Dimbulah, Australia
Queensland · Australia
Dimbulah is a small town in Queensland, Australia with a population of 975. Elevation: 1,509 ft (460 m). Average temperature: 74°F (23°C).
Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026
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About Dimbulah
Dimbulah is a rural town and locality in Far North Queensland, Australia, 114 kilometres (71 mi) from Cairns by road, on the Atherton Tableland. It is within the local government area of Shire of Mareeba. In the 2021 census, the locality of Dimbulah had a population of 975 people, a decrease from the 1,050 people in the 2016 census.
People
Climate
| Population | 975 |
| Population Density | 54 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 1,509 ft (460 m) |
| Coordinates | -17.1475°, 145.1097° |
| Timezone | Australia/Brisbane |
| Country | 🇦🇺 Australia |
| State / Province | Queensland |
| Average Temperature | 74°F (23°C) |
| January Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 35.7 inches (906 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Dimbulah
Dimbulah is a small town in Australia (Queensland) with a population of 975. The city sits at an elevation of 1,509 feet (460 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 74°F (23°C). Temperatures range from 79°F in January to 66°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 35.7 inches. The timezone is Australia/Brisbane.
Climate in Dimbulah
Dimbulah has an average annual temperature of 23.5°C (74°F). The hottest month is Dec (26.6°C), the coldest is Jul (19.4°C). Average annual precipitation is 834 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 73.7°F |
| 36% above Australia avg | |
| January Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 66°F (19°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,509 ft (460 m) |
| Area | 18.2 sq mi (47.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 54/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 17.1475°S, 145.1097°E |
| Timezone | Australia/Brisbane |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 79°F (26°C) | 8.6 in | |
| February | 78°F (26°C) | 8.9 in | Wettest |
| March | 76°F (25°C) | 6.0 in | |
| April | 74°F (23°C) | 1.5 in | |
| May | 71°F (22°C) | 1.1 in | |
| June | 67°F (19°C) | 0.5 in | |
| July | 66°F (19°C) | 0.2 in | Coldest, Driest |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 0.2 in | |
| September | 72°F (22°C) | 0.3 in | |
| October | 76°F (24°C) | 0.6 in | |
| November | 79°F (26°C) | 2.4 in | |
| December | 79°F (26°C) | 5.4 in | Warmest |
Dimbulah has a seasonal temperature swing of 14°F / from 66°F in July to 79°F in December. Total annual precipitation is 35.7 inches, with February being the wettest month (8.9") and July the driest (0.2").
Schools in Dimbulah
3 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mutchilba Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Saint Anthonys School | - | - | - | - |
| Dimbulah State School | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Dimbulah
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Libraries in Dimbulah
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dimbulah Library | 0.0 |
Restaurants in Dimbulah
1 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Dimbulah
2 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Dimbulah
1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Dimbulah
1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Airports Near Dimbulah
16 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Cairns International Airport | CNS | Large Airport |
| Mareeba Airport | MRG | Medium Airport |
| Almaden (Spring Valley) Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Atherton Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Chillagoe Airport | LLG | Small Airport |
| Crystal Brook Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Crystal Brook Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Dimbulah Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Herberton Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Jonroy Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Koah Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Mont Albion Station Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Mount Garnet Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Mungana Mine Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Ootann Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Yalkulka Airport | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Dimbulah
2 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Australia Post - Mutchilba LPO | |
| Dimbulah Post Office |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Australia
25 public holidays this year
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What is the population of Dimbulah?
Dimbulah has a population of 975 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 54 people per square mile, spread across 18.2 square miles.
What is the weather like in Dimbulah?
Dimbulah has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 74°F (23°C). Winter temperatures average 79°F in January, while summers reach an average of 66°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 35.7 inches.
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