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Kanimbla, Australia

Queensland · Australia

Kanimbla is a small town in Queensland, Australia with a population of 2,625. Elevation: 164 ft (50 m). Average temperature: 68°F (20°C).

Data updated June 2026

2.5 /5.0
C+ Fair
2,625 Population 9/sq mi density
164 ft Elevation 50 meters
68°F Avg Temperature 20°C
74.5 in Annual Rain
Australia / Brisbane Timezone
$30,961 Median Income
C+
Overall
2.5 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.0 / 5.0
$30,961 median income, 3.8% unemployment
C
Affordability
2.0 / 5.0
$253,600 home value, $1,268/mo rent

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About Kanimbla

Kanimbla

Kanimbla is a suburb of Cairns in the Cairns Region, Queensland, Australia. In the 2021 census, Kanimbla had a population of 2,827 people.

People

Population2,625
Median Age39.0 yrs
Density9/mi²

Economy

B
Median Income$30,961
Per Capita$30,961
Unemployment3.8%

Housing

C
Home Value$253,600
Rent$1,268
Ownership81.3%
Housing Units1,050

Climate

Avg Temp68°F (20°C)
Rain74.5 in/yr
Sunny Days327/yr
Elevation164 ft (50 m)
Population2,625
Population Density9 / sq mi
Elevation164 ft (50 m)
Coordinates-16.9231°, 145.7216°
TimezoneAustralia/Brisbane
Country🇦🇺 Australia
State / ProvinceQueensland
Average Temperature68°F (20°C)
January Average72°F (22°C)
July Average63°F (17°C)
Annual Precipitation74.5 inches (1,891 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$30,961
Median Age39.0 years

About Kanimbla

Kanimbla is a small town in Australia (Queensland) with a population of 2,625. The city sits at an elevation of 164 feet (50 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 68°F (20°C). Temperatures range from 72°F in January to 63°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 74.5 inches. The timezone is Australia/Brisbane.

Kanimbla has a population of 2,625 with a density of 9 people per square mile, spread across 304.7 square miles. The median age is 39.0 years, 0% younger than the national median of 38.9.

Population

2,625
Total Population
9
People / sq mi
39.0yrs
Median Age
0% below Australia avg
304.7mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Kanimbla vs Australia Average

The median household income in Kanimbla is $30,961, which is 59% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $30,961 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $595, 58% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 3.8% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 249 business establishments.

Income: Kanimbla vs Australia

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Income

Median HH Income$30,961
59% below Australia avg
Per Capita Income$30,961
Avg Weekly Wage$595

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment3.8%
6% above Australia avg
Establishments (County)249

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Kanimbla is $253,600, 10% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $1,268 (9% above the national average of $1,163). 81.3% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 1,050 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 8.2x, making homeownership a significant financial stretch for most families.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$253,600
10% below Australia avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,268
9% above Australia avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership81.3%
Owner-Occupied81.3%
Renter-Occupied18.7%
Housing Units1,050

Property Tax

Kanimbla enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winters average 72°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 327 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 74.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 164 feet.

Temperature

72°F Jan (22°C) 63°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average68.0°F
26% above Australia avg
January Average72°F (22°C)
July Average63°F (17°C)
Sunny Days327 days/yr

Geography

Elevation164 ft (50 m)
Area304.7 sq mi (789.1 km²)
Population Density9/sq mi
Coordinates-16.9231°N, 145.7216°W
TimezoneAustralia/Brisbane

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 74.5"
96% above Australia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Feb) 20.47"
Driest Month (Jul) 1.26"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.5. Most recent: M4.5 on Jun 7, 2023.

Jun 7, 2023 122 km ENE of Yarrabah, Australia M4.5 140 km
Mar 15, 2011 30 km NE of Innisfail Estate, Australia M3.6 72 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 3 237 km
2014 Ita Category 4 120 km
2011 Yasi Category 4 113 km
2009 Hamish Category 3 221 km
2006 Larry Category 4 65 km
1998 Katrina Category 1 279 km
1998 Nathan Category 1 293 km
1991 Joy Category 2 114 km
1986 Winifred Category 2 85 km
1986 Manu Category 1 284 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 72°F (22°C) 15.4 in
February 80°F (27°C) 20.5 in Wettest
March 79°F (26°C) 18.5 in
April 76°F (25°C) 10.1 in
May 73°F (23°C) 3.4 in
June 69°F (21°C) 1.7 in
July 63°F (17°C) 1.3 in Coldest, Driest
August 70°F (21°C) 1.5 in
September 73°F (23°C) 2.5 in
October 76°F (25°C) 3.0 in
November 79°F (26°C) 5.8 in
December 80°F (27°C) 8.9 in Warmest

Kanimbla has a seasonal temperature swing of 17°F / from 63°F in July to 80°F in December. Total annual precipitation is 92.4 inches, with February being the wettest month (20.5") and July the driest (1.3").

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Radio Stations near Kanimbla

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 Kanimbla

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Cairns Art Gallery
Cairns Museum
The Australian Armour & Artillery Museum

Libraries in Kanimbla

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
City Library0.0
Earlville Library0.0
Edmonton Library0.0
Gordonvale Library0.0
James Cook University library0.0
Kuranda Library0.0
Manunda Library0.0
Smithfield Library0.0
Stratford Library0.0
Yarrabah Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Kanimbla

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Kuranda Heritage Market
Kuranda Markets
Rusty's Markets

Breweries in Kanimbla

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Cairns Cruise Line Terminal
FNQ Homebrew

Stadiums & Teams in Kanimbla

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Kanimbla

9 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Cairns International AirportCNSLarge Airport
Mareeba AirportMRGMedium Airport
Atherton Airport-Small Airport
Dimbulah Airport-Small Airport
Herberton Airport-Small Airport
Innisfail AirportIFLSmall Airport
Koah Airport-Small Airport
Mont Albion Station Airstrip-Small Airport
Yalkulka Airport-Small Airport

Treatment Centers in Kanimbla

2 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Lives Lived Well
Spinal Life Healthy Living Centre

Churches & Religious Organizations in Kanimbla

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
New Baptist Church

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 Kanimbla

What is the population of Kanimbla?

Kanimbla has a population of 2,625 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 9 people per square mile, spread across 304.7 square miles. The median age of residents is 39.0 years.

Is Kanimbla expensive to live in?

The median household income is $30,961, 59% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $253,600 (10% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,268 per month. The home price-to-income ratio is 8.2x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Kanimbla?

Kanimbla enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winter temperatures average 72°F in January, while summers reach an average of 63°F in July. The area receives 327 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 74.5 inches.

How is the job market in Kanimbla?

Kanimbla has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 3.8%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $595. There are 249 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Kanimbla?

The median home value in Kanimbla is $253,600. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,268. The homeownership rate is 81.3%.

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