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Doonan, Australia

Queensland · Australia

Doonan is a small town in Queensland, Australia with a population of 3,411. Elevation: 240 ft (73 m). Average temperature: 69°F (20°C).

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C Fair
3,411 Population 10/sq mi density
240 ft Elevation 73 meters
69°F Avg Temperature 20°C
38.7 in Annual Rain
Australia / Brisbane Timezone
$26,905 Median Income
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Overall
2.0 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$26,905 median income, 4.0% unemployment
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Affordability
1.1 / 5.0
$264,800 home value, $1,324/mo rent

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About Doonan

Doonan is a rural residential locality split between the Sunshine Coast Region and the Shire of Noosa, both in Queensland, Australia. In the 2021 census, Doonan had a population of 3,727 people.

People

Population3,411
Median Age46.0 yrs
Density10/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$26,905
Per Capita$26,905
Unemployment4.0%

Housing

F
Home Value$264,800
Rent$1,324
Ownership89.7%
Housing Units1,364

Climate

Avg Temp69°F (20°C)
Rain38.7 in/yr
Sunny Days337/yr
Elevation240 ft (73 m)
Population3,411
Population Density10 / sq mi
Elevation240 ft (73 m)
Coordinates-26.4396°, 152.9920°
TimezoneAustralia/Brisbane
Country🇦🇺 Australia
State / ProvinceQueensland
Average Temperature69°F (20°C)
January Average75°F (24°C)
July Average60°F (16°C)
Annual Precipitation38.7 inches (982 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$26,905
Median Age46.0 years

About Doonan

Doonan is a small town in Australia (Queensland) with a population of 3,411. The city sits at an elevation of 240 feet (73 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 69°F (20°C). Temperatures range from 75°F in January to 60°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 38.7 inches. The timezone is Australia/Brisbane.

Doonan has a population of 3,411 with a density of 10 people per square mile, spread across 360.5 square miles. The median age is 46.0 years, 18% older than the national median of 38.9.

Population

3,411
Total Population
10
People / sq mi
46.0yrs
Median Age
18% above Australia avg
360.5mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Doonan vs Australia Average

The median household income in Doonan is $26,905, which is 64% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $26,905 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $517, 64% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 4.0% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 324 business establishments.

Income: Doonan vs Australia

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Income

Median HH Income$26,905
64% below Australia avg
Per Capita Income$26,905
Avg Weekly Wage$517

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment4.0%
11% above Australia avg
Establishments (County)324

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Doonan is $264,800, 6% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $1,324 (14% above the national average of $1,163). 89.7% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 1,364 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 9.8x, making homeownership a significant financial stretch for most families.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$264,800
6% below Australia avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,324
14% above Australia avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership89.7%
Owner-Occupied89.7%
Renter-Occupied10.3%
Housing Units1,364

Property Tax

Climate in Doonan

Doonan has an average annual temperature of 21.2°C (70°F). The hottest month is Jan (25.4°C), the coldest is Jul (16.2°C). Average annual precipitation is 1593 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 25.4°C / 78°F 22° / 28.8° 177.3
Feb 25.2°C / 77°F 21.9° / 28.5° 234.3
Mar 24.3°C / 76°F 20.9° / 27.7° 218.2
Apr 22°C / 72°F 18.2° / 25.8° 150.0
May 19.2°C / 67°F 14.7° / 23.6° 137.6
Jun 17.2°C / 63°F 12.7° / 21.6° 114.0
Jul 16.2°C / 61°F 11.1° / 21.4° 72.4
Aug 17°C / 63°F 11.5° / 22.5° 80.7
Sep 19.4°C / 67°F 14.4° / 24.4° 53.0
Oct 21.3°C / 70°F 16.9° / 25.7° 121.8
Nov 23°C / 73°F 19° / 26.9° 93.5
Dec 24.6°C / 76°F 20.8° / 28.3° 140.3
Doonan enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F (20°C). Winters average 75°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 337 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 38.7 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 240 feet.

