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Farnborough, Australia

Queensland · Australia

Farnborough is a small town in Queensland, Australia with a population of 507. Elevation: 75 ft (23 m). Average temperature: 70°F (21°C).

Data updated June 2026

3.1 /5.0
B Good
507 Population 2/sq mi density
75 ft Elevation 23 meters
70°F Avg Temperature 21°C
36.8 in Annual Rain
Australia / Brisbane Timezone
$26,060 Median Income
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$26,060 median income, 1.7% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.0 / 5.0
$169,000 home value, $845/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population507
Median Age49.0 yrs
Density2/mi²

Economy

B
Median Income$26,060
Per Capita$26,060
Unemployment1.7%

Housing

B
Home Value$169,000
Rent$845
Ownership89.6%
Housing Units203

Climate

Avg Temp70°F (21°C)
Rain36.8 in/yr
Sunny Days340/yr
Elevation75 ft (23 m)
Population507
Population Density2 / sq mi
Elevation75 ft (23 m)
Coordinates-23.0912°, 150.7415°
TimezoneAustralia/Brisbane
Country🇦🇺 Australia
State / ProvinceQueensland
Average Temperature70°F (21°C)
January Average75°F (24°C)
July Average62°F (17°C)
Annual Precipitation36.8 inches (934 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$26,060
Median Age49.0 years

About Farnborough

Farnborough is a small town in Australia (Queensland) with a population of 507. The city sits at an elevation of 75 feet (23 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 70°F (21°C). Temperatures range from 75°F in January to 62°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 36.8 inches. The timezone is Australia/Brisbane.

Farnborough has a population of 507 with a density of 2 people per square mile, spread across 292.3 square miles. The median age is 49.0 years, 26% older than the national median of 38.9.

Population

507
Total Population
2
People / sq mi
49.0yrs
Median Age
26% above Australia avg
292.3mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Farnborough vs Australia Average

The median household income in Farnborough is $26,060, which is 65% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $26,060 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $501, 65% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 1.7% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 48 business establishments.

Income: Farnborough vs Australia

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Income

Median HH Income$26,060
65% below Australia avg
Per Capita Income$26,060
Avg Weekly Wage$501

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.7%
53% below Australia avg
Establishments (County)48

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Farnborough is $169,000, 40% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $845 (27% below the national average of $1,163). 89.6% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 203 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 6.5x, above the traditionally affordable threshold of 3-4x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$169,000
40% below Australia avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$845
27% below Australia avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership89.6%
Owner-Occupied89.6%
Renter-Occupied10.4%
Housing Units203

Property Tax

Climate in Farnborough

Farnborough has an average annual temperature of 22.3°C (72°F). The hottest month is Jan (26.8°C), the coldest is Jul (16.7°C). Average annual precipitation is 1057 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 26.8°C / 80°F 24.1° / 29.5° 123.6
Feb 26.6°C / 80°F 23.8° / 29.4° 221.5
Mar 25.4°C / 78°F 22.5° / 28.4° 196.1
Apr 23.3°C / 74°F 19.9° / 26.7° 67.3
May 20°C / 68°F 16° / 24.1° 62.4
Jun 17.8°C / 64°F 13.7° / 22° 52.9
Jul 16.7°C / 62°F 11.9° / 21.5° 32.2
Aug 17.6°C / 64°F 12.8° / 22.3° 31.3
Sep 20.2°C / 68°F 16.1° / 24.3° 41.0
Oct 22.6°C / 73°F 19.1° / 26.2° 48.2
Nov 24.6°C / 76°F 21.7° / 27.6° 70.4
Dec 26°C / 79°F 23.1° / 28.8° 109.7
Farnborough enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C). Winters average 75°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 340 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 36.8 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 75 feet.

Temperature

75°F Jan (24°C) 62°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average70.2°F
30% above Australia avg
January Average75°F (24°C)
July Average62°F (17°C)
Sunny Days340 days/yr

Geography

Elevation75 ft (23 m)
Area292.3 sq mi (757.1 km²)
Population Density2/sq mi
Coordinates-23.0912°N, 150.7415°W
TimezoneAustralia/Brisbane

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 36.8"
3% below Australia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Feb) 6.85"
Driest Month (Sep) 0.98"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1 earthquake (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.3. Most recent: M4.3 on Nov 2, 1998.

Nov 2, 1998 138 km NE of Cooee Bay, Australia M4.3 137 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

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 34 km
2009 Hamish Category 4 217 km
1983 Elinor Category 1 88 km
1980 Simon Category 3 57 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 75°F (24°C) 6.4 in
February 79°F (26°C) 6.9 in Warmest, Wettest
March 77°F (25°C) 5.1 in
April 74°F (23°C) 3.0 in
May 68°F (20°C) 3.0 in
June 64°F (18°C) 1.7 in
July 62°F (17°C) 1.7 in Coldest
August 64°F (18°C) 1.3 in
September 68°F (20°C) 1.0 in Driest
October 73°F (23°C) 2.0 in
November 76°F (25°C) 3.3 in
December 79°F (26°C) 5.4 in

Farnborough has a seasonal temperature swing of 17°F / from 62°F in July to 79°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 40.5 inches, with February being the wettest month (6.9") and September the driest (1.0").

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Schools in Farnborough

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
St. Benedicts Catholic Primary School
Farnborough State School
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Radio Stations near Farnborough

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 Farnborough

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Rockhampton Heritage Village
Shell World

Libraries in Farnborough

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Building 100.0
Emu Park Library0.0
Presentation Learning & Information Centre (K Block)0.0
Yeppoon Library0.0

Hotels in Farnborough

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Mecure Resort Yeppoon

Golf Courses in Farnborough

1 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Mercure Capricorn Resort Golf

Airports Near Farnborough

10 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
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
Williamson AirportSmall Airport
Yeppoon AerodromeSmall Airport

Treatment Centers in Farnborough

1 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Binbi Yadubay

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 Farnborough

What is the population of Farnborough?

Farnborough has a population of 507 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 2 people per square mile, spread across 292.3 square miles. The median age of residents is 49.0 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Farnborough expensive to live in?

The median household income is $26,060, 65% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $169,000 (40% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $845 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 6.5x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Farnborough?

Farnborough enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C). Winter temperatures average 75°F in January, while summers reach an average of 62°F in July. The area receives 340 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 36.8 inches.

How is the job market in Farnborough?

The job market in Farnborough is very strong, with unemployment at just 1.7% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $501. There are 48 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Farnborough?

The median home value in Farnborough is $169,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $845. The homeownership rate is 89.6%.

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