Updated Feb 18, 2026
KEY STATS
153K
Population
488 km2
Area
224 Mbps
Internet
7m
Elevation
Australia/Brisbane
Timezone
OVERVIEW
Cairns is a city in Australia with a population of 153K. Internet speeds average 224 Mbps download. The city has 2,705 mapped points of interest.
QUICK FACTS
Country
Australia
Region
Australia and New Zealand
Population
153K
Timezone
Australia/Brisbane
Elevation
7 m
Currency
AUD
Language
English
GPS
-16.92, 145.77
DROPTHE_ GOSSIP
Tech
224 Mbps average download — faster than most capital cities worldwide
A mid-sized city of 153,075 people
INFRASTRUCTURE
2,705 total POIs 5.5 per km²
Above avg per capita
Average
Below avg
Food & Drink
Restaurants
113
Cafes
75
Bars
28
Fast Food
60
Shopping
Supermarkets
27
Convenience
25
Shopping Malls
25
Healthcare
Hospitals
6
Clinics
27
Pharmacies
9
Education
Schools
49
Universities
4
Libraries
8
Recreation
Parks
297
Playgrounds
99
Sports
571
Cinemas
2
Museums
3
Theatres
2
Transport
Bus Stops
214
Train Stations
2
Fuel Stations
38
Services
Banks
12
ATMs
11
Post Offices
12
Police
2
Fire Stations
1
Source: DropThe Database | dropthe.org
INTERNET SPEED
224 Mbps
Download
44 Mbps
Upload
28ms
Latency
4,911
Tests
1,784
Devices
2025-Q4
Last updated
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Best time to visit: Jan - May
26°
J
25°
F
24°
M
21°
A
19°
M
17°
J
17°
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17°
A
19°
S
21°
O
24°
N
25°
D
18-28 C ideal
Warm/Cool
Extreme
EXTERNAL LINKS
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is Cairns known for?
Cairns is a city in Australia. It offers a range of cultural, historical, and natural attractions.
How fast is the internet in Cairns?
Cairns has an average download speed of 224 Mbps and upload speed of 44 Mbps, based on Ookla speed test data.
What is the population of Cairns?
The population of Cairns is approximately 153K.
What infrastructure does Cairns have?
Cairns has 2,705 mapped points of interest, including 113 restaurants, 6 hospitals, 49 schools.
What country is Cairns in?
Cairns is located in Australia.
