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Depot Hill, Australia

Queensland · Australia

Depot Hill is a small town in Queensland, Australia with a population of 1,024. Elevation: 33 ft (10 m). Average temperature: 73°F (23°C).

2.1 /5.0
C Fair
1,024 Population 4/sq mi density
33 ft Elevation 10 meters
73°F Avg Temperature 23°C
28.9 in Annual Rain
Australia / Brisbane Timezone
$17,914 Median Income
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Overall
2.1 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.9 / 5.0
$17,914 median income, 12.8% unemployment
C
Affordability
2.2 / 5.0
$140,800 home value, $704/mo rent

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About Depot Hill

Depot Hill

Depot Hill is a suburb of Rockhampton in the Rockhampton Region, Queensland, Australia. In the 2021 census, Depot Hill had a population of 995 people.

People

Population1,024
Median Age37.0 yrs
Density4/mi²

Economy

D
Median Income$17,914
Per Capita$17,914
Unemployment12.8%

Housing

C
Home Value$140,800
Rent$704
Ownership64.8%
Housing Units410

Climate

Avg Temp73°F (23°C)
Rain28.9 in/yr
Sunny Days339/yr
Elevation33 ft (10 m)
Population1,024
Population Density4 / sq mi
Elevation33 ft (10 m)
Coordinates-23.3902°, 150.5210°
TimezoneAustralia/Brisbane
Country🇦🇺 Australia
State / ProvinceQueensland
Average Temperature73°F (23°C)
January Average77°F (25°C)
July Average65°F (18°C)
Annual Precipitation28.9 inches (734 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$17,914
Median Age37.0 years

About Depot Hill

Depot Hill is a small town in Australia (Queensland) with a population of 1,024. The city sits at an elevation of 33 feet (10 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 73°F (23°C). Temperatures range from 77°F in January to 65°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 28.9 inches. The timezone is Australia/Brisbane.

Depot Hill has a population of 1,024 with a density of 4 people per square mile, spread across 292.3 square miles. The median age is 37.0 years, 5% younger than the national median of 38.9.

Population

1,024
Total Population
4
People / sq mi
37.0yrs
Median Age
5% below Australia avg
292.3mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Depot Hill vs Australia Average

The median household income in Depot Hill is $17,914, which is 76% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $17,914 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $345, 76% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 12.8% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 97 business establishments.

Income: Depot Hill vs Australia

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Income

Median HH Income$17,914
76% below Australia avg
Per Capita Income$17,914
Avg Weekly Wage$345

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment12.8%
256% above Australia avg
Establishments (County)97

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Depot Hill is $140,800, 50% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $704 (39% below the national average of $1,163). 64.8% of housing units are owner-occupied. There are 410 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 7.9x, making homeownership a significant financial stretch for most families.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$140,800
50% below Australia avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$704
39% below Australia avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership64.8%
Owner-Occupied64.8%
Renter-Occupied35.2%
Housing Units410

Property Tax

Climate in Depot Hill

Depot Hill has an average annual temperature of 23.2°C (74°F). The hottest month is Jan (27.6°C), the coldest is Jul (17.2°C). Average annual precipitation is 728 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 27.6°C / 82°F 22.7° / 32.5° 106.4
Feb 27.4°C / 81°F 22.7° / 32° 142.2
Mar 26.2°C / 79°F 21.3° / 31.2° 80.5
Apr 23.9°C / 75°F 18.6° / 29.2° 35.4
May 20.7°C / 69°F 14.8° / 26.6° 31.1
Jun 18.1°C / 65°F 12° / 24.2° 34.6
Jul 17.2°C / 63°F 10.5° / 23.9° 30.8
Aug 18.4°C / 65°F 11.4° / 25.5° 30.0
Sep 21.5°C / 71°F 14.6° / 28.4° 25.2
Oct 23.9°C / 75°F 17.7° / 30.1° 51.2
Nov 25.8°C / 78°F 19.9° / 31.6° 60.1
Dec 27.1°C / 81°F 21.7° / 32.5° 100.8
Depot Hill has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C). Winters average 77°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 339 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 28.9 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 33 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

