Kuranda, Australia
Queensland · Australia
Kuranda is a small town in Queensland, Australia with a population of 3,273. Elevation: 1,171 ft (357 m). Average temperature: 68°F (20°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 Kuranda
Kuranda is a rural town and locality on the Atherton Tableland in the Shire of Mareeba, Queensland, Australia. It is 25 kilometres (16 mi) from Cairns, via the Kuranda Range road. It is surrounded by tropical rainforest and adjacent to the Wet Tropics of Queensland World Heritage listed Barron Gorge National Park. In the 2021 census, the locality of Kuranda had a population of 3,273 people.
People
Climate
| Population | 3,273 |
| Elevation | 1,171 ft (357 m) |
| Coordinates | -16.8198°, 145.6382° |
| Timezone | Australia/Brisbane |
| Country | 🇦🇺 Australia |
| State / Province | Queensland |
| Average Temperature | 68°F (20°C) |
| January Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| July Average | 63°F (17°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 74.5 inches (1,891 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Kuranda
Kuranda is a small town in Australia (Queensland) with a population of 3,273. The city sits at an elevation of 1,171 feet (357 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.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 68.0°F |
| 26% above Australia avg | |
| January Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| July Average | 63°F (17°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,171 ft (357 m) |
| Coordinates | 16.8198°S, 145.6382°E |
| Timezone | Australia/Brisbane |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 72°F (22°C) | 12.4 in | |
| February | 77°F (25°C) | 17.3 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| March | 76°F (24°C) | 14.3 in | |
| April | 73°F (23°C) | 8.3 in | |
| May | 70°F (21°C) | 3.7 in | |
| June | 66°F (19°C) | 1.9 in | |
| July | 63°F (17°C) | 1.4 in | Coldest, Driest |
| August | 67°F (19°C) | 1.5 in | |
| September | 70°F (21°C) | 1.7 in | |
| October | 73°F (23°C) | 2.3 in | |
| November | 76°F (24°C) | 3.7 in | |
| December | 77°F (25°C) | 7.8 in |
Kuranda has a seasonal temperature swing of 14°F / from 63°F in July to 77°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 76.2 inches, with February being the wettest month (17.3") and July the driest (1.4").
Schools in Kuranda
2 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kuranda District State College | - | - | - | - |
| Cairns Hinterland Steiner School | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Kuranda
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 Kuranda
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cairns Art Gallery | ||||
| Cairns Museum | ||||
| Mareeba Heritage Museum | ||||
| The Australian Armour & Artillery Museum | ||||
| War Museum |
Libraries in Kuranda
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| City Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Earlville Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Edmonton Library | 0.0 | |||||
| James Cook University library | 0.0 | |||||
| Kuranda Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Manunda Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Mareeba Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Smithfield Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Stratford Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Yarrabah Library | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Kuranda
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kuranda Heritage Market | |||||
| Kuranda Markets | |||||
| Rusty's Markets |
Restaurants in Kuranda
8 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Kuranda
6 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in Kuranda
1 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Zoos in Kuranda
4 zoos within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Kuranda
2 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Kuranda
1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Kuranda
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cairns Cruise Line Terminal | ||||
| FNQ Homebrew |
Stadiums & Teams in Kuranda
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Kuranda
9 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Cairns International Airport | CNS | Large Airport |
| Mareeba Airport | MRG | Medium Airport |
| Atherton Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Dimbulah Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Herberton Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Innisfail Airport | IFL | Small Airport |
| Koah Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Mont Albion Station Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Yalkulka Airport | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Kuranda
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Kuranda LPO |
Treatment Centers in Kuranda
2 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Lives Lived Well | ||
| Spinal Life Healthy Living Centre |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Kuranda
1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Saint Saviour's Anglican Church |
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Waterfalls Near Kuranda
2 waterfalls from OpenStreetMap and USGS geographic data found near Kuranda.
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Barron Falls | |
| Surprise Creek Waterfalls | Height: 243 |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Australia
25 public holidays this year
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Kuranda 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. Annual rainfall totals 74.5 inches.
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