Woree, Australia

Queensland · Australia

Woree is a small city in Queensland, Australia with a population of 5,127. Elevation: 23 ft (7 m). Average temperature: 75°F (24°C).

Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026

5,127 Population 17/sq mi density
23 ft Elevation 7 meters
75°F Avg Temperature 24°C
92.8 in Annual Rain
Australia / Brisbane Timezone

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About Woree

Woree

Woree is a suburb of Cairns in the Cairns Region, Queensland, Australia. In the 2021 census, Woree had a population of 5,127 people.

People

Population5,127
Density17/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp75°F (24°C)
Rain92.8 in/yr
Elevation23 ft (7 m)
Population5,127
Population Density17 / sq mi
Elevation23 ft (7 m)
Coordinates-16.9500°, 145.7500°
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)

About Woree

Woree is a small city in Australia (Queensland) with a population of 5,127. 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.

Woree 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. 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)

Geography

Elevation23 ft (7 m)
Area304.7 sq mi (789.1 km²)
Population Density17/sq mi
Coordinates16.9500°S, 145.7500°E
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 M4.5 137 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 3 241 km
2014 Ita Category 4 124 km
2011 Yasi Category 4 109 km
2009 Hamish Category 3 220 km
2006 Larry Category 4 61 km
1998 Katrina Category 1 276 km
1998 Nathan Category 1 296 km
1991 Joy Category 2 113 km
1986 Winifred Category 2 81 km
1986 Manu Category 1 285 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

Woree 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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Radio Stations near Woree

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 Woree

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

Libraries in Woree

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 Woree

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Kuranda Heritage Market
Kuranda Markets
Rusty's Markets

Hotels in Woree

1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Balaclava Hotel

Restaurants in Woree

1 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

BBQ Brothers

Cafes in Woree

1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Pie Face

Clinics in Woree

2 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Cairns Audiology Group
Sullivan Nicolaides Pathology Cairns

Gas Stations in Woree

3 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Ampol Woree
AU #1443643444
United

Shopping Malls in Woree

1 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

IGA Woree

Breweries in Woree

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Cairns Cruise Line Terminal
FNQ Homebrew

Stadiums & Teams in Woree

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Woree

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 Woree

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 Woree

What is the population of Woree?

Woree has a population of 5,127 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 17 people per square mile, spread across 304.7 square miles.

What is the weather like in Woree?

Woree 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. Annual rainfall totals 92.8 inches.

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