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Gayndah, Australia

Queensland · Australia

Gayndah is a small town in Queensland, Australia with a population of 2,029. Elevation: 358 ft (109 m). Average temperature: 70°F (21°C).

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
2,029 Population 1/sq mi density
358 ft Elevation 109 meters
70°F Avg Temperature 21°C
28.9 in Annual Rain
Australia / Brisbane Timezone
$19,266 Median Income
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Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Economy
2.5 / 5.0
$19,266 median income, 5.5% unemployment
C+
Affordability
2.9 / 5.0
$129,600 home value, $648/mo rent

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About Gayndah

Gayndah

Gayndah is a town and locality in the North Burnett Region, Queensland, Australia. It is the administrative centre for the North Burnett Region. In the 2021 census, the locality of Gayndah had a population of 1,949 people.

People

Population2,029
Median Age47.0 yrs
Density1/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$19,266
Per Capita$19,266
Unemployment5.5%

Housing

C+
Home Value$129,600
Rent$648
Ownership63.4%
Housing Units812

Climate

Avg Temp70°F (21°C)
Rain28.9 in/yr
Sunny Days284/yr
Elevation358 ft (109 m)
Population2,029
Population Density1 / sq mi
Elevation358 ft (109 m)
Coordinates-25.6252°, 151.6114°
TimezoneAustralia/Brisbane
Country🇦🇺 Australia
State / ProvinceQueensland
Average Temperature70°F (21°C)
January Average79°F (26°C)
July Average58°F (14°C)
Annual Precipitation28.9 inches (735 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$19,266
Median Age47.0 years

About Gayndah

Gayndah is a small town in Australia (Queensland) with a population of 2,029. The city sits at an elevation of 358 feet (109 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 70°F (21°C). Temperatures range from 79°F in January to 58°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 28.9 inches. The timezone is Australia/Brisbane.

Gayndah has a population of 2,029 with a density of 1 people per square mile, spread across 3,586.0 square miles. The median age is 47.0 years, 21% older than the national median of 38.9.

Population

2,029
Total Population
1
People / sq mi
47.0yrs
Median Age
21% above Australia avg
3,586.0mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Gayndah vs Australia Average

The median household income in Gayndah is $19,266, which is 74% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $19,266 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $371, 74% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 5.5% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 193 business establishments.

Income: Gayndah vs Australia

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Income

Median HH Income$19,266
74% below Australia avg
Per Capita Income$19,266
Avg Weekly Wage$371

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment5.5%
53% above Australia avg
Establishments (County)193

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Gayndah is $129,600, 54% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $648 (44% below the national average of $1,163). 63.4% of housing units are owner-occupied. There are 812 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 6.7x, above the traditionally affordable threshold of 3-4x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$129,600
54% below Australia avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$648
44% below Australia avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership63.4%
Owner-Occupied63.4%
Renter-Occupied36.6%
Housing Units812

Property Tax

Climate in Gayndah

Gayndah has an average annual temperature of 21.6°C (71°F). The hottest month is Jan (27.4°C), the coldest is Jul (15°C). Average annual precipitation is 651 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 27.4°C / 81°F 21° / 33.7° 105.3
Feb 26.6°C / 80°F 20.7° / 32.6° 99.2
Mar 25.1°C / 77°F 19° / 31.2° 58.2
Apr 22.2°C / 72°F 15.2° / 29.2° 24.5
May 18.2°C / 65°F 10.7° / 25.6° 27.6
Jun 15.9°C / 61°F 8.8° / 23° 42.4
Jul 15°C / 59°F 7.3° / 22.8° 22.2
Aug 16.2°C / 61°F 7.7° / 24.8° 24.8
Sep 19.8°C / 68°F 11.5° / 28° 33.3
Oct 22.7°C / 73°F 15.1° / 30.3° 61.9
Nov 24.5°C / 76°F 17.4° / 31.7° 53.1
Dec 26°C / 79°F 19.5° / 32.6° 98.6
Gayndah enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C). Winters average 79°F in January while summers reach 58°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 284 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 358 feet.

