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Yungaburra, Australia

Queensland · Australia

Yungaburra is a small town in Queensland, Australia with a population of 1,357. Elevation: 2,306 ft (703 m). Average temperature: 63°F (17°C).

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
1,357 Population 0/sq mi density
2,306 ft Elevation 703 meters
63°F Avg Temperature 17°C
91.5 in Annual Rain
Australia / Brisbane Timezone
$24,404 Median Income
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.0 / 5.0
$24,404 median income, 2.9% unemployment
C+
Affordability
2.9 / 5.0
$163,400 home value, $817/mo rent

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About Yungaburra

Yungaburra

Yungaburra is a rural town and locality in the Tablelands Region, Queensland, Australia. In the 2021 census, the locality of Yungaburra had a population of 1,272 people.

People

Population1,357
Median Age53.0 yrs
Density0/mi²

Economy

B
Median Income$24,404
Per Capita$24,404
Unemployment2.9%

Housing

C+
Home Value$163,400
Rent$817
Ownership78.0%
Housing Units543

Climate

Avg Temp63°F (17°C)
Rain91.5 in/yr
Sunny Days302/yr
Elevation2,306 ft (703 m)
Population1,357
Population Density0 / sq mi
Elevation2,306 ft (703 m)
Coordinates-17.2706°, 145.5834°
TimezoneAustralia/Brisbane
Country🇦🇺 Australia
State / ProvinceQueensland
Average Temperature63°F (17°C)
January Average68°F (20°C)
July Average58°F (14°C)
Annual Precipitation91.5 inches (2,323 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$24,404
Median Age53.0 years

About Yungaburra

Yungaburra is a small town in Australia (Queensland) with a population of 1,357. The city sits at an elevation of 2,306 feet (703 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 63°F (17°C). Temperatures range from 68°F in January to 58°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 91.5 inches. The timezone is Australia/Brisbane.

Yungaburra has a population of 1,357 with a density of 0 people per square mile, spread across 4,843.0 square miles. The median age is 53.0 years, 36% older than the national median of 38.9.

Population

1,357
Total Population
0
People / sq mi
53.0yrs
Median Age
36% above Australia avg
4,843.0mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Yungaburra vs Australia Average

The median household income in Yungaburra is $24,404, which is 68% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $24,404 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $469, 67% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 2.9% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 129 business establishments.

Income: Yungaburra vs Australia

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Income

Median HH Income$24,404
68% below Australia avg
Per Capita Income$24,404
Avg Weekly Wage$469

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment2.9%
19% below Australia avg
Establishments (County)129

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Yungaburra is $163,400, 42% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $817 (30% below the national average of $1,163). 78.0% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 543 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 6.7x, above the traditionally affordable threshold of 3-4x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$163,400
42% below Australia avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$817
30% below Australia avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership78.0%
Owner-Occupied78.0%
Renter-Occupied22.0%
Housing Units543

Property Tax

Climate in Yungaburra

Yungaburra has an average annual temperature of 22.3°C (72°F). The hottest month is Dec (25.4°C), the coldest is Jul (18.2°C). Average annual precipitation is 988 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 25.2°C / 77°F 20.4° / 29.9° 226.9
Feb 25°C / 77°F 20.7° / 29.3° 278.2
Mar 23.9°C / 75°F 19.6° / 28.2° 171.7
Apr 22.4°C / 72°F 18.1° / 26.7° 31.9
May 20.7°C / 69°F 16.2° / 25.2° 21.4
Jun 18.9°C / 66°F 14.1° / 23.7° 12.3
Jul 18.2°C / 65°F 12.8° / 23.5° 14.0
Aug 19°C / 66°F 13.3° / 24.8° 11.7
Sep 21.1°C / 70°F 14.8° / 27.4° 8.6
Oct 23.2°C / 74°F 16.9° / 29.6° 25.0
Nov 24.4°C / 76°F 18.3° / 30.4° 58.7
Dec 25.4°C / 78°F 19.9° / 31° 127.6
Yungaburra enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 68°F in January while summers reach 58°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 302 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 91.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 2,306 feet.

