Yarrabah, Australia
Queensland · Australia
Yarrabah is a small town in Queensland, Australia with a population of 2,579. Elevation: 43 ft (13 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
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About Yarrabah
Yarrabah is a coastal town and locality in the Aboriginal Shire of Yarrabah, Queensland, Australia. It is an Aboriginal community. In the 2021 census, the locality of Yarrabah had a population of 2,505 people.
People
Climate
| Population | 2,579 |
| Population Density | 9 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 43 ft (13 m) |
| Coordinates | -16.9945°, 145.8972° |
| Timezone | Australia/Brisbane |
| Country | 🇦🇺 Australia |
| State / Province | Queensland |
| Average Temperature | 75°F (24°C) |
| January Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 92.8 inches (2,358 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Yarrabah
Yarrabah is a small town in Australia (Queensland) with a population of 2,579. The city sits at an elevation of 43 feet (13 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.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 75.1°F |
| 39% above Australia avg | |
| January Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 43 ft (13 m) |
| Area | 304.7 sq mi (789.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 9/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 16.9945°S, 145.8972°E |
| Timezone | Australia/Brisbane |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 79°F (26°C) | 12.1 in | Warmest |
| February | 79°F (26°C) | 16.5 in | Wettest |
| March | 78°F (25°C) | 15.0 in | |
| April | 75°F (24°C) | 7.2 in | |
| May | 72°F (22°C) | 3.5 in | |
| June | 69°F (20°C) | 1.9 in | Coldest |
| July | 70°F (21°C) | 0.9 in | Driest |
| August | 69°F (21°C) | 1.1 in | |
| September | 72°F (22°C) | 1.2 in | |
| October | 75°F (24°C) | 1.9 in | |
| November | 77°F (25°C) | 4.1 in | |
| December | 79°F (26°C) | 6.9 in |
Yarrabah has a seasonal temperature swing of 10°F / from 69°F in June to 79°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 72.3 inches, with February being the wettest month (16.5") and July the driest (0.9").
Schools in Yarrabah
1 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yarrabah State School Secondary Campus | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Yarrabah
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 Yarrabah
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cairns Art Gallery | ||||
| Cairns Museum | ||||
| The Australian Armour & Artillery Museum |
Libraries in Yarrabah
| 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 | |||||
| Manunda Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Smithfield Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Stratford Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Yarrabah Library | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Yarrabah
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rusty's Markets |
Hotels in Yarrabah
1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Yarrabah
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cairns Cruise Line Terminal | ||||
| FNQ Homebrew |
Stadiums & Teams in Yarrabah
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Yarrabah
9 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Cairns International Airport | CNS | Large Airport |
| Mareeba Airport | MRG | Medium Airport |
| Atherton 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 |
Treatment Centers in Yarrabah
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 Yarrabah?
Yarrabah has a population of 2,579 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 9 people per square mile, spread across 304.7 square miles.
What is the weather like in Yarrabah?
Yarrabah 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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