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Frenchville, Australia

Queensland · Australia

Frenchville is a small city in Queensland, Australia with a population of 8,640. Elevation: 154 ft (47 m). Average temperature: 73°F (23°C).

3.2 /5.0
B Good
8,640 Population 30/sq mi density
154 ft Elevation 47 meters
73°F Avg Temperature 23°C
28.9 in Annual Rain
Australia / Brisbane Timezone
$29,744 Median Income
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$29,744 median income, 4.4% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.5 / 5.0
$169,000 home value, $845/mo rent

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About Frenchville

Frenchville

Frenchville is a suburb of Rockhampton in the Rockhampton Region, Queensland, Australia. In the 2021 census, Frenchville had a population of 8,982 people.

People

Population8,640
Median Age37.0 yrs
Density30/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$29,744
Per Capita$29,744
Unemployment4.4%

Housing

B
Home Value$169,000
Rent$845
Ownership73.9%
Housing Units3,456

Climate

Avg Temp73°F (23°C)
Rain28.9 in/yr
Sunny Days339/yr
Elevation154 ft (47 m)
Population8,640
Population Density30 / sq mi
Elevation154 ft (47 m)
Coordinates-23.3476°, 150.5445°
TimezoneAustralia/Brisbane
Country🇦🇺 Australia
State / ProvinceQueensland
Average Temperature73°F (23°C)
January Average77°F (25°C)
July Average65°F (18°C)
Annual Precipitation28.9 inches (734 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$29,744
Median Age37.0 years

About Frenchville

Frenchville is a small city in Australia (Queensland) with a population of 8,640. The city sits at an elevation of 154 feet (47 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 73°F (23°C). Temperatures range from 77°F in January to 65°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 28.9 inches. The timezone is Australia/Brisbane.

Frenchville has a population of 8,640 with a density of 30 people per square mile, spread across 292.3 square miles. The median age is 37.0 years, 5% younger than the national median of 38.9.

Population

8,640
Total Population
30
People / sq mi
37.0yrs
Median Age
5% below Australia avg
292.3mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Frenchville vs Australia Average

The median household income in Frenchville is $29,744, which is 60% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $29,744 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $572, 60% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 4.4% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 821 business establishments.

Income: Frenchville vs Australia

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Income

Median HH Income$29,744
60% below Australia avg
Per Capita Income$29,744
Avg Weekly Wage$572

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment4.4%
22% above Australia avg
Establishments (County)821

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Frenchville is $169,000, 40% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $845 (27% below the national average of $1,163). 73.9% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 3,456 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 5.7x, 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

Homeownership73.9%
Owner-Occupied73.9%
Renter-Occupied26.1%
Housing Units3,456

Property Tax

Climate in Frenchville

Frenchville has an average annual temperature of 23.2°C (74°F). The hottest month is Jan (27.6°C), the coldest is Jul (17.2°C). Average annual precipitation is 728 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 27.6°C / 82°F 22.7° / 32.5° 106.4
Feb 27.4°C / 81°F 22.7° / 32° 142.2
Mar 26.2°C / 79°F 21.3° / 31.2° 80.5
Apr 23.9°C / 75°F 18.6° / 29.2° 35.4
May 20.7°C / 69°F 14.8° / 26.6° 31.1
Jun 18.1°C / 65°F 12° / 24.2° 34.6
Jul 17.2°C / 63°F 10.5° / 23.9° 30.8
Aug 18.4°C / 65°F 11.4° / 25.5° 30.0
Sep 21.5°C / 71°F 14.6° / 28.4° 25.2
Oct 23.9°C / 75°F 17.7° / 30.1° 51.2
Nov 25.8°C / 78°F 19.9° / 31.6° 60.1
Dec 27.1°C / 81°F 21.7° / 32.5° 100.8
Frenchville has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C). Winters average 77°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 339 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 28.9 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 154 feet.

Temperature

77°F Jan (25°C) 65°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average72.8°F
35% above Australia avg
January Average77°F (25°C)
July Average65°F (18°C)
Sunny Days339 days/yr

Geography

Elevation154 ft (47 m)
Area292.3 sq mi (757.1 km²)
Population Density30/sq mi
Coordinates-23.3476°N, 150.5445°W
TimezoneAustralia/Brisbane

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 28.9"
24% below Australia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 6.30"
Driest Month (Sep) 1.02"

Air Quality

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 7 km
2009 Hamish Category 4 252 km
1983 Elinor Category 1 118 km
1980 Simon Category 3 91 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 77°F (25°C) 6.3 in Wettest
February 80°F (27°C) 5.6 in Warmest
March 78°F (26°C) 4.0 in
April 74°F (23°C) 2.2 in
May 69°F (20°C) 2.4 in
June 63°F (17°C) 1.3 in Coldest
July 65°F (18°C) 1.3 in
August 64°F (18°C) 1.3 in
September 69°F (20°C) 1.0 in Driest
October 74°F (23°C) 2.1 in
November 77°F (25°C) 3.4 in
December 80°F (26°C) 5.2 in

Frenchville has a seasonal temperature swing of 17°F / from 63°F in June to 80°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 36.0 inches, with January being the wettest month (6.3") and September the driest (1.0").

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Schools in Frenchville

4 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
North Rockhampton State High School
Frenchville State School
Lighthouse Christian School
Rockhampton North Special School
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Radio Stations near Frenchville

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 Frenchville

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Archer Park Rail Museum
Rockhampton Heritage Village
Shell World

Libraries in Frenchville

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Building 100.0
Gracemere Library0.0
Presentation Learning & Information Centre (K Block)0.0
Public Library0.0
Rockhampton North Library0.0
Yeppoon Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Frenchville

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Doblo's Farmers' Market

Restaurants in Frenchville

3 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Innur Wok Frenchville
Rossco's Pizza
Spice Route

Cafes in Frenchville

1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bella Via Cafe

Clinics in Frenchville

1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Mount Archer Medical Centre

Dentists in Frenchville

1 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Frenchville Dentists

Veterinaries in Frenchville

3 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

AU #2700941152
AU #946187787
Torenbeek Vetinary Clinic

Gas Stations in Frenchville

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Ampol

Gyms in Frenchville

1 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Goodlife Health Clubs

Stadiums & Teams in Frenchville

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Frenchville

10 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Gladstone AirportGLTMedium Airport
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
Yeppoon AerodromeSmall Airport

Post Offices in Frenchville

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Australia Post

Treatment Centers in Frenchville

1 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Binbi Yadubay

Churches & Religious Organizations in Frenchville

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Lighthouse Baptist Church
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

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 Frenchville

What is the population of Frenchville?

Frenchville has a population of 8,640 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 30 people per square mile, spread across 292.3 square miles. The median age of residents is 37.0 years.

Is Frenchville expensive to live in?

The median household income is $29,744, 60% 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 5.7x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Frenchville?

Frenchville has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C). Winter temperatures average 77°F in January, while summers reach an average of 65°F in July. The area receives 339 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 28.9 inches.

How is the job market in Frenchville?

Frenchville has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 4.4%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $572. There are 821 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Frenchville?

The median home value in Frenchville is $169,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $845. The homeownership rate is 73.9%.

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