Yarrabah

City in Queensland, Australia

Overview

Yarrabah is a coastal Aboriginal community near Cairns in tropical North Queensland, surrounded by rainforest and reef. It offers visitors a unique blend of indigenous culture, stunning scenery, and peaceful coastline.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
Australia
State
Queensland
Population
Time Zone
Australia/Brisbane
Coordinates
-16.99°, 145.88°

Key Metrics

Safety Score
45
Female Safety
40
LGBTQ+ Safety
40
Traffic Safety
55
Food Safety
85
Monthly Cost
$1,795
Local Cost
$1,270
Local Income
$1,200
Cashless
55
English
95
Temperature
22.4°C
Summer Avg
25.1°C
Winter Avg
19.1°C
Record High
39.2°C
Record Low
7.5°C
Humidity
81%
Precipitation
1933 mm
City Vibrancy
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
Airport
CNS
Distance
19 km

Frequently Asked Questions

Data sources

Source-backed data

NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-09.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.

Estimated data

Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 55/100.