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Doomadgee, Australia

Queensland · Australia

Doomadgee is a small town in Queensland, Australia with a population of 1,468. Elevation: 157 ft (48 m). Average temperature: 80°F (27°C).

Data updated June 2026

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
1,468 Population 4/sq mi density
157 ft Elevation 48 meters
80°F Avg Temperature 27°C
27.4 in Annual Rain
Australia / Brisbane Timezone
$11,965 Median Income
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.9 / 5.0
$11,965 median income, 17.6% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.5 / 5.0
$67,600 home value, $338/mo rent

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About Doomadgee

Doomadgee is an outback town and locality in the Aboriginal Shire of Doomadgee, Queensland, Australia. It is a mostly Indigenous community, situated about 140 kilometres (87 mi) from the Northern Territory border, and 93 kilometres (58 mi) west of Burketown. The settlement began with the establishment of the Doomadgee Mission in 1933, which relocated from Bayley Point to Nicholson River in 1936. In the 2021 census, the locality of Doomadgee had a population of 1,387 people.

People

Population1,468
Median Age25.0 yrs
Density4/mi²

Economy

D
Median Income$11,965
Per Capita$11,965
Unemployment17.6%

Housing

B
Home Value$67,600
Rent$338
Ownership66.0%
Housing Units587

Climate

Avg Temp80°F (27°C)
Rain27.4 in/yr
Sunny Days286/yr
Elevation157 ft (48 m)
Population1,468
Population Density4 / sq mi
Elevation157 ft (48 m)
Coordinates-17.9435°, 138.8272°
TimezoneAustralia/Brisbane
Country🇦🇺 Australia
State / ProvinceQueensland
Average Temperature80°F (27°C)
January Average86°F (30°C)
July Average69°F (21°C)
Annual Precipitation27.4 inches (697 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$11,965
Median Age25.0 years

About Doomadgee

Doomadgee is a small town in Australia (Queensland) with a population of 1,468. The city sits at an elevation of 157 feet (48 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 80°F (27°C). Temperatures range from 86°F in January to 69°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 27.4 inches. The timezone is Australia/Brisbane.

Doomadgee has a population of 1,468 with a density of 4 people per square mile, spread across 386.9 square miles. The median age is 25.0 years, 36% younger than the national median of 38.9.

Population

1,468
Total Population
4
People / sq mi
25.0yrs
Median Age
36% below Australia avg
386.9mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Doomadgee vs Australia Average

The median household income in Doomadgee is $11,965, which is 84% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $11,965 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $230, 84% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 17.6% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 139 business establishments.

Income: Doomadgee vs Australia

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Income

Median HH Income$11,965
84% below Australia avg
Per Capita Income$11,965
Avg Weekly Wage$230

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment17.6%
389% above Australia avg
Establishments (County)139

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Doomadgee is $67,600, 76% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $338 (71% below the national average of $1,163). 66.0% of housing units are owner-occupied. There are 587 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 5.6x, above the traditionally affordable threshold of 3-4x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$67,600
76% below Australia avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$338
71% below Australia avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership66.0%
Owner-Occupied66.0%
Renter-Occupied34.0%
Housing Units587

Property Tax

Doomadgee has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winters average 86°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 286 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 27.4 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 157 feet.

Temperature

86°F Jan (30°C) 69°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average80.4°F
49% above Australia avg
January Average86°F (30°C)
July Average69°F (21°C)
Sunny Days286 days/yr

Geography

Elevation157 ft (48 m)
Area386.9 sq mi (1,002.0 km²)
Population Density4/sq mi
Coordinates-17.9435°N, 138.8272°W
TimezoneAustralia/Brisbane

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 27.4"
28% below Australia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Feb) 7.13"
Driest Month (Aug) 0.04"

Air Quality

Hurricane History

4 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 4. Most recent: Megan (2024).

Year Name Category Closest
2024 Megan Category 2 298 km
2019 Trevor Category 3 253 km
1996 Barry Category 1 287 km
1985 Sandy Category 4 289 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 86°F (30°C) 6.7 in
February 85°F (30°C) 7.1 in Wettest
March 85°F (29°C) 5.4 in
April 82°F (28°C) 0.6 in
May 76°F (25°C) 0.3 in
June 71°F (21°C) 0.3 in
July 69°F (21°C) 0.2 in Coldest
August 72°F (22°C) 0.0 in Driest
September 79°F (26°C) 0.1 in
October 84°F (29°C) 0.8 in
November 87°F (31°C) 2.1 in
December 88°F (31°C) 3.8 in Warmest

Doomadgee has a seasonal temperature swing of 19°F / from 69°F in July to 88°F in December. Total annual precipitation is 27.5 inches, with February being the wettest month (7.1") and August the driest (0.0").

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Schools in Doomadgee

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Doomadgee State School
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Clinics in Doomadgee

2 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Doomadgee Community Health Service
Doomadgee Community Health Service

Gas Stations in Doomadgee

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Doomadgee Roadhouse

Airports Near Doomadgee

9 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Bowthorn AirportSmall Airport
Burketown AirportBUCSmall Airport
Doomadgee AirportDMDSmall Airport
Escott AirportSmall Airport
Gregory Downs AirportGGDSmall Airport
Hells Gate AirportSmall Airport
Kingfisher Camp AirportSmall Airport
Lawn Hill AirportLWHSmall Airport
Westmoreland AirportSmall Airport

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 Doomadgee

What is the population of Doomadgee?

Doomadgee has a population of 1,468 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 4 people per square mile, spread across 386.9 square miles. The median age of residents is 25.0 years, which is younger than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Doomadgee expensive to live in?

The median household income is $11,965, 84% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $67,600 (76% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $338 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 5.6x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Doomadgee?

Doomadgee has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winter temperatures average 86°F in January, while summers reach an average of 69°F in July. The area receives 286 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 27.4 inches.

How is the job market in Doomadgee?

The job market in Doomadgee faces challenges, with unemployment at 17.6% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $230. There are 139 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Doomadgee?

The median home value in Doomadgee is $67,600. For renters, the median monthly rent is $338. The homeownership rate is 66.0%.

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