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Craiglie, Australia

Queensland · Australia

Craiglie is a small town in Queensland, Australia with a population of 1,098. Elevation: 26 ft (8 m). Average temperature: 76°F (25°C).

2.4 /5.0
C Fair
1,098 Population 1/sq mi density
26 ft Elevation 8 meters
76°F Avg Temperature 25°C
138.3 in Annual Rain
Australia / Brisbane Timezone
$27,682 Median Income
C
Overall
2.4 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$27,682 median income, 3.8% unemployment
D
Affordability
1.8 / 5.0
$236,600 home value, $1,183/mo rent

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About Craiglie

Craiglie

Craiglie is a coastal rural locality in the Shire of Douglas, Queensland, Australia. In the 2021 census, Craiglie had a population of 1,062 people.

People

Population1,098
Median Age44.0 yrs
Density1/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$27,682
Per Capita$27,682
Unemployment3.8%

Housing

D
Home Value$236,600
Rent$1,183
Ownership66.9%
Housing Units439

Climate

Avg Temp76°F (25°C)
Rain138.3 in/yr
Sunny Days334/yr
Elevation26 ft (8 m)
Population1,098
Population Density1 / sq mi
Elevation26 ft (8 m)
Coordinates-16.5379°, 145.4696°
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$27,682
Median Age44.0 years

About Craiglie

Craiglie is a small town in Australia (Queensland) with a population of 1,098. The city sits at an elevation of 26 feet (8 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.

Craiglie has a population of 1,098 with a density of 1 people per square mile, spread across 1,670.9 square miles. The median age is 44.0 years, 13% older than the national median of 38.9.

Population

1,098
Total Population
1
People / sq mi
44.0yrs
Median Age
13% above Australia avg
1,670.9mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Craiglie vs Australia Average

The median household income in Craiglie is $27,682, which is 63% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $27,682 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $532, 63% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 3.8% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 104 business establishments.

Income: Craiglie vs Australia

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Income

Median HH Income$27,682
63% below Australia avg
Per Capita Income$27,682
Avg Weekly Wage$532

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment3.8%
6% above Australia avg
Establishments (County)104

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Craiglie is $236,600, 16% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $1,183 (2% above the national average of $1,163). 66.9% of housing units are owner-occupied. There are 439 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 8.5x, making homeownership a significant financial stretch for most families.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$236,600
16% below Australia avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,183
2% above Australia avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership66.9%
Owner-Occupied66.9%
Renter-Occupied33.1%
Housing Units439

Property Tax

Climate in Craiglie

Craiglie 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
Craiglie 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 26 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

Elevation26 ft (8 m)
Area1,670.9 sq mi (4,327.7 km²)
Population Density1/sq mi
Coordinates-16.5379°N, 145.4696°W
TimezoneAustralia/Brisbane

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 138.3"
264% above Australia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Mar) 19.69"
Driest Month (Sep) 1.61"

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 M3.6 121 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 3 193 km
2014 Ita Category 4 70 km
2011 Yasi Category 4 162 km
2009 Hamish Category 2 221 km
2006 Larry Category 4 108 km
1998 Nathan Category 1 255 km
1991 Joy Category 2 126 km
1990 Ivor Category 1 272 km
1986 Winifred Category 2 136 km
1986 Manu Category 1 268 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 79°F (26°C) 14.5 in Warmest
February 78°F (25°C) 18.2 in
March 77°F (25°C) 19.7 in Wettest
April 74°F (23°C) 10.3 in
May 71°F (21°C) 6.5 in
June 67°F (19°C) 3.2 in Coldest
July 72°F (22°C) 2.3 in
August 68°F (20°C) 2.1 in
September 71°F (22°C) 1.6 in Driest
October 74°F (24°C) 2.1 in
November 77°F (25°C) 4.1 in
December 78°F (26°C) 8.9 in

Craiglie has a seasonal temperature swing of 12°F / from 67°F in June to 79°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 93.3 inches, with March being the wettest month (19.7") and September the driest (1.6").

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Schools in Craiglie

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Port Douglas State School
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Radio Stations near Craiglie

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 Craiglie

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Port Douglas Court House Museum

Libraries in Craiglie

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

Hotels in Craiglie

5 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Nimrod Resort Apartments
Paradise Links Resort
Ramada Resort Port Douglas
Sea Temple Resort and Spa
Silkari Lagoons

Restaurants in Craiglie

1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

The Beach Shack

Zoos in Craiglie

1 zoos within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Wildlife Habitat Port Douglas

Veterinaries in Craiglie

1 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Port Douglas Vets

Gas Stations in Craiglie

2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

BP
Shell Reddy Express Port Douglas

Golf Courses in Craiglie

2 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Mirage Country Club
Palmer Sea Reef

Airports Near Craiglie

8 airports within the area.

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

Churches & Religious Organizations in Craiglie

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Anglican Church of Australia

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 Craiglie

What is the population of Craiglie?

Craiglie has a population of 1,098 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 1 people per square mile, spread across 1,670.9 square miles. The median age of residents is 44.0 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Craiglie expensive to live in?

The median household income is $27,682, 63% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $236,600 (16% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,183 per month. The home price-to-income ratio is 8.5x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Craiglie?

Craiglie 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 Craiglie?

Craiglie has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 3.8%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $532. There are 104 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Craiglie?

The median home value in Craiglie is $236,600. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,183. The homeownership rate is 66.9%.

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