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Dimbulah, Australia

Queensland · Australia

Dimbulah is a small town in Queensland, Australia with a population of 1,034. Elevation: 1,509 ft (460 m). Average temperature: 74°F (23°C).

Data updated June 2026

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
1,034 Population 57/sq mi density
1,509 ft Elevation 460 meters
74°F Avg Temperature 23°C
35.7 in Annual Rain
Australia / Brisbane Timezone
$20,010 Median Income
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.4 / 5.0
$20,010 median income, 6.2% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.5 / 5.0
$112,600 home value, $563/mo rent

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About Dimbulah

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

Population1,034
Median Age48.0 yrs
Density57/mi²

Economy

C
Median Income$20,010
Per Capita$20,010
Unemployment6.2%

Housing

B
Home Value$112,600
Rent$563
Ownership75.2%
Housing Units414

Climate

Avg Temp74°F (23°C)
Rain35.7 in/yr
Sunny Days271/yr
Elevation1,509 ft (460 m)
Population1,034
Population Density57 / sq mi
Elevation1,509 ft (460 m)
Coordinates-17.1475°, 145.1097°
TimezoneAustralia/Brisbane
Country🇦🇺 Australia
State / ProvinceQueensland
Average Temperature74°F (23°C)
January Average79°F (26°C)
July Average66°F (19°C)
Annual Precipitation35.7 inches (906 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$20,010
Median Age48.0 years

About Dimbulah

Dimbulah is a small town in Australia (Queensland) with a population of 1,034. 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.

Dimbulah has a population of 1,034 with a density of 57 people per square mile, spread across 18.2 square miles. The median age is 48.0 years, 23% older than the national median of 38.9.

Population

1,034
Total Population
57
People / sq mi
48.0yrs
Median Age
23% above Australia avg
18.2mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Dimbulah vs Australia Average

The median household income in Dimbulah is $20,010, which is 73% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $20,010 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $385, 73% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 6.2% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 98 business establishments.

Income: Dimbulah vs Australia

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Income

Median HH Income$20,010
73% below Australia avg
Per Capita Income$20,010
Avg Weekly Wage$385

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment6.2%
72% above Australia avg
Establishments (County)98

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Dimbulah is $112,600, 60% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $563 (52% below the national average of $1,163). 75.2% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 414 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 5.6x, above the traditionally affordable threshold of 3-4x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$112,600
60% below Australia avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$563
52% below Australia avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership75.2%
Owner-Occupied75.2%
Renter-Occupied24.8%
Housing Units414

Property Tax

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.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 26.4°C / 80°F 21.5° / 31.2° 228.7
Feb 26.2°C / 79°F 21.4° / 30.9° 220.3
Mar 25.2°C / 77°F 20.7° / 29.8° 149.3
Apr 23.8°C / 75°F 19° / 28.5° 44.3
May 21.8°C / 71°F 16.9° / 26.8° 15.2
Jun 20.3°C / 69°F 15.2° / 25.4° 12.1
Jul 19.4°C / 67°F 13.7° / 25° 5.8
Aug 20.2°C / 68°F 14° / 26.4° 6.4
Sep 22.1°C / 72°F 15.5° / 28.7° 4.6
Oct 24°C / 75°F 17.5° / 30.6° 16.5
Nov 25.4°C / 78°F 19.1° / 31.6° 39.8
Dec 26.6°C / 80°F 20.8° / 32.3° 91.1
Dimbulah has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 74°F (23°C). Winters average 79°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 271 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 35.7 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 1,509 feet.

Temperature

79°F Jan (26°C) 66°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average73.7°F
36% above Australia avg
January Average79°F (26°C)
July Average66°F (19°C)
Sunny Days271 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,509 ft (460 m)
Area18.2 sq mi (47.2 km²)
Population Density57/sq mi
Coordinates-17.1475°N, 145.1097°W
TimezoneAustralia/Brisbane

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 35.7"
6% below Australia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Feb) 8.90"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.20"

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 M3.6 123 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

7 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 4. Most recent: Nathan (2015).

Year Name Category Closest
2015 Nathan Category 3 264 km
2014 Ita Category 3 117 km
2011 Yasi Category 4 126 km
2009 Hamish Category 2 290 km
2006 Larry Category 4 59 km
1991 Joy Category 2 184 km
1986 Winifred Category 2 96 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

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").

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Schools in Dimbulah

3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Mutchilba Primary School - - - -
Saint Anthonys School - - - -
Dimbulah State School - - - -
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Radio Stations near Dimbulah

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Libraries in Dimbulah

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Dimbulah Library0.0

Restaurants in Dimbulah

1 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Coopers Restaurant and Bar

Cafes in Dimbulah

2 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bakery
Camp 64

Train Stations in Dimbulah

1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Dimbulah

Gas Stations in Dimbulah

1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Mutchilba Cash Store

Airports Near Dimbulah

16 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Cairns International AirportCNSLarge Airport
Mareeba AirportMRGMedium Airport
Almaden (Spring Valley) Airstrip-Small Airport
Atherton Airport-Small Airport
Chillagoe AirportLLGSmall 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 OfficeAddress
Australia Post - Mutchilba LPO
Dimbulah Post Office

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 Dimbulah

What is the population of Dimbulah?

Dimbulah has a population of 1,034 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 57 people per square mile, spread across 18.2 square miles. The median age of residents is 48.0 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Dimbulah expensive to live in?

The median household income is $20,010, 73% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $112,600 (60% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $563 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 5.6x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

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. The area receives 271 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 35.7 inches.

How is the job market in Dimbulah?

The unemployment rate in Dimbulah is 6.2%, somewhat above the national average of 3.6%. Job seekers may face moderate competition. The average weekly wage is $385. There are 98 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Dimbulah?

The median home value in Dimbulah is $112,600. For renters, the median monthly rent is $563. The homeownership rate is 75.2%.

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