Mareeba, Australia

Queensland · Australia

Mareeba is a small city in Queensland, Australia with a population of 11,825. Elevation: 1,339 ft (408 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

11,825 Population 649/sq mi density
1,339 ft Elevation 408 meters
68°F Avg Temperature 20°C
74.5 in Annual Rain
Australia / Brisbane Timezone

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People

Population11,825
Density649/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp68°F (20°C)
Rain74.5 in/yr
Elevation1,339 ft (408 m)
Population11,825
Population Density649 / sq mi
Elevation1,339 ft (408 m)
Coordinates-16.9910°, 145.4231°
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)

About Mareeba

Mareeba is a small city in Australia (Queensland) with a population of 11,825. The city sits at an elevation of 1,339 feet (408 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.

Climate in Mareeba

Mareeba 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
Mareeba 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. Annual precipitation totals 74.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,339 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)

Geography

Elevation1,339 ft (408 m)
Area18.2 sq mi (47.2 km²)
Population Density649/sq mi
Coordinates16.9910°S, 145.4231°E
TimezoneAustralia/Brisbane

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 74.5"
96% above Australia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Feb) 10.83"
Driest Month (Sep) 0.35"

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 96 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

7 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 4. Most recent: Nathan (2015).

Year Name Category Closest
2015 Nathan Category 3 244 km
2014 Ita Category 4 109 km
2011 Yasi Category 4 118 km
2009 Hamish Category 2 253 km
2006 Larry Category 4 60 km
1991 Joy Category 2 147 km
1986 Winifred Category 2 95 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 72°F (22°C) 9.6 in
February 78°F (26°C) 10.8 in Wettest
March 76°F (25°C) 8.5 in
April 74°F (23°C) 3.0 in
May 71°F (21°C) 1.7 in
June 67°F (19°C) 1.0 in
July 63°F (17°C) 0.4 in Coldest
August 68°F (20°C) 0.7 in
September 71°F (22°C) 0.4 in Driest
October 75°F (24°C) 1.1 in
November 78°F (25°C) 3.1 in
December 79°F (26°C) 5.5 in Warmest

Mareeba has a seasonal temperature swing of 16°F / from 63°F in July to 79°F in December. Total annual precipitation is 45.7 inches, with February being the wettest month (10.8") and September the driest (0.4").

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Colleges & Universities in Mareeba

Institution Type Founded Website
Mareeba State High School College - ,
St. Stephen's Catholic College College - ,

Schools in Mareeba

2 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Saint Thomas School - - - -
Mareeba State School - - - -
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Radio Stations near Mareeba

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 Mareeba

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Mareeba Heritage Museum
War Museum

Libraries in Mareeba

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Kuranda Library0.0
Mareeba Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Mareeba

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Kuranda Heritage Market
Kuranda Markets

Hotels in Mareeba

2 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Ant Hill Hotel
The Gateway Hotel

Restaurants in Mareeba

4 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Emilio's place
European Deli
Mareeba Kebab
Pizzahut

Cafes in Mareeba

2 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Coffee Works
Skybury Cafe & Roastery

Cinemas in Mareeba

1 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Rising Sun Cinema

Monuments in Mareeba

1 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Kadimakara, Giant Lizard of the Dreamtime

Dentists in Mareeba

1 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

My Mareeba Dentist

Veterinaries in Mareeba

1 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

AU #5694107292

Train Stations in Mareeba

1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Mareeba

Bus Stations in Mareeba

2 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

AU #13009273463
AU #13009273464

Gas Stations in Mareeba

6 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

AU #2023541923
AU #2466158723
AU #286730979
Coles Express
Marano's Fuel
Puma

Banks in Mareeba

2 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Commonwealth Bank
Westpac

Gyms in Mareeba

1 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

AU #5694106348

Golf Courses in Mareeba

1 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Mareeba Golf Club

Stadiums & Teams in Mareeba

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Airports Near Mareeba

10 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
Mount Garnet Airport-Small Airport
Yalkulka Airport-Small Airport

Post Offices in Mareeba

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Mareeba Post Office

Churches & Religious Organizations in Mareeba

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Seventh-Day Adventist Church

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Waterfalls
1
Natural waterfalls documented by USGS and OpenStreetMap contributors
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Waterfalls Near Mareeba

1 waterfalls from OpenStreetMap and USGS geographic data found near Mareeba.

Name Description
Emerald Falls

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 Mareeba

What is the population of Mareeba?

Mareeba has a population of 11,825 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 649 people per square mile, spread across 18.2 square miles.

What is the weather like in Mareeba?

Mareeba 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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