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Childers, Australia

Queensland · Australia

Childers is a small town in Queensland, Australia with a population of 1,613. Elevation: 374 ft (114 m). Average temperature: 71°F (22°C).

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1,613 Population 6/sq mi density
374 ft Elevation 114 meters
71°F Avg Temperature 22°C
26.3 in Annual Rain
Australia / Brisbane Timezone
$18,421 Median Income
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Overall
2.2 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Economy
2.3 / 5.0
$18,421 median income, 7.2% unemployment
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Affordability
2.1 / 5.0
$149,200 home value, $746/mo rent

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About Childers

Childers

Childers is a rural town and locality in the Bundaberg Region, Queensland, Australia. In the 2021 census, the locality of Childers had a population of 1,682 people.

People

Population1,613
Median Age50.0 yrs
Density6/mi²

Economy

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Median Income$18,421
Per Capita$18,421
Unemployment7.2%

Housing

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Home Value$149,200
Rent$746
Ownership65.4%
Housing Units645

Climate

Avg Temp71°F (22°C)
Rain26.3 in/yr
Sunny Days345/yr
Elevation374 ft (114 m)
Population1,613
Population Density6 / sq mi
Elevation374 ft (114 m)
Coordinates-25.2371°, 152.2788°
TimezoneAustralia/Brisbane
Country🇦🇺 Australia
State / ProvinceQueensland
Average Temperature71°F (22°C)
January Average76°F (25°C)
July Average64°F (18°C)
Annual Precipitation26.3 inches (667 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$18,421
Median Age50.0 years

About Childers

Childers is a small town in Australia (Queensland) with a population of 1,613. The city sits at an elevation of 374 feet (114 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 71°F (22°C). Temperatures range from 76°F in January to 64°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 26.3 inches. The timezone is Australia/Brisbane.

Childers has a population of 1,613 with a density of 6 people per square mile, spread across 289.0 square miles. The median age is 50.0 years, 29% older than the national median of 38.9.

Population

1,613
Total Population
6
People / sq mi
50.0yrs
Median Age
29% above Australia avg
289.0mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Childers vs Australia Average

The median household income in Childers is $18,421, which is 75% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $18,421 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $354, 75% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 7.2% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 153 business establishments.

Income: Childers vs Australia

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Income

Median HH Income$18,421
75% below Australia avg
Per Capita Income$18,421
Avg Weekly Wage$354

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment7.2%
100% above Australia avg
Establishments (County)153

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Childers is $149,200, 47% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $746 (36% below the national average of $1,163). 65.4% of housing units are owner-occupied. There are 645 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 8.1x, making homeownership a significant financial stretch for most families.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$149,200
47% below Australia avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$746
36% below Australia avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership65.4%
Owner-Occupied65.4%
Renter-Occupied34.6%
Housing Units645

Property Tax

Childers has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 71°F (22°C). Winters average 76°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 345 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 26.3 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 374 feet.

Temperature

76°F Jan (25°C) 64°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average71.1°F
32% above Australia avg
January Average76°F (25°C)
July Average64°F (18°C)
Sunny Days345 days/yr

Geography

Elevation374 ft (114 m)
Area289.0 sq mi (748.4 km²)
Population Density6/sq mi
Coordinates-25.2371°N, 152.2788°W
TimezoneAustralia/Brisbane

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 26.3"
31% below Australia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 5.91"
Driest Month (Aug) 1.22"

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 M4.9 124 km
Feb 15, 2015 42 km N of Mundubbera, Australia M4.9 91 km
Jan 16, 2004 27 km SE of Monto, Australia M4.4 103 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2015 Marcia Category 4 189 km
2009 Hamish Category 4 252 km
1980 Simon Category 1 200 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 76°F (25°C) 5.9 in Wettest
February 78°F (25°C) 5.5 in Warmest
March 76°F (24°C) 3.9 in
April 71°F (22°C) 2.6 in
May 66°F (19°C) 2.8 in
June 61°F (16°C) 1.5 in Coldest
July 64°F (18°C) 1.7 in
August 61°F (16°C) 1.2 in Driest
September 66°F (19°C) 1.4 in
October 71°F (21°C) 2.8 in
November 74°F (23°C) 3.8 in
December 77°F (25°C) 4.8 in

Childers has a seasonal temperature swing of 17°F / from 61°F in June to 78°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 38.1 inches, with January being the wettest month (5.9") and August the driest (1.2").

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Schools in Childers

3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Saint Joseph's Catholic Primary School
Isis District State High School
Childers State School
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Radio Stations near Childers

3 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Triple M Bundy good times and greatest hits, greatest hits AAC 130 kbps
Gin Gin's Own 104.9 community MP3 128 kbps
CherbOURg Radio community, indigenous AAC+ 64 kbps

Libraries in Childers

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Childers Library0.0

Hotels in Childers

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Hotel Childers

Cafes in Childers

3 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Drunk Bean
Insane Caffeine
Kape Centro

Zoos in Childers

1 zoos within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Snakes Downunder Reptile Park & Zoo

Gas Stations in Childers

5 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

AU #1368281993
AU #3154092380
bp Isis River
EG Australia
Metro Petroleum

Banks in Childers

1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

NAB

Golf Courses in Childers

1 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Isis Golf Club (Childers Golf Club)

Airports Near Childers

12 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Bundaberg AirportBDBMedium Airport
Hervey Bay AirportHVBMedium Airport
Aquila AirfieldSmall Airport
Biggenden AirportSmall Airport
Bully Yard private AirfieldSmall Airport
Childers AirportSmall Airport
Cooloola Village AirparkSmall Airport
Gayndah AirportGAHSmall Airport
Maryborough AirportMBHSmall Airport
Monduran AirportSmall Airport
North Gregory/Elliott FieldSmall Airport
Pacific Haven AirportSmall Airport

Post Offices in Childers

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Childers Post Office

Churches & Religious Organizations in Childers

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Gospel Chapel
Kingdom Hall
Wesleyan Methodist Church

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 Childers

What is the population of Childers?

Childers has a population of 1,613 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 6 people per square mile, spread across 289.0 square miles. The median age of residents is 50.0 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Childers expensive to live in?

The median household income is $18,421, 75% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $149,200 (47% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $746 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 8.1x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Childers?

Childers has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 71°F (22°C). Winter temperatures average 76°F in January, while summers reach an average of 64°F in July. The area receives 345 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 26.3 inches.

How is the job market in Childers?

The unemployment rate in Childers is 7.2%, somewhat above the national average of 3.6%. Job seekers may face moderate competition. The average weekly wage is $354. There are 153 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Childers?

The median home value in Childers is $149,200. For renters, the median monthly rent is $746. The homeownership rate is 65.4%.

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