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Cairns North, Australia

Queensland · Australia

Cairns North is a small city in Queensland, Australia with a population of 7,340. Elevation: 23 ft (7 m). Average temperature: 75°F (24°C).

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
7,340 Population 24/sq mi density
23 ft Elevation 7 meters
75°F Avg Temperature 24°C
92.8 in Annual Rain
Australia / Brisbane Timezone
$29,507 Median Income
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.5 / 5.0
$29,507 median income, 7.3% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.0 / 5.0
$191,600 home value, $958/mo rent

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About Cairns North

Cairns North

Cairns North is a coastal suburb of Cairns in the Cairns Region, Queensland, Australia. In the 2021 census, Cairns North had a population of 5,334 people.

People

Population7,340
Median Age37.0 yrs
Density24/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$29,507
Per Capita$29,507
Unemployment7.3%

Housing

B
Home Value$191,600
Rent$958
Ownership34.7%
Housing Units2,936

Climate

Avg Temp75°F (24°C)
Rain92.8 in/yr
Sunny Days327/yr
Elevation23 ft (7 m)
Population7,340
Population Density24 / sq mi
Elevation23 ft (7 m)
Coordinates-16.9041°, 145.7570°
TimezoneAustralia/Brisbane
Country🇦🇺 Australia
State / ProvinceQueensland
Average Temperature75°F (24°C)
January Average79°F (26°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Annual Precipitation92.8 inches (2,358 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$29,507
Median Age37.0 years

About Cairns North

Cairns North is a small city in Australia (Queensland) with a population of 7,340. The city sits at an elevation of 23 feet (7 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 75°F (24°C). Temperatures range from 79°F in January to 70°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 92.8 inches. The timezone is Australia/Brisbane.

Cairns North has a population of 7,340 with a density of 24 people per square mile, spread across 304.7 square miles. The median age is 37.0 years, 5% younger than the national median of 38.9.

Population

7,340
Total Population
24
People / sq mi
37.0yrs
Median Age
5% below Australia avg
304.7mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Cairns North vs Australia Average

The median household income in Cairns North is $29,507, which is 61% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $29,507 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $567, 60% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 7.3% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 697 business establishments.

Income: Cairns North vs Australia

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Income

Median HH Income$29,507
61% below Australia avg
Per Capita Income$29,507
Avg Weekly Wage$567

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment7.3%
103% above Australia avg
Establishments (County)697

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Cairns North is $191,600, 32% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $958 (18% below the national average of $1,163). 34.7% of housing units are owner-occupied (below the 65.4% national rate). There are 2,936 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 6.5x, above the traditionally affordable threshold of 3-4x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$191,600
32% below Australia avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$958
18% below Australia avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership34.7%
Owner-Occupied34.7%
Renter-Occupied65.3%
Housing Units2,936

Property Tax

Cairns North has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 75°F (24°C). Winters average 79°F in January while summers reach 70°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 92.8 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 23 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

79°F Jan (26°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average75.1°F
39% above Australia avg
January Average79°F (26°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Sunny Days327 days/yr

Geography

Elevation23 ft (7 m)
Area304.7 sq mi (789.1 km²)
Population Density24/sq mi
Coordinates-16.9041°N, 145.7570°W
TimezoneAustralia/Brisbane

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 92.8"
144% 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 M4.5 136 km
Mar 15, 2011 30 km NE of Innisfail Estate, Australia M3.6 71 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 4 120 km
2011 Yasi Category 4 114 km
2009 Hamish Category 3 217 km
2006 Larry Category 4 66 km
1998 Katrina Category 1 275 km
1998 Nathan Category 1 291 km
1991 Joy Category 2 110 km
1986 Winifred Category 2 86 km
1986 Manu Category 1 280 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 79°F (26°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 Coldest
July 70°F (21°C) 1.3 in 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

Cairns North has a seasonal temperature swing of 11°F / from 69°F in June 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 Cairns North

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Mother of Good Counsel School — — — —
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Radio Stations near Cairns North

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 Cairns North

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

Libraries in Cairns North

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 Cairns North

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Kuranda Heritage Market
Kuranda Markets
Rusty's Markets

Hotels in Cairns North

7 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Acacia Court Hotel
Bohemian Resort Cairns
Cairns Harbourside Hotel
Cairns Holiday Lodge
Cairns Sheridan Hotel
Dunwoody's Tavern
Floriana Villas

Restaurants in Cairns North

2 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Finn Finn
Floriana

Cafes in Cairns North

3 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Mykie's Cafe on Lily
Odett's Cafe
Smith Café

Monuments in Cairns North

3 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Commemorative plaque of US army volunteers
The Dancers
The Dancers

Clinics in Cairns North

3 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Cairns Hand Clinic
QML Pathology
Sullivan Nicolaides Pathology Cairns

Bus Stations in Cairns North

3 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

AU #1339744439
AU #1339744440
AU #1339744441

Gas Stations in Cairns North

4 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

7-Eleven
Coles Express
Mobil
United

Breweries in Cairns North

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Cairns Cruise Line Terminal
FNQ Homebrew

Stadiums & Teams in Cairns North

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Cairns North

9 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Cairns International AirportCNSLarge Airport
Mareeba AirportMRGMedium Airport
Atherton Airport—Small Airport
Dimbulah Airport—Small Airport
Herberton Airport—Small Airport
Innisfail AirportIFLSmall Airport
Koah Airport—Small Airport
Mont Albion Station Airstrip—Small Airport
Yalkulka Airport—Small Airport

Post Offices in Cairns North

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Australia post

Treatment Centers in Cairns North

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 Cairns North

What is the population of Cairns North?

Cairns North has a population of 7,340 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 24 people per square mile, spread across 304.7 square miles. The median age of residents is 37.0 years.

Is Cairns North expensive to live in?

The median household income is $29,507, 61% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $191,600 (32% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $958 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 6.5x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Cairns North?

Cairns North has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 75°F (24°C). Winter temperatures average 79°F in January, while summers reach an average of 70°F in July. The area receives 327 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 92.8 inches.

How is the job market in Cairns North?

The unemployment rate in Cairns North is 7.3%, somewhat above the national average of 3.6%. Job seekers may face moderate competition. The average weekly wage is $567. There are 697 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Cairns North?

The median home value in Cairns North is $191,600. For renters, the median monthly rent is $958. The homeownership rate is 34.7%.

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