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Cooya Beach, Australia

Queensland · Australia

Cooya Beach is a small town in Queensland, Australia with a population of 528. Elevation: 30 ft (9 m). Average temperature: 76°F (25°C).

Data updated June 2026

3.1 /5.0
B Good
528 Population 0/sq mi density
30 ft Elevation 9 meters
76°F Avg Temperature 25°C
138.3 in Annual Rain
Australia / Brisbane Timezone
$24,235 Median Income
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$24,235 median income, 1.2% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.2 / 5.0
$149,200 home value, $746/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population528
Median Age48.0 yrs
Density0/mi²

Economy

B
Median Income$24,235
Per Capita$24,235
Unemployment1.2%

Housing

B
Home Value$149,200
Rent$746
Ownership68.2%
Housing Units211

Climate

Avg Temp76°F (25°C)
Rain138.3 in/yr
Sunny Days334/yr
Elevation30 ft (9 m)
Population528
Population Density0 / sq mi
Elevation30 ft (9 m)
Coordinates-16.4481°, 145.4057°
TimezoneAustralia/Brisbane
Country🇦🇺 Australia
State / ProvinceQueensland
Average Temperature76°F (25°C)
January Average79°F (26°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Annual Precipitation138.3 inches (3,513 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$24,235
Median Age48.0 years

About Cooya Beach

Cooya Beach is a small town in Australia (Queensland) with a population of 528. The city sits at an elevation of 30 feet (9 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 76°F (25°C). Temperatures range from 79°F in January to 72°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 138.3 inches. The timezone is Australia/Brisbane.

Cooya Beach has a population of 528 with a density of 0 people per square mile, spread across 1,670.9 square miles. The median age is 48.0 years, 23% older than the national median of 38.9.

Population

528
Total Population
0
People / sq mi
48.0yrs
Median Age
23% above Australia avg
1,670.9mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Cooya Beach vs Australia Average

The median household income in Cooya Beach is $24,235, which is 68% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $24,235 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $466, 67% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 1.2% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 50 business establishments.

Income: Cooya Beach vs Australia

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Income

Median HH Income$24,235
68% below Australia avg
Per Capita Income$24,235
Avg Weekly Wage$466

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.2%
67% below Australia avg
Establishments (County)50

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Cooya Beach is $149,200, 47% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $746 (36% below the national average of $1,163). 68.2% of housing units are owner-occupied. There are 211 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 6.2x, above the traditionally affordable threshold of 3-4x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$149,200
47% below Australia avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$746
36% below Australia avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership68.2%
Owner-Occupied68.2%
Renter-Occupied31.8%
Housing Units211

Property Tax

Climate in Cooya Beach

Cooya Beach has an average annual temperature of 26.5°C (80°F). The hottest month is Jan (29°C), the coldest is Jul (23°C). Average annual precipitation is 2039 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 29°C / 84°F 25.6° / 32.4° 402.3
Feb 28.8°C / 84°F 25.5° / 32.1° 420.4
Mar 28.1°C / 83°F 25.2° / 31° 426.5
Apr 26.8°C / 80°F 24.2° / 29.5° 185.5
May 25.2°C / 77°F 22.9° / 27.5° 102.6
Jun 23.8°C / 75°F 21.5° / 26° 53.0
Jul 23°C / 73°F 20.6° / 25.3° 39.3
Aug 23.8°C / 75°F 20.8° / 26.7° 43.0
Sep 25.4°C / 78°F 21.9° / 29° 35.3
Oct 26.9°C / 80°F 23.3° / 30.5° 48.7
Nov 28.2°C / 83°F 24.5° / 31.8° 87.4
Dec 29°C / 84°F 25.4° / 32.5° 195.1
Cooya Beach has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 76°F (25°C). Winters average 79°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 334 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 138.3 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 30 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

79°F Jan (26°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average76.1°F
41% above Australia avg
January Average79°F (26°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Sunny Days334 days/yr

Geography

Elevation30 ft (9 m)
Area1,670.9 sq mi (4,327.7 km²)
Population Density0/sq mi
Coordinates-16.4481°N, 145.4057°W
TimezoneAustralia/Brisbane

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 138.3"
264% above Australia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Feb) 17.40"
Driest Month (Sep) 1.57"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1 earthquake (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.6. Most recent: M3.6 on Mar 15, 2011.

Mar 15, 2011 30 km NE of Innisfail Estate, Australia M3.6 133 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 3 184 km
2014 Ita Category 4 58 km
2011 Yasi Category 4 173 km
2009 Hamish Category 2 220 km
2006 Larry Category 4 119 km
1998 Nathan Category 1 247 km
1991 Joy Category 2 130 km
1990 Ivor Category 1 261 km
1986 Winifred Category 2 148 km
1986 Manu Category 1 266 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 79°F (26°C) 14.6 in
February 80°F (27°C) 17.4 in Wettest
March 79°F (26°C) 16.1 in
April 76°F (25°C) 10.9 in
May 73°F (23°C) 5.8 in
June 70°F (21°C) 2.8 in Coldest
July 72°F (22°C) 2.2 in
August 71°F (21°C) 2.1 in
September 74°F (23°C) 1.6 in Driest
October 77°F (25°C) 2.6 in
November 79°F (26°C) 5.8 in
December 80°F (27°C) 9.7 in Warmest

Cooya Beach has a seasonal temperature swing of 11°F / from 70°F in June to 80°F in December. Total annual precipitation is 91.6 inches, with February being the wettest month (17.4") and September the driest (1.6").

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Schools in Cooya Beach

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Miallo State School
Wonga Beach State School
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Radio Stations near Cooya Beach

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 Cooya Beach

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Port Douglas Court House Museum

Libraries in Cooya Beach

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Mossman Library0.0
Port Douglas Branch Library0.0

Zoos in Cooya Beach

1 zoos within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Daintree Wild Zoo

Gas Stations in Cooya Beach

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Caltex

Golf Courses in Cooya Beach

1 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Mossman Golf Club

Airports Near Cooya Beach

8 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Cairns International AirportCNSLarge Airport
Mareeba AirportMRGMedium Airport
Bloomfield River AirportBFCSmall Airport
Dimbulah AirportSmall Airport
Koah AirportSmall Airport
Lakeland AirportLKDSmall Airport
Maitland Downs AirportSmall Airport
Yalkulka AirportSmall Airport

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Waterfalls
2
Natural waterfalls documented by USGS and OpenStreetMap contributors
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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 Cooya Beach

What is the population of Cooya Beach?

Cooya Beach has a population of 528 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 0 people per square mile, spread across 1,670.9 square miles. The median age of residents is 48.0 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Cooya Beach expensive to live in?

The median household income is $24,235, 68% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $149,200 (47% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $746 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 6.2x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Cooya Beach?

Cooya Beach has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 76°F (25°C). Winter temperatures average 79°F in January, while summers reach an average of 72°F in July. The area receives 334 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 138.3 inches.

How is the job market in Cooya Beach?

The job market in Cooya Beach is very strong, with unemployment at just 1.2% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $466. There are 50 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Cooya Beach?

The median home value in Cooya Beach is $149,200. For renters, the median monthly rent is $746. The homeownership rate is 68.2%.

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