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Bargara, Australia

Queensland · Australia

Bargara is a small city in Queensland, Australia with a population of 8,170. Elevation: 30 ft (9 m). Average temperature: 71°F (22°C).

2.2 /5.0
C Fair
8,170 Population 28/sq mi density
30 ft Elevation 9 meters
71°F Avg Temperature 22°C
26.3 in Annual Rain
Australia / Brisbane Timezone
$22,139 Median Income
C
Overall
2.2 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.6 / 5.0
$22,139 median income, 5.1% unemployment
D
Affordability
1.8 / 5.0
$191,600 home value, $958/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population8,170
Median Age54.0 yrs
Density28/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$22,139
Per Capita$22,139
Unemployment5.1%

Housing

D
Home Value$191,600
Rent$958
Ownership72.5%
Housing Units3,268

Climate

Avg Temp71°F (22°C)
Rain26.3 in/yr
Sunny Days345/yr
Elevation30 ft (9 m)
Population8,170
Population Density28 / sq mi
Elevation30 ft (9 m)
Coordinates-24.8148°, 152.4626°
TimezoneAustralia/Brisbane
Country🇦🇺 Australia
State / ProvinceQueensland
Average Temperature71°F (22°C)
January Average76°F (25°C)
July Average64°F (18°C)
Annual Precipitation26.3 inches (667 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$22,139
Median Age54.0 years

About Bargara

Bargara is a small city in Australia (Queensland) with a population of 8,170. The city sits at an elevation of 30 feet (9 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 71°F (22°C). Temperatures range from 76°F in January to 64°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 26.3 inches. The timezone is Australia/Brisbane.

Bargara has a population of 8,170 with a density of 28 people per square mile, spread across 289.0 square miles. The median age is 54.0 years, 39% older than the national median of 38.9.

Population

8,170
Total Population
28
People / sq mi
54.0yrs
Median Age
39% above Australia avg
289.0mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Bargara vs Australia Average

The median household income in Bargara is $22,139, which is 71% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $22,139 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $426, 70% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 5.1% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 776 business establishments.

Income: Bargara vs Australia

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Income

Median HH Income$22,139
71% below Australia avg
Per Capita Income$22,139
Avg Weekly Wage$426

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment5.1%
42% above Australia avg
Establishments (County)776

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Bargara is $191,600, 32% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $958 (18% below the national average of $1,163). 72.5% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 3,268 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 8.7x, making homeownership a significant financial stretch for most families.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$191,600
32% below Australia avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$958
18% below Australia avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership72.5%
Owner-Occupied72.5%
Renter-Occupied27.5%
Housing Units3,268

Property Tax

Climate in Bargara

Bargara has an average annual temperature of 21.9°C (71°F). The hottest month is Feb (26.1°C), the coldest is Jul (16.8°C). Average annual precipitation is 922 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 26°C / 79°F 21.4° / 30.7° 135.7
Feb 26.1°C / 79°F 21.7° / 30.5° 164.8
Mar 25°C / 77°F 20.4° / 29.5° 106.5
Apr 22.7°C / 73°F 17.6° / 27.8° 45.3
May 19.8°C / 68°F 14.5° / 25.2° 64.2
Jun 17.4°C / 63°F 12° / 22.9° 55.6
Jul 16.8°C / 62°F 10.7° / 22.8° 24.9
Aug 17.5°C / 64°F 11.1° / 23.9° 32.0
Sep 20.1°C / 68°F 14.1° / 26.1° 38.2
Oct 22°C / 72°F 16.7° / 27.4° 69.8
Nov 24°C / 75°F 19° / 29° 73.1
Dec 25.3°C / 78°F 20.6° / 30° 111.9
Bargara has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 71°F (22°C). Winters average 76°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 345 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 26.3 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 30 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

76°F Jan (25°C) 64°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average71.1°F
32% above Australia avg
January Average76°F (25°C)
July Average64°F (18°C)
Sunny Days345 days/yr

Geography

Elevation30 ft (9 m)
Area289.0 sq mi (748.4 km²)
Population Density28/sq mi
Coordinates-24.8148°N, 152.4626°W
TimezoneAustralia/Brisbane

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 26.3"
31% below Australia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Feb) 6.42"
Driest Month (Sep) 1.38"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

3 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.9. Most recent: M4.6 on Aug 13, 2016.

