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Araluen, Australia

Queensland · Australia

Araluen is a small town in Queensland, Australia with a population of 617. Elevation: 377 ft (115 m). Average temperature: 65°F (18°C).

Data updated June 2026

2.2 /5.0
C Fair
617 Population 0/sq mi density
377 ft Elevation 115 meters
65°F Avg Temperature 18°C
35.4 in Annual Rain
Australia / Brisbane Timezone
$20,821 Median Income
C
Overall
2.2 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$20,821 median income, 4.0% unemployment
D
Affordability
1.7 / 5.0
$183,000 home value, $915/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population617
Median Age49.0 yrs
Density0/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$20,821
Per Capita$20,821
Unemployment4.0%

Housing

D
Home Value$183,000
Rent$915
Ownership89.3%
Housing Units247

Climate

Avg Temp65°F (18°C)
Rain35.4 in/yr
Sunny Days338/yr
Elevation377 ft (115 m)
Population617
Population Density0 / sq mi
Elevation377 ft (115 m)
Coordinates-26.1571°, 152.6522°
TimezoneAustralia/Brisbane
Country🇦🇺 Australia
State / ProvinceQueensland
Average Temperature65°F (18°C)
January Average72°F (22°C)
July Average56°F (13°C)
Annual Precipitation35.4 inches (898 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$20,821
Median Age49.0 years

About Araluen

Araluen is a small town in Australia (Queensland) with a population of 617. The city sits at an elevation of 377 feet (115 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 65°F (18°C). Temperatures range from 72°F in January to 56°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 35.4 inches. The timezone is Australia/Brisbane.

Araluen has a population of 617 with a density of 0 people per square mile, spread across 3,376.2 square miles. The median age is 49.0 years, 26% older than the national median of 38.9.

Population

617
Total Population
0
People / sq mi
49.0yrs
Median Age
26% above Australia avg
3,376.2mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Araluen vs Australia Average

The median household income in Araluen is $20,821, which is 72% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $20,821 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $400, 72% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 4.0% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 59 business establishments.

Income: Araluen vs Australia

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Income

Median HH Income$20,821
72% below Australia avg
Per Capita Income$20,821
Avg Weekly Wage$400

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment4.0%
11% above Australia avg
Establishments (County)59

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Araluen is $183,000, 35% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $915 (21% below the national average of $1,163). 89.3% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 247 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 8.8x, making homeownership a significant financial stretch for most families.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$183,000
35% below Australia avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$915
21% below Australia avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership89.3%
Owner-Occupied89.3%
Renter-Occupied10.7%
Housing Units247

Property Tax

Climate in Araluen

Araluen has an average annual temperature of 20.5°C (69°F). The hottest month is Jan (25.5°C), the coldest is Jul (14.4°C). Average annual precipitation is 1034 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 25.5°C / 78°F 19.8° / 31.2° 149.2
Feb 25.2°C / 77°F 19.9° / 30.4° 185.8
Mar 23.8°C / 75°F 18.4° / 29.1° 123.8
Apr 21°C / 70°F 14.9° / 27.1° 65.2
May 17.8°C / 64°F 11.2° / 24.3° 62.2
Jun 15.3°C / 60°F 8.5° / 22.1° 41.0
Jul 14.4°C / 58°F 6.6° / 22.1° 28.8
Aug 15.4°C / 60°F 7° / 23.8° 36.0
Sep 18.8°C / 66°F 10.8° / 26.7° 36.6
Oct 21.1°C / 70°F 13.9° / 28.3° 73.9
Nov 23.4°C / 74°F 16.5° / 30.2° 82.7
Dec 24.7°C / 76°F 18.5° / 30.9° 148.9
Araluen enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 72°F in January while summers reach 56°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 338 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 35.4 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 377 feet.

Temperature

72°F Jan (22°C) 56°F Jul (13°C)
Annual Average64.9°F
20% above Australia avg
January Average72°F (22°C)
July Average56°F (13°C)
Sunny Days338 days/yr

Geography

Elevation377 ft (115 m)
Area3,376.2 sq mi (8,744.4 km²)
Population Density0/sq mi
Coordinates-26.1571°N, 152.6522°W
TimezoneAustralia/Brisbane

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 35.4"
7% below Australia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Feb) 6.77"
Driest Month (Aug) 1.50"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

3 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.9. Most recent: M4.9 on Aug 15, 2025.

Aug 15, 2025 12 km ESE of Cherbourg, Australia M4.9 61 km
Feb 21, 2004 47 km WNW of Kingaroy, Australia M3.7 130 km
Mar 7, 2005 36 km WNW of Kingaroy, Australia M3.6 122 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

2 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 1. Most recent: Marcia (2015).

Year Name Category Closest
2015 Marcia Category 1 287 km
1980 Simon Category 1 296 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 72°F (22°C) 6.1 in
February 77°F (25°C) 6.8 in Warmest, Wettest
March 75°F (24°C) 4.4 in
April 70°F (21°C) 3.3 in
May 65°F (18°C) 3.2 in
June 60°F (15°C) 1.8 in
July 56°F (13°C) 2.4 in Coldest
August 60°F (15°C) 1.5 in Driest
September 65°F (18°C) 1.5 in
October 69°F (21°C) 3.0 in
November 73°F (23°C) 4.1 in
December 76°F (25°C) 5.4 in

Araluen has a seasonal temperature swing of 21°F / from 56°F in July to 77°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 43.4 inches, with February being the wettest month (6.8") and August the driest (1.5").

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Schools in Araluen

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Victory College
Two Mile State School
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Radio Stations near Araluen

2 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Zinc 96.1 adult contemporary, commercial AAC+ 64 kbps
Sunshine FM 104.9 MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Araluen

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Gympie Gold Mining and Historical Museum
Noosa Shire Museum
Wood Works Main Building
Woodworks Saw Mill

Libraries in Araluen

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Gympie Regional Council Library0.0

Golf Courses in Araluen

1 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Gympie Golf Club

Airports Near Araluen

15 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Sunshine Coast AirportMCYLarge Airport
Aquila AirfieldSmall Airport
Biggenden AirportSmall Airport
Caloundra AirportCUDSmall Airport
Cooloola Village AirparkSmall Airport
Greenfield (Cootharaba) AirfieldSmall Airport
Gympie AirportGYPSmall Airport
Landsborough AirportSmall Airport
Maryborough AirportMBHSmall Airport
Murgon AirportSmall Airport
Nanango AirportSmall Airport
Noosa AirportNSVSmall Airport
Rainbow Beach AirportSmall Airport
Tinbeerwah Airstrip (private)Small Airport
Toby's Gap AirstripSmall Airport

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 Araluen

What is the population of Araluen?

Araluen has a population of 617 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 0 people per square mile, spread across 3,376.2 square miles. The median age of residents is 49.0 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Araluen expensive to live in?

The median household income is $20,821, 72% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $183,000 (35% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $915 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 8.8x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Araluen?

Araluen enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winter temperatures average 72°F in January, while summers reach an average of 56°F in July. The area receives 338 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 35.4 inches.

How is the job market in Araluen?

Araluen has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 4.0%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $400. There are 59 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Araluen?

The median home value in Araluen is $183,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $915. The homeownership rate is 89.3%.

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