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Brinsmead, Australia

Queensland · Australia

Brinsmead is a small city in Queensland, Australia with a population of 5,480. Elevation: 69 ft (21 m). Average temperature: 68°F (20°C).

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
5,480 Population 18/sq mi density
69 ft Elevation 21 meters
68°F Avg Temperature 20°C
74.5 in Annual Rain
Australia / Brisbane Timezone
$33,090 Median Income
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.0 / 5.0
$33,090 median income, 4.2% unemployment
C
Affordability
2.3 / 5.0
$253,600 home value, $1,268/mo rent

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About Brinsmead

Brinsmead

Brinsmead is a northern suburb of Cairns in the Cairns Region, Far North Queensland, Australia. In the 2021 census, Brinsmead had a population of 5,537 people.

People

Population5,480
Median Age39.0 yrs
Density18/mi²

Economy

B
Median Income$33,090
Per Capita$33,090
Unemployment4.2%

Housing

C
Home Value$253,600
Rent$1,268
Ownership79.5%
Housing Units2,192

Climate

Avg Temp68°F (20°C)
Rain74.5 in/yr
Sunny Days327/yr
Elevation69 ft (21 m)
Population5,480
Population Density18 / sq mi
Elevation69 ft (21 m)
Coordinates-16.8992°, 145.7155°
TimezoneAustralia/Brisbane
Country🇦🇺 Australia
State / ProvinceQueensland
Average Temperature68°F (20°C)
January Average72°F (22°C)
July Average63°F (17°C)
Annual Precipitation74.5 inches (1,891 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$33,090
Median Age39.0 years

About Brinsmead

Brinsmead is a small city in Australia (Queensland) with a population of 5,480. The city sits at an elevation of 69 feet (21 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 68°F (20°C). Temperatures range from 72°F in January to 63°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 74.5 inches. The timezone is Australia/Brisbane.

Brinsmead has a population of 5,480 with a density of 18 people per square mile, spread across 304.7 square miles. The median age is 39.0 years, 0% younger than the national median of 38.9.

Population

5,480
Total Population
18
People / sq mi
39.0yrs
Median Age
0% below Australia avg
304.7mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Brinsmead vs Australia Average

The median household income in Brinsmead is $33,090, which is 56% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $33,090 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $636, 56% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 4.2% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 521 business establishments.

Income: Brinsmead vs Australia

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Income

Median HH Income$33,090
56% below Australia avg
Per Capita Income$33,090
Avg Weekly Wage$636

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment4.2%
17% above Australia avg
Establishments (County)521

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Brinsmead is $253,600, 10% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $1,268 (9% above the national average of $1,163). 79.5% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 2,192 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 7.7x, making homeownership a significant financial stretch for most families.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$253,600
10% below Australia avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,268
9% above Australia avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership79.5%
Owner-Occupied79.5%
Renter-Occupied20.5%
Housing Units2,192

Property Tax

Brinsmead enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winters average 72°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 327 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 74.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 69 feet.

Temperature

72°F Jan (22°C) 63°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average68.0°F
26% above Australia avg
January Average72°F (22°C)
July Average63°F (17°C)
Sunny Days327 days/yr

Geography

Elevation69 ft (21 m)
Area304.7 sq mi (789.1 km²)
Population Density18/sq mi
Coordinates-16.8992°N, 145.7155°W
TimezoneAustralia/Brisbane

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 74.5"
96% above Australia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Feb) 20.47"
Driest Month (Jul) 1.26"

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 M4.5 140 km
Mar 15, 2011 30 km NE of Innisfail Estate, Australia M3.6 74 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2015 Nathan Category 3 235 km
2014 Ita Category 4 117 km
2011 Yasi Category 4 115 km
2009 Hamish Category 3 220 km
2006 Larry Category 4 67 km
1998 Katrina Category 1 279 km
1998 Nathan Category 1 291 km
1991 Joy Category 2 114 km
1986 Winifred Category 2 88 km
1986 Manu Category 1 282 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 72°F (22°C) 15.4 in
February 80°F (27°C) 20.5 in Wettest
March 79°F (26°C) 18.5 in
April 76°F (25°C) 10.1 in
May 73°F (23°C) 3.4 in
June 69°F (21°C) 1.7 in
July 63°F (17°C) 1.3 in Coldest, Driest
August 70°F (21°C) 1.5 in
September 73°F (23°C) 2.5 in
October 76°F (25°C) 3.0 in
November 79°F (26°C) 5.8 in
December 80°F (27°C) 8.9 in Warmest

Brinsmead has a seasonal temperature swing of 17°F / from 63°F in July to 80°F in December. Total annual precipitation is 92.4 inches, with February being the wettest month (20.5") and July the driest (1.3").

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Schools in Brinsmead

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
St. Andrews Catholic College
Freshwater Christian College
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Radio Stations near Brinsmead

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

Museums in Brinsmead

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Cairns Art Gallery
Cairns Museum
The Australian Armour & Artillery Museum

Libraries in Brinsmead

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
City Library0.0
Earlville Library0.0
Edmonton Library0.0
Gordonvale Library0.0
James Cook University library0.0
Kuranda Library0.0
Manunda Library0.0
Smithfield Library0.0
Stratford Library0.0
Yarrabah Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Brinsmead

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Kuranda Heritage Market
Kuranda Markets
Rusty's Markets

Restaurants in Brinsmead

1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Super Sushi

Cafes in Brinsmead

1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

The Coffee Club

Gas Stations in Brinsmead

3 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Coles Express
Mobil
Shell Reddy Express Redlynch

Breweries in Brinsmead

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Cairns Cruise Line Terminal
FNQ Homebrew

Stadiums & Teams in Brinsmead

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Brinsmead

9 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Cairns International AirportCNSLarge Airport
Mareeba AirportMRGMedium Airport
Atherton AirportSmall Airport
Dimbulah AirportSmall Airport
Herberton AirportSmall Airport
Innisfail AirportIFLSmall Airport
Koah AirportSmall Airport
Mont Albion Station AirstripSmall Airport
Yalkulka AirportSmall Airport

Treatment Centers in Brinsmead

2 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Lives Lived Well
Spinal Life Healthy Living Centre

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 Brinsmead

What is the population of Brinsmead?

Brinsmead has a population of 5,480 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 18 people per square mile, spread across 304.7 square miles. The median age of residents is 39.0 years.

Is Brinsmead expensive to live in?

The median household income is $33,090, 56% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $253,600 (10% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,268 per month. The home price-to-income ratio is 7.7x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Brinsmead?

Brinsmead enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winter temperatures average 72°F in January, while summers reach an average of 63°F in July. The area receives 327 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 74.5 inches.

How is the job market in Brinsmead?

Brinsmead has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 4.2%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $636. There are 521 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Brinsmead?

The median home value in Brinsmead is $253,600. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,268. The homeownership rate is 79.5%.

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