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Mount Sheridan, Australia

Queensland · Australia

Mount Sheridan is a small city in Queensland, Australia with a population of 8,110. Elevation: 223 ft (68 m). Average temperature: 68°F (20°C).

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
8,110 Population 27/sq mi density
223 ft Elevation 68 meters
68°F Avg Temperature 20°C
74.5 in Annual Rain
Australia / Brisbane Timezone
$28,967 Median Income
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Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$28,967 median income, 4.4% unemployment
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Affordability
2.4 / 5.0
$219,600 home value, $1,098/mo rent

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About Mount Sheridan

Mount Sheridan

Mount Sheridan is a suburb of Cairns in the Cairns Region, Queensland, Australia. In the 2021 census, Mount Sheridan had a population of 8,678 people.

People

Population8,110
Median Age37.0 yrs
Density27/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$28,967
Per Capita$28,967
Unemployment4.4%

Housing

C
Home Value$219,600
Rent$1,098
Ownership73.1%
Housing Units3,244

Climate

Avg Temp68°F (20°C)
Rain74.5 in/yr
Sunny Days327/yr
Elevation223 ft (68 m)
Population8,110
Population Density27 / sq mi
Elevation223 ft (68 m)
Coordinates-16.9861°, 145.7324°
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$28,967
Median Age37.0 years

About Mount Sheridan

Mount Sheridan is a small city in Australia (Queensland) with a population of 8,110. The city sits at an elevation of 223 feet (68 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.

Mount Sheridan has a population of 8,110 with a density of 27 people per square mile, spread across 304.7 square miles. The median age is 37.0 years, 5% younger than the national median of 38.9.

Population

8,110
Total Population
27
People / sq mi
37.0yrs
Median Age
5% below Australia avg
304.7mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Mount Sheridan vs Australia Average

The median household income in Mount Sheridan is $28,967, which is 61% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $28,967 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $557, 61% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 4.4% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 770 business establishments.

Income: Mount Sheridan vs Australia

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Income

Median HH Income$28,967
61% below Australia avg
Per Capita Income$28,967
Avg Weekly Wage$557

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment4.4%
22% above Australia avg
Establishments (County)770

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Mount Sheridan is $219,600, 22% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $1,098 (6% below the national average of $1,163). 73.1% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 3,244 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 7.6x, making homeownership a significant financial stretch for most families.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$219,600
22% below Australia avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,098
6% below Australia avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership73.1%
Owner-Occupied73.1%
Renter-Occupied26.9%
Housing Units3,244

Property Tax

Mount Sheridan 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 223 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

Elevation223 ft (68 m)
Area304.7 sq mi (789.1 km²)
Population Density27/sq mi
Coordinates-16.9861°N, 145.7324°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 M4.5 140 km
Mar 15, 2011 30 km NE of Innisfail Estate, Australia M3.6 67 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

9 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 4 126 km
2011 Yasi Category 4 106 km
2009 Hamish Category 3 224 km
2006 Larry Category 4 58 km
1998 Katrina Category 1 279 km
1998 Nathan Category 1 300 km
1991 Joy Category 2 116 km
1986 Winifred Category 2 79 km
1986 Manu Category 1 289 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

Mount Sheridan 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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Schools in Mount Sheridan

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Trinity Anglican School
White Rock State School
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Radio Stations near Mount Sheridan

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 Mount Sheridan

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

Libraries in Mount Sheridan

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 Mount Sheridan

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Kuranda Heritage Market
Kuranda Markets
Rusty's Markets

Bus Stations in Mount Sheridan

1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Mount Sheridan Plaza Bus Stop

Shopping Malls in Mount Sheridan

1 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Mount Sheridan Plaza

Breweries in Mount Sheridan

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Cairns Cruise Line Terminal
FNQ Homebrew

Stadiums & Teams in Mount Sheridan

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Mount Sheridan

10 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
Mount Garnet AirportSmall Airport
Yalkulka AirportSmall Airport

Post Offices in Mount Sheridan

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Mount Sheridan LPO

Treatment Centers in Mount Sheridan

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 Mount Sheridan

What is the population of Mount Sheridan?

Mount Sheridan has a population of 8,110 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 27 people per square mile, spread across 304.7 square miles. The median age of residents is 37.0 years.

Is Mount Sheridan expensive to live in?

The median household income is $28,967, 61% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $219,600 (22% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,098 per month. The home price-to-income ratio is 7.6x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Mount Sheridan?

Mount Sheridan 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 Mount Sheridan?

Mount Sheridan has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 4.4%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $557. There are 770 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Mount Sheridan?

The median home value in Mount Sheridan is $219,600. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,098. The homeownership rate is 73.1%.

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