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Mareeba, Australia

Queensland · Australia

Mareeba is a small city in Queensland, Australia with a population of 8,585. Elevation: 1,339 ft (408 m). Average temperature: 68°F (20°C).

Data updated June 2026

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
8,585 Population 471/sq mi density
1,339 ft Elevation 408 meters
68°F Avg Temperature 20°C
74.5 in Annual Rain
Australia / Brisbane Timezone
$23,288 Median Income
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.6 / 5.0
$23,288 median income, 5.8% unemployment
C+
Affordability
2.8 / 5.0
$160,600 home value, $803/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population8,585
Median Age41.0 yrs
Density471/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$23,288
Per Capita$23,288
Unemployment5.8%

Housing

C+
Home Value$160,600
Rent$803
Ownership67.9%
Housing Units3,434

Climate

Avg Temp68°F (20°C)
Rain74.5 in/yr
Sunny Days327/yr
Elevation1,339 ft (408 m)
Population8,585
Population Density471 / 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)
Median Household Income$23,288
Median Age41.0 years

About Mareeba

Mareeba is a small city in Australia (Queensland) with a population of 8,585. 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.

Mareeba has a population of 8,585 with a density of 471 people per square mile, spread across 18.2 square miles. The median age is 41.0 years, 5% older than the national median of 38.9.

Population

8,585
Total Population
471
People / sq mi
41.0yrs
Median Age
5% above Australia avg
18.2mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Mareeba vs Australia Average

The median household income in Mareeba is $23,288, which is 69% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $23,288 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $448, 69% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 5.8% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 816 business establishments.

Income: Mareeba vs Australia

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Income

Median HH Income$23,288
69% below Australia avg
Per Capita Income$23,288
Avg Weekly Wage$448

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment5.8%
61% above Australia avg
Establishments (County)816

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Mareeba is $160,600, 43% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $803 (31% below the national average of $1,163). 67.9% of housing units are owner-occupied. There are 3,434 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 6.9x, above the traditionally affordable threshold of 3-4x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$160,600
43% below Australia avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$803
31% below Australia avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership67.9%
Owner-Occupied67.9%
Renter-Occupied32.1%
Housing Units3,434

Property Tax

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. 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 1,339 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)
Sunny Days327 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,339 ft (408 m)
Area18.2 sq mi (47.2 km²)
Population Density471/sq mi
Coordinates-16.9910°N, 145.4231°W
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 (NCES 2022-23 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

TeamLeagueDivision

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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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 8,585 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 471 people per square mile, spread across 18.2 square miles. The median age of residents is 41.0 years.

Is Mareeba expensive to live in?

The median household income is $23,288, 69% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $160,600 (43% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $803 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 6.9x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

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. 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 Mareeba?

The unemployment rate in Mareeba is 5.8%, somewhat above the national average of 3.6%. Job seekers may face moderate competition. The average weekly wage is $448. There are 816 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Mareeba?

The median home value in Mareeba is $160,600. For renters, the median monthly rent is $803. The homeownership rate is 67.9%.

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