Temperature

68°F Jan (20°C) 58°F Jul (14°C)
Annual Average63.3°F
17% above Australia avg
January Average68°F (20°C)
July Average58°F (14°C)
Sunny Days302 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,306 ft (703 m)
Area4,843.0 sq mi (12,543.4 km²)
Population Density0/sq mi
Coordinates-17.2706°N, 145.5834°W
TimezoneAustralia/Brisbane

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 91.5"
141% above Australia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Feb) 17.09"
Driest Month (Sep) 1.42"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1 earthquake (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.6. Most recent: M3.6 on Mar 15, 2011.

Mar 15, 2011 30 km NE of Innisfail Estate, Australia M3.6 71 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

7 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 4. Most recent: Nathan (2015).

Year Name Category Closest
2015 Nathan Category 3 275 km
2014 Ita Category 3 144 km
2011 Yasi Category 4 83 km
2009 Hamish Category 3 255 km
2006 Larry Category 4 26 km
1991 Joy Category 2 144 km
1986 Winifred Category 2 60 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 68°F (20°C) 13.2 in
February 75°F (24°C) 17.1 in Wettest
March 73°F (23°C) 13.3 in
April 70°F (21°C) 9.0 in
May 67°F (19°C) 5.7 in
June 62°F (17°C) 3.5 in
July 58°F (14°C) 2.4 in Coldest
August 63°F (17°C) 2.0 in
September 67°F (19°C) 1.4 in Driest
October 71°F (22°C) 1.7 in
November 74°F (23°C) 4.2 in
December 75°F (24°C) 7.5 in Warmest

Yungaburra has a seasonal temperature swing of 17°F / from 58°F in July to 75°F in December. Total annual precipitation is 81.2 inches, with February being the wettest month (17.1") and September the driest (1.4").

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Schools in Yungaburra

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Yungaburra State School
Kairi State School
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Radio Stations near Yungaburra

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 Yungaburra

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Eacham Historical Museum
Herberton Mining Museum
Historic Village Herberton
Hou Wang Temple
Spy & Camera Museum
War Museum

Libraries in Yungaburra

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Atherton Library0.0
Gordonvale Library0.0
Herberton Library0.0
Malanda Library0.0
Millaa Millaa Library0.0
Yungaburra Library0.0

Hotels in Yungaburra

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Yungaburra Bushland Cottages

Restaurants in Yungaburra

4 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Gillies Roadhouse
Lake Barrine Tea House Restaurant
Mr Belson
Nicks Restaurant and Yodellers Bar

Cafes in Yungaburra

2 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Gallow
Silver Ash Cafe

Gas Stations in Yungaburra

2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Gillies Roadhouse
Yungaburra Pit stop

Breweries in Yungaburra

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Billycart Brewing Co

Airports Near Yungaburra

13 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Cairns International AirportCNSLarge Airport
Mareeba AirportMRGMedium Airport
Atherton AirportSmall Airport
Dimbulah AirportSmall Airport
Dunk Island AirportDKISmall Airport
Gunnawarra AirportSmall Airport
Herberton AirportSmall Airport
Innisfail AirportIFLSmall Airport
Koah AirportSmall Airport
Mont Albion Station AirstripSmall Airport
Mount Garnet AirportSmall Airport
Tully AirportSmall Airport
Yalkulka AirportSmall Airport

Post Offices in Yungaburra

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Yungaburra Post Office

Churches & Religious Organizations in Yungaburra

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
St Mark's Anglican Church
St Patrick's Catholic Church

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 Yungaburra

What is the population of Yungaburra?

Yungaburra has a population of 1,357 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 0 people per square mile, spread across 4,843.0 square miles. The median age of residents is 53.0 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Yungaburra expensive to live in?

The median household income is $24,404, 68% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $163,400 (42% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $817 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 6.7x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Yungaburra?

Yungaburra enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winter temperatures average 68°F in January, while summers reach an average of 58°F in July. The area receives 302 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 91.5 inches.

How is the job market in Yungaburra?

The job market in Yungaburra is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.9% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $469. There are 129 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Yungaburra?

The median home value in Yungaburra is $163,400. For renters, the median monthly rent is $817. The homeownership rate is 78.0%.

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