Crows Nest, Australia
Queensland · Australia
Crows Nest is a small town in Queensland, Australia with a population of 1,808. Elevation: 1,808 ft (551 m). Average temperature: 64°F (18°C).
Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026
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About 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
Climate
| Population | 1,808 |
| Population Density | 6 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 1,808 ft (551 m) |
| Coordinates | -27.2599°, 152.0516° |
| Timezone | Australia/Brisbane |
| Country | 🇦🇺 Australia |
| State / Province | Queensland |
| Average Temperature | 64°F (18°C) |
| January Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| July Average | 54°F (12°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 30.8 inches (782 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Crows Nest
Crows Nest is a small town in Australia (Queensland) with a population of 1,808. 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.
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.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 64.3°F |
| 19% above Australia avg | |
| January Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| July Average | 54°F (12°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,808 ft (551 m) |
| Area | 282.3 sq mi (731.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 6/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 27.2599°S, 152.0516°E |
| Timezone | Australia/Brisbane |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
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").
Schools in Crows Nest
1 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crows Nest State School | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Crows Nest
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Museums in Crows Nest
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carbethon Museum | ||||
| Murphy's Creek Railway Museum |
Libraries in Crows Nest
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Goombungee Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Highfields Library | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Crows Nest
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cabarlah Markets |
Hotels in Crows Nest
1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Crows Nest
1 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Crows Nest
5 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in Crows Nest
1 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Crows Nest
3 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Crows Nest
1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Crows Nest
1 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Crows Nest
1 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Crows Nest
4 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Crows Nest
1 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Crows Nest
1 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Golf Courses in Crows Nest
1 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Airports Near Crows Nest
26 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Toowoomba Wellcamp Airport | WTB | Large Airport |
| Kingaroy Airport | KGY | Medium Airport |
| Oakey Army Aviation Centre | OKY | Medium 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 Airport | TWB | Small Airport |
| Watts Bridge Airport | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Crows Nest
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Crows Nest Post Office |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Crows Nest
4 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Church of St George the Martyr | |
| Crows Nest Uniting Church | |
| New Hope Church | |
| Saint Luke's Lutheran Church |
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Waterfalls Near Crows Nest
2 waterfalls from OpenStreetMap and USGS geographic data found near Crows Nest.
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Cascades | |
| Crows Nest Falls | Height: 20 |
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What is the population of Crows Nest?
Crows Nest has a population of 1,808 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 6 people per square mile, spread across 282.3 square miles.
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. Annual rainfall totals 30.8 inches.
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