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

2,579 Population 9/sq mi density
43 ft Elevation 13 meters
75°F Avg Temperature 24°C
92.8 in Annual Rain
Australia / Brisbane Timezone

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About Yarrabah

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

Population2,579
Density9/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp75°F (24°C)
Rain92.8 in/yr
Elevation43 ft (13 m)
Population2,579
Population Density9 / sq mi
Elevation43 ft (13 m)
Coordinates-16.9945°, 145.8972°
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 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.

Yarrabah 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 43 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

Elevation43 ft (13 m)
Area304.7 sq mi (789.1 km²)
Population Density9/sq mi
Coordinates16.9945°S, 145.8972°E
TimezoneAustralia/Brisbane

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 92.8"
144% above Australia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Feb) 16.54"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.91"

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 M4.5 123 km
Mar 15, 2011 30 km NE of Innisfail Estate, Australia M3.6 53 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 3 244 km
2014 Ita Category 4 138 km
2011 Yasi Category 4 101 km
2009 Hamish Category 3 210 km
2006 Larry Category 4 57 km
1998 Katrina Category 1 262 km
1998 Nathan Category 1 300 km
1991 Joy Category 2 102 km
1986 Winifred Category 2 71 km
1986 Manu Category 1 281 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

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").

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Schools in Yarrabah

1 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Yarrabah State School Secondary Campus - - - -
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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

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

Libraries in Yarrabah

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
City Library0.0
Earlville Library0.0
Edmonton Library0.0
Gordonvale Library0.0
James Cook University library0.0
Manunda Library0.0
Smithfield Library0.0
Stratford Library0.0
Yarrabah Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Yarrabah

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Rusty's Markets

Hotels in Yarrabah

1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Fitzroy Island Resort

Breweries in Yarrabah

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Cairns Cruise Line Terminal
FNQ Homebrew

Stadiums & Teams in Yarrabah

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Airports Near Yarrabah

9 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Cairns International AirportCNSLarge Airport
Mareeba AirportMRGMedium Airport
Atherton Airport-Small Airport
Herberton Airport-Small Airport
Innisfail AirportIFLSmall 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.

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 Yarrabah

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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