Categories in Cairns
Auto Air Conditioning ServiceAuto Electrical ServiceAuto Machine ShopAuto Parts StoreAuto Spring ShopBattery StoreBrake ShopCaravans, rvs and motor homesCar Battery StoreCar Detailing ServiceCar rentalCar repairCar Repair and MaintenanceCar WashEngine Rebuilding ServiceGas StationMechanicMotorcycle DealerMotorcycle Parts StoreNew car dealersTire ShopTrucks and trailer rentalUsed car dealersVehicle InspectionWheel Alignment ServiceAircraft Maintenance CompanyAwning SupplierBeauty Product SupplierBeverage DistributorBuilding Materials SupplierCommercial PrinterCosmetics IndustryCustom Furniture MakerDressmakerElectronics WholesalerFabric Product ManufacturerFarm Equipment SupplierFitted Furniture SupplierImport Export CompanyIndustrial & Construction ManufacturingIndustrial Equipment SupplierMachines WholesaleMeasuring Instruments SupplierMetalworkingPipe SupplierSafety Equipment SupplierSeafood WholesalerSecurity System SupplierSolar Energy Equipment SupplierVentilating Equipment Manufacturer
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Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Cairns
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments | Average Age of Business |
|---|---|---|
| Restaurants | 475 | 20 years |
| Health and medical | 352 | 28 years |
| Shopping | 301 | 33 years |
| Lawyers legal | 252 | 30 years |
| Travel agencies | 208 | 25 years |
| Real estate | 169 | 36 years |
| Other accommodation | 156 | 27 years |
| Clothing stores | 156 | 28 years |
| Corporate management | 141 | 24 years |
| Electronics stores | 137 | 30 years |
| Construction of buildings | 127 | 37 years |
| Accountants | 120 | 26 years |
| Cafes | 105 | 19 years |
| Automotive | 100 | 41 years |
| Loan companies | 95 | 30 years |
Cairns Facts
| Area | 2.9 km² |
| Population | 6,220 |
| Male Population | 3,253 (52.3%) |
| Female Population | 2,967 (47.7%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +116.5% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +57.3% |
| Median Age | 36 years (Male: 37.2, Female: 34.8) |
| GDP per capita (PPP) | $56,840 (2022) |
| Neighborhoods | Cairns, Aeroglen, Bunhalow, Westcourt, QLD, Central Business District |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Standard Time |
| Lat & Lng | -16.92304, 145.76625 |
| Postal Codes | 4868 |
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Cairns Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 2,873 | 3,537 | 3,954 | 4,962 | 6,220 | 6,434 | 6,660 |
| Population Density | 999.3 / km² | 1,230.3 / km² | 1,375.3 / km² | 1,725.9 / km² | 2,163.5 / km² | 2,237.9 / km² | 2,316.5 / km² |
* Projected
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up gridCairns Population change from 2000 to 2020
Increase of 57.3% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cairns | +116.5% | +75.9% | +57.3% |
| Queensland | — | — | — |
| Australia | — | — | — |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Cairns Median Age
Median Age: 36 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cairns | 36 yrs | 34.8 yrs | 37.2 yrs |
| Queensland | 36.8 yrs | 37.5 yrs | 36.1 yrs |
| Australia | 37.7 yrs | 38.6 yrs | 36.8 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Cairns Population Density
Population Density: 2,164 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cairns | 6,220 | 2.875 km² | 2,164 / km² |
| Queensland | 4.8 million | 1,730,083.5 km² | 2.7 / km² |
| Australia | 23.8 million | 7,690,961.5 km² | 3.1 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Cairns Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1880 to 2100
Sources:
- JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
- CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
- [Link] Klein Goldewijk, K., Beusen, A., Doelman, J., and Stehfest, E.: Anthropogenic land use estimates for the Holocene – HYDE 3.2, Earth Syst. Sci. Data, 9, 927–953, https://doi.org/10.5194/essd-9-927-2017, 2017.
Area Codes
Percentage Area Codes used by businesses in Cairns
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Cairns
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Source: [Link] Kummu, M., Taka, M. &Guillaume, J. Gridded global datasets for Gross Domestic Product and Human Development Index over 1990–2015. Sci Data 5, 180004 (2018) doi:10.1038/sdata.2018.4
Cairns Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
GDP per capita, PPP (constant 2017 international $)
| Data | 1990 | 1995 | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita | $19,017 | $29,347 | $29,301 | $38,319 | $39,413 | $50,251 | $52,734 | $56,840 |
| Total GDP | $895.9M | $1.6B | $1.8B | $2.6B | $2.9B | $3.9B | $4.4B | $4.8B |
Source: [Link] Kummu, M., Kosonen, M. & Masoumzadeh Sayyar, S. Downscaled gridded global dataset for gross domestic product (GDP) per capita PPP over 1990–2022. Sci Data 12, 178 (2025) doi:10.1038/s41597-025-04487-x
Cairns CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cairns | 113,089 tn | 18.18 tn | 39,335.2 tons/km² |
| Queensland | 83,884,578 tn | 17.64 tn | 48.5 tons/km² |
| Australia | 401,155,564 tn | 16.88 tn | 52.2 tons/km² |
Sources: [Link] Moran, D., Kanemoto K; Jiborn, M., Wood, R., Többen, J., and Seto, K.C. (2018) Carbon footprints of 13,000 cities. Environmental Research Letters DOI: 10.1088/1748-9326/aac72a
Cairns CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 113,089 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 18.18 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 39,335.2 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Drought | Medium (5) |
| Earthquake | Low (2) |
| Cyclone | High (10) |
* Risk, particularly concerning flood or landslide, may not be for the entire area.
Sources:
- Dilley, M., R.S. Chen, U. Deichmann, A.L. Lerner-Lam, M. Arnold, J. Agwe, P. Buys, O. Kjekstad, B. Lyon, and G. Yetman. 2005. Natural Disaster Hotspots: A Global Risk Analysis. Washington, D.C.: World Bank. https://doi.org/10.1596/0-8213-5930-4.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University, International Bank for Reconstruction and Development - The World Bank, and United Nations Environment Programme Global Resource Information Database Geneva - UNEP/GRID-Geneva. 2005. Global Cyclone Hazard Frequency and Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4CZ353K.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University, and International Research Institute for Climate and Society - IRI - Columbia University. 2005. Global Drought Hazard Frequency and Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4VX0DFT.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University. 2005. Global Earthquake Hazard Distribution - Peak Ground Acceleration. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4BZ63ZS.
Recent Nearby Earthquakes
Magnitude 3.0 and greater
| Date▼ | Time↕ | Magnitude↕ | Distance↕ | Depth↕ | Location↕ | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/15/11 | 6:07 AM | 3.6 | 68.4 km | 0 m | Queensland, Australia | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Cairns
Cairns (/ˈkænz/), is a major city on the east coast of Far North Queensland in Australia. The city is the 5th most populous in Queensland and 14th overall in Australia. Cairns was founded in 1876 and named after William Wellington Cairns, Governor of..
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