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Cambooya, Australia

Queensland · Australia

Cambooya is a small town in Queensland, Australia with a population of 1,545. Elevation: 1,522 ft (464 m). Average temperature: 64°F (18°C).

3.3 /5.0
B Good
1,545 Population 6/sq mi density
1,522 ft Elevation 464 meters
64°F Avg Temperature 18°C
30.8 in Annual Rain
Australia / Brisbane Timezone
$28,358 Median Income
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$28,358 median income, 3.0% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.4 / 5.0
$163,400 home value, $817/mo rent

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About Cambooya

Cambooya

Cambooya is a rural town and locality in the Toowoomba Region, Queensland, Australia. In the 2021 census, the locality of Cambooya had a population of 2,260 people.

People

Population1,545
Median Age31.0 yrs
Density6/mi²

Economy

B
Median Income$28,358
Per Capita$28,358
Unemployment3.0%

Housing

B
Home Value$163,400
Rent$817
Ownership63.8%
Housing Units618

Climate

Avg Temp64°F (18°C)
Rain30.8 in/yr
Sunny Days332/yr
Elevation1,522 ft (464 m)
Population1,545
Population Density6 / sq mi
Elevation1,522 ft (464 m)
Coordinates-27.7145°, 151.8603°
TimezoneAustralia/Brisbane
Country🇦🇺 Australia
State / ProvinceQueensland
Average Temperature64°F (18°C)
January Average72°F (22°C)
July Average54°F (12°C)
Annual Precipitation30.8 inches (782 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$28,358
Median Age31.0 years

About Cambooya

Cambooya is a small town in Australia (Queensland) with a population of 1,545. The city sits at an elevation of 1,522 feet (464 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 64°F (18°C). Temperatures range from 72°F in January to 54°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 30.8 inches. The timezone is Australia/Brisbane.

Cambooya has a population of 1,545 with a density of 6 people per square mile, spread across 282.3 square miles. The median age is 31.0 years, 20% younger than the national median of 38.9.

Population

1,545
Total Population
6
People / sq mi
31.0yrs
Median Age
20% below Australia avg
282.3mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Cambooya vs Australia Average

The median household income in Cambooya is $28,358, which is 62% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $28,358 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $545, 62% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 3.0% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 147 business establishments.

Income: Cambooya vs Australia

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Income

Median HH Income$28,358
62% below Australia avg
Per Capita Income$28,358
Avg Weekly Wage$545

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment3.0%
17% below Australia avg
Establishments (County)147

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Cambooya is $163,400, 42% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $817 (30% below the national average of $1,163). 63.8% of housing units are owner-occupied. There are 618 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 5.8x, above the traditionally affordable threshold of 3-4x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$163,400
42% below Australia avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$817
30% below Australia avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership63.8%
Owner-Occupied63.8%
Renter-Occupied36.2%
Housing Units618

Property Tax

Climate in Cambooya

Cambooya has an average annual temperature of 18.1°C (65°F). The hottest month is Jan (23.3°C), the coldest is Jul (11.8°C). Average annual precipitation is 667 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 23.3°C / 74°F 17.9° / 28.7° 56.7
Feb 22.8°C / 73°F 17.7° / 27.8° 108.1
Mar 21.5°C / 71°F 16.5° / 26.5° 88.8
Apr 18.5°C / 65°F 13.7° / 23.3° 25.2
May 15°C / 59°F 10° / 19.9° 35.7
Jun 12.3°C / 54°F 7.6° / 17° 40.2
Jul 11.8°C / 53°F 6.8° / 16.9° 31.1
Aug 13.2°C / 56°F 7.6° / 18.8° 30.3
Sep 16.5°C / 62°F 10.6° / 22.4° 30.4
Oct 18.8°C / 66°F 12.8° / 24.7° 49.9
Nov 20.8°C / 69°F 14.9° / 26.6° 70.9
Dec 22.2°C / 72°F 16.7° / 27.7° 99.5
Cambooya enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 72°F in January while summers reach 54°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 332 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 30.8 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 1,522 feet.

