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Goombungee, Australia

Queensland · Australia

Goombungee is a small town in Queensland, Australia with a population of 976. Elevation: 1,657 ft (505 m). Average temperature: 64°F (18°C).

Data updated June 2026

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
976 Population 0/sq mi density
1,657 ft Elevation 505 meters
64°F Avg Temperature 18°C
30.8 in Annual Rain
Australia / Brisbane Timezone
$20,111 Median Income
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Economy
2.4 / 5.0
$20,111 median income, 6.3% unemployment
C+
Affordability
2.7 / 5.0
$140,800 home value, $704/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population976
Median Age43.0 yrs
Density0/mi²

Economy

C
Median Income$20,111
Per Capita$20,111
Unemployment6.3%

Housing

C+
Home Value$140,800
Rent$704
Ownership81.7%
Housing Units390

Climate

Avg Temp64°F (18°C)
Rain30.8 in/yr
Sunny Days332/yr
Elevation1,657 ft (505 m)
Population976
Population Density0 / sq mi
Elevation1,657 ft (505 m)
Coordinates-27.3075°, 151.8513°
TimezoneAustralia/Brisbane
Country🇦🇺 Australia
State / ProvinceQueensland
Average Temperature64°F (18°C)
January Average72°F (22°C)
July Average54°F (12°C)
Annual Precipitation30.8 inches (782 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$20,111
Median Age43.0 years

About Goombungee

Goombungee is a small town in Australia (Queensland) with a population of 976. The city sits at an elevation of 1,657 feet (505 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 64°F (18°C). Temperatures range from 72°F in January to 54°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 30.8 inches. The timezone is Australia/Brisbane.

Goombungee has a population of 976 with a density of 0 people per square mile, spread across 6,164.8 square miles. The median age is 43.0 years, 11% older than the national median of 38.9.

Population

976
Total Population
0
People / sq mi
43.0yrs
Median Age
11% above Australia avg
6,164.8mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Goombungee vs Australia Average

The median household income in Goombungee is $20,111, which is 73% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $20,111 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $387, 73% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 6.3% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 93 business establishments.

Income: Goombungee vs Australia

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Income

Median HH Income$20,111
73% below Australia avg
Per Capita Income$20,111
Avg Weekly Wage$387

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment6.3%
75% above Australia avg
Establishments (County)93

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Goombungee is $140,800, 50% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $704 (39% below the national average of $1,163). 81.7% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 390 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 7x, above the traditionally affordable threshold of 3-4x.

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

Homeownership81.7%
Owner-Occupied81.7%
Renter-Occupied18.3%
Housing Units390

Property Tax

Climate in Goombungee

Goombungee has an average annual temperature of 18.5°C (65°F). The hottest month is Jan (24.8°C), the coldest is Jul (11.1°C). Average annual precipitation is 549 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 24.8°C / 77°F 18.2° / 31.4° 69.4
Feb 24.2°C / 76°F 17.9° / 30.4° 86.0
Mar 22.5°C / 73°F 16° / 29° 45.7
Apr 18.9°C / 66°F 11.6° / 26.2° 18.6
May 14.8°C / 59°F 7.1° / 22.4° 33.5
Jun 12°C / 54°F 4.6° / 19.5° 29.5
Jul 11.1°C / 52°F 3° / 19.2° 20.5
Aug 12.4°C / 54°F 3.6° / 21.1° 19.5
Sep 16.3°C / 61°F 7.9° / 24.7° 28.4
Oct 19.4°C / 67°F 11.6° / 27.2° 52.9
Nov 22°C / 72°F 14.8° / 29.3° 63.5
Dec 23.9°C / 75°F 17.1° / 30.7° 81.9
Goombungee enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 72°F in January while summers reach 54°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 332 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 30.8 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 1,657 feet.

Temperature

72°F Jan (22°C) 54°F Jul (12°C)
Annual Average64.3°F
19% above Australia avg
January Average72°F (22°C)
July Average54°F (12°C)
Sunny Days332 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,657 ft (505 m)
Area6,164.8 sq mi (15,966.8 km²)
Population Density0/sq mi
Coordinates-27.3075°N, 151.8513°W
TimezoneAustralia/Brisbane

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 30.8"
19% below Australia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 4.21"
Driest Month (Aug) 1.18"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

3 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 M4.9 110 km
Feb 21, 2004 47 km WNW of Kingaroy, Australia M3.7 110 km
Mar 7, 2005 36 km WNW of Kingaroy, Australia M3.6 100 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 72°F (22°C) 4.2 in Wettest
February 72°F (22°C) 3.8 in Warmest
March 70°F (21°C) 2.2 in
April 65°F (18°C) 2.0 in
May 59°F (15°C) 2.4 in
June 53°F (12°C) 1.3 in Coldest
July 54°F (12°C) 1.7 in
August 53°F (12°C) 1.2 in Driest
September 58°F (15°C) 1.5 in
October 64°F (18°C) 2.6 in
November 68°F (20°C) 3.4 in
December 72°F (22°C) 4.2 in

Goombungee has a seasonal temperature swing of 20°F / from 53°F in June to 72°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 30.3 inches, with January being the wettest month (4.2") and August the driest (1.2").

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Schools in Goombungee

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Goombungee State School
Haden State School
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Radio Stations near Goombungee

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Museums in Goombungee

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Australian Army Flying Museum
Carbethon Museum
Cobb & Co Museum
Main Roads Heritage Centre
Murphy's Creek Railway Museum

Libraries in Goombungee

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Goombungee Public Library0.0
Highfields Library0.0
Oakey Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Goombungee

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Cabarlah Markets

Monuments in Goombungee

1 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

40mm Bofors Gun

Gas Stations in Goombungee

2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

AU #1649891412
News Agent

Golf Courses in Goombungee

1 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Goombungee Golf Course

Breweries in Goombungee

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Mouse Proof brewery

Airports Near Goombungee

29 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Toowoomba Wellcamp AirportWTBLarge Airport
Kingaroy AirportKGYMedium Airport
Oakey Army Aviation CentreOKYMedium Airport
Aratula AirstripSmall Airport
Argyle AirstripSmall Airport
Blenheim AirstripSmall Airport
Cambooya AirfieldSmall Airport
Churchable AirstripSmall Airport
Clifton AirportSmall Airport
Cooeeimbardi airstrip Private?Small Airport
CoominyaSmall Airport
Crowley Vale private airfieldSmall Airport
Dalby AirportDBYSmall Airport
Darling Downs Airspray AirstripSmall Airport
Ellinthorp AirstripSmall Airport
Emu Gully (Toowoomba) AirfieldSmall Airport
Gatton AirparkSmall Airport
george lees airfieldSmall