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Goldsborough, Australia

Queensland · Australia

Goldsborough is a small town in Queensland, Australia with a population of 907. Elevation: 377 ft (115 m). Average temperature: 68°F (20°C).

Data updated June 2026

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
907 Population 1/sq mi density
377 ft Elevation 115 meters
68°F Avg Temperature 20°C
74.5 in Annual Rain
Australia / Brisbane Timezone
$33,023 Median Income
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$33,023 median income, 2.4% unemployment
C
Affordability
2.0 / 5.0
$270,400 home value, $1,352/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population907
Median Age38.0 yrs
Density1/mi²

Economy

B
Median Income$33,023
Per Capita$33,023
Unemployment2.4%

Housing

C
Home Value$270,400
Rent$1,352
Ownership95.2%
Housing Units363

Climate

Avg Temp68°F (20°C)
Rain74.5 in/yr
Sunny Days327/yr
Elevation377 ft (115 m)
Population907
Population Density1 / sq mi
Elevation377 ft (115 m)
Coordinates-17.1547°, 145.7372°
TimezoneAustralia/Brisbane
Country🇦🇺 Australia
State / ProvinceQueensland
Average Temperature68°F (20°C)
January Average72°F (22°C)
July Average63°F (17°C)
Annual Precipitation74.5 inches (1,891 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$33,023
Median Age38.0 years

About Goldsborough

Goldsborough is a small town in Australia (Queensland) with a population of 907. The city sits at an elevation of 377 feet (115 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 68°F (20°C). Temperatures range from 72°F in January to 63°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 74.5 inches. The timezone is Australia/Brisbane.

Goldsborough has a population of 907 with a density of 1 people per square mile, spread across 1,670.9 square miles. The median age is 38.0 years, 2% younger than the national median of 38.9.

Population

907
Total Population
1
People / sq mi
38.0yrs
Median Age
2% below Australia avg
1,670.9mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Goldsborough vs Australia Average

The median household income in Goldsborough is $33,023, which is 56% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $33,023 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $635, 56% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 2.4% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 86 business establishments.

Income: Goldsborough vs Australia

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Income

Median HH Income$33,023
56% below Australia avg
Per Capita Income$33,023
Avg Weekly Wage$635

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment2.4%
33% below Australia avg
Establishments (County)86

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Goldsborough is $270,400, 4% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $1,352 (16% above the national average of $1,163). 95.2% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 363 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 8.2x, making homeownership a significant financial stretch for most families.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$270,400
4% below Australia avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,352
16% above Australia avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership95.2%
Owner-Occupied95.2%
Renter-Occupied4.8%
Housing Units363

Property Tax

Climate in Goldsborough

Goldsborough has an average annual temperature of 22.3°C (72°F). The hottest month is Dec (25.4°C), the coldest is Jul (18.2°C). Average annual precipitation is 988 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 25.2°C / 77°F 20.4° / 29.9° 226.9
Feb 25°C / 77°F 20.7° / 29.3° 278.2
Mar 23.9°C / 75°F 19.6° / 28.2° 171.7
Apr 22.4°C / 72°F 18.1° / 26.7° 31.9
May 20.7°C / 69°F 16.2° / 25.2° 21.4
Jun 18.9°C / 66°F 14.1° / 23.7° 12.3
Jul 18.2°C / 65°F 12.8° / 23.5° 14.0
Aug 19°C / 66°F 13.3° / 24.8° 11.7
Sep 21.1°C / 70°F 14.8° / 27.4° 8.6
Oct 23.2°C / 74°F 16.9° / 29.6° 25.0
Nov 24.4°C / 76°F 18.3° / 30.4° 58.7
Dec 25.4°C / 78°F 19.9° / 31° 127.6
Goldsborough enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winters average 72°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 327 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 74.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 377 feet.

Temperature

72°F Jan (22°C) 63°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average68.0°F
26% above Australia avg
January Average72°F (22°C)
July Average63°F (17°C)
Sunny Days327 days/yr

Geography

Elevation377 ft (115 m)
Area1,670.9 sq mi (4,327.7 km²)
Population Density1/sq mi
Coordinates-17.1547°N, 145.7372°W
TimezoneAustralia/Brisbane

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 74.5"
96% above Australia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Feb) 20.79"
Driest Month (Jul) 1.85"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.5. Most recent: M4.5 on Jun 7, 2023.

Jun 7, 2023 122 km ENE of Yarrabah, Australia M4.5 143 km
Mar 15, 2011 30 km NE of Innisfail Estate, Australia M3.6 58 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2015 Nathan Category 3 263 km
2014 Ita Category 3 141 km
2011 Yasi Category 4 87 km
2009 Hamish Category 3 234 km
2006 Larry Category 4 39 km
1998 Katrina Category 1 282 km
1991 Joy Category 2 124 km
1986 Winifred Category 2 63 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 72°F (22°C) 16.6 in
February 79°F (26°C) 20.8 in Wettest
March 78°F (25°C) 18.7 in
April 75°F (24°C) 9.3 in
May 72°F (22°C) 5.6 in
June 68°F (20°C) 2.4 in
July 63°F (17°C) 1.9 in Coldest, Driest
August 69°F (20°C) 2.1 in
September 72°F (22°C) 2.6 in
October 75°F (24°C) 3.5 in
November 78°F (25°C) 5.6 in
December 79°F (26°C) 9.5 in Warmest

Goldsborough has a seasonal temperature swing of 16°F / from 63°F in July to 79°F in December. Total annual precipitation is 98.4 inches, with February being the wettest month (20.8") and July the driest (1.9").

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Radio Stations near Goldsborough

2 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
ABC 801kHz AM Cairns QLD Far North Queensland Local Radio 20220701 community, contemporary AAC 94 kbps
4CA 846 AM CAIRNS ONLINE cairns, talk AAC+ 64 kbps

Museums in Goldsborough

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Cairns Art Gallery
Cairns Museum

Libraries in Goldsborough

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Babinda Library0.0
City Library0.0
Earlville Library0.0
Edmonton Library0.0
Gordonvale Library0.0
Malanda Library0.0
Manunda Library0.0
Yarrabah Library0.0
Yungaburra Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Goldsborough

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Rusty's Markets

Breweries in Goldsborough

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Cairns Cruise Line Terminal

Airports Near Goldsborough

10 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Cairns International AirportCNSLarge Airport
Mareeba AirportMRGMedium Airport
Atherton AirportSmall Airport
Dimbulah AirportSmall Airport
Herberton AirportSmall Airport
Innisfail AirportIFLSmall Airport
Koah AirportSmall Airport
Mont Albion Station AirstripSmall Airport
Mount Garnet AirportSmall Airport
Yalkulka AirportSmall Airport

Treatment Centers in Goldsborough

1 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Lives Lived Well

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Waterfalls
3
Natural waterfalls documented by USGS and OpenStreetMap contributors
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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 Goldsborough

What is the population of Goldsborough?

Goldsborough has a population of 907 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 1 people per square mile, spread across 1,670.9 square miles. The median age of residents is 38.0 years.

Is Goldsborough expensive to live in?

The median household income is $33,023, 56% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $270,400 (4% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,352 per month, above the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 8.2x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Goldsborough?

Goldsborough enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winter temperatures average 72°F in January, while summers reach an average of 63°F in July. The area receives 327 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 74.5 inches.

How is the job market in Goldsborough?

The job market in Goldsborough is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.4% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $635. There are 86 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Goldsborough?

The median home value in Goldsborough is $270,400. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,352. The homeownership rate is 95.2%.

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