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Parramatta Park, Australia

Queensland · Australia

Parramatta Park is a small town in Queensland, Australia with a population of 3,563. Elevation: 23 ft (7 m). Average temperature: 75°F (24°C).

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
3,563 Population 19/sq mi density
23 ft Elevation 7 meters
75°F Avg Temperature 24°C
92.8 in Annual Rain
Australia / Brisbane Timezone
$25,620 Median Income
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.1 / 5.0
$25,620 median income, 9.2% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.1 / 5.0
$163,400 home value, $817/mo rent

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About Parramatta Park

Parramatta Park

Parramatta Park is a suburb of Cairns in the Cairns Region, Queensland, Australia. In the 2021 census, Parramatta Park had a population of 3,621 people.

People

Population3,563
Median Age33.0 yrs
Density19/mi²

Economy

C
Median Income$25,620
Per Capita$25,620
Unemployment9.2%

Housing

B
Home Value$163,400
Rent$817
Ownership34.8%
Housing Units1,425

Climate

Avg Temp75°F (24°C)
Rain92.8 in/yr
Sunny Days327/yr
Elevation23 ft (7 m)
Population3,563
Population Density19 / sq mi
Elevation23 ft (7 m)
Coordinates-16.9260°, 145.7664°
TimezoneAustralia/Brisbane
Country🇦🇺 Australia
State / ProvinceQueensland
Average Temperature75°F (24°C)
January Average79°F (26°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Annual Precipitation92.8 inches (2,358 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$25,620
Median Age33.0 years

About Parramatta Park

Parramatta Park is a small town in Australia (Queensland) with a population of 3,563. The city sits at an elevation of 23 feet (7 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 75°F (24°C). Temperatures range from 79°F in January to 70°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 92.8 inches. The timezone is Australia/Brisbane.

Parramatta Park has a population of 3,563 with a density of 19 people per square mile, spread across 188.5 square miles. The median age is 33.0 years, 15% younger than the national median of 38.9.

Population

3,563
Total Population
19
People / sq mi
33.0yrs
Median Age
15% below Australia avg
188.5mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Parramatta Park vs Australia Average

The median household income in Parramatta Park is $25,620, which is 66% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $25,620 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $493, 66% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 9.2% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 338 business establishments.

Income: Parramatta Park vs Australia

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Income

Median HH Income$25,620
66% below Australia avg
Per Capita Income$25,620
Avg Weekly Wage$493

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment9.2%
156% above Australia avg
Establishments (County)338

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Parramatta Park is $163,400, 42% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $817 (30% below the national average of $1,163). 34.8% of housing units are owner-occupied (below the 65.4% national rate). There are 1,425 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 6.4x, above the traditionally affordable threshold of 3-4x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$163,400
42% below Australia avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$817
30% below Australia avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership34.8%
Owner-Occupied34.8%
Renter-Occupied65.2%
Housing Units1,425

Property Tax

Parramatta Park has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 75°F (24°C). Winters average 79°F in January while summers reach 70°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 92.8 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 23 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

79°F Jan (26°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average75.1°F
39% above Australia avg
January Average79°F (26°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Sunny Days327 days/yr

Geography

Elevation23 ft (7 m)
Area188.5 sq mi (488.1 km²)
Population Density19/sq mi
Coordinates-16.9260°N, 145.7664°W
TimezoneAustralia/Brisbane

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 92.8"
144% 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 M4.5 135 km
Mar 15, 2011 30 km NE of Innisfail Estate, Australia M3.6 68 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 3 238 km
2014 Ita Category 4 123 km
2011 Yasi Category 4 111 km
2009 Hamish Category 3 217 km
2006 Larry Category 4 64 km
1998 Katrina Category 1 274 km
1998 Nathan Category 1 293 km
1991 Joy Category 2 110 km
1986 Winifred Category 2 83 km
1986 Manu Category 1 282 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 79°F (26°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 Coldest
July 70°F (21°C) 1.3 in 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

Parramatta Park has a seasonal temperature swing of 11°F / from 69°F in June 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 Parramatta Park

3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
St Augustine's College Design & Technology
Saint Augustines College
Saint Josephs School
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Radio Stations near Parramatta Park

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 Parramatta Park

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

Libraries in Parramatta Park

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 Parramatta Park

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Kuranda Heritage Market
Kuranda Markets
Rusty's Markets

Hotels in Parramatta Park

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Travellers Paradise

Restaurants in Parramatta Park

2 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

German Club Cairns
Green Ant Cantina

Cafes in Parramatta Park

3 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Lukure Caff
Mama Coco
Zarraffa's Coffee

Clinics in Parramatta Park

1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Cairns Family Medical Centre

Train Stations in Parramatta Park

1 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Cairns

Gas Stations in Parramatta Park

4 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Ampol
AU #9459657817
Caltex
Mobil on Spence

Breweries in Parramatta Park

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Cairns Cruise Line Terminal
FNQ Homebrew

Stadiums & Teams in Parramatta Park

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Parramatta Park

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 Parramatta Park

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 Parramatta Park

What is the population of Parramatta Park?

Parramatta Park has a population of 3,563 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 19 people per square mile, spread across 188.5 square miles. The median age of residents is 33.0 years, which is younger than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Parramatta Park expensive to live in?

The median household income is $25,620, 66% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $163,400 (42% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $817 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 6.4x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Parramatta Park?

Parramatta Park has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 75°F (24°C). Winter temperatures average 79°F in January, while summers reach an average of 70°F in July. The area receives 327 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 92.8 inches.

How is the job market in Parramatta Park?

The job market in Parramatta Park faces challenges, with unemployment at 9.2% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $493. There are 338 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Parramatta Park?

The median home value in Parramatta Park is $163,400. For renters, the median monthly rent is $817. The homeownership rate is 34.8%.

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