Kuranda, Australia

Full City Profile

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

Overall

2.3 / 5.0

Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

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

Kuranda, Australia

At a Glance

Median Income

$20,280

73% below

$20,280 per capita

Home Value

$146,400

48% below

Median Rent

$732/mo

37% below

Unemployment

8.2%

128% above

Avg Temperature

68°F

327 sunny days/yr

Is Kuranda a Good Place to Live?

2.3 / 5.0 - Fair

Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Kuranda residents earn a median household income of $20,280 , which is 73% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $20,280. The unemployment rate stands at 8.2% (128% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). The area is home to 286 business establishments.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Kuranda is $146,400 , 48% below the national median of $281,900. Median rent is $732/month.

Climate & Weather

Kuranda has an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winters average 72°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July. The area gets 327 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 74.5 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population3,010

Median Age46.0 yrs

Density2/mi²

Foreign Born20.1%

Economy

Median Income$20,280

Per Capita$20,280

Unemployment8.2%

Poverty

Avg Weekly Wage$390

Housing

C+

Home Value$146,400

Rent$732

Ownership73.7%

Housing Units1,204

Climate

Avg Temp68°F

Sunny Days327/yr

Rain74.5 in/yr

Elevation1,171 ft

Did You Know?

Kuranda was founded in 1888.

20.1% of residents are foreign-born.