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Finch Hatton, Australia

Queensland · Australia

Finch Hatton is a small town in Queensland, Australia with a population of 510. Elevation: 354 ft (108 m). Average temperature: 68°F (20°C).

Data updated June 2026

3.0 /5.0
B Good
510 Population 2/sq mi density
354 ft Elevation 108 meters
68°F Avg Temperature 20°C
62.4 in Annual Rain
Australia / Brisbane Timezone
$22,612 Median Income
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$22,612 median income, 3.9% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.2 / 5.0
$140,800 home value, $704/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population510
Median Age48.0 yrs
Density2/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$22,612
Per Capita$22,612
Unemployment3.9%

Housing

B
Home Value$140,800
Rent$704
Ownership85.6%
Housing Units204

Climate

Avg Temp68°F (20°C)
Rain62.4 in/yr
Sunny Days224/yr
Elevation354 ft (108 m)
Population510
Population Density2 / sq mi
Elevation354 ft (108 m)
Coordinates-21.1404°, 148.6288°
TimezoneAustralia/Brisbane
Country🇦🇺 Australia
State / ProvinceQueensland
Average Temperature68°F (20°C)
January Average75°F (24°C)
July Average57°F (14°C)
Annual Precipitation62.4 inches (1,584 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$22,612
Median Age48.0 years

About Finch Hatton

Finch Hatton is a small town in Australia (Queensland) with a population of 510. The city sits at an elevation of 354 feet (108 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 68°F (20°C). Temperatures range from 75°F in January to 57°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 62.4 inches. The timezone is Australia/Brisbane.

Finch Hatton has a population of 510 with a density of 2 people per square mile, spread across 297.0 square miles. The median age is 48.0 years, 23% older than the national median of 38.9.

Population

510
Total Population
2
People / sq mi
48.0yrs
Median Age
23% above Australia avg
297.0mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Finch Hatton vs Australia Average

The median household income in Finch Hatton is $22,612, which is 70% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $22,612 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $435, 70% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 3.9% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 48 business establishments.

Income: Finch Hatton vs Australia

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Income

Median HH Income$22,612
70% below Australia avg
Per Capita Income$22,612
Avg Weekly Wage$435

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment3.9%
8% above Australia avg
Establishments (County)48

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Finch Hatton is $140,800, 50% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $704 (39% below the national average of $1,163). 85.6% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 204 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 6.2x, above the traditionally affordable threshold of 3-4x.

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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

Homeownership85.6%
Owner-Occupied85.6%
Renter-Occupied14.4%
Housing Units204

Property Tax

Finch Hatton enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winters average 75°F in January while summers reach 57°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 224 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 62.4 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 354 feet.

Temperature

75°F Jan (24°C) 57°F Jul (14°C)
Annual Average67.6°F
25% above Australia avg
January Average75°F (24°C)
July Average57°F (14°C)
Sunny Days224 days/yr

Geography

Elevation354 ft (108 m)
Area297.0 sq mi (769.3 km²)
Population Density2/sq mi
Coordinates-21.1404°N, 148.6288°W
TimezoneAustralia/Brisbane

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 62.4"
64% above Australia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Feb) 13.50"
Driest Month (Sep) 0.91"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

6 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.7. Most recent: M5.0 on Apr 15, 2020.

Aug 18, 2016 37 km NNW of Whitsundays, Australia M5.7 146 km
Apr 16, 2011 Queensland, Australia M5.0 148 km
Apr 15, 2020 32 km NNW of Whitsundays, Australia M5.0 144 km
Sep 17, 2011 44 km NNW of Collinsville, Australia M4.3 148 km
Apr 16, 2011 45 km NNW of Collinsville, Australia M4.0 146 km
Apr 12, 2002 35 km NNW of Moranbah, Australia M3.6 99 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

8 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 4. Most recent: Debbie (2017).

Year Name Category Closest
2017 Debbie Category 4 83 km
2015 Marcia Category 4 194 km
2010 Ului Category 1 94 km
2009 Hamish Category 4 232 km
1996 Celeste Category 1 160 km
1989 Aivu Category 3 212 km
1983 Elinor Category 1 221 km
1980 Simon Category 3 261 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 75°F (24°C) 11.1 in Warmest
February 75°F (24°C) 13.5 in Wettest
March 73°F (23°C) 10.9 in
April 69°F (21°C) 5.8 in
May 64°F (18°C) 3.4 in
June 59°F (15°C) 2.3 in
July 57°F (14°C) 1.7 in Coldest
August 59°F (15°C) 1.4 in
September 64°F (18°C) 0.9 in Driest
October 69°F (20°C) 1.9 in
November 72°F (22°C) 3.4 in
December 74°F (24°C) 6.1 in

Finch Hatton has a seasonal temperature swing of 18°F / from 57°F in July to 75°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 62.4 inches, with February being the wettest month (13.5") and September the driest (0.9").

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Schools in Finch Hatton

3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Finch Hatton State School
Gargett State School
Pinnacle State School
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Radio Stations near Finch Hatton

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Libraries in Finch Hatton

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Mirani Library0.0

Hotels in Finch Hatton

3 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Broken River Mountain Resort
Criterion Hotel
Eungella Mountain Edge Escape

Cafes in Finch Hatton

1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Coffee Devine

Monuments in Finch Hatton

1 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Old Pinnacle Powerplant

Gas Stations in Finch Hatton

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

AU #2220147459

Airports Near Finch Hatton

12 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Mackay AirportMKYMedium Airport
Proserpine Whitsunday Coast AirportPPPMedium Airport
Brampton Island AirportBMPSmall Airport
Lakeside AirparkSmall Airport
Lindeman Island AirportLDCSmall Airport
Midge PointSmall Airport
Nebo AirstripSmall Airport
Newlands Coalmine AirportSmall Airport
Newlands Coalmine Airport no.2Small Airport
Palmyra AirstripSmall Airport
Tierawoomba Homestead AirportSmall Airport
Turtle Park AirstripSmall Airport

Post Offices in Finch Hatton

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Finch Hatton Post Office

Churches & Religious Organizations in Finch Hatton

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Kingdom Hall Of Jehovah's Witnesses

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Waterfalls
3
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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 Finch Hatton

What is the population of Finch Hatton?

Finch Hatton has a population of 510 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 2 people per square mile, spread across 297.0 square miles. The median age of residents is 48.0 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Finch Hatton expensive to live in?

The median household income is $22,612, 70% 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 6.2x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Finch Hatton?

Finch Hatton enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winter temperatures average 75°F in January, while summers reach an average of 57°F in July. The area receives 224 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 62.4 inches.

How is the job market in Finch Hatton?

Finch Hatton has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 3.9%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $435. There are 48 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Finch Hatton?

The median home value in Finch Hatton is $140,800. For renters, the median monthly rent is $704. The homeownership rate is 85.6%.

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