Palm Cove, Australia
Queensland · Australia
Palm Cove is a small town in Queensland, Australia with a population of 2,450. Elevation: 69 ft (21 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
Discover Palm Cove, Australia
Explore over 40 sections covering people, economy, housing, health, crime, climate, community, costs, trends, schools, colleges, hospitals, treatment centers, industries, museums, libraries, breweries, farmers markets, grocery stores, pharmacies, campgrounds, parks, trails, stadiums, ski resorts, daycare centers, nursing homes, churches, fire stations, cell towers, bridges, power plants, EV stations, prisons, radio stations, airports, police stations, post offices, Amtrak stations, superfund sites, UNESCO sites, and more.
Use the tabs and dropdown menus below to navigate every data point we track for this city.
About Palm Cove
Palm Cove is a suburb of Cairns in the Cairns Region, Queensland, Australia. In the 2021 census, Palm Cove had a population of 2,450 people.
People
Climate
| Population | 2,450 |
| Elevation | 69 ft (21 m) |
| Coordinates | -16.7500°, 145.6667° |
| 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 Palm Cove
Palm Cove is a small town in Australia (Queensland) with a population of 2,450. The city sits at an elevation of 69 feet (21 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 | 69 ft (21 m) |
| Coordinates | 16.7500°S, 145.6667°E |
| Timezone | Australia/Brisbane |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 72°F (22°C) | 15.0 in | |
| February | 80°F (27°C) | 20.2 in | Wettest |
| March | 79°F (26°C) | 16.0 in | |
| April | 77°F (25°C) | 7.2 in | |
| May | 74°F (23°C) | 3.0 in | |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 1.6 in | |
| July | 63°F (17°C) | 1.1 in | Coldest, Driest |
| August | 71°F (22°C) | 1.3 in | |
| September | 74°F (23°C) | 1.9 in | |
| October | 77°F (25°C) | 2.5 in | |
| November | 79°F (26°C) | 5.5 in | |
| December | 81°F (27°C) | 9.3 in | Warmest |
Palm Cove has a seasonal temperature swing of 18°F / from 63°F in July to 81°F in December. Total annual precipitation is 84.5 inches, with February being the wettest month (20.2") and July the driest (1.1").
Radio Stations near Palm Cove
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 Palm Cove
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cairns Art Gallery | ||||
| Cairns Museum | ||||
| The Australian Armour & Artillery Museum |
Libraries in Palm Cove
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| City Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Earlville Library | 0.0 | |||||
| James Cook University library | 0.0 | |||||
| Kuranda Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Manunda Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Mareeba Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Smithfield Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Stratford Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Yarrabah Library | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Palm Cove
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kuranda Heritage Market | |||||
| Kuranda Markets | |||||
| Rusty's Markets |
Hotels in Palm Cove
22 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Palm Cove
19 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Palm Cove
6 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in Palm Cove
1 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Zoos in Palm Cove
2 zoos within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Palm Cove
1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Palm Cove
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cairns Cruise Line Terminal | ||||
| FNQ Homebrew |
Stadiums & Teams in Palm Cove
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Palm Cove
8 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 |
| Koah Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Mont Albion Station Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Yalkulka Airport | - | Small Airport |
Treatment Centers in Palm Cove
2 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Lives Lived Well | ||
| Spinal Life Healthy Living Centre |
Quick Facts
🇦🇺 About Australia
Public Holidays in Australia
25 public holidays this year
Download Full City Report
Get a comprehensive, print-ready PDF with all data for Palm Cove.
Get ReportFrequently Asked Questions About Palm Cove
What is the population of Palm Cove?
Palm Cove has a population of 2,450 residents and is located in Australia..
What is the weather like in Palm Cove?
Palm Cove 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.
Nearby Cities
Want every data point for Palm Cove?
The full profile puts all sections on one printable page, no tabs.
Full City Profile