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Barcaldine, Australia

Queensland · Australia

Barcaldine is a small town in Queensland, Australia with a population of 1,638. Elevation: 883 ft (269 m). Average temperature: 74°F (23°C).

Data updated June 2026

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
1,638 Population
883 ft Elevation 269 meters
74°F Avg Temperature 23°C
19.1 in Annual Rain
Australia / Brisbane Timezone
$29,372 Median Income
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$29,372 median income, 2.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.5 / 5.0
$112,600 home value, $563/mo rent

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About Barcaldine

Barcaldine

Barcaldine is a rural town and locality in the Barcaldine Region in Queensland, Australia. This is the administrative centre of the Barcaldine Region. Barcaldine played a major role in the Australian labour movement. In the 2021 census, Barcaldine had a population of 1,540.

People

Population1,638
Median Age43.0 yrs

Economy

B
Median Income$29,372
Per Capita$29,372
Unemployment2.1%

Housing

A+
Home Value$112,600
Rent$563
Ownership68.3%
Housing Units655

Climate

Avg Temp74°F (23°C)
Rain19.1 in/yr
Sunny Days301/yr
Elevation883 ft (269 m)
Population1,638
Elevation883 ft (269 m)
Coordinates-23.5535°, 145.2854°
TimezoneAustralia/Brisbane
Country🇦🇺 Australia
State / ProvinceQueensland
Average Temperature74°F (23°C)
January Average85°F (29°C)
July Average59°F (15°C)
Annual Precipitation19.1 inches (485 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$29,372
Median Age43.0 years

About Barcaldine

Barcaldine is a small town in Australia (Queensland) with a population of 1,638. The city sits at an elevation of 883 feet (269 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 74°F (23°C). Temperatures range from 85°F in January to 59°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 19.1 inches. The timezone is Australia/Brisbane.

Barcaldine has a population of 1,638. The median age is 43.0 years, 11% older than the national median of 38.9.

Population

1,638
Total Population
43.0yrs
Median Age
11% above Australia avg

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Barcaldine vs Australia Average

The median household income in Barcaldine is $29,372, which is 61% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $29,372 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $565, 61% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 2.1% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 156 business establishments.

Income: Barcaldine vs Australia

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Income

Median HH Income$29,372
61% below Australia avg
Per Capita Income$29,372
Avg Weekly Wage$565

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment2.1%
42% below Australia avg
Establishments (County)156

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Barcaldine is $112,600, 60% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $563 (52% below the national average of $1,163). 68.3% of housing units are owner-occupied. There are 655 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 3.8x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$112,600
60% below Australia avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$563
52% below Australia avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership68.3%
Owner-Occupied68.3%
Renter-Occupied31.7%
Housing Units655

Property Tax

Climate in Barcaldine

Barcaldine has an average annual temperature of 23.9°C (75°F). The hottest month is Jan (29.7°C), the coldest is Jul (16°C). Average annual precipitation is 486 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 29.7°C / 85°F 23.9° / 35.5° 83.8
Feb 29°C / 84°F 23.3° / 34.7° 85.5
Mar 27.8°C / 82°F 21.5° / 34.1° 42.7
Apr 24.2°C / 76°F 17.7° / 30.6° 21.9
May 20.1°C / 68°F 13.4° / 26.8° 17.3
Jun 16.8°C / 62°F 9.9° / 23.6° 20.3
Jul 16°C / 61°F 8.8° / 23.2° 13.2
Aug 18.2°C / 65°F 10.7° / 25.6° 14.0
Sep 22°C / 72°F 14.5° / 29.6° 24.4
Oct 25.6°C / 78°F 18.6° / 32.7° 26.5
Nov 27.8°C / 82°F 21.2° / 34.5° 61.7
Dec 29.3°C / 85°F 23° / 35.6° 74.4
Barcaldine has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 74°F (23°C). Winters average 85°F in January while summers reach 59°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 301 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 19.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 883 feet.

Temperature

85°F Jan (29°C) 59°F Jul (15°C)
Annual Average73.6°F
36% above Australia avg
January Average85°F (29°C)
July Average59°F (15°C)
Sunny Days301 days/yr

Geography

Elevation883 ft (269 m)
Coordinates-23.5535°N, 145.2854°W
TimezoneAustralia/Brisbane

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 19.1"
50% below Australia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 3.35"
Driest Month (Sep) 0.55"

Air Quality

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 85°F (29°C) 3.4 in Warmest, Wettest
February 83°F (29°C) 3.0 in
March 80°F (27°C) 2.1 in
April 74°F (23°C) 1.4 in
May 67°F (19°C) 1.3 in
June 60°F (16°C) 0.6 in
July 59°F (15°C) 0.9 in Coldest
August 63°F (17°C) 0.7 in
September 70°F (21°C) 0.6 in Driest
October 77°F (25°C) 0.9 in
November 81°F (27°C) 1.8 in
December 84°F (29°C) 2.4 in

Barcaldine has a seasonal temperature swing of 26°F / from 59°F in July to 85°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 19.1 inches, with January being the wettest month (3.4") and September the driest (0.6").

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Schools in Barcaldine

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Barcaldine Prep-12 State School
Saint Josephs Primary School
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Radio Stations near Barcaldine

0 stations within ~55 km.

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Libraries in Barcaldine

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Barcaldine Library0.0
Barcaldine Library0.0

Hotels in Barcaldine

4 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Artesan Hotel
Railway Hotel
Shakespeare Hotel
Union Hotel Motel

Restaurants in Barcaldine

1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Ironbark Restaurant

Cafes in Barcaldine

4 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Barcaldine Bakery
Lyn Davies Mobil Cafe
Ridgee Didge Cafe
Satisfaction Bakery Cafe

Cinemas in Barcaldine

1 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Barcaldine Radio Theatre

Theme Parks in Barcaldine

1 theme parks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Australian Workers Heritage Centre

Train Stations in Barcaldine

1 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Barcaldine

Gas Stations in Barcaldine

2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Lyn Davies Mobil Cafe
Mobil

Gyms in Barcaldine

1 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Barcaldine Fitness Centre

Golf Courses in Barcaldine

1 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Barcaldine Golf Club

Airports Near Barcaldine

5 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Barcaldine AirportBCIMedium Airport
Alice Downs Station AirportSmall Airport
Aramac AirportAXCSmall Airport
Isis Downs AirportSmall Airport
Springfield AirportSmall Airport

Post Offices in Barcaldine

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Barcaldine LPO

Churches & Religious Organizations in Barcaldine

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses

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 Barcaldine

What is the population of Barcaldine?

Barcaldine has a population of 1,638 residents and is located in Australia.. The median age of residents is 43.0 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Barcaldine expensive to live in?

The median household income is $29,372, 61% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $112,600 (60% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $563 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 3.8x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Barcaldine?

Barcaldine has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 74°F (23°C). Winter temperatures average 85°F in January, while summers reach an average of 59°F in July. The area receives 301 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 19.1 inches.

How is the job market in Barcaldine?

The job market in Barcaldine is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.1% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $565. There are 156 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Barcaldine?

The median home value in Barcaldine is $112,600. For renters, the median monthly rent is $563. The homeownership rate is 68.3%.

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