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Gin Gin, Australia

Queensland · Australia

Gin Gin is a small town in Queensland, Australia with a population of 1,144. Elevation: 226 ft (69 m). Average temperature: 70°F (21°C).

1.9 /5.0
D Poor
1,144 Population 4/sq mi density
226 ft Elevation 69 meters
70°F Avg Temperature 21°C
37.2 in Annual Rain
Australia / Brisbane Timezone
$16,325 Median Income
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Overall
1.9 / 5.0
Poor overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Economy
2.0 / 5.0
$16,325 median income, 9.0% unemployment
D
Affordability
1.8 / 5.0
$140,800 home value, $704/mo rent

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About Gin Gin

Gin Gin

Gin Gin is a rural town and locality in the Bundaberg Region, Queensland, Australia. In the 2021 census, the locality of Gin Gin had a population of 1,139 people.

People

Population1,144
Median Age51.0 yrs
Density4/mi²

Economy

C
Median Income$16,325
Per Capita$16,325
Unemployment9.0%

Housing

D
Home Value$140,800
Rent$704
Ownership63.6%
Housing Units458

Climate

Avg Temp70°F (21°C)
Rain37.2 in/yr
Sunny Days269/yr
Elevation226 ft (69 m)
Population1,144
Population Density4 / sq mi
Elevation226 ft (69 m)
Coordinates-24.9936°, 151.9581°
TimezoneAustralia/Brisbane
Country🇦🇺 Australia
State / ProvinceQueensland
Average Temperature70°F (21°C)
January Average79°F (26°C)
July Average59°F (15°C)
Annual Precipitation37.2 inches (944 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$16,325
Median Age51.0 years

About Gin Gin

Gin Gin is a small town in Australia (Queensland) with a population of 1,144. The city sits at an elevation of 226 feet (69 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 70°F (21°C). Temperatures range from 79°F in January to 59°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 37.2 inches. The timezone is Australia/Brisbane.

Gin Gin has a population of 1,144 with a density of 4 people per square mile, spread across 289.0 square miles. The median age is 51.0 years, 31% older than the national median of 38.9.

Population

1,144
Total Population
4
People / sq mi
51.0yrs
Median Age
31% above Australia avg
289.0mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Gin Gin vs Australia Average

The median household income in Gin Gin is $16,325, which is 78% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $16,325 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $314, 78% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 9.0% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 109 business establishments.

Income: Gin Gin vs Australia

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Income

Median HH Income$16,325
78% below Australia avg
Per Capita Income$16,325
Avg Weekly Wage$314

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment9.0%
150% above Australia avg
Establishments (County)109

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Gin Gin is $140,800, 50% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $704 (39% below the national average of $1,163). 63.6% of housing units are owner-occupied. There are 458 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 8.6x, making homeownership a significant financial stretch for most families.

Home Value Sources

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

Homeownership63.6%
Owner-Occupied63.6%
Renter-Occupied36.4%
Housing Units458

Property Tax

Gin Gin enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C). Winters average 79°F in January while summers reach 59°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 269 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 37.2 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 226 feet.

Temperature

79°F Jan (26°C) 59°F Jul (15°C)
Annual Average70.3°F
30% above Australia avg
January Average79°F (26°C)
July Average59°F (15°C)
Sunny Days269 days/yr

Geography

Elevation226 ft (69 m)
Area289.0 sq mi (748.4 km²)
Population Density4/sq mi
Coordinates-24.9936°N, 151.9581°W
TimezoneAustralia/Brisbane

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 37.2"
2% below Australia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 5.94"
Driest Month (Aug) 1.26"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.9. Most recent: M4.9 on Feb 15, 2015.

Aug 15, 2025 12 km ESE of Cherbourg, Australia M4.9 150 km
Feb 15, 2015 42 km N of Mundubbera, Australia M4.9 64 km
Jan 16, 2004 27 km SE of Monto, Australia M4.4 69 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

3 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 4. Most recent: Marcia (2015).

Year Name Category Closest
2015 Marcia Category 4 147 km
2009 Hamish Category 4 263 km
1980 Simon Category 2 187 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 79°F (26°C) 5.9 in Warmest, Wettest
February 78°F (26°C) 5.3 in
March 76°F (24°C) 4.0 in
April 72°F (22°C) 2.5 in
May 67°F (19°C) 2.6 in
June 61°F (16°C) 1.3 in
July 59°F (15°C) 1.7 in Coldest
August 62°F (17°C) 1.3 in Driest
September 67°F (19°C) 1.5 in
October 71°F (22°C) 2.7 in
November 75°F (24°C) 3.7 in
December 78°F (25°C) 4.7 in

Gin Gin has a seasonal temperature swing of 19°F / from 59°F in July to 79°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 37.2 inches, with January being the wettest month (5.9") and August the driest (1.3").

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Schools in Gin Gin

5 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Wallaville State School
Gin Gin State School
Gin Gin State High School
Maroondan State School
McIlwraith State School
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Radio Stations near Gin Gin

3 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Triple M Bundy good times and greatest hits, greatest hits AAC 130 kbps
Gin Gin's Own 104.9 community MP3 128 kbps
CherbOURg Radio community, indigenous AAC+ 64 kbps

Libraries in Gin Gin

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Gin Gin Library0.0
Library0.0

Restaurants in Gin Gin

1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Travellers' Rest Cafe

Cafes in Gin Gin

1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Lilly's Bistro & Cafe

Veterinaries in Gin Gin

1 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Vet Cross Gin Gin

Gas Stations in Gin Gin

5 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

AU #1865380645
Liberty
Pacific Petroleum
Pearl Energy
Puma

Banks in Gin Gin

1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Westpac

Golf Courses in Gin Gin

1 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Gin Gin Golf Club

Airports Near Gin Gin

12 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Bundaberg AirportBDBMedium Airport
Aquila AirfieldSmall Airport
Biggenden AirportSmall Airport
Bully Yard private AirfieldSmall Airport
Childers AirportSmall Airport
Gayndah AirportGAHSmall Airport
Monduran AirportSmall Airport
Mundubbera AirportSmall Airport
North Gregory/Elliott FieldSmall Airport
Pacific Haven AirportSmall Airport
private airstrip agnes watersSmall Airport
private runway agnes watersSmall Airport

Post Offices in Gin Gin

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Australia Post

Churches & Religious Organizations in Gin Gin

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Gin gin Seventh

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 Gin Gin

What is the population of Gin Gin?

Gin Gin has a population of 1,144 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 4 people per square mile, spread across 289.0 square miles. The median age of residents is 51.0 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Gin Gin expensive to live in?

The median household income is $16,325, 78% 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 8.6x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Gin Gin?

Gin Gin 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 59°F in July. The area receives 269 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 37.2 inches.

How is the job market in Gin Gin?

The job market in Gin Gin faces challenges, with unemployment at 9.0% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $314. There are 109 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Gin Gin?

The median home value in Gin Gin is $140,800. For renters, the median monthly rent is $704. The homeownership rate is 63.6%.

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