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).

Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026

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

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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
Density4/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp80°F (27°C)
Rain27.4 in/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)

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 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. 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)

Geography

Elevation157 ft (48 m)
Area386.9 sq mi (1,002.0 km²)
Population Density4/sq mi
Coordinates17.9435°S, 138.8272°E
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 (OpenStreetMap 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 Airport-Small Airport
Burketown AirportBUCSmall Airport
Doomadgee AirportDMDSmall Airport
Escott Airport-Small Airport
Gregory Downs AirportGGDSmall Airport
Hells Gate Airport-Small Airport
Kingfisher Camp Airport-Small Airport
Lawn Hill AirportLWHSmall Airport
Westmoreland Airport-Small 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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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.

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. Annual rainfall totals 27.4 inches.

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