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Cairns City, Australia

Full City Profile

2.4 /5.0
C Fair
6,839 Population 22/sq mi density
26 ft Elevation 8 meters
75°F Avg Temperature 24°C
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Overall
2.4 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Economy
2.4 / 5.0
$30,657 median income, 8.0% unemployment
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Affordability
2.4 / 5.0
$232,600 home value, $1,163/mo rent

Cairns City, Australia

At a Glance

Median Income
$30,657
59% below
$30,657 per capita
Home Value
$232,600
17% below
Median Rent
$1,163/mo
0% below
Unemployment
8.0%
122% above
Avg Temperature
75°F
327 sunny days/yr

Is Cairns City a Good Place to Live?

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2.4 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Cairns City residents earn a median household income of $30,657 , which is 59% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $30,657. The unemployment rate stands at 8.0% (122% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). The area is home to 650 business establishments.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Cairns City is $232,600 , 17% below the national median of $281,900. Median rent is $1,163/month.

Climate & Weather

Cairns City has an average annual temperature of 75°F (24°C). Winters average 79°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 327 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 92.8 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population6,839
Median Age44.0 yrs
Density22/mi²
Foreign Born26.3%

Economy

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Median Income$30,657
Per Capita$30,657
Unemployment8.0%
Poverty
Avg Weekly Wage$590

Housing

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Home Value$232,600
Rent$1,163
Ownership49.3%
Housing Units2,736

Climate

Avg Temp75°F
Sunny Days327/yr
Rain92.8 in/yr
Elevation26 ft

Did You Know?

26.3% of residents are foreign-born.