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Cawarral, Australia

Queensland · Australia

Cawarral is a small town in Queensland, Australia with a population of 809. Elevation: 256 ft (78 m). Average temperature: 73°F (23°C).

Data updated June 2026

3.0 /5.0
B Good
809 Population 3/sq mi density
256 ft Elevation 78 meters
73°F Avg Temperature 23°C
28.9 in Annual Rain
Australia / Brisbane Timezone
$27,446 Median Income
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$27,446 median income, 4.3% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.2 / 5.0
$169,000 home value, $845/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population809
Median Age43.0 yrs
Density3/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$27,446
Per Capita$27,446
Unemployment4.3%

Housing

B
Home Value$169,000
Rent$845
Ownership93.9%
Housing Units324

Climate

Avg Temp73°F (23°C)
Rain28.9 in/yr
Sunny Days339/yr
Elevation256 ft (78 m)
Population809
Population Density3 / sq mi
Elevation256 ft (78 m)
Coordinates-23.2667°, 150.6667°
TimezoneAustralia/Brisbane
Country🇦🇺 Australia
State / ProvinceQueensland
Average Temperature73°F (23°C)
January Average77°F (25°C)
July Average65°F (18°C)
Annual Precipitation28.9 inches (734 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$27,446
Median Age43.0 years

About Cawarral

Cawarral is a small town in Australia (Queensland) with a population of 809. The city sits at an elevation of 256 feet (78 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 73°F (23°C). Temperatures range from 77°F in January to 65°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 28.9 inches. The timezone is Australia/Brisbane.

Cawarral has a population of 809 with a density of 3 people per square mile, spread across 292.3 square miles. The median age is 43.0 years, 11% older than the national median of 38.9.

Population

809
Total Population
3
People / sq mi
43.0yrs
Median Age
11% above Australia avg
292.3mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Cawarral vs Australia Average

The median household income in Cawarral is $27,446, which is 63% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $27,446 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $528, 63% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 4.3% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 77 business establishments.

Income: Cawarral vs Australia

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Income

Median HH Income$27,446
63% below Australia avg
Per Capita Income$27,446
Avg Weekly Wage$528

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment4.3%
19% above Australia avg
Establishments (County)77

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Cawarral is $169,000, 40% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $845 (27% below the national average of $1,163). 93.9% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 324 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$169,000
40% below Australia avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$845
27% below Australia avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership93.9%
Owner-Occupied93.9%
Renter-Occupied6.1%
Housing Units324

Property Tax

Climate in Cawarral

Cawarral has an average annual temperature of 23.2°C (74°F). The hottest month is Jan (27.6°C), the coldest is Jul (17.2°C). Average annual precipitation is 728 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 27.6°C / 82°F 22.7° / 32.5° 106.4
Feb 27.4°C / 81°F 22.7° / 32° 142.2
Mar 26.2°C / 79°F 21.3° / 31.2° 80.5
Apr 23.9°C / 75°F 18.6° / 29.2° 35.4
May 20.7°C / 69°F 14.8° / 26.6° 31.1
Jun 18.1°C / 65°F 12° / 24.2° 34.6
Jul 17.2°C / 63°F 10.5° / 23.9° 30.8
Aug 18.4°C / 65°F 11.4° / 25.5° 30.0
Sep 21.5°C / 71°F 14.6° / 28.4° 25.2
Oct 23.9°C / 75°F 17.7° / 30.1° 51.2
Nov 25.8°C / 78°F 19.9° / 31.6° 60.1
Dec 27.1°C / 81°F 21.7° / 32.5° 100.8
Cawarral has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C). Winters average 77°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 339 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 28.9 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 256 feet.

Temperature

77°F Jan (25°C) 65°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average72.8°F
35% above Australia avg
January Average77°F (25°C)
July Average65°F (18°C)
Sunny Days339 days/yr

Geography

Elevation256 ft (78 m)
Area292.3 sq mi (757.1 km²)
Population Density3/sq mi
Coordinates-23.2667°N, 150.6667°W
TimezoneAustralia/Brisbane

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 28.9"
24% below Australia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Feb) 6.18"
Driest Month (Sep) 0.98"

Air Quality

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 17 km
2009 Hamish Category 4 237 km
1983 Elinor Category 1 108 km
1980 Simon Category 3 75 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 77°F (25°C) 6.1 in
February 79°F (26°C) 6.2 in Warmest, Wettest
March 78°F (25°C) 4.7 in
April 74°F (23°C) 2.6 in
May 69°F (20°C) 3.0 in
June 64°F (18°C) 1.5 in Coldest
July 65°F (18°C) 1.5 in
August 64°F (18°C) 1.3 in
September 69°F (20°C) 1.0 in Driest
October 73°F (23°C) 2.0 in
November 77°F (25°C) 3.3 in
December 79°F (26°C) 5.3 in

Cawarral has a seasonal temperature swing of 16°F / from 64°F in June to 79°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 38.4 inches, with February being the wettest month (6.2") and September the driest (1.0").

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Schools in Cawarral

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

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

3 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
hit 4ROK 107.9MHz FM Rockhampton Central Queensland classic hits, local radio AAC 130 kbps
ABC 837kHz AM Rockhampton QLD Central Queensland Local Radio 20231009 community, local radio AAC 94 kbps
4RO 990 AM Rockhampton music, news AAC+ 64 kbps

Museums in Cawarral

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Archer Park Rail Museum
Rockhampton Heritage Village
Shell World

Libraries in Cawarral

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Building 100.0
Emu Park Library0.0
Gracemere Library0.0
Presentation Learning & Information Centre (K Block)0.0
Public Library0.0
Rockhampton North Library0.0
Yeppoon Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Cawarral

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Doblo's Farmers' Market

Gas Stations in Cawarral

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

AU #3215180517

Stadiums & Teams in Cawarral

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Airports Near Cawarral

10 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Gladstone AirportGLTMedium Airport
Rockhampton AirportROKMedium Airport
Emu Park Authorised Landing AreaSmall Airport
Great Keppel Is AirportGKLSmall Airport
Hedlow AirportSmall Airport
Old Station AirfieldSmall Airport
Samuel Hill Airfield ( Danger Zone RAAF Shoal water bay)Small Airport
The Glen AirfieldSmall Airport
The Plains Airfield Shoal water bay RAAFSmall Airport
Yeppoon AerodromeSmall Airport

Treatment Centers in Cawarral

1 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Binbi Yadubay

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 Cawarral

What is the population of Cawarral?

Cawarral has a population of 809 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 3 people per square mile, spread across 292.3 square miles. The median age of residents is 43.0 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Cawarral expensive to live in?

The median household income is $27,446, 63% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $169,000 (40% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $845 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 Cawarral?

Cawarral has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C). Winter temperatures average 77°F in January, while summers reach an average of 65°F in July. The area receives 339 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 28.9 inches.

How is the job market in Cawarral?

Cawarral has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 4.3%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $528. There are 77 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Cawarral?

The median home value in Cawarral is $169,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $845. The homeownership rate is 93.9%.

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