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Koah, Australia

Queensland · Australia

Koah is a small town in Queensland, Australia with a population of 610. Elevation: 1,299 ft (396 m). Average temperature: 68°F (20°C).

Data updated June 2026

2.5 /5.0
C+ Fair
610 Population 62/sq mi density
1,299 ft Elevation 396 meters
68°F Avg Temperature 20°C
74.5 in Annual Rain
Australia / Brisbane Timezone
$21,125 Median Income
C+
Overall
2.5 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.7 / 5.0
$21,125 median income, 4.7% unemployment
C
Affordability
2.3 / 5.0
$162,200 home value, $811/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population610
Median Age46.0 yrs
Density62/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$21,125
Per Capita$21,125
Unemployment4.7%

Housing

C
Home Value$162,200
Rent$811
Ownership89.4%
Housing Units244

Climate

Avg Temp68°F (20°C)
Rain74.5 in/yr
Sunny Days327/yr
Elevation1,299 ft (396 m)
Population610
Population Density62 / sq mi
Elevation1,299 ft (396 m)
Coordinates-16.8857°, 145.5517°
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$21,125
Median Age46.0 years

About Koah

Koah is a small town in Australia (Queensland) with a population of 610. The city sits at an elevation of 1,299 feet (396 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.

Koah has a population of 610 with a density of 62 people per square mile, spread across 9.8 square miles. The median age is 46.0 years, 18% older than the national median of 38.9.

Population

610
Total Population
62
People / sq mi
46.0yrs
Median Age
18% above Australia avg
9.8mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Koah vs Australia Average

The median household income in Koah is $21,125, which is 72% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $21,125 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $406, 72% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 4.7% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 58 business establishments.

Income: Koah vs Australia

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Income

Median HH Income$21,125
72% below Australia avg
Per Capita Income$21,125
Avg Weekly Wage$406

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment4.7%
31% above Australia avg
Establishments (County)58

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Koah is $162,200, 42% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $811 (30% below the national average of $1,163). 89.4% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 244 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 7.7x, making homeownership a significant financial stretch for most families.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$162,200
42% below Australia avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$811
30% below Australia avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership89.4%
Owner-Occupied89.4%
Renter-Occupied10.6%
Housing Units244

Property Tax

Climate in Koah

Koah 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
Koah 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 1,299 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

Elevation1,299 ft (396 m)
Area9.8 sq mi (25.4 km²)
Population Density62/sq mi
Coordinates-16.8857°N, 145.5517°W
TimezoneAustralia/Brisbane

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 74.5"
96% above Australia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Feb) 16.02"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.87"

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 89 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 3 232 km
2014 Ita Category 4 105 km
2011 Yasi Category 4 122 km
2009 Hamish Category 3 235 km
2006 Larry Category 4 69 km
1998 Katrina Category 1 296 km
1998 Nathan Category 1 292 km
1991 Joy Category 2 130 km
1986 Winifred Category 2 99 km
1986 Manu Category 1 291 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 72°F (22°C) 13.2 in
February 77°F (25°C) 16.0 in Wettest
March 75°F (24°C) 12.7 in
April 73°F (23°C) 5.2 in
May 70°F (21°C) 2.4 in
June 66°F (19°C) 1.3 in
July 63°F (17°C) 0.9 in Coldest, Driest
August 66°F (19°C) 1.1 in
September 70°F (21°C) 1.0 in
October 73°F (23°C) 1.7 in
November 76°F (24°C) 4.0 in
December 77°F (25°C) 7.7 in Warmest

Koah has a seasonal temperature swing of 14°F / from 63°F in July to 77°F in December. Total annual precipitation is 67.3 inches, with February being the wettest month (16.0") and July the driest (0.9").

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Radio Stations near Koah

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 Koah

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Cairns Art Gallery
Cairns Museum
Mareeba Heritage Museum
The Australian Armour & Artillery Museum
War Museum

Libraries in Koah

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
Mareeba Library0.0
Smithfield Library0.0
Stratford Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Koah

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Kuranda Heritage Market
Kuranda Markets
Rusty's Markets

Gas Stations in Koah

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

United

Breweries in Koah

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Cairns Cruise Line Terminal
FNQ Homebrew

Stadiums & Teams in Koah

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Koah

9 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Cairns International AirportCNSLarge Airport
Mareeba AirportMRGMedium Airport
Atherton AirportSmall Airport
Dimbulah AirportSmall Airport
Herberton AirportSmall Airport
Innisfail AirportIFLSmall Airport
Koah AirportSmall Airport
Mont Albion Station AirstripSmall Airport
Yalkulka AirportSmall Airport

Treatment Centers in Koah

2 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Lives Lived Well
Spinal Life Healthy Living Centre

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 Koah

What is the population of Koah?

Koah has a population of 610 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 62 people per square mile, spread across 9.8 square miles. The median age of residents is 46.0 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Koah expensive to live in?

The median household income is $21,125, 72% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $162,200 (42% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $811 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 7.7x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Koah?

Koah 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 Koah?

Koah has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 4.7%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $406. There are 58 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Koah?

The median home value in Koah is $162,200. For renters, the median monthly rent is $811. The homeownership rate is 89.4%.

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