Mount Sheridan, Australia
Queensland · Australia
Mount Sheridan is a small city in Queensland, Australia with a population of 8,678. Elevation: 223 ft (68 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 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
Climate
| Population | 8,678 |
| Population Density | 29 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 223 ft (68 m) |
| Coordinates | -16.9861°, 145.7324° |
| 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 Mount Sheridan
Mount Sheridan is a small city in Australia (Queensland) with a population of 8,678. 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.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 68.0°F |
| 26% above Australia avg | |
| January Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| July Average | 63°F (17°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 223 ft (68 m) |
| Area | 304.7 sq mi (789.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 29/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 16.9861°S, 145.7324°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 (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").
Schools in Mount Sheridan
2 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trinity Anglican School | - | - | - | - |
| White Rock State School | - | - | - | - |
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
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cairns Art Gallery | ||||
| Cairns Museum | ||||
| The Australian Armour & Artillery Museum |
Libraries in Mount Sheridan
| 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 Mount Sheridan
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kuranda Heritage Market | |||||
| Kuranda Markets | |||||
| Rusty's Markets |
Bus Stations in Mount Sheridan
1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Mount Sheridan
1 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Mount Sheridan
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cairns Cruise Line Terminal | ||||
| FNQ Homebrew |
Stadiums & Teams in Mount Sheridan
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Mount Sheridan
10 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 |
| Mount Garnet Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Yalkulka Airport | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Mount Sheridan
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Mount Sheridan LPO |
Treatment Centers in Mount Sheridan
2 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Lives Lived Well | ||
| Spinal Life Healthy Living Centre |
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Public Holidays in Australia
25 public holidays this year
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What is the population of Mount Sheridan?
Mount Sheridan has a population of 8,678 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 29 people per square mile, spread across 304.7 square miles.
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. Annual rainfall totals 74.5 inches.
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