Temperature

72°F Jan (22°C) 54°F Jul (12°C)
Annual Average64.3°F
19% above Australia avg
January Average72°F (22°C)
July Average54°F (12°C)
Sunny Days332 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,522 ft (464 m)
Area282.3 sq mi (731.2 km²)
Population Density6/sq mi
Coordinates-27.7145°N, 151.8603°W
TimezoneAustralia/Brisbane

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 30.8"
19% below Australia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 4.13"
Driest Month (Aug) 1.06"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1 earthquake (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.6. Most recent: M3.6 on Mar 7, 2005.

Mar 7, 2005 36 km WNW of Kingaroy, Australia M3.6 144 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 72°F (22°C) 3.9 in
February 73°F (23°C) 3.6 in Warmest
March 71°F (22°C) 2.1 in
April 65°F (19°C) 1.8 in
May 59°F (15°C) 2.3 in
June 53°F (12°C) 1.1 in Coldest
July 54°F (12°C) 1.5 in
August 53°F (12°C) 1.1 in Driest
September 59°F (15°C) 1.3 in
October 65°F (18°C) 2.6 in
November 69°F (20°C) 3.5 in
December 72°F (22°C) 4.1 in Wettest

Cambooya has a seasonal temperature swing of 20°F / from 53°F in June to 73°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 29.0 inches, with December being the wettest month (4.1") and August the driest (1.1").

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Schools in Cambooya

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Cambooya State School
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Radio Stations near Cambooya

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Museums in Cambooya

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Clifton Historical Museum
Cobb & Co Museum
DownSteam Toowoomba
Main Roads Heritage Centre
School Museum and Archives
Sister Kenny House

Libraries in Cambooya

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Clifton Library0.0
Dent Library0.0
K Block (Library)0.0
Pittsworth Library0.0
Toowoomba City Library0.0
UniSQ Library0.0

Gas Stations in Cambooya

2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

AU #5470902676
Cambooya Central Garage

Breweries in Cambooya

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
5 Brothers Brewing
Bone Idol Brewery
Mouse Proof brewery

Stadiums & Teams in Cambooya

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Airports Near Cambooya

28 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Toowoomba Wellcamp AirportWTBLarge Airport
Oakey Army Aviation CentreOKYMedium Airport
Aratula AirstripSmall Airport
Argyle AirstripSmall Airport
Blenheim AirstripSmall Airport
Cambooya AirfieldSmall Airport
Cherrabah AirportCRHSmall Airport
Churchable AirstripSmall Airport
Clifton AirportSmall Airport
Cooeeimbardi airstrip Private?Small Airport
CoominyaSmall Airport
Crowley Vale private airfieldSmall Airport
Dalby AirportDBYSmall Airport
Darling Downs Airspray AirstripSmall Airport
Ellinthorp AirstripSmall Airport
Emu Gully (Toowoomba) AirfieldSmall Airport
Gatton AirparkSmall Airport
george lees airfieldSmall Airport
Greenmount ALASmall Airport
Kilcoy AirfieldSmall Airport
McCaffrey FieldSmall Airport
Mccarons private stripSmall Airport
Millmerran AirportSmall Airport
Mount Walker airstripSmall Airport
Pittsworth AirportSmall Airport
Toowoomba AirportTWBSmall Airport
Warwick AirportWAZSmall Airport
Watts Bridge AirportSmall Airport

Post Offices in Cambooya

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Cambooya Post Office

Treatment Centers in Cambooya

1 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Sunrise Way Drug & Alcohol Rehabilitation Services

Churches & Religious Organizations in Cambooya

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
All Saint's Anglican Church
Sacred Heart Church
St John the Baptist Orthodox Mission

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 Cambooya

What is the population of Cambooya?

Cambooya has a population of 1,545 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 6 people per square mile, spread across 282.3 square miles. The median age of residents is 31.0 years, which is younger than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Cambooya expensive to live in?

The median household income is $28,358, 62% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $163,400 (42% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $817 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 5.8x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Cambooya?

Cambooya enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winter temperatures average 72°F in January, while summers reach an average of 54°F in July. The area receives 332 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 30.8 inches.

How is the job market in Cambooya?

Cambooya has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 3.0%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $545. There are 147 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Cambooya?

The median home value in Cambooya is $163,400. For renters, the median monthly rent is $817. The homeownership rate is 63.8%.

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