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Yorkeys Knob, Australia

Queensland · Australia

Yorkeys Knob is a small town in Queensland, Australia with a population of 2,879. Elevation: 125 ft (38 m). Average temperature: 68°F (20°C).

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
2,879 Population 9/sq mi density
125 ft Elevation 38 meters
68°F Avg Temperature 20°C
74.5 in Annual Rain
Australia / Brisbane Timezone
$26,398 Median Income
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Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Economy
2.6 / 5.0
$26,398 median income, 6.2% unemployment
C+
Affordability
2.9 / 5.0
$174,600 home value, $873/mo rent

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About Yorkeys Knob

Yorkeys Knob

Yorkeys Knob is a coastal suburb of Cairns in the Cairns Region, Queensland, Australia. In the 2021 census, Yorkeys Knob had a population of 2,794 people.

People

Population2,879
Median Age46.0 yrs
Density9/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$26,398
Per Capita$26,398
Unemployment6.2%

Housing

C+
Home Value$174,600
Rent$873
Ownership52.7%
Housing Units1,152

Climate

Avg Temp68°F (20°C)
Rain74.5 in/yr
Sunny Days327/yr
Elevation125 ft (38 m)
Population2,879
Population Density9 / sq mi
Elevation125 ft (38 m)
Coordinates-16.8028°, 145.7208°
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)
Median Household Income$26,398
Median Age46.0 years

About Yorkeys Knob

Yorkeys Knob is a small town in Australia (Queensland) with a population of 2,879. The city sits at an elevation of 125 feet (38 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.

Yorkeys Knob has a population of 2,879 with a density of 9 people per square mile, spread across 304.7 square miles. The median age is 46.0 years, 18% older than the national median of 38.9.

Population

2,879
Total Population
9
People / sq mi
46.0yrs
Median Age
18% above Australia avg
304.7mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Yorkeys Knob vs Australia Average

The median household income in Yorkeys Knob is $26,398, which is 65% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $26,398 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $508, 65% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 6.2% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 274 business establishments.

Income: Yorkeys Knob vs Australia

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Income

Median HH Income$26,398
65% below Australia avg
Per Capita Income$26,398
Avg Weekly Wage$508

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment6.2%
72% above Australia avg
Establishments (County)274

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Yorkeys Knob is $174,600, 38% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $873 (25% below the national average of $1,163). 52.7% of housing units are owner-occupied (below the 65.4% national rate). There are 1,152 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 6.6x, above the traditionally affordable threshold of 3-4x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$174,600
38% below Australia avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$873
25% below Australia avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership52.7%
Owner-Occupied52.7%
Renter-Occupied47.3%
Housing Units1,152

Property Tax

Yorkeys Knob 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. 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 74.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 125 feet.

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)
Sunny Days327 days/yr

Geography

Elevation125 ft (38 m)
Area304.7 sq mi (789.1 km²)
Population Density9/sq mi
Coordinates-16.8028°N, 145.7208°W
TimezoneAustralia/Brisbane

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 74.5"
96% above Australia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Feb) 20.16"
Driest Month (Jul) 1.14"

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 M4.5 139 km
Mar 15, 2011 30 km NE of Innisfail Estate, Australia M3.6 81 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 3 224 km
2014 Ita Category 4 110 km
2011 Yasi Category 4 126 km
2009 Hamish Category 3 215 km
2006 Larry Category 4 78 km
1998 Katrina Category 1 277 km
1998 Nathan Category 1 280 km
1991 Joy Category 2 110 km
1986 Winifred Category 2 97 km
1986 Manu Category 1 273 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 72°F (22°C) 15.0 in
February 80°F (27°C) 20.2 in Wettest
March 79°F (26°C) 16.0 in
April 77°F (25°C) 7.2 in
May 74°F (23°C) 3.0 in
June 70°F (21°C) 1.6 in
July 63°F (17°C) 1.1 in Coldest, Driest
August 71°F (22°C) 1.3 in
September 74°F (23°C) 1.9 in
October 77°F (25°C) 2.5 in
November 79°F (26°C) 5.5 in
December 81°F (27°C) 9.3 in Warmest

Yorkeys Knob has a seasonal temperature swing of 18°F / from 63°F in July to 81°F in December. Total annual precipitation is 84.5 inches, with February being the wettest month (20.2") and July the driest (1.1").

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Schools in Yorkeys Knob

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Yorkeys Knob State School
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Radio Stations near Yorkeys Knob

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 Yorkeys Knob

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

Libraries in Yorkeys Knob

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
City Library0.0
Earlville Library0.0
Edmonton 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 Yorkeys Knob

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Kuranda Heritage Market
Kuranda Markets
Rusty's Markets

Cafes in Yorkeys Knob

3 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Hidden@Yorkeys
Memories Cafe
Ten06

Golf Courses in Yorkeys Knob

1 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Half Moon Bay Golf Club

Breweries in Yorkeys Knob

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Cairns Cruise Line Terminal
FNQ Homebrew

Stadiums & Teams in Yorkeys Knob

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Yorkeys Knob

8 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Cairns International AirportCNSLarge Airport
Mareeba AirportMRGMedium Airport
Atherton AirportSmall Airport
Dimbulah AirportSmall Airport
Herberton AirportSmall Airport
Koah AirportSmall Airport
Mont Albion Station AirstripSmall Airport
Yalkulka AirportSmall Airport

Post Offices in Yorkeys Knob

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Australia Post Yorkeys Knob

Treatment Centers in Yorkeys Knob

2 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Lives Lived Well
Spinal Life Healthy Living Centre

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UFO Sightings
1
Reported UFO sightings from the National UFO Reporting Center database
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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 Yorkeys Knob

What is the population of Yorkeys Knob?

Yorkeys Knob has a population of 2,879 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 9 people per square mile, spread across 304.7 square miles. The median age of residents is 46.0 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Yorkeys Knob expensive to live in?

The median household income is $26,398, 65% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $174,600 (38% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $873 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 6.6x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Yorkeys Knob?

Yorkeys Knob 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. The area receives 327 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 74.5 inches.

How is the job market in Yorkeys Knob?

The unemployment rate in Yorkeys Knob is 6.2%, somewhat above the national average of 3.6%. Job seekers may face moderate competition. The average weekly wage is $508. There are 274 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Yorkeys Knob?

The median home value in Yorkeys Knob is $174,600. For renters, the median monthly rent is $873. The homeownership rate is 52.7%.

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