals 112.4 inches.
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