Redlynch, Australia

Queensland · Australia

Redlynch is a small city in Queensland, Australia with a population of 10,571. Elevation: 49 ft (15 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

10,571 Population 1,078/sq mi density
49 ft Elevation 15 meters
68°F Avg Temperature 20°C
74.5 in Annual Rain
Australia / Brisbane Timezone

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About Redlynch

Redlynch

Redlynch is a semi-rural town and suburb of Cairns in the Cairns Region, Queensland, Australia. In the 2021 census, the suburb of Redlynch had a population of 10,571 people.

People

Population10,571
Density1,078/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp68°F (20°C)
Rain74.5 in/yr
Elevation49 ft (15 m)
Population10,571
Population Density1,078 / sq mi
Elevation49 ft (15 m)
Coordinates-16.9254°, 145.6956°
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)

About Redlynch

Redlynch is a small city in Australia (Queensland) with a population of 10,571. The city sits at an elevation of 49 feet (15 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.

Climate in Redlynch

Redlynch has an average annual temperature of 23°C (73°F). The hottest month is Dec (25.8°C), the coldest is Jul (19.3°C). Average annual precipitation is 1518 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 25.3°C / 77°F 21.5° / 31.3° 370.1
Feb 25.1°C / 77°F 20.9° / 31.1° 242.1
Mar 24.5°C / 76°F 20.4° / 29.9° 253.5
Apr 23.4°C / 74°F 19.2° / 29.2° 181.1
May 21.2°C / 70°F 14.8° / 26.4° 62.9
Jun 20°C / 68°F 13.8° / 26.3° 30.8
Jul 19.3°C / 67°F 11.6° / 26.6° 45.0
Aug 20.3°C / 68°F 13.4° / 29.4° 26.3
Sep 21.7°C / 71°F 15.5° / 30.8° 19.6
Oct 24.1°C / 75°F 18.1° / 33.7° 25.0
Nov 25.2°C / 77°F 19.4° / 34.6° 42.7
Dec 25.8°C / 79°F 20.6° / 34.6° 219.1
Redlynch 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. Annual precipitation totals 74.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 49 feet, near sea level.

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)

Geography

Elevation49 ft (15 m)
Area9.8 sq mi (25.4 km²)
Population Density1,078/sq mi
Coordinates16.9254°S, 145.6956°E
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 M4.5 142 km
Mar 15, 2011 30 km NE of Innisfail Estate, Australia M3.6 74 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 3 237 km
2014 Ita Category 4 118 km
2011 Yasi Category 4 113 km
2009 Hamish Category 3 224 km
2006 Larry Category 4 65 km
1998 Katrina Category 1 281 km
1998 Nathan Category 1 294 km
1991 Joy Category 2 117 km
1986 Winifred Category 2 86 km
1986 Manu Category 1 286 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

Redlynch 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 Redlynch

1 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Redlynch State College - - - -
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Radio Stations near Redlynch

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 Redlynch

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

Libraries in Redlynch

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 Redlynch

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Kuranda Heritage Market
Kuranda Markets
Rusty's Markets

Cafes in Redlynch

1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Sharbella

Breweries in Redlynch

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Cairns Cruise Line Terminal
FNQ Homebrew

Stadiums & Teams in Redlynch

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Redlynch

9 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Cairns International AirportCNSLarge Airport
Mareeba AirportMRGMedium Airport
Atherton Airport-Small Airport
Dimbulah Airport-Small Airport
Herberton Airport-Small Airport
Innisfail AirportIFLSmall Airport
Koah Airport-Small Airport
Mont Albion Station Airstrip-Small Airport
Yalkulka Airport-Small Airport

Treatment Centers in Redlynch

2 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Lives Lived Well
Spinal Life Healthy Living Centre

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Waterfalls
3
Natural waterfalls documented by USGS and OpenStreetMap contributors
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Waterfalls Near Redlynch

3 waterfalls from OpenStreetMap and USGS geographic data found near Redlynch.

Name Description
Crystal Cascades
Crystal Cascades
Fairy Falls

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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What is the population of Redlynch?

Redlynch has a population of 10,571 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 1,078 people per square mile, spread across 9.8 square miles.

What is the weather like in Redlynch?

Redlynch 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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