Cairns North, Australia

Full City Profile

2.8 /5.0

C+ Fair

7,340 Population 24/sq mi density

23 ft Elevation 7 meters

75°F Avg Temperature 24°C

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

Affordability

3.0 / 5.0

$191,600 home value, $958/mo rent

Cairns North, Australia

At a Glance

Median Income

$29,507

61% below

$29,507 per capita

Home Value

$191,600

32% below

Median Rent

$958/mo

18% below

Unemployment

7.3%

103% above

Avg Temperature

75°F

327 sunny days/yr

Is Cairns North a Good Place to Live?

C+

2.8 / 5.0 — Fair

Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Cairns North residents earn a median household income of $29,507 , which is 61% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $29,507. The unemployment rate stands at 7.3% (103% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). The area is home to 697 business establishments.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Cairns North is $191,600 , 32% below the national median of $281,900. Median rent is $958/month.

Climate & Weather

Cairns North 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

Population7,340

Median Age37.0 yrs

Density24/mi²

Foreign Born33.1%

Economy

C+

Median Income$29,507

Per Capita$29,507

Unemployment7.3%

Poverty

Avg Weekly Wage$567

Housing

Home Value$191,600

Rent$958

Ownership34.7%

Housing Units2,936

Climate

Avg Temp75°F

Sunny Days327/yr

Rain92.8 in/yr

Elevation23 ft

Did You Know?

33.1% of residents are foreign-born.