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Crows Nest, Australia

Queensland · Australia

Crows Nest is a small town in Queensland, Australia with a population of 2,160. Elevation: 1,808 ft (551 m). Average temperature: 64°F (18°C).

Data updated June 2026

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C Fair
2,160 Population 8/sq mi density
1,808 ft Elevation 551 meters
64°F Avg Temperature 18°C
30.8 in Annual Rain
Australia / Brisbane Timezone
$16,630 Median Income
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Overall
2.0 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.5 / 5.0
$16,630 median income, 5.9% unemployment
F
Affordability
1.5 / 5.0
$152,000 home value, $760/mo rent

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About Crows Nest

Crows Nest

Crows Nest is a rural town and locality in the Toowoomba Region, Queensland, Australia. The town is located in the Darling Downs on the New England Highway, 158 kilometres (98 mi) from the state capital, Brisbane and 43 kilometres (27 mi) from the nearby city of Toowoomba. In the 2021 census, the locality of Crows Nest had a population of 2,212 people.

People

Population2,160
Median Age57.0 yrs
Density8/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$16,630
Per Capita$16,630
Unemployment5.9%

Housing

F
Home Value$152,000
Rent$760
Ownership74.9%
Housing Units864

Climate

Avg Temp64°F (18°C)
Rain30.8 in/yr
Sunny Days332/yr
Elevation1,808 ft (551 m)
Population2,160
Population Density8 / sq mi
Elevation1,808 ft (551 m)
Coordinates-27.2599°, 152.0516°
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$16,630
Median Age57.0 years

About Crows Nest

Crows Nest is a small town in Australia (Queensland) with a population of 2,160. The city sits at an elevation of 1,808 feet (551 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.

Crows Nest has a population of 2,160 with a density of 8 people per square mile, spread across 282.3 square miles. The median age is 57.0 years, 47% older than the national median of 38.9.

Population

2,160
Total Population
8
People / sq mi
57.0yrs
Median Age
47% above Australia avg
282.3mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Crows Nest vs Australia Average

The median household income in Crows Nest is $16,630, which is 78% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $16,630 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $320, 78% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 5.9% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 205 business establishments.

Income: Crows Nest vs Australia

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Income

Median HH Income$16,630
78% below Australia avg
Per Capita Income$16,630
Avg Weekly Wage$320

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment5.9%
64% above Australia avg
Establishments (County)205

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Crows Nest is $152,000, 46% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $760 (35% below the national average of $1,163). 74.9% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 864 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 9.1x, making homeownership a significant financial stretch for most families.

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Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$152,000
46% below Australia avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$760
35% below Australia avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership74.9%
Owner-Occupied74.9%
Renter-Occupied25.1%
Housing Units864

Property Tax

Climate in Crows Nest

Crows Nest 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
Crows Nest 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 1,808 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

Elevation1,808 ft (551 m)
Area282.3 sq mi (731.2 km²)
Population Density8/sq mi
Coordinates-27.2599°N, 152.0516°W
TimezoneAustralia/Brisbane

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 30.8"
19% below Australia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 4.88"
Driest Month (Aug) 1.26"

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 M4.9 102 km
Feb 21, 2004 47 km WNW of Kingaroy, Australia M3.7 115 km
Mar 7, 2005 36 km WNW of Kingaroy, Australia M3.6 105 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 72°F (22°C) 4.9 in Warmest, Wettest
February 72°F (22°C) 4.5 in
March 70°F (21°C) 2.8 in
April 65°F (18°C) 2.6 in
May 59°F (15°C) 2.8 in
June 53°F (12°C) 1.6 in
July 54°F (12°C) 1.8 in
August 53°F (12°C) 1.3 in Coldest, Driest
September 58°F (15°C) 1.5 in
October 64°F (18°C) 2.9 in
November 68°F (20°C) 3.5 in
December 71°F (22°C) 4.6 in

Crows Nest has a seasonal temperature swing of 19°F / from 53°F in August to 72°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 34.7 inches, with January being the wettest month (4.9") and August the driest (1.3").

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Schools in Crows Nest

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Crows Nest State School - - - -
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Radio Stations near Crows Nest

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Museums in Crows Nest

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Carbethon Museum
Murphy's Creek Railway Museum

Libraries in Crows Nest

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Goombungee Public Library0.0
Highfields Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Crows Nest

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Cabarlah Markets

Hotels in Crows Nest

1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Grand Old Crow Hotel

Restaurants in Crows Nest

1 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Myrtille

Cafes in Crows Nest

5 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

'vacant'
High Country Coffee
My Little Blueberry
The Curly Carrot
The Nest Cafe

Theatres in Crows Nest

1 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

stage

Monuments in Crows Nest

3 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bullocky's Rest
Jimmy Crow
Log Monument

Clinics in Crows Nest

1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Crows Nest Medical Centre

Dentists in Crows Nest

1 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

High Country Dental

Veterinaries in Crows Nest

1 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Crows Nest Veterinary Clinic

Gas Stations in Crows Nest

4 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

bowser
bowser
bowser
Crows Nest Fuel Supplies

Banks in Crows Nest

1 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Heritage Bank

Gyms in Crows Nest

1 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

The Collaborative Wellness Co

Golf Courses in Crows Nest

1 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Crows Nest Golf Course

Airports Near Crows Nest

26 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Toowoomba Wellcamp AirportWTBLarge Airport
Kingaroy AirportKGYMedium Airport
Oakey Army Aviation CentreOKYMedium Airport
RAAF Base Amberley-Medium Airport
Aratula Airstrip-Small Airport
Argyle Airstrip-Small Airport
Blenheim Airstrip-Small Airport
Cambooya Airfield-Small Airport
Churchable Airstrip-Small Airport
Clifton Airport-Small Airport
Cooeeimbardi airstrip Private?-Small Airport
Coominya-Small Airport
Crowley Vale private airfield-Small Airport
Driftn-in Airstrip-Small Airport
Emu Gully (Toowoomba) Airfield-Small Airport
Gatton Airpark-Small Airport
Greenmount ALA-Small Airport
Kilcoy Airfield-Small Airport
McCaffrey Field-Small Airport
Mccarons private strip-Small Airport
mount archer-Small Airport
Mount Walker airstrip-Small Airport
Nanango Airport-Small Airport
Pittsworth Airport-Small Airport
Toowoomba AirportTWBSmall Airport
Watts Bridge Airport-Small Airport

Post Offices in Crows Nest

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Crows Nest Post Office

Churches & Religious Organizations in Crows Nest

4 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Church of St George the Martyr
Crows Nest Uniting Church
New Hope Church
Saint Luke's Lutheran Church

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Waterfalls
2
Natural waterfalls documented by USGS and OpenStreetMap contributors
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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 Crows Nest

What is the population of Crows Nest?

Crows Nest has a population of 2,160 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 8 people per square mile, spread across 282.3 square miles. The median age of residents is 57.0 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Crows Nest expensive to live in?

The median household income is $16,630, 78% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $152,000 (46% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $760 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 9.1x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Crows Nest?

Crows Nest 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 Crows Nest?

The unemployment rate in Crows Nest is 5.9%, somewhat above the national average of 3.6%. Job seekers may face moderate competition. The average weekly wage is $320. There are 205 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Crows Nest?

The median home value in Crows Nest is $152,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $760. The homeownership rate is 74.9%.

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