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Childers, Australia

Full City Profile

2.2 /5.0
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1,613 Population 6/sq mi density
374 ft Elevation 114 meters
71°F Avg Temperature 22°C
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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
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. The area gets 345 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 26.3 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

76°F Jan (25°C) 64°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average71.1°F
32% above US 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 US 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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