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Craignish, Australia

Queensland · Australia

Craignish is a small town in Queensland, Australia with a population of 1,777. Elevation: 33 ft (10 m). Average temperature: 70°F (21°C).

Data updated June 2026

1.8 /5.0
D Poor
1,777 Population 6/sq mi density
33 ft Elevation 10 meters
70°F Avg Temperature 21°C
32.1 in Annual Rain
Australia / Brisbane Timezone
$22,071 Median Income
D
Overall
1.8 / 5.0
Poor overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.4 / 5.0
$22,071 median income, 7.0% unemployment
F
Affordability
1.1 / 5.0
$215,800 home value, $1,079/mo rent

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About Craignish

Craignish

Craignish is a coastal locality in the Fraser Coast Region, Queensland, Australia. In the 2021 census, Craignish had a population of 2,190 people.

People

Population1,777
Median Age47.0 yrs
Density6/mi²

Economy

C
Median Income$22,071
Per Capita$22,071
Unemployment7.0%

Housing

F
Home Value$215,800
Rent$1,079
Ownership91.5%
Housing Units711

Climate

Avg Temp70°F (21°C)
Rain32.1 in/yr
Sunny Days337/yr
Elevation33 ft (10 m)
Population1,777
Population Density6 / sq mi
Elevation33 ft (10 m)
Coordinates-25.2826°, 152.7243°
TimezoneAustralia/Brisbane
Country🇦🇺 Australia
State / ProvinceQueensland
Average Temperature70°F (21°C)
January Average76°F (24°C)
July Average62°F (17°C)
Annual Precipitation32.1 inches (815 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$22,071
Median Age47.0 years

About Craignish

Craignish is a small town in Australia (Queensland) with a population of 1,777. The city sits at an elevation of 33 feet (10 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 70°F (21°C). Temperatures range from 76°F in January to 62°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 32.1 inches. The timezone is Australia/Brisbane.

Craignish has a population of 1,777 with a density of 6 people per square mile, spread across 287.9 square miles. The median age is 47.0 years, 21% older than the national median of 38.9.

Population

1,777
Total Population
6
People / sq mi
47.0yrs
Median Age
21% above Australia avg
287.9mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Craignish vs Australia Average

The median household income in Craignish is $22,071, which is 71% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $22,071 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $424, 70% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 7.0% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 169 business establishments.

Income: Craignish vs Australia

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Income

Median HH Income$22,071
71% below Australia avg
Per Capita Income$22,071
Avg Weekly Wage$424

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment7.0%
94% above Australia avg
Establishments (County)169

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Craignish is $215,800, 23% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $1,079 (7% below the national average of $1,163). 91.5% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 711 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 9.8x, making homeownership a significant financial stretch for most families.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$215,800
23% below Australia avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,079
7% below Australia avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership91.5%
Owner-Occupied91.5%
Renter-Occupied8.5%
Housing Units711

Property Tax

Climate in Craignish

Craignish has an average annual temperature of 21.6°C (71°F). The hottest month is Jan (26.3°C), the coldest is Jul (16°C). Average annual precipitation is 1057 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 26.3°C / 79°F 22.2° / 30.4° 140.0
Feb 26.2°C / 79°F 22.1° / 30.2° 132.4
Mar 25°C / 77°F 20.8° / 29.1° 145.5
Apr 22.5°C / 73°F 17.9° / 27.2° 65.4
May 19.2°C / 67°F 13.9° / 24.4° 85.6
Jun 17°C / 63°F 11.9° / 22.1° 79.5
Jul 16°C / 61°F 10.1° / 21.9° 40.1
Aug 16.6°C / 62°F 10.3° / 22.9° 61.9
Sep 19.4°C / 67°F 13.9° / 24.9° 36.9
Oct 21.8°C / 71°F 17° / 26.6° 88.0
Nov 23.6°C / 74°F 19.1° / 28.2° 60.9
Dec 25.3°C / 78°F 21.1° / 29.5° 120.8
Craignish enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C). Winters average 76°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 337 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 32.1 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 33 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

76°F Jan (24°C) 62°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average70.1°F
30% above Australia avg
January Average76°F (24°C)
July Average62°F (17°C)
Sunny Days337 days/yr

Geography

Elevation33 ft (10 m)
Area287.9 sq mi (745.7 km²)
Population Density6/sq mi
Coordinates-25.2826°N, 152.7243°W
TimezoneAustralia/Brisbane

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 32.1"
16% below Australia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Feb) 7.32"
Driest Month (Aug) 1.42"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

4 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.2. Most recent: M4.9 on Aug 15, 2025.

Aug 1, 2015 123 km ENE of Rainbow Beach, Australia M5.2 149 km
Aug 15, 2025 12 km ESE of Cherbourg, Australia M4.9 134 km
Feb 15, 2015 42 km N of Mundubbera, Australia M4.9 136 km
Jan 16, 2004 27 km SE of Monto, Australia M4.4 148 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 4 229 km
2009 Hamish Category 4 222 km
1980 Simon Category 1 198 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 76°F (24°C) 6.5 in
February 78°F (26°C) 7.3 in Warmest, Wettest
March 76°F (25°C) 5.6 in
April 72°F (22°C) 3.5 in
May 68°F (20°C) 4.1 in
June 62°F (17°C) 2.1 in
July 62°F (17°C) 2.4 in Coldest
August 63°F (17°C) 1.4 in Driest
September 67°F (19°C) 1.5 in
October 71°F (22°C) 3.0 in
November 75°F (24°C) 4.3 in
December 77°F (25°C) 5.1 in

Craignish has a seasonal temperature swing of 16°F / from 62°F in July to 78°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 46.9 inches, with February being the wettest month (7.3") and August the driest (1.4").

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Radio Stations near Craignish

2 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Triple M Bundy good times and greatest hits, greatest hits AAC 130 kbps
CherbOURg Radio community, indigenous AAC+ 64 kbps

Museums in Craignish

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Burrum and District Museum
Hervey Bay Historical Village & Museum
Wide Bay Hospitals Museum

Libraries in Craignish

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Burrum Heads Library0.0
Hervey Bay Library0.0
Howard Library0.0
Woodgate Beach Library0.0

Golf Courses in Craignish

2 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Craignish Country Club
Fraser Lakes Golf Club

Airports Near Craignish

13 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Bundaberg AirportBDBMedium Airport
Hervey Bay AirportHVBMedium Airport
Aquila Airfield-Small Airport
Biggenden Airport-Small Airport
Bully Yard private Airfield-Small Airport
Childers Airport-Small Airport
Cooloola Village Airpark-Small Airport
Maryborough AirportMBHSmall Airport
North Gregory/Elliott Field-Small Airport
Orchid Beach AirportOKBSmall Airport
Pacific Haven Airport-Small Airport
Rainbow Beach Airport-Small Airport
Toby's Gap Airstrip-Small Airport

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 Craignish

What is the population of Craignish?

Craignish has a population of 1,777 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 6 people per square mile, spread across 287.9 square miles. The median age of residents is 47.0 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Craignish expensive to live in?

The median household income is $22,071, 71% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $215,800 (23% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,079 per month. The home price-to-income ratio is 9.8x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Craignish?

Craignish enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C). Winter temperatures average 76°F in January, while summers reach an average of 62°F in July. The area receives 337 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 32.1 inches.

How is the job market in Craignish?

The unemployment rate in Craignish is 7.0%, somewhat above the national average of 3.6%. Job seekers may face moderate competition. The average weekly wage is $424. There are 169 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Craignish?

The median home value in Craignish is $215,800. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,079. The homeownership rate is 91.5%.

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