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Cunnamulla, Australia

Queensland · Australia

Cunnamulla is a small town in Queensland, Australia with a population of 1,235. Elevation: 633 ft (193 m). Average temperature: 70°F (21°C).

Data updated June 2026

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
1,235 Population
633 ft Elevation 193 meters
70°F Avg Temperature 21°C
15.7 in Annual Rain
Australia / Brisbane Timezone
$19,976 Median Income
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.5 / 5.0
$19,976 median income, 6.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.7 / 5.0
$70,400 home value, $352/mo rent

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About Cunnamulla

Cunnamulla

Cunnamulla is a town and a locality in the Shire of Paroo, Queensland, Australia. It is 199 kilometres (124 mi) south of Charleville, and approximately 750 kilometres (470 mi) west of the state capital, Brisbane. In the 2021 census, the locality of Cunnamulla had a population of 1,233.

People

Population1,235
Median Age40.0 yrs

Economy

C+
Median Income$19,976
Per Capita$19,976
Unemployment6.0%

Housing

A+
Home Value$70,400
Rent$352
Ownership53.9%
Housing Units494

Climate

Avg Temp70°F (21°C)
Rain15.7 in/yr
Sunny Days308/yr
Elevation633 ft (193 m)
Population1,235
Elevation633 ft (193 m)
Coordinates-28.0677°, 145.6844°
TimezoneAustralia/Brisbane
Country🇦🇺 Australia
State / ProvinceQueensland
Average Temperature70°F (21°C)
January Average85°F (29°C)
July Average54°F (12°C)
Annual Precipitation15.7 inches (398 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$19,976
Median Age40.0 years

About Cunnamulla

Cunnamulla is a small town in Australia (Queensland) with a population of 1,235. The city sits at an elevation of 633 feet (193 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 70°F (21°C). Temperatures range from 85°F in January to 54°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 15.7 inches. The timezone is Australia/Brisbane.

Cunnamulla has a population of 1,235. The median age is 40.0 years, 3% older than the national median of 38.9.

Population

1,235
Total Population
40.0yrs
Median Age
3% above Australia avg

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Cunnamulla vs Australia Average

The median household income in Cunnamulla is $19,976, which is 73% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $19,976 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $384, 73% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 6.0% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 117 business establishments.

Income: Cunnamulla vs Australia

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Income

Median HH Income$19,976
73% below Australia avg
Per Capita Income$19,976
Avg Weekly Wage$384

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment6.0%
67% above Australia avg
Establishments (County)117

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Cunnamulla is $70,400, 75% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $352 (70% below the national average of $1,163). 53.9% of housing units are owner-occupied (below the 65.4% national rate). There are 494 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 3.5x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$70,400
75% below Australia avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$352
70% below Australia avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership53.9%
Owner-Occupied53.9%
Renter-Occupied46.1%
Housing Units494

Property Tax

Climate in Cunnamulla

Cunnamulla has an average annual temperature of 21.9°C (71°F). The hottest month is Jan (30.2°C), the coldest is Jul (13°C). Average annual precipitation is 376 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 30.2°C / 86°F 23.5° / 37° 61.2
Feb 28.6°C / 83°F 22.3° / 35° 49.8
Mar 26.3°C / 79°F 19.5° / 33.1° 37.1
Apr 22°C / 72°F 15° / 28.9° 20.9
May 17°C / 63°F 10.4° / 23.5° 27.9
Jun 13.6°C / 56°F 7.4° / 19.9° 25.2
Jul 13°C / 55°F 6.4° / 19.7° 18.4
Aug 14.9°C / 59°F 7.6° / 22.2° 13.8
Sep 19.2°C / 67°F 11.6° / 26.8° 14.4
Oct 23.2°C / 74°F 15.7° / 30.6° 24.5
Nov 26°C / 79°F 19° / 33.1° 40.9
Dec 28.7°C / 84°F 21.7° / 35.7° 42.0
Cunnamulla enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C). Winters average 85°F in January while summers reach 54°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 308 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 15.7 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 633 feet.

Temperature

85°F Jan (29°C) 54°F Jul (12°C)
Annual Average70.3°F
30% above Australia avg
January Average85°F (29°C)
July Average54°F (12°C)
Sunny Days308 days/yr

Geography

Elevation633 ft (193 m)
Coordinates-28.0677°N, 145.6844°W
TimezoneAustralia/Brisbane

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 15.7"
59% below Australia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 2.36"
Driest Month (Sep) 0.67"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.2. Most recent: M4.2 on Feb 13, 2008.

Feb 13, 2008 111 km ENE of Cunnamulla, Australia M4.2 111 km
Jun 15, 2006 129 km E of Cunnamulla, Australia M3.0 129 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 85°F (29°C) 2.4 in Warmest, Wettest
February 83°F (28°C) 1.8 in
March 79°F (26°C) 1.5 in
April 70°F (21°C) 1.3 in
May 63°F (17°C) 1.5 in
June 56°F (13°C) 0.8 in
July 54°F (12°C) 1.0 in Coldest
August 58°F (14°C) 0.8 in
September 65°F (18°C) 0.7 in Driest
October 72°F (22°C) 1.1 in
November 78°F (25°C) 1.4 in
December 83°F (28°C) 1.6 in

Cunnamulla has a seasonal temperature swing of 31°F / from 54°F in July to 85°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 15.7 inches, with January being the wettest month (2.4") and September the driest (0.7").

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Schools in Cunnamulla

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Cunnamulla State School
Sacred Heart Primary School
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Radio Stations near Cunnamulla

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Museums in Cunnamulla

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Cunnamulla Fella Centre

Libraries in Cunnamulla

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Cunnamulla Library0.0

Hotels in Cunnamulla

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Hotel Cunnamulla

Cafes in Cunnamulla

5 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Cunnamulla Coffee Shop
Gidgee Bean Cafe
Hotel Cunnamulla Cafe
Rumour Has It Coffee Shop
Wildflowers Cunnamulla

Theatres in Cunnamulla

1 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Cunnamulla Fella Centre

Gas Stations in Cunnamulla

2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

BP Cunnamulla
iOR Petroleum

Banks in Cunnamulla

1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

NAB

Golf Courses in Cunnamulla

1 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Cunnamulla Golf Course

Airports Near Cunnamulla

2 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Cunnamulla AirportCMAMedium Airport
Eulo AirportSmall Airport

Post Offices in Cunnamulla

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Cunnamulla Post Office

Churches & Religious Organizations in Cunnamulla

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
St Albans

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 Cunnamulla

What is the population of Cunnamulla?

Cunnamulla has a population of 1,235 residents and is located in Australia.. The median age of residents is 40.0 years.

Is Cunnamulla expensive to live in?

The median household income is $19,976, 73% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $70,400 (75% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $352 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 3.5x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Cunnamulla?

Cunnamulla enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C). Winter temperatures average 85°F in January, while summers reach an average of 54°F in July. The area receives 308 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 15.7 inches.

How is the job market in Cunnamulla?

The unemployment rate in Cunnamulla is 6.0%, somewhat above the national average of 3.6%. Job seekers may face moderate competition. The average weekly wage is $384. There are 117 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Cunnamulla?

The median home value in Cunnamulla is $70,400. For renters, the median monthly rent is $352. The homeownership rate is 53.9%.

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