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Mooroobool, Australia

Queensland · Australia

Mooroobool is a small city in Queensland, Australia with a population of 7,098. Elevation: 79 ft (24 m). Average temperature: 68°F (20°C).

2.5 /5.0
C+ Fair
7,098 Population 23/sq mi density
79 ft Elevation 24 meters
68°F Avg Temperature 20°C
74.5 in Annual Rain
Australia / Brisbane Timezone
$24,809 Median Income
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Overall
2.5 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.5 / 5.0
$24,809 median income, 6.3% unemployment
C
Affordability
2.4 / 5.0
$186,000 home value, $930/mo rent

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About Mooroobool

Mooroobool

Mooroobool is a western suburb of Cairns in the Cairns Region, Queensland, Australia. In the 2021 census, Mooroobool had a population of 7,136 people.

People

Population7,098
Median Age41.0 yrs
Density23/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$24,809
Per Capita$24,809
Unemployment6.3%

Housing

C
Home Value$186,000
Rent$930
Ownership66.8%
Housing Units2,839

Climate

Avg Temp68°F (20°C)
Rain74.5 in/yr
Sunny Days327/yr
Elevation79 ft (24 m)
Population7,098
Population Density23 / sq mi
Elevation79 ft (24 m)
Coordinates-16.9349°, 145.7314°
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$24,809
Median Age41.0 years

About Mooroobool

Mooroobool is a small city in Australia (Queensland) with a population of 7,098. The city sits at an elevation of 79 feet (24 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.

Mooroobool has a population of 7,098 with a density of 23 people per square mile, spread across 304.7 square miles. The median age is 41.0 years, 5% older than the national median of 38.9.

Population

7,098
Total Population
23
People / sq mi
41.0yrs
Median Age
5% above Australia avg
304.7mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Mooroobool vs Australia Average

The median household income in Mooroobool is $24,809, which is 67% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $24,809 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $477, 67% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 6.3% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 674 business establishments.

Income: Mooroobool vs Australia

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Income

Median HH Income$24,809
67% below Australia avg
Per Capita Income$24,809
Avg Weekly Wage$477

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment6.3%
75% above Australia avg
Establishments (County)674

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Mooroobool is $186,000, 34% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $930 (20% below the national average of $1,163). 66.8% of housing units are owner-occupied. There are 2,839 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 7.5x, making homeownership a significant financial stretch for most families.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$186,000
34% below Australia avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$930
20% below Australia avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership66.8%
Owner-Occupied66.8%
Renter-Occupied33.2%
Housing Units2,839

Property Tax

Mooroobool 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 79 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

Elevation79 ft (24 m)
Area304.7 sq mi (789.1 km²)
Population Density23/sq mi
Coordinates-16.9349°N, 145.7314°W
TimezoneAustralia/Brisbane

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 74.5"
96% above Australia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Feb) 20.47"
Driest Month (Jul) 1.26"

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 M4.5 139 km
Mar 15, 2011 30 km NE of Innisfail Estate, Australia M3.6 71 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 3 239 km
2014 Ita Category 4 121 km
2011 Yasi Category 4 111 km
2009 Hamish Category 3 221 km
2006 Larry Category 4 63 km
1998 Katrina Category 1 278 km
1998 Nathan Category 1 294 km
1991 Joy Category 2 114 km
1986 Winifred Category 2 84 km
1986 Manu Category 1 285 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

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 (25°C) 3.0 in
November 79°F (26°C) 5.8 in
December 80°F (27°C) 8.9 in Warmest

Mooroobool 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").

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Radio Stations near Mooroobool

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 Mooroobool

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Cairns Art Gallery
Cairns Museum
The Australian Armour & Artillery Museum

Libraries in Mooroobool

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

Farmers Markets in Mooroobool

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Kuranda Heritage Market
Kuranda Markets
Rusty's Markets

Hotels in Mooroobool

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Palm Royale Cairns

Breweries in Mooroobool

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Cairns Cruise Line Terminal
FNQ Homebrew

Stadiums & Teams in Mooroobool

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Mooroobool

9 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Cairns International AirportCNSLarge Airport
Mareeba AirportMRGMedium Airport
Atherton AirportSmall Airport
Dimbulah AirportSmall Airport
Herberton AirportSmall Airport
Innisfail AirportIFLSmall Airport
Koah AirportSmall Airport
Mont Albion Station AirstripSmall Airport
Yalkulka AirportSmall Airport

Treatment Centers in Mooroobool

2 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Lives Lived Well
Spinal Life Healthy Living Centre

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 Mooroobool

What is the population of Mooroobool?

Mooroobool has a population of 7,098 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 23 people per square mile, spread across 304.7 square miles. The median age of residents is 41.0 years.

Is Mooroobool expensive to live in?

The median household income is $24,809, 67% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $186,000 (34% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $930 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 7.5x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Mooroobool?

Mooroobool 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 Mooroobool?

The unemployment rate in Mooroobool is 6.3%, somewhat above the national average of 3.6%. Job seekers may face moderate competition. The average weekly wage is $477. There are 674 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Mooroobool?

The median home value in Mooroobool is $186,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $930. The homeownership rate is 66.8%.

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