77°F Jan (25°C) 65°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average72.8°F
35% above Australia avg
January Average77°F (25°C)
July Average65°F (18°C)
Sunny Days339 days/yr

Geography

Elevation33 ft (10 m)
Area292.3 sq mi (757.1 km²)
Population Density4/sq mi
Coordinates-23.3902°N, 150.5210°W
TimezoneAustralia/Brisbane

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 28.9"
24% below Australia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 6.30"
Driest Month (Sep) 1.02"

Air Quality

Hurricane History

4 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 4. Most recent: Marcia (2015).

Year Name Category Closest
2015 Marcia Category 4 10 km
2009 Hamish Category 4 257 km
1983 Elinor Category 1 123 km
1980 Simon Category 3 96 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 77°F (25°C) 6.3 in Wettest
February 80°F (27°C) 5.6 in Warmest
March 78°F (26°C) 4.0 in
April 74°F (23°C) 2.2 in
May 69°F (20°C) 2.4 in
June 63°F (17°C) 1.3 in Coldest
July 65°F (18°C) 1.3 in
August 64°F (18°C) 1.3 in
September 69°F (20°C) 1.0 in Driest
October 74°F (23°C) 2.1 in
November 77°F (25°C) 3.4 in
December 80°F (26°C) 5.2 in

Depot Hill has a seasonal temperature swing of 17°F / from 63°F in June to 80°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 36.0 inches, with January being the wettest month (6.3") and September the driest (1.0").

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Schools in Depot Hill

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Depot Hill State School
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Radio Stations near Depot Hill

3 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
hit 4ROK 107.9MHz FM Rockhampton Central Queensland classic hits, local radio AAC 130 kbps
ABC 837kHz AM Rockhampton QLD Central Queensland Local Radio 20231009 community, local radio AAC 94 kbps
4RO 990 AM Rockhampton music, news AAC+ 64 kbps

Museums in Depot Hill

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Archer Park Rail Museum
Rockhampton Heritage Village

Libraries in Depot Hill

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Building 100.0
Gracemere Library0.0
Public Library0.0
Rockhampton North Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Depot Hill

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Doblo's Farmers' Market

Hotels in Depot Hill

2 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Denison Boutique Hotel
Fitzroy Hotel

Restaurants in Depot Hill

1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

The Great Western Hotel

Train Stations in Depot Hill

2 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Rockhampton
Rockhampton Railway Station

Gyms in Depot Hill

1 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Rockhampton Fitness Centre

Stadiums & Teams in Depot Hill

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Airports Near Depot Hill

10 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Gladstone AirportGLTMedium Airport
Rockhampton AirportROKMedium Airport
Emu Park Authorised Landing AreaSmall Airport
Great Keppel Is AirportGKLSmall Airport
Hedlow AirportSmall Airport
Old Station AirfieldSmall Airport
Samuel Hill Airfield ( Danger Zone RAAF Shoal water bay)Small Airport
The Glen AirfieldSmall Airport
The Plains Airfield Shoal water bay RAAFSmall Airport
Yeppoon AerodromeSmall Airport

Treatment Centers in Depot Hill

1 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Binbi Yadubay

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Meteorites
1
Confirmed meteorite landing sites recorded in NASA meteorite catalog
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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 Depot Hill

What is the population of Depot Hill?

Depot Hill has a population of 1,024 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 4 people per square mile, spread across 292.3 square miles. The median age of residents is 37.0 years.

Is Depot Hill expensive to live in?

The median household income is $17,914, 76% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $140,800 (50% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $704 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 7.9x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Depot Hill?

Depot Hill has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C). Winter temperatures average 77°F in January, while summers reach an average of 65°F in July. The area receives 339 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 28.9 inches.

How is the job market in Depot Hill?

The job market in Depot Hill faces challenges, with unemployment at 12.8% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $345. There are 97 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Depot Hill?

The median home value in Depot Hill is $140,800. For renters, the median monthly rent is $704. The homeownership rate is 64.8%.

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