Machans Beach, Australia
Queensland · Australia
Machans Beach is a small town in Queensland, Australia with a population of 943. Elevation: 23 ft (7 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 Machans Beach
Machans Beach is a beach and coastal suburb of Cairns in the Cairns Region, Queensland, Australia. In the 2021 census, Machans Beach had a population of 943 people.
People
Climate
| Population | 943 |
| Population Density | 3 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 23 ft (7 m) |
| Coordinates | -16.8585°, 145.7447° |
| 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 Machans Beach
Machans Beach is a small town in Australia (Queensland) with a population of 943. The city sits at an elevation of 23 feet (7 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 | 23 ft (7 m) |
| Area | 304.7 sq mi (789.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 3/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 16.8585°S, 145.7447°E |
| Timezone | Australia/Brisbane |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
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 (24°C) | 3.0 in | |
| November | 79°F (26°C) | 5.8 in | |
| December | 80°F (27°C) | 8.9 in | Warmest |
Machans Beach 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").
Schools in Machans Beach
1 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Machans Beach State School | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Machans Beach
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 Machans Beach
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cairns Art Gallery | ||||
| Cairns Museum | ||||
| The Australian Armour & Artillery Museum |
Libraries in Machans Beach
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| City Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Earlville Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Edmonton Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Gordonvale Library | 0.0 | |||||
| James Cook University library | 0.0 | |||||
| Kuranda Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Manunda Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Smithfield Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Stratford Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Yarrabah Library | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Machans Beach
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kuranda Heritage Market | |||||
| Kuranda Markets | |||||
| Rusty's Markets |
Restaurants in Machans Beach
1 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Machans Beach
6 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Machans Beach
2 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Machans Beach
3 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Machans Beach
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cairns Cruise Line Terminal | ||||
| FNQ Homebrew |
Stadiums & Teams in Machans Beach
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Machans Beach
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 Machans Beach
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Australia Post |
Treatment Centers in Machans Beach
2 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Lives Lived Well | ||
| Spinal Life Healthy Living Centre |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Australia
25 public holidays this year
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What is the population of Machans Beach?
Machans Beach has a population of 943 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 3 people per square mile, spread across 304.7 square miles.
What is the weather like in Machans Beach?
Machans Beach 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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