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Caloundra, Australia

Queensland · Australia

Caloundra is a mid-size city in Queensland, Australia with a population of 96,305. Elevation: 26 ft (8 m). Average temperature: 68°F (20°C).

Data updated June 2026

1.7 /5.0
D Poor
96,305 Population 104/sq mi density
26 ft Elevation 8 meters
68°F Avg Temperature 20°C
35.4 in Annual Rain
Australia / Brisbane Timezone
$19,739 Median Income
D
Overall
1.7 / 5.0
Poor overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.4 / 5.0
$19,739 median income, 6.3% unemployment
F
Affordability
1.0 / 5.0
$202,800 home value, $1,014/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population96,305
Median Age58.0 yrs
Density104/mi²

Economy

C
Median Income$19,739
Per Capita$19,739
Unemployment6.3%

Housing

F
Home Value$202,800
Rent$1,014
Ownership55.8%
Housing Units38,522

Climate

Avg Temp68°F (20°C)
Rain35.4 in/yr
Sunny Days337/yr
Elevation26 ft (8 m)
Population96,305
Population Density104 / sq mi
Elevation26 ft (8 m)
Coordinates-26.8035°, 153.1220°
TimezoneAustralia/Brisbane
Country🇦🇺 Australia
State / ProvinceQueensland
Average Temperature68°F (20°C)
January Average75°F (24°C)
July Average60°F (15°C)
Annual Precipitation35.4 inches (898 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$19,739
Median Age58.0 years

About Caloundra

Caloundra is a mid-size city in Australia (Queensland) with a population of 96,305. The city sits at an elevation of 26 feet (8 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 68°F (20°C). Temperatures range from 75°F in January to 60°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 35.4 inches. The timezone is Australia/Brisbane.

Caloundra has a population of 96,305 with a density of 104 people per square mile, spread across 922.6 square miles. The median age is 58.0 years, 49% older than the national median of 38.9.

Population

96,305
Total Population
104
People / sq mi
58.0yrs
Median Age
49% above Australia avg
922.6mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Caloundra vs Australia Average

The median household income in Caloundra is $19,739, which is 74% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $19,739 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $380, 73% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 6.3% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 79 business establishments, including 25 restaurants.

Income: Caloundra vs Australia

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Income

Median HH Income$19,739
74% below Australia avg
Per Capita Income$19,739
Avg Weekly Wage$380

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment6.3%
75% above Australia avg
Establishments (County)79

Business (County)

Restaurants25
Healthcare10
Retail13

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Caloundra is $202,800, 28% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $1,014 (13% below the national average of $1,163). 55.8% of housing units are owner-occupied (below the 65.4% national rate). There are 38,522 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 10.3x, making homeownership a significant financial stretch for most families.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$202,800
28% below Australia avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,014
13% below Australia avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership55.8%
Owner-Occupied55.8%
Renter-Occupied44.2%
Housing Units38,522

Property Tax

Climate in Caloundra

Caloundra has an average annual temperature of 13.6°C (56°F). The hottest month is Jan (19.7°C), the coldest is Jul (7°C). Average annual precipitation is 790 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 19.7°C / 67°F 13.5° / 25.9° 98.5
Feb 19.4°C / 67°F 13.3° / 25.4° 95.1
Mar 17.2°C / 63°F 11.3° / 23.2° 62.5
Apr 14°C / 57°F 7.6° / 20.3° 30.9
May 10.6°C / 51°F 4.5° / 16.6° 46.6
Jun 7.9°C / 46°F 2.1° / 13.7° 39.6
Jul 7°C / 45°F 1.1° / 12.9° 43.3
Aug 7.8°C / 46°F 1° / 14.7° 39.5
Sep 11°C / 52°F 4.4° / 17.7° 49.0
Oct 14°C / 57°F 7.2° / 20.8° 62.6
Nov 16.5°C / 62°F 10.2° / 22.9° 109.5
Dec 18.2°C / 65°F 12° / 24.3° 113.3
Caloundra enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winters average 75°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 337 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 35.4 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 26 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

75°F Jan (24°C) 60°F Jul (15°C)
Annual Average68.2°F
26% above Australia avg
January Average75°F (24°C)
July Average60°F (15°C)
Sunny Days337 days/yr

Geography

Elevation26 ft (8 m)
Area922.6 sq mi (2,389.5 km²)
Population Density104/sq mi
Coordinates-26.8035°N, 153.1220°W
TimezoneAustralia/Brisbane

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 35.4"
7% below Australia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Feb) 8.78"
Driest Month (Sep) 1.65"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1 earthquake (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.9. Most recent: M4.9 on Aug 15, 2025.

Aug 15, 2025 12 km ESE of Cherbourg, Australia M4.9 117 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 75°F (24°C) 8.2 in
February 77°F (25°C) 8.8 in Warmest, Wettest
March 75°F (24°C) 7.9 in
April 71°F (22°C) 5.8 in
May 66°F (19°C) 6.2 in
June 61°F (16°C) 3.0 in
July 60°F (15°C) 3.7 in Coldest
August 61°F (16°C) 2.3 in
September 65°F (18°C) 1.7 in Driest
October 69°F (21°C) 4.1 in
November 73°F (23°C) 5.0 in
December 76°F (24°C) 6.2 in

Caloundra has a seasonal temperature swing of 17°F / from 60°F in July to 77°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 62.8 inches, with February being the wettest month (8.8") and September the driest (1.7").

