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Dalby, Australia

Queensland · Australia

Dalby is a small city in Queensland, Australia with a population of 12,758. Elevation: 1,125 ft (343 m). Average temperature: 67°F (19°C).

Data updated June 2026

3.1 /5.0
B Good
12,758 Population 2/sq mi density
1,125 ft Elevation 343 meters
67°F Avg Temperature 19°C
24.9 in Annual Rain
Australia / Brisbane Timezone
$25,451 Median Income
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$25,451 median income, 4.8% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.4 / 5.0
$146,400 home value, $732/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population12,758
Median Age35.0 yrs
Density2/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$25,451
Per Capita$25,451
Unemployment4.8%

Housing

B
Home Value$146,400
Rent$732
Ownership64.2%
Housing Units5,103

Climate

Avg Temp67°F (19°C)
Rain24.9 in/yr
Sunny Days291/yr
Elevation1,125 ft (343 m)
Population12,758
Population Density2 / sq mi
Elevation1,125 ft (343 m)
Coordinates-27.1817°, 151.2621°
TimezoneAustralia/Brisbane
Country🇦🇺 Australia
State / ProvinceQueensland
Average Temperature67°F (19°C)
January Average77°F (25°C)
July Average53°F (12°C)
Annual Precipitation24.9 inches (633 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$25,451
Median Age35.0 years

About Dalby

Dalby is a small city in Australia (Queensland) with a population of 12,758. The city sits at an elevation of 1,125 feet (343 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 67°F (19°C). Temperatures range from 77°F in January to 53°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 24.9 inches. The timezone is Australia/Brisbane.

Dalby has a population of 12,758 with a density of 2 people per square mile, spread across 6,164.8 square miles. The median age is 35.0 years, 10% younger than the national median of 38.9.

Population

12,758
Total Population
2
People / sq mi
35.0yrs
Median Age
10% below Australia avg
6,164.8mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Dalby vs Australia Average

The median household income in Dalby is $25,451, which is 66% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $25,451 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $489, 66% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 4.8% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 1,212 business establishments.

Income: Dalby vs Australia

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Income

Median HH Income$25,451
66% below Australia avg
Per Capita Income$25,451
Avg Weekly Wage$489

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment4.8%
33% above Australia avg
Establishments (County)1,212

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Dalby is $146,400, 48% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $732 (37% below the national average of $1,163). 64.2% of housing units are owner-occupied. There are 5,103 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 5.8x, above the traditionally affordable threshold of 3-4x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$146,400
48% below Australia avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$732
37% below Australia avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership64.2%
Owner-Occupied64.2%
Renter-Occupied35.8%
Housing Units5,103

Property Tax

Climate in Dalby

Dalby has an average annual temperature of 19.5°C (67°F). The hottest month is Jan (25.8°C), the coldest is Jul (12°C). Average annual precipitation is 595 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 25.8°C / 78°F 18.8° / 32.7° 78.4
Feb 25°C / 77°F 18.5° / 31.6° 85.3
Mar 23.4°C / 74°F 16.5° / 30.2° 53.2
Apr 19.9°C / 68°F 12.5° / 27.3° 17.3
May 15.8°C / 60°F 8.3° / 23.2° 37.5
Jun 13°C / 55°F 5.6° / 20.3° 33.5
Jul 12°C / 54°F 4.1° / 20° 23.5
Aug 13.2°C / 56°F 4.5° / 21.9° 22.3
Sep 17.2°C / 63°F 8.7° / 25.6° 29.1
Oct 20.4°C / 69°F 12.5° / 28.2° 59.7
Nov 23.2°C / 74°F 15.6° / 30.7° 67.2
Dec 24.8°C / 77°F 17.6° / 32.1° 87.6
Dalby enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C). Winters average 77°F in January while summers reach 53°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 291 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 24.9 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,125 feet.

