Ayr, Australia
Queensland · Australia
Ayr is a small city in Queensland, Australia with a population of 8,200. Elevation: 49 ft (15 m). Average temperature: 75°F (24°C).
Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026
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About Ayr
Ayr is a rural town and locality in the Shire of Burdekin, Queensland, Australia. It is the centre of a sugarcane-growing region and the administrative centre for the Burdekin Shire Council. In the 2021 census, the locality of Ayr had a population of 8,603 people.
People
Climate
| Population | 8,200 |
| Elevation | 49 ft (15 m) |
| Coordinates | -19.5739°, 147.4067° |
| Timezone | Australia/Brisbane |
| Country | 🇦🇺 Australia |
| State / Province | Queensland |
| Average Temperature | 75°F (24°C) |
| January Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| July Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 44.4 inches (1,128 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Ayr
Ayr is a small city in Australia (Queensland) with a population of 8,200. The city sits at an elevation of 49 feet (15 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 75°F (24°C). Temperatures range from 82°F in January to 66°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 44.4 inches. The timezone is Australia/Brisbane.
Climate in Ayr
Ayr has an average annual temperature of 24°C (75°F). The hottest month is Feb (27.7°C), the coldest is Jul (19.2°C). Average annual precipitation is 824 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 74.9°F |
| 39% above Australia avg | |
| January Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| July Average | 66°F (19°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 49 ft (15 m) |
| Coordinates | 19.5739°S, 147.4067°E |
| Timezone | Australia/Brisbane |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 82°F (28°C) | 9.5 in | Warmest |
| February | 81°F (27°C) | 9.8 in | Wettest |
| March | 80°F (26°C) | 6.5 in | |
| April | 76°F (25°C) | 2.4 in | |
| May | 72°F (22°C) | 1.9 in | |
| June | 67°F (20°C) | 0.8 in | |
| July | 66°F (19°C) | 0.6 in | Coldest |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 0.8 in | |
| September | 72°F (22°C) | 0.5 in | Driest |
| October | 76°F (24°C) | 1.5 in | |
| November | 79°F (26°C) | 3.3 in | |
| December | 81°F (27°C) | 6.8 in |
Ayr has a seasonal temperature swing of 16°F / from 66°F in July to 82°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 44.4 inches, with February being the wettest month (9.8") and September the driest (0.5").
Colleges & Universities in Ayr
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home Hill TAFE | College | - | , |
Schools in Ayr
9 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Burdekin Catholic High School | - | - | - | - |
| Burdekin Christian College | - | - | - | - |
| Saint Francis School | - | - | - | - |
| Ayr East State School | - | - | - | - |
| Ayr State High School | - | - | - | - |
| Ayr State School | - | - | - | - |
| Burdekin School | - | - | - | - |
| Jarvisfield State School | - | - | - | - |
| Kalamia State School | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Ayr
1 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sweet FM 97.1MHz Community Radio Burdekin Queensland | classic rock, community radio | AAC 64 kbps |
Libraries in Ayr
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Burdekin Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Home Hill Branch Library | 0.0 |
Hotels in Ayr
1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Ayr
3 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Ayr
3 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cinemas in Ayr
1 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Ayr
1 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Ayr
1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Ayr
6 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Ayr
5 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Ayr
1 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Golf Courses in Ayr
1 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Airports Near Ayr
9 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Townsville Airport / RAAF Base Townsville | TSV | Medium Airport |
| Ace Aerodrome Starke Field | - | Small Airport |
| Ayr Airport | AYR | Small Airport |
| Donnington Airpark | - | Small Airport |
| Hillsborough Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Home Hill Aerodrome | - | Small Airport |
| Johnnycake Homestead | - | Small Airport |
| Lavarack (Military) Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Ravenswood Gold mine | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Ayr
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Ayr LPO |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Ayr
7 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Ayr Anglican Church | |
| Ayr Presbyterian Church | |
| Burdekin Baptist Church | |
| Burdekin Community Church | |
| Burdekin Uniting Church | |
| Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses | |
| Sacred Heart Catholic Church |
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Shipwrecks Near Ayr
2 documented shipwrecks found near Ayr.
| Name | Year | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Gothenburg | - | A steamship that struck the Great Barrier Reef. |
| Yongala | - | A passenger ship that sank in a cyclone off Townsville. |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Australia
25 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Ayr
What is the population of Ayr?
Ayr has a population of 8,200 residents and is located in Australia..
What is the weather like in Ayr?
Ayr has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 75°F (24°C). Winter temperatures average 82°F in January, while summers reach an average of 66°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 44.4 inches.
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