Temperature

79°F Jan (26°C) 58°F Jul (14°C)
Annual Average69.7°F
29% above Australia avg
January Average79°F (26°C)
July Average58°F (14°C)
Sunny Days284 days/yr

Geography

Elevation358 ft (109 m)
Area3,586.0 sq mi (9,287.7 km²)
Population Density1/sq mi
Coordinates-25.6252°N, 151.6114°W
TimezoneAustralia/Brisbane

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 28.9"
24% below Australia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 4.41"
Driest Month (Jun) 1.02"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

5 earthquakes (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
Feb 15, 2015 42 km N of Mundubbera, Australia M4.9 51 km
Jan 16, 2004 27 km SE of Monto, Australia M4.4 70 km
Feb 21, 2004 47 km WNW of Kingaroy, Australia M3.7 91 km
Mar 7, 2005 36 km WNW of Kingaroy, Australia M3.6 95 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

2 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 2. Most recent: Marcia (2015).

Year Name Category Closest
2015 Marcia Category 2 178 km
1980 Simon Category 1 265 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 79°F (26°C) 4.4 in Warmest, Wettest
February 78°F (26°C) 3.9 in
March 76°F (24°C) 2.2 in
April 71°F (22°C) 1.9 in
May 65°F (19°C) 1.8 in
June 59°F (15°C) 1.0 in Driest
July 58°F (14°C) 1.5 in Coldest
August 60°F (16°C) 1.1 in
September 66°F (19°C) 1.3 in
October 71°F (22°C) 2.7 in
November 75°F (24°C) 3.4 in
December 78°F (26°C) 3.9 in

Gayndah has a seasonal temperature swing of 22°F / from 58°F in July to 79°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 28.9 inches, with January being the wettest month (4.4") and June the driest (1.0").

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Schools in Gayndah

3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Burnett State College
Gayndah State School
St. Joseph's Primary School
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Radio Stations near Gayndah

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Museums in Gayndah

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Gayndah Heritage Railway
Gayndah Museum
Gayndah Museum

Libraries in Gayndah

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Gayndah Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Gayndah

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Gayndah Development Association

Hotels in Gayndah

2 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Burnett Hotel
Gayndah Grand Hotel

Restaurants in Gayndah

1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Thanom Thai Take-Away

Cafes in Gayndah

5 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

A Little Different Cafe
Gayndah's Big Orange
Nourished on Capper
Pie Face
Viet Food Pastry Cafe

Dentists in Gayndah

1 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

North Burnett Health Centre

Veterinaries in Gayndah

1 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Gayndah Veterinary Surgery

Gas Stations in Gayndah

3 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

BP Gayndah
Liberty Gayndah
United Gayndah

Banks in Gayndah

1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

NAB

Shopping Malls in Gayndah

1 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Gayndah Arcade

Golf Courses in Gayndah

1 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Gayndah Golf Course

Airports Near Gayndah

12 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Bundaberg AirportBDBMedium Airport
Biggenden AirportSmall Airport
Bully Yard private AirfieldSmall Airport
Childers AirportSmall Airport
Eidsvold airpstripSmall Airport
Gayndah AirportGAHSmall Airport
Monduran AirportSmall Airport
Monto AirportMNQSmall Airport
Mundubbera AirportSmall Airport
Murgon AirportSmall Airport
North Gregory/Elliott FieldSmall Airport
Wondai AirportWDISmall Airport

Post Offices in Gayndah

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Gayndah LPO

Churches & Religious Organizations in Gayndah

4 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Gayndah Seventh-Day Adventist Church
Gayndah Uniting Church
St Matthews Anglican Church Gayndah
St. Joseph's Catholic Church

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 Gayndah

What is the population of Gayndah?

Gayndah has a population of 2,029 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 1 people per square mile, spread across 3,586.0 square miles. The median age of residents is 47.0 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Gayndah expensive to live in?

The median household income is $19,266, 74% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $129,600 (54% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $648 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 6.7x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Gayndah?

Gayndah enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C). Winter temperatures average 79°F in January, while summers reach an average of 58°F in July. The area receives 284 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 28.9 inches.

How is the job market in Gayndah?

The unemployment rate in Gayndah is 5.5%, somewhat above the national average of 3.6%. Job seekers may face moderate competition. The average weekly wage is $371. There are 193 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Gayndah?

The median home value in Gayndah is $129,600. For renters, the median monthly rent is $648. The homeownership rate is 63.4%.

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