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Boyne Island, Australia

Queensland · Australia

Boyne Island is a small town in Queensland, Australia with a population of 4,685. Elevation: 72 ft (22 m). Average temperature: 67°F (20°C).

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
4,685 Population 16/sq mi density
72 ft Elevation 22 meters
67°F Avg Temperature 20°C
27.9 in Annual Rain
Australia / Brisbane Timezone
$28,020 Median Income
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.7 / 5.0
$28,020 median income, 5.7% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.2 / 5.0
$174,600 home value, $873/mo rent

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About Boyne Island

Boyne Island

Boyne Island is a coastal town and locality in the Gladstone Region, Queensland, Australia. Boyne Island is 25 kilometres (16 mi) south of Gladstone. In the 2021 census, the locality of Boyne Island had a population of 4,835 people.

People

Population4,685
Median Age37.0 yrs
Density16/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$28,020
Per Capita$28,020
Unemployment5.7%

Housing

B
Home Value$174,600
Rent$873
Ownership67.0%
Housing Units1,874

Climate

Avg Temp67°F (20°C)
Rain27.9 in/yr
Sunny Days346/yr
Elevation72 ft (22 m)
Population4,685
Population Density16 / sq mi
Elevation72 ft (22 m)
Coordinates-23.9483°, 151.3534°
TimezoneAustralia/Brisbane
Country🇦🇺 Australia
State / ProvinceQueensland
Average Temperature67°F (20°C)
January Average72°F (22°C)
July Average60°F (15°C)
Annual Precipitation27.9 inches (707 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$28,020
Median Age37.0 years

About Boyne Island

Boyne Island is a small town in Australia (Queensland) with a population of 4,685. The city sits at an elevation of 72 feet (22 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 67°F (20°C). Temperatures range from 72°F in January to 60°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 27.9 inches. The timezone is Australia/Brisbane.

Boyne Island has a population of 4,685 with a density of 16 people per square mile, spread across 291.3 square miles. The median age is 37.0 years, 5% younger than the national median of 38.9.

Population

4,685
Total Population
16
People / sq mi
37.0yrs
Median Age
5% below Australia avg
291.3mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Boyne Island vs Australia Average

The median household income in Boyne Island is $28,020, which is 63% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $28,020 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $539, 62% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 5.7% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 445 business establishments.

Income: Boyne Island vs Australia

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Income

Median HH Income$28,020
63% below Australia avg
Per Capita Income$28,020
Avg Weekly Wage$539

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment5.7%
58% above Australia avg
Establishments (County)445

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Boyne Island is $174,600, 38% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $873 (25% below the national average of $1,163). 67.0% of housing units are owner-occupied. There are 1,874 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 6.2x, above the traditionally affordable threshold of 3-4x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$174,600
38% below Australia avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$873
25% below Australia avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership67.0%
Owner-Occupied67.0%
Renter-Occupied33.0%
Housing Units1,874

Property Tax

Climate in Boyne Island

Boyne Island has an average annual temperature of 23.5°C (74°F). The hottest month is Jan (27.2°C), the coldest is Jul (18.7°C). Average annual precipitation is 833 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 27.2°C / 81°F 22.8° / 31.7° 154.3
Feb 27.2°C / 81°F 22.8° / 31.5° 155.3
Mar 26.2°C / 79°F 21.8° / 30.5° 103.1
Apr 24.2°C / 76°F 19.7° / 28.6° 42.1
May 21.6°C / 71°F 17.1° / 26.1° 31.2
Jun 19.2°C / 67°F 14.7° / 23.8° 36.8
Jul 18.7°C / 66°F 13.9° / 23.5° 24.8
Aug 19.8°C / 68°F 14.6° / 24.9° 32.7
Sep 22°C / 72°F 17° / 27.1° 29.5
Oct 23.9°C / 75°F 18.9° / 28.9° 50.5
Nov 25.5°C / 78°F 20.7° / 30.4° 57.0
Dec 26.8°C / 80°F 22.1° / 31.4° 115.6
Boyne Island enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (20°C). Winters average 72°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 346 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 27.9 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 72 feet.

