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Kuranda, Australia

Queensland · Australia

Kuranda is a small town in Queensland, Australia with a population of 3,010. Elevation: 1,171 ft (357 m). Average temperature: 68°F (20°C).

Data updated June 2026

2.3 /5.0
C Fair
3,010 Population 2/sq mi density
1,171 ft Elevation 357 meters
68°F Avg Temperature 20°C
74.5 in Annual Rain
Australia / Brisbane Timezone
$20,280 Median Income
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Overall
2.3 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Economy
2.1 / 5.0
$20,280 median income, 8.2% unemployment
C+
Affordability
2.6 / 5.0
$146,400 home value, $732/mo rent

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About Kuranda

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

Population3,010
Median Age46.0 yrs
Density2/mi²

Economy

C
Median Income$20,280
Per Capita$20,280
Unemployment8.2%

Housing

C+
Home Value$146,400
Rent$732
Ownership73.7%
Housing Units1,204

Climate

Avg Temp68°F (20°C)
Rain74.5 in/yr
Sunny Days327/yr
Elevation1,171 ft (357 m)
Population3,010
Population Density2 / sq mi
Elevation1,171 ft (357 m)
Coordinates-16.8198°, 145.6382°
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$20,280
Median Age46.0 years

About Kuranda

Kuranda is a small town in Australia (Queensland) with a population of 3,010. 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.

Kuranda has a population of 3,010 with a density of 2 people per square mile, spread across 1,670.9 square miles. The median age is 46.0 years, 18% older than the national median of 38.9.

Population

3,010
Total Population
2
People / sq mi
46.0yrs
Median Age
18% above Australia avg
1,670.9mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Kuranda vs Australia Average

The median household income in Kuranda is $20,280, which is 73% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $20,280 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $390, 73% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 8.2% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 286 business establishments.

Income: Kuranda vs Australia

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Income

Median HH Income$20,280
73% below Australia avg
Per Capita Income$20,280
Avg Weekly Wage$390

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment8.2%
128% above Australia avg
Establishments (County)286

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Kuranda is $146,400, 48% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $732 (37% below the national average of $1,163). 73.7% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 1,204 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 7.2x, making homeownership a significant financial stretch for most families.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$146,400
48% below Australia avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$732
37% below Australia avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership73.7%
Owner-Occupied73.7%
Renter-Occupied26.3%
Housing Units1,204

Property Tax

Kuranda 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 1,171 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

Elevation1,171 ft (357 m)
Area1,670.9 sq mi (4,327.7 km²)
Population Density2/sq mi
Coordinates-16.8198°N, 145.6382°W
TimezoneAustralia/Brisbane

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 74.5"
96% above Australia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Feb) 17.28"
Driest Month (Jul) 1.42"

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 M4.5 148 km
Mar 15, 2011 30 km NE of Innisfail Estate, Australia M3.6 86 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 3 225 km
2014 Ita Category 4 105 km
2011 Yasi Category 4 126 km
2009 Hamish Category 3 223 km
2006 Larry Category 4 76 km
1998 Katrina Category 1 286 km
1998 Nathan Category 1 283 km
1991 Joy Category 2 119 km
1986 Winifred Category 2 100 km
1986 Manu Category 1 280 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

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").

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Schools in Kuranda

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Kuranda District State College - - - -
Cairns Hinterland Steiner School - - - -
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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

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

Libraries in Kuranda

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

Farmers Markets in Kuranda

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Kuranda Heritage Market
Kuranda Markets
Rusty's Markets

Restaurants in Kuranda

8 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Annabel's Pie Shop
Cafe Mandala
Café Suzi
Goji Grill
Gourmet Pizza
Kuranda Veranda
Petit cafe
Rainforest View Restaurant

Cafes in Kuranda

6 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Cafe Suzi
Frogs Kuranda
German Tucker
Here's Good
Kuranda Village Cafe bar & Grill
Nevermind Cafe

Theatres in Kuranda

1 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Kuranda Ampitheater

Zoos in Kuranda

4 zoos within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Australian Butterfly Sanctuary
Birdworld Kuranda
Kuranda Koala Gardens
Rainforestation Nature Park

Train Stations in Kuranda

2 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Barron Falls
Kuranda

Gas Stations in Kuranda

1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

BP

Breweries in Kuranda

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Cairns Cruise Line Terminal
FNQ Homebrew

Stadiums & Teams in Kuranda

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Kuranda

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

Post Offices in Kuranda

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Kuranda LPO

Treatment Centers in Kuranda

2 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Lives Lived Well
Spinal Life Healthy Living Centre

Churches & Religious Organizations in Kuranda

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Saint Saviour's Anglican Church

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Waterfalls
2
Natural waterfalls documented by USGS and OpenStreetMap contributors
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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 Kuranda

What is the population of Kuranda?

Kuranda has a population of 3,010 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 2 people per square mile, spread across 1,670.9 square miles. The median age of residents is 46.0 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Kuranda expensive to live in?

The median household income is $20,280, 73% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $146,400 (48% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $732 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 7.2x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Kuranda?

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. 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 Kuranda?

The job market in Kuranda faces challenges, with unemployment at 8.2% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $390. There are 286 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Kuranda?

The median home value in Kuranda is $146,400. For renters, the median monthly rent is $732. The homeownership rate is 73.7%.

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