Feb 15, 2015 42 km N of Mundubbera, Australia M4.9 119 km
Aug 13, 2016 111 km ENE of Agnes Water, Australia M4.6 116 km
Jan 16, 2004 27 km SE of Monto, Australia M4.4 123 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

3 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 4. Most recent: Marcia (2015).

Year Name Category Closest
2015 Marcia Category 4 182 km
2009 Hamish Category 4 209 km
1980 Simon Category 2 150 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 76°F (25°C) 6.1 in
February 79°F (26°C) 6.4 in Warmest, Wettest
March 77°F (25°C) 4.0 in
April 73°F (23°C) 3.2 in
May 68°F (20°C) 3.5 in
June 63°F (17°C) 1.8 in Coldest
July 64°F (18°C) 1.9 in
August 64°F (18°C) 1.4 in
September 68°F (20°C) 1.4 in Driest
October 72°F (22°C) 2.8 in
November 76°F (24°C) 3.9 in
December 78°F (26°C) 4.8 in

Bargara has a seasonal temperature swing of 16°F / from 63°F in June to 79°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 41.1 inches, with February being the wettest month (6.4") and September the driest (1.4").

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Radio Stations near Bargara

2 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Triple M Bundy good times and greatest hits, greatest hits AAC 130 kbps
CherbOURg Radio community, indigenous AAC+ 64 kbps

Museums in Bargara

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Bert Hinkler House
Bundaberg Museum
Bundaberg Railway Museum
Fairymead House Museum
Hinkler Hall of Aviation

Libraries in Bargara

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bundaberg Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Bargara

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Farmer's markets

Hotels in Bargara

9 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bargara Beach Hotel
Bargara Blue
Don Pancho
Kacy's Bargara Beach Motel
Kellys Beach Resort
Palms
Rockpool
Sunrise Court
The Point Resort

Restaurants in Bargara

7 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bargara Asian Cuisine
Boss
Bradlees
Eagle Boys Pizza
Kacy's
KBR's Licensed Restaurant
See Street Seafood

Cafes in Bargara

5 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Cafe Caprice
Casablanca
Milbi Cafe
Rocklatino
Windmill Cafe Bargara

Clinics in Bargara

1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Grace Family Practice and Skin Care

Dentists in Bargara

2 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Coral Coast
Harris Dental Boutique

Veterinaries in Bargara

2 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bargara Western
Ver Cross

Gas Stations in Bargara

2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Caltex
Liberty

Banks in Bargara

2 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Auswide Bank
NAB

Golf Courses in Bargara

1 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bargara Golf Club

Breweries in Bargara

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
384 North Brewing

Stadiums & Teams in Bargara

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Bargara

15 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Bundaberg AirportBDBMedium Airport
Hervey Bay AirportHVBMedium Airport
Agnes Water private Airport—Small Airport
Aquila Airfield—Small Airport
Biggenden Airport—Small Airport
Bully Yard private Airfield—Small Airport
Childers Airport—Small Airport
Lady Elliot Island AirstripLYTSmall Airport
Maryborough AirportMBHSmall Airport
Monduran Airport—Small Airport
North Gregory/Elliott Field—Small Airport
Pacific Haven Airport—Small Airport
private airfield agnes waters—Small Airport
private airstrip agnes waters—Small Airport
private runway agnes waters—Small Airport

Post Offices in Bargara

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Australia Post

Treatment Centers in Bargara

1 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Health First Bundaberg

Churches & Religious Organizations in Bargara

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Bargara Uniting Church
St Peter's Anglican Church

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 Bargara

What is the population of Bargara?

Bargara has a population of 8,170 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 28 people per square mile, spread across 289.0 square miles. The median age of residents is 54.0 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Bargara expensive to live in?

The median household income is $22,139, 71% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $191,600 (32% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $958 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 8.7x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Bargara?

Bargara has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 71°F (22°C). Winter temperatures average 76°F in January, while summers reach an average of 64°F in July. The area receives 345 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 26.3 inches.

How is the job market in Bargara?

The unemployment rate in Bargara is 5.1%, somewhat above the national average of 3.6%. Job seekers may face moderate competition. The average weekly wage is $426. There are 776 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Bargara?

The median home value in Bargara is $191,600. For renters, the median monthly rent is $958. The homeownership rate is 72.5%.

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