Temperature

77°F Jan (25°C) 53°F Jul (12°C)
Annual Average66.5°F
23% above Australia avg
January Average77°F (25°C)
July Average53°F (12°C)
Sunny Days291 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,125 ft (343 m)
Area6,164.8 sq mi (15,966.8 km²)
Population Density2/sq mi
Coordinates-27.1817°N, 151.2621°W
TimezoneAustralia/Brisbane

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 24.9"
34% below Australia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 3.58"
Driest Month (Aug) 0.91"

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 M4.9 123 km
Feb 21, 2004 47 km WNW of Kingaroy, Australia M3.7 86 km
Mar 7, 2005 36 km WNW of Kingaroy, Australia M3.6 82 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 77°F (25°C) 3.4 in Warmest
February 76°F (25°C) 2.9 in
March 74°F (23°C) 1.7 in
April 68°F (20°C) 1.6 in
May 61°F (16°C) 1.9 in
June 55°F (13°C) 1.0 in
July 53°F (12°C) 1.5 in Coldest
August 56°F (13°C) 0.9 in Driest
September 62°F (17°C) 1.3 in
October 68°F (20°C) 2.3 in
November 73°F (23°C) 2.9 in
December 76°F (24°C) 3.6 in Wettest

Dalby has a seasonal temperature swing of 24°F / from 53°F in July to 77°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 24.9 inches, with December being the wettest month (3.6") and August the driest (0.9").

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Colleges & Universities in Dalby

Institution Type Founded Website
TAFE Queensland Dalby Campus College - Visit →

Schools in Dalby

5 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Dalby State High School - Nicholson Campus - - - -
Dalby South State School - - - -
Dalby State School - - - -
Dalby Christian School - - - -
Our Lady of the Southern Cross College - - - -
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Radio Stations near Dalby

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Museums in Dalby

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Pioneer Park Museum

Farmers Markets in Dalby

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Dalby Saleyards

Hotels in Dalby

1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

The Australian

Restaurants in Dalby

7 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Burrito Bar
Dalby Leagues Club
Dalby Sushi
Dingers Fish & Burger Co.
Lotus River Chinese
Lums Chinese Restaurant
Manor Motor Inn

Cafes in Dalby

5 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Cafe 63
Michaels Cafe
The Coffee Club
The Duck Inn Coffee Shop
Urban Paddock Cafe

Monuments in Dalby

2 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

DRC Works Depot
Joshua Thomas Bell

Dentists in Dalby

2 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Dalby Family Dental
Renner Dental

Veterinaries in Dalby

2 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Dalby and District Veterinary Services (Dalby Clinic)
Total Care Vets

Train Stations in Dalby

1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Dalby

Gas Stations in Dalby

10 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

AU #736391776
BP
Caltex
Caltex
Caltex
EG Australia
iOR Petroleum
Mobil Synergy
Shell
United

Banks in Dalby

7 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

ANZ
Commonwealth Bank
Dalby Credit Union
Heritage
NAB
Suncorp
Westpac

Gyms in Dalby

3 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

CrossFit
Evergreen Pilates
Snap Fitness

Golf Courses in Dalby

2 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Cecil Plains Golf Course
Dalby Golf Club

Airports Near Dalby

19 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Toowoomba Wellcamp AirportWTBLarge Airport
Chinchilla AirportCCLMedium Airport
Kingaroy AirportKGYMedium Airport
Oakey Army Aviation CentreOKYMedium Airport
Argyle Airstrip-Small Airport
Cambooya Airfield-Small Airport
Clifton Airport-Small Airport
Dalby AirportDBYSmall Airport
Darling Downs Airspray Airstrip-Small Airport
Dunmore/Opal Creek Airport-Small Airport
george lees airfield-Small Airport
Greenmount ALA-Small Airport
Jimbour Homestead airstrip-Small Airport
Lyndley Airport-Small Airport
McCaffrey Field-Small Airport
Millmerran Airport-Small Airport
Nanango Airport-Small Airport
Pittsworth Airport-Small Airport
Toowoomba AirportTWBSmall Airport

Post Offices in Dalby

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Dalby Post Shop

Churches & Religious Organizations in Dalby

8 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Dalby Baptist Church
Dalby Baptist Church
Dalby Church of Christ
Presbyterian Worship & Ministry Centre
St John's Anglican Church
St Joseph's Catholic Church
St Mark's Lutheran Church
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

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 Dalby

What is the population of Dalby?

Dalby has a population of 12,758 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 2 people per square mile, spread across 6,164.8 square miles. The median age of residents is 35.0 years, which is younger than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Dalby expensive to live in?

The median household income is $25,451, 66% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $146,400 (48% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $732 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 5.8x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Dalby?

Dalby enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C). Winter temperatures average 77°F in January, while summers reach an average of 53°F in July. The area receives 291 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 24.9 inches.

How is the job market in Dalby?

Dalby has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 4.8%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $489. There are 1,212 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Dalby?

The median home value in Dalby is $146,400. For renters, the median monthly rent is $732. The homeownership rate is 64.2%.

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