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Balgal Beach, Australia

Queensland · Australia

Balgal Beach is a small town in Queensland, Australia with a population of 943. Elevation: 33 ft (10 m). Average temperature: 72°F (22°C).

Data updated June 2026

1.8 /5.0
D Poor
943 Population 0/sq mi density
33 ft Elevation 10 meters
72°F Avg Temperature 22°C
67.0 in Annual Rain
Australia / Brisbane Timezone
$17,238 Median Income
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Overall
1.8 / 5.0
Poor overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Economy
1.9 / 5.0
$17,238 median income, 10.1% unemployment
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Affordability
1.6 / 5.0
$153,800 home value, $769/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population943
Median Age58.0 yrs
Density0/mi²

Economy

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Median Income$17,238
Per Capita$17,238
Unemployment10.1%

Housing

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Home Value$153,800
Rent$769
Ownership82.5%
Housing Units377

Climate

Avg Temp72°F (22°C)
Rain67.0 in/yr
Sunny Days323/yr
Elevation33 ft (10 m)
Population943
Population Density0 / sq mi
Elevation33 ft (10 m)
Coordinates-19.0163°, 146.4083°
TimezoneAustralia/Brisbane
Country🇦🇺 Australia
State / ProvinceQueensland
Average Temperature72°F (22°C)
January Average76°F (24°C)
July Average66°F (19°C)
Annual Precipitation67.0 inches (1,702 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$17,238
Median Age58.0 years

About Balgal Beach

Balgal Beach is a small town in Australia (Queensland) with a population of 943. The city sits at an elevation of 33 feet (10 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 72°F (22°C). Temperatures range from 76°F in January to 66°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 67.0 inches. The timezone is Australia/Brisbane.

Balgal Beach has a population of 943 with a density of 0 people per square mile, spread across 3,396.7 square miles. The median age is 58.0 years, 49% older than the national median of 38.9.

Population

943
Total Population
0
People / sq mi
58.0yrs
Median Age
49% above Australia avg
3,396.7mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Balgal Beach vs Australia Average

The median household income in Balgal Beach is $17,238, which is 77% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $17,238 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $332, 77% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 10.1% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 90 business establishments.

Income: Balgal Beach vs Australia

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Income

Median HH Income$17,238
77% below Australia avg
Per Capita Income$17,238
Avg Weekly Wage$332

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment10.1%
181% above Australia avg
Establishments (County)90

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Balgal Beach is $153,800, 45% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $769 (34% below the national average of $1,163). 82.5% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 377 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 8.9x, making homeownership a significant financial stretch for most families.

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Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$153,800
45% below Australia avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$769
34% below Australia avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership82.5%
Owner-Occupied82.5%
Renter-Occupied17.5%
Housing Units377

Property Tax

Balgal Beach has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 72°F (22°C). Winters average 76°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 323 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 67.0 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 33 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

76°F Jan (24°C) 66°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average71.6°F
33% above Australia avg
January Average76°F (24°C)
July Average66°F (19°C)
Sunny Days323 days/yr

Geography

Elevation33 ft (10 m)
Area3,396.7 sq mi (8,797.3 km²)
Population Density0/sq mi
Coordinates-19.0163°N, 146.4083°W
TimezoneAustralia/Brisbane

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 67.0"
76% above Australia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Feb) 15.08"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.75"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M4.1 on Mar 1, 2025.

Aug 11, 2003 65 km ENE of Palm Island, Australia M4.8 98 km
Mar 1, 2025 0 km SE of Kelso, Australia M4.1 54 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

9 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 4. Most recent: Debbie (2017).

Year Name Category Closest
2017 Debbie Category 3 242 km
2011 Yasi Category 4 128 km
2010 Ului Category 1 243 km
2009 Hamish Category 4 278 km
2006 Larry Category 4 169 km
1996 Celeste Category 1 189 km
1991 Joy Category 2 248 km
1989 Aivu Category 4 121 km
1986 Winifred Category 2 155 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 76°F (24°C) 12.3 in
February 79°F (26°C) 15.1 in Warmest, Wettest
March 77°F (25°C) 9.5 in
April 74°F (23°C) 4.2 in
May 70°F (21°C) 2.6 in
June 65°F (19°C) 1.3 in
July 66°F (19°C) 0.8 in Driest
August 65°F (19°C) 1.4 in Coldest
September 69°F (21°C) 1.2 in
October 73°F (23°C) 2.3 in
November 77°F (25°C) 4.4 in
December 78°F (26°C) 6.9 in

Balgal Beach has a seasonal temperature swing of 14°F / from 65°F in August to 79°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 61.9 inches, with February being the wettest month (15.1") and July the driest (0.8").

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Schools in Balgal Beach

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Rollingstone State School
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Radio Stations near Balgal Beach

7 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Triple-M 102.3MHz FM Townsville QLD Rock Sports and Comedy 20220701 classic rock, comedy AAC 130 kbps
hit 103.1MHz FM Townsville QLD hitNETWORK Hits and Old Skool 20220701 local radio, news AAC 130 kbps
Big Hits Radio QLD Townsville North Queensland 20220701 ballad, classic rock MP3 320 kbps
Power100 100.7MHz FM Townsville QLD First in Local News and Music 20220701 classic rock, local radio AAC+ 64 kbps
Star 106.3MHz FM Townsville QLD Todays Best Music 20220701 classic rock, contemporary AAC+ 64 kbps
4K1G 107.1FM TATSICM Indigenous Community Radio Townsville classic rock, comedy MP3 128 kbps
ABC Local Radio 630 North Queensland 20230609 local, news AAC 94 kbps

Gas Stations in Balgal Beach

2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

BP
Mobil

Golf Courses in Balgal Beach

2 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Mystic Sands Golf and Country Club
Mystic Sands Golf and Country Club

Airports Near Balgal Beach

12 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Townsville Airport / RAAF Base TownsvilleTSVMedium Airport
Ace Aerodrome Starke FieldSmall Airport
Battery Downs AirportSmall Airport
Bening Field AirportSmall Airport
Bluewater park AirstripSmall Airport
Donnington AirparkSmall Airport
Hillgrove AirportSmall Airport
Ingham AirportIGHSmall Airport
Lavarack (Military) AirportSmall Airport
New Moon AirportNMPSmall Airport
Palm Island AirportPMKSmall Airport
Paluma AirstripSmall Airport

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Waterfalls
37
Natural waterfalls documented by USGS and OpenStreetMap contributors
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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 Balgal Beach

What is the population of Balgal Beach?

Balgal Beach has a population of 943 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 0 people per square mile, spread across 3,396.7 square miles. The median age of residents is 58.0 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Balgal Beach expensive to live in?

The median household income is $17,238, 77% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $153,800 (45% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $769 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 8.9x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Balgal Beach?

Balgal Beach has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 72°F (22°C). Winter temperatures average 76°F in January, while summers reach an average of 66°F in July. The area receives 323 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 67.0 inches.

How is the job market in Balgal Beach?

The job market in Balgal Beach faces challenges, with unemployment at 10.1% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $332. There are 90 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Balgal Beach?

The median home value in Balgal Beach is $153,800. For renters, the median monthly rent is $769. The homeownership rate is 82.5%.

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