Temperature

75°F Jan (24°C) 60°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average68.5°F
27% above Australia avg
January Average75°F (24°C)
July Average60°F (16°C)
Sunny Days337 days/yr

Geography

Elevation240 ft (73 m)
Area360.5 sq mi (933.7 km²)
Population Density10/sq mi
Coordinates-26.4396°N, 152.9920°W
TimezoneAustralia/Brisbane

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 38.7"
2% above Australia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Feb) 9.02"
Driest Month (Sep) 1.85"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1 earthquake (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 92 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 75°F (24°C) 7.8 in
February 76°F (24°C) 9.0 in Warmest, Wettest
March 74°F (23°C) 6.4 in
April 70°F (21°C) 5.2 in
May 65°F (18°C) 5.4 in
June 60°F (15°C) 2.8 in Coldest
July 60°F (16°C) 3.3 in
August 60°F (15°C) 2.0 in
September 64°F (18°C) 1.9 in Driest
October 68°F (20°C) 3.7 in
November 72°F (22°C) 4.8 in
December 75°F (24°C) 6.3 in

Doonan has a seasonal temperature swing of 16°F / from 60°F in June to 76°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 58.5 inches, with February being the wettest month (9.0") and September the driest (1.9").

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Schools in Doonan

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Noosa Pengari Steiner School
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Radio Stations near Doonan

3 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Zinc 96.1 adult contemporary, commercial AAC+ 64 kbps
Hot 91.1 commercial AAC+ 64 kbps
Sunshine FM 104.9 MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Doonan

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Cooroy Saw Mill site
Eumundi Museum
Nambour Museum
Nambour Museum
Noosa Shire Museum
The Heritage Centre
Yandina Historic House

Libraries in Doonan

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Buderim Library0.0
Coolum Library0.0
Cooroy Library0.0
Mapleton Library0.0
Mapleton Library0.0
Maroochydore Library0.0
Nambour Library0.0
Nambour Library0.0
Noosa Library0.0
Woombye School of Arts0.0

Farmers Markets in Doonan

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Cotton Tree Market
Eumundi Markets
Fishermans Road Market
Fishermans Road Market
Noosa Farmers Market
Yandina Country Markets

Restaurants in Doonan

2 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

The Doonan
The Doonan

Cafes in Doonan

1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

cafe Doonan

Gas Stations in Doonan

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

United

Golf Courses in Doonan

1 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Noosa Valley Country Club

Breweries in Doonan

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Boiling Pot Brewery
Glass House Brewery
Glass House Brewery
Heads of Noosa
Sunshine Brewery
Sunshine Coast Brewery
Ten Toes
Ten Toes
Terella Brewing
Wild Rocket Micro Brewery

Airports Near Doonan

19 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Sunshine Coast AirportMCYLarge Airport
Caboolture AirportSmall Airport
Caloundra AirportCUDSmall Airport
Cooeeimbardi airstrip Private?Small Airport
Cooloola Village AirparkSmall Airport
Donnybrook AirstripSmall Airport
Driftn-in AirstripSmall Airport
Greenfield (Cootharaba) AirfieldSmall Airport
Gympie AirportGYPSmall Airport
Hazelton Private AirstripSmall Airport
Kilcoy AirfieldSmall Airport
Landsborough AirportSmall Airport
Mccarons private stripSmall Airport
mount archerSmall Airport
Noosa AirportNSVSmall Airport
Rainbow Beach AirportSmall Airport
Tangalooma AirportTANSmall Airport
Tinbeerwah Airstrip (private)Small Airport
Watts Bridge AirportSmall Airport

Treatment Centers in Doonan

1 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Nicklin Lodge

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 Doonan

What is the population of Doonan?

Doonan has a population of 3,411 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 10 people per square mile, spread across 360.5 square miles. The median age of residents is 46.0 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Doonan expensive to live in?

The median household income is $26,905, 64% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $264,800 (6% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,324 per month, above the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 9.8x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Doonan?

Doonan enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F (20°C). Winter temperatures average 75°F in January, while summers reach an average of 60°F in July. The area receives 337 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 38.7 inches.

How is the job market in Doonan?

Doonan has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 4.0%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $517. There are 324 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Doonan?

The median home value in Doonan is $264,800. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,324. The homeownership rate is 89.7%.

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