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Cloncurry, Australia

Queensland · Australia

Cloncurry is a small town in Queensland, Australia with a population of 3,167. Elevation: 646 ft (197 m). Average temperature: 78°F (26°C).

Data updated June 2026

4.0 /5.0
A Great
3,167 Population 11/sq mi density
646 ft Elevation 197 meters
78°F Avg Temperature 26°C
17.2 in Annual Rain
Australia / Brisbane Timezone
$42,115 Median Income
A
Overall
4.0 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$42,115 median income, 4.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$135,200 home value, $676/mo rent

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About Cloncurry

Cloncurry

Cloncurry is a rural town and locality in the Shire of Cloncurry, Queensland, Australia. known by locals as The Curry. Cloncurry is the administrative center of the Shire of Cloncurry.

People

Population3,167
Median Age34.0 yrs
Density11/mi²

Economy

B
Median Income$42,115
Per Capita$42,115
Unemployment4.0%

Housing

A+
Home Value$135,200
Rent$676
Ownership50.0%
Housing Units1,267

Climate

Avg Temp78°F (26°C)
Rain17.2 in/yr
Sunny Days305/yr
Elevation646 ft (197 m)
Population3,167
Population Density11 / sq mi
Elevation646 ft (197 m)
Coordinates-20.7072°, 140.5130°
TimezoneAustralia/Brisbane
Country🇦🇺 Australia
State / ProvinceQueensland
Average Temperature78°F (26°C)
January Average87°F (31°C)
July Average64°F (18°C)
Annual Precipitation17.2 inches (436 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$42,115
Median Age34.0 years

About Cloncurry

Cloncurry is a small town in Australia (Queensland) with a population of 3,167. The city sits at an elevation of 646 feet (197 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 78°F (26°C). Temperatures range from 87°F in January to 64°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 17.2 inches. The timezone is Australia/Brisbane.

Cloncurry has a population of 3,167 with a density of 11 people per square mile, spread across 297.9 square miles. The median age is 34.0 years, 13% younger than the national median of 38.9.

Population

3,167
Total Population
11
People / sq mi
34.0yrs
Median Age
13% below Australia avg
297.9mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Cloncurry vs Australia Average

The median household income in Cloncurry is $42,115, which is 44% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $42,115. The average weekly wage is $810, 43% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 4.0% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 301 business establishments.

Income: Cloncurry vs Australia

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Income

Median HH Income$42,115
44% below Australia avg
Per Capita Income$42,115
Avg Weekly Wage$810

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment4.0%
11% above Australia avg
Establishments (County)301

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Cloncurry is $135,200, 52% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $676 (42% below the national average of $1,163). 50.0% of housing units are owner-occupied (below the 65.4% national rate). There are 1,267 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 3.2x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$135,200
52% below Australia avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$676
42% below Australia avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership50.0%
Owner-Occupied50.0%
Renter-Occupied50.0%
Housing Units1,267

Property Tax

Climate in Cloncurry

Cloncurry has an average annual temperature of 26.3°C (79°F). The hottest month is Dec (31.6°C), the coldest is Jul (18.6°C). Average annual precipitation is 534 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 31.4°C / 89°F 25.3° / 37.5° 140.7
Feb 30.6°C / 87°F 24.4° / 36.8° 112.3
Mar 29.4°C / 85°F 23° / 35.7° 85.1
Apr 27°C / 81°F 20.3° / 33.6° 19.1
May 22.6°C / 73°F 15.5° / 29.6° 4.7
Jun 19°C / 66°F 11.9° / 26° 10.3
Jul 18.6°C / 65°F 10.8° / 26.5° 1.5
Aug 20.3°C / 69°F 11.9° / 28.7° 4.3
Sep 25°C / 77°F 16.6° / 33.3° 7.5
Oct 29°C / 84°F 21° / 36.9° 19.8
Nov 30.7°C / 87°F 23.3° / 38.1° 31.7
Dec 31.6°C / 89°F 24.9° / 38.3° 96.9
Cloncurry has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (26°C). Winters average 87°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 305 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 17.2 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 646 feet.

Temperature

87°F Jan (31°C) 64°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average77.9°F
44% above Australia avg
January Average87°F (31°C)
July Average64°F (18°C)
Sunny Days305 days/yr

Geography

Elevation646 ft (197 m)
Area297.9 sq mi (771.5 km²)
Population Density11/sq mi
Coordinates-20.7072°N, 140.5130°W
TimezoneAustralia/Brisbane

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 17.2"
55% below Australia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 4.21"
Driest Month (Aug) 0.12"

Air Quality

Hurricane History

1 hurricane (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 1. Most recent: Yasi (2011).

Year Name Category Closest
2011 Yasi Category 1 218 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 87°F (31°C) 4.2 in Wettest
February 86°F (30°C) 3.8 in
March 84°F (29°C) 2.7 in
April 79°F (26°C) 0.8 in
May 71°F (22°C) 0.6 in
June 65°F (18°C) 0.3 in
July 64°F (18°C) 0.2 in Coldest
August 68°F (20°C) 0.1 in Driest
September 75°F (24°C) 0.2 in
October 82°F (28°C) 0.6 in
November 86°F (30°C) 1.1 in
December 88°F (31°C) 2.4 in Warmest

Cloncurry has a seasonal temperature swing of 24°F / from 64°F in July to 88°F in December. Total annual precipitation is 17.2 inches, with January being the wettest month (4.2") and August the driest (0.1").

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Schools in Cloncurry

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Saint Josephs School - - - -
Cloncurry State School - - - -
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Radio Stations near Cloncurry

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Museums in Cloncurry

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Cloncurry Unearthed Visitor Information Centre & Museum
John Flynn Place
John Flynn Place Museum

Libraries in Cloncurry

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bob McDonald Library0.0

Hotels in Cloncurry

1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Oasis Hotel Motel

Cafes in Cloncurry

1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Come to the Table Outback Cafe

Cinemas in Cloncurry

1 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bio Theatre

Train Stations in Cloncurry

1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Cloncurry

Gas Stations in Cloncurry

4 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Australian Fuel Distributors Depot
BP
Puma
Roadrunner Roadhouse

Banks in Cloncurry

2 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

NAB
Westpac

Airports Near Cloncurry

8 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Cloncurry AirportCNJMedium Airport
Clonagh Airport-Small Airport
Corella park Station Airstrip-Small Airport
Devoncourt Airport-Small Airport
Duchess airstrip-Small Airport
Elrose AirportERQSmall Airport
Granada Airport-Small Airport
Kajabbi Airport-Small Airport

Post Offices in Cloncurry

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Cloncurry Post Office

Churches & Religious Organizations in Cloncurry

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Cloncurry Uniting Church
St Colman's Parish - Cloncurry

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 Cloncurry

What is the population of Cloncurry?

Cloncurry has a population of 3,167 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 11 people per square mile, spread across 297.9 square miles. The median age of residents is 34.0 years, which is younger than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Cloncurry expensive to live in?

The median household income is $42,115, 44% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $135,200 (52% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $676 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 3.2x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Cloncurry?

Cloncurry has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (26°C). Winter temperatures average 87°F in January, while summers reach an average of 64°F in July. The area receives 305 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 17.2 inches.

How is the job market in Cloncurry?

Cloncurry has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 4.0%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $810. There are 301 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Cloncurry?

The median home value in Cloncurry is $135,200. For renters, the median monthly rent is $676. The homeownership rate is 50.0%.

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