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Centenary Heights, Australia

Queensland · Australia

Centenary Heights is a small city in Queensland, Australia with a population of 5,980. Elevation: 2,208 ft (673 m). Average temperature: 64°F (18°C).

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
5,980 Population 21/sq mi density
2,208 ft Elevation 673 meters
64°F Avg Temperature 18°C
30.8 in Annual Rain
Australia / Brisbane Timezone
$25,384 Median Income
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.7 / 5.0
$25,384 median income, 5.3% unemployment
C+
Affordability
2.7 / 5.0
$180,200 home value, $901/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population5,980
Median Age37.0 yrs
Density21/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$25,384
Per Capita$25,384
Unemployment5.3%

Housing

C+
Home Value$180,200
Rent$901
Ownership61.9%
Housing Units2,392

Climate

Avg Temp64°F (18°C)
Rain30.8 in/yr
Sunny Days332/yr
Elevation2,208 ft (673 m)
Population5,980
Population Density21 / sq mi
Elevation2,208 ft (673 m)
Coordinates-27.5868°, 151.9625°
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$25,384
Median Age37.0 years

About Centenary Heights

Centenary Heights is a small city in Australia (Queensland) with a population of 5,980. The city sits at an elevation of 2,208 feet (673 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.

Centenary Heights has a population of 5,980 with a density of 21 people per square mile, spread across 282.3 square miles. The median age is 37.0 years, 5% younger than the national median of 38.9.

Population

5,980
Total Population
21
People / sq mi
37.0yrs
Median Age
5% below Australia avg
282.3mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Centenary Heights vs Australia Average

The median household income in Centenary Heights is $25,384, which is 66% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $25,384 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $488, 66% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 5.3% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 568 business establishments.

Income: Centenary Heights vs Australia

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Income

Median HH Income$25,384
66% below Australia avg
Per Capita Income$25,384
Avg Weekly Wage$488

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment5.3%
47% above Australia avg
Establishments (County)568

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Centenary Heights is $180,200, 36% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $901 (23% below the national average of $1,163). 61.9% of housing units are owner-occupied. There are 2,392 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 7.1x, making homeownership a significant financial stretch for most families.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$180,200
36% below Australia avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$901
23% below Australia avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership61.9%
Owner-Occupied61.9%
Renter-Occupied38.1%
Housing Units2,392

Property Tax

Climate in Centenary Heights

Centenary Heights 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
Centenary Heights 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 2,208 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

Elevation2,208 ft (673 m)
Area282.3 sq mi (731.2 km²)
Population Density21/sq mi
Coordinates-27.5868°N, 151.9625°W
TimezoneAustralia/Brisbane

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 30.8"
19% below Australia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 4.33"
Driest Month (Aug) 1.14"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

3 earthquakes (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 M4.9 139 km
Feb 21, 2004 47 km WNW of Kingaroy, Australia M3.7 142 km
Mar 7, 2005 36 km WNW of Kingaroy, Australia M3.6 133 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 72°F (22°C) 4.3 in
February 73°F (23°C) 3.9 in Warmest
March 70°F (21°C) 2.3 in
April 65°F (18°C) 2.0 in
May 59°F (15°C) 2.5 in
June 53°F (12°C) 1.3 in Coldest
July 54°F (12°C) 1.6 in
August 53°F (12°C) 1.1 in Driest
September 58°F (15°C) 1.4 in
October 64°F (18°C) 2.7 in
November 68°F (20°C) 3.5 in
December 72°F (22°C) 4.3 in Wettest

Centenary Heights has a seasonal temperature swing of 19°F / from 53°F in June to 73°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 31.0 inches, with December being the wettest month (4.3") and August the driest (1.1").

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Schools in Centenary Heights

4 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Centenary Heights High School
Gabbinbar State School
Martin Luther Primary School
Saint Thomas More's Primary School
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Radio Stations near Centenary Heights

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Museums in Centenary Heights

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Australian Army Flying Museum
Cobb & Co Museum
DownSteam Toowoomba
Main Roads Heritage Centre
Murphy's Creek Railway Museum
School Museum and Archives

Libraries in Centenary Heights

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Dent Library0.0
Highfields Library0.0
K Block (Library)0.0
Oakey Library0.0
Toowoomba City Library0.0
UniSQ Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Centenary Heights

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Cabarlah Markets

Restaurants in Centenary Heights

3 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Cafe 63
Fire & Ice
Thai Royal Restaurant

Cafes in Centenary Heights

2 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Cafe 63 Intersection
Cafe Inferno

Theatres in Centenary Heights

1 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Caldwell Theatre Performing Arts Centre (PAC)

Clinics in Centenary Heights

1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

AU #803388598

Dentists in Centenary Heights

1 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Southtown Dental

Veterinaries in Centenary Heights

1 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Greencross Vets

Gas Stations in Centenary Heights

2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

BP
Coles Express

Shopping Malls in Centenary Heights

3 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Southtown (East)
Southtown (West)
The Ridge

Breweries in Centenary Heights

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
5 Brothers Brewing
Bone Idol Brewery
Mouse Proof brewery

Stadiums & Teams in Centenary Heights

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Airports Near Centenary Heights

31 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Toowoomba Wellcamp AirportWTBLarge Airport
Oakey Army Aviation CentreOKYMedium Airport
RAAF Base AmberleyMedium Airport
Aratula AirstripSmall Airport
Argyle AirstripSmall Airport
Blenheim AirstripSmall Airport
Boonah AirportSmall Airport
Cambooya AirfieldSmall Airport
Churchable AirstripSmall Airport
Clifton AirportSmall Airport
Cooeeimbardi airstrip Private?Small Airport
CoominyaSmall Airport
Crowley Vale private airfieldSmall Airport
Dalby AirportDBYSmall Airport
Driftn-in AirstripSmall Airport
Ellinthorp AirstripSmall Airport
Emu Gully (Toowoomba) AirfieldSmall Airport
Gatton AirparkSmall Airport
george lees airfieldSmall Airport
Greenmount ALASmall Airport
Jimbour Homestead airstripSmall Airport
Kilcoy AirfieldSmall Airport
McCaffrey FieldSmall Airport
Mccarons private stripSmall Airport
Millmerran AirportSmall Airport
mount archerSmall Airport
Mount Walker airstripSmall Airport
Pittsworth AirportSmall Airport
Toowoomba AirportTWBSmall Airport
Warwick AirportWAZSmall Airport
Watts Bridge AirportSmall Airport

Post Offices in Centenary Heights

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Centenary Heights LPO

Treatment Centers in Centenary Heights

1 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Sunrise Way Drug & Alcohol Rehabilitation Services

Churches & Religious Organizations in Centenary Heights

6 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Middle Ridge Uniting Church
Rangeville Community Church
South Toowoomba Baptist Church
St John's on Geddes
St Thomas More's Catholic Church
The Apostolic Church of Queensland

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 Centenary Heights

What is the population of Centenary Heights?

Centenary Heights has a population of 5,980 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 21 people per square mile, spread across 282.3 square miles. The median age of residents is 37.0 years.

Is Centenary Heights expensive to live in?

The median household income is $25,384, 66% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $180,200 (36% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $901 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 7.1x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Centenary Heights?

Centenary Heights 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 Centenary Heights?

The unemployment rate in Centenary Heights is 5.3%, somewhat above the national average of 3.6%. Job seekers may face moderate competition. The average weekly wage is $488. There are 568 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Centenary Heights?

The median home value in Centenary Heights is $180,200. For renters, the median monthly rent is $901. The homeownership rate is 61.9%.

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