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Overview

Babinda is a rural town of 1,287 people (2021 census) located 59 km south of Cairns and recognised as Australia’s wettest town, averaging 4,279 mm of rain each year. The tropical rainforest climate frames stunning views of Mount Bartle Frere and Mount Bellenden Ker, while community events such as the October Harvest Festival – featuring a Gumboot Toss – and natural sites like the Boulders and Devil’s Pool give residents a lively outdoor lifestyle.

Babinda sits on the Bruce Highway and is served by the Babinda railway station, where the Spirit of Queensland stops on advance booking. Local facilities include a public library, a 22‑bed Multi‑Purpose Health Centre with emergency care, police and fire stations, churches and the historic Munro Picture Theatre. Education is provided by Babinda State School (Prep‑12) and St Rita’s Catholic primary school, with a range of housing options close to these services and the town centre.