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Schools in Caloundra

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Caloundra State High School - - - -
Caloundra Christian College - - - -
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Radio Stations near Caloundra

3 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Zinc 96.1 adult contemporary, commercial AAC+ 64 kbps
Hot 91.1 commercial AAC+ 64 kbps
Sunshine FM 104.9 - MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Caloundra

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Landsborough Shire's Historical Museum
Nambour Museum
Nambour Museum
Queensland Air Museum
Yandina Historic House

Libraries in Caloundra

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Beerwah Library0.0
Buderim Library0.0
Caloundra Library0.0
CSS Library0.0
Kawana Library0.0
Maroochydore Library0.0
Nambour Library0.0
Nambour Library0.0
Woombye School of Arts0.0

Farmers Markets in Caloundra

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Cotton Tree Market
Fishermans Road Market
Fishermans Road Market
Yandina Country Markets

Restaurants in Caloundra

10 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Acqua Restaurant and Bar
Caloundra RSL Club
Chinese Holiday Restaurant
Greedy Gringo
La Promenade Cafe
Oak & Vine
Pholklore
Sushi Gami
Thristy Beaver
Tides

Cafes in Caloundra

9 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Caloundra Cafe
Drift Coffee Bistro Bar
Mr Benesse
Red Hot Chilli Pepper
Tasty Sudaca
The Coffee Club
The Coffee Club
White Picket Fence
Zarraffa's Coffee

Clinics in Caloundra

2 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Children Sunshine Chiro
Ocean Wave Medical Centre

Dentists in Caloundra

1 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Dental Studio Caloundra

Gas Stations in Caloundra

2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Caltex
Rainbow Fuel

Banks in Caloundra

4 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Commonwealth Bank
Heritage Bank
NAB
Suncorp

Shopping Malls in Caloundra

2 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Caloundra Marketplace
Caloundra Shopping Centre

Breweries in Caloundra

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Glass House Brewery
Glass House Brewery
Sunshine Brewery
Sunshine Coast Brewery
Ten Toes
Ten Toes
Wild Rocket Micro Brewery
Your Mates

Stadiums & Teams in Caloundra

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Airports Near Caloundra

24 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Brisbane International AirportBNELarge Airport
Sunshine Coast AirportMCYLarge Airport
Caboolture Airport-Small Airport
Caloundra AirportCUDSmall Airport
Churchable Airstrip-Small Airport
Cooeeimbardi airstrip Private?-Small Airport
Coominya-Small Airport
Crowley Vale private airfield-Small Airport
Donnybrook Airstrip-Small Airport
Driftn-in Airstrip-Small Airport
Dunwich AirportSRRSmall Airport
Greenfield (Cootharaba) Airfield-Small Airport
Gympie AirportGYPSmall Airport
Hazelton Private Airstrip-Small Airport
Kilcoy Airfield-Small Airport
Kooringal Airstrip-Small Airport
Landsborough Airport-Small Airport
Mccarons private strip-Small Airport
mount archer-Small Airport
Noosa AirportNSVSmall Airport
Redcliffe Airport-Small Airport
Tangalooma AirportTANSmall Airport
Tinbeerwah Airstrip (private)-Small Airport
Watts Bridge Airport-Small Airport

Treatment Centers in Caloundra

1 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Nicklin Lodge

Churches & Religious Organizations in Caloundra

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Caloundra Baptist Church

Quick Facts

Timezone
Australia/Brisbane

Around Caloundra

Places within 5 km radius - OpenStreetMap data

Schools 14
Hospitals 3
Pharmacies 7
Restaurants 25
Cafes 24
Bars 1
Supermarkets 13
Banks 5
Hotels 1
Libraries 1
Parks 160
Places of Worship 3

Things to See Near Caloundra

20 places within 15 km

🏖️ Beaches (7)
  • • Alexandra Headland Beach
  • • Currimundi beach
  • • Dicky Beach
  • • Golden Beach
  • • Kings Beach
  • + 2 more
🖼️ Galleries (1)
  • • Caloundra Regional Gallery
🗼 Lighthouses (1)
  • • Old Caloundra Light
⛰️ Peaks (6)
  • • Buderim Mountain
  • • Buderim Mountain
  • • Deans Hill
  • • Maggies Hill
  • • Meridan Hill
  • + 1 more
🏛️ Ruins (2)
  • • Ruins of Gunning Emplacement
  • • Ruins of Gunning Emplacement
🌄 Viewpoints (3)
  • • Cascades Lookout
  • • Ma and Pa Bendall Park
  • • White's Lookout

🇦🇺 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 Caloundra

What is the population of Caloundra?

Caloundra has a population of 96,305 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 104 people per square mile, spread across 922.6 square miles. The median age of residents is 58.0 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Caloundra expensive to live in?

The median household income is $19,739, 74% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $202,800 (28% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,014 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 10.3x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Caloundra?

Caloundra enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winter temperatures average 75°F in January, while summers reach an average of 60°F in July. The area receives 337 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 35.4 inches.

How is the job market in Caloundra?

The unemployment rate in Caloundra is 6.3%, somewhat above the national average of 3.6%. Job seekers may face moderate competition. The average weekly wage is $380. There are 79 business establishments in the area, including 25 restaurants and food service locations.

How much does housing cost in Caloundra?

The median home value in Caloundra is $202,800. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,014. The homeownership rate is 55.8%.

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