Temperature

72°F Jan (22°C) 60°F Jul (15°C)
Annual Average67.2°F
24% above Australia avg
January Average72°F (22°C)
July Average60°F (15°C)
Sunny Days346 days/yr

Geography

Elevation72 ft (22 m)
Area291.3 sq mi (754.4 km²)
Population Density16/sq mi
Coordinates-23.9483°N, 151.3534°W
TimezoneAustralia/Brisbane

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 27.9"
27% below Australia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 6.10"
Driest Month (Sep) 1.26"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.9. Most recent: M4.9 on Feb 15, 2015.

Feb 15, 2015 42 km N of Mundubbera, Australia M4.9 141 km
Jan 16, 2004 27 km SE of Monto, Australia M4.4 125 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2015 Marcia Category 4 63 km
2009 Hamish Category 4 233 km
1983 Elinor Category 1 195 km
1980 Simon Category 3 115 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 72°F (22°C) 6.1 in Wettest
February 79°F (26°C) 5.7 in Warmest
March 77°F (25°C) 4.4 in
April 74°F (23°C) 2.4 in
May 69°F (20°C) 2.7 in
June 64°F (18°C) 1.4 in
July 60°F (15°C) 1.7 in Coldest
August 64°F (18°C) 1.3 in
September 68°F (20°C) 1.3 in Driest
October 73°F (23°C) 2.3 in
November 76°F (24°C) 3.4 in
December 78°F (26°C) 4.6 in

Boyne Island has a seasonal temperature swing of 19°F / from 60°F in July to 79°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 37.3 inches, with January being the wettest month (6.1") and September the driest (1.3").

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Schools in Boyne Island

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Boyne Island State School
St Francis Catholic Primary School
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Museums in Boyne Island

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Gladstone Maritime Museum
Gladstone Maritime Museum
Gladstone Regional Art Gallery and Museum
H.M.A.S. Glastone
Model Train Club and Railway Museum

Libraries in Boyne Island

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Boyne Island Library0.0
Calliope Library0.0
Gladstone Regional Council Library0.0

Cafes in Boyne Island

1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Breezes

Gas Stations in Boyne Island

2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

AU #277798665
AU #285334397

Shopping Malls in Boyne Island

1 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Boyne Plaza

Golf Courses in Boyne Island

2 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Boyne Island Tannum Sands Golf Club
Boyne Island Tannum Sands Golf Club

Airports Near Boyne Island

8 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Gladstone AirportGLTMedium Airport
Agnes Water private AirportSmall Airport
Emu Park Authorised Landing AreaSmall Airport
Old Station AirfieldSmall Airport
private airfield agnes watersSmall Airport
private airstrip agnes watersSmall Airport
private runway agnes watersSmall Airport
Rodds Bay AirstripSmall Airport

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UFO Sightings
1
Reported UFO sightings from the National UFO Reporting Center database
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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 Boyne Island

What is the population of Boyne Island?

Boyne Island has a population of 4,685 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 16 people per square mile, spread across 291.3 square miles. The median age of residents is 37.0 years.

Is Boyne Island expensive to live in?

The median household income is $28,020, 63% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $174,600 (38% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $873 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 6.2x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Boyne Island?

Boyne Island enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (20°C). Winter temperatures average 72°F in January, while summers reach an average of 60°F in July. The area receives 346 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 27.9 inches.

How is the job market in Boyne Island?

The unemployment rate in Boyne Island is 5.7%, somewhat above the national average of 3.6%. Job seekers may face moderate competition. The average weekly wage is $539. There are 445 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Boyne Island?

The median home value in Boyne Island is $174,600. For renters, the median monthly rent is $873. The homeownership rate is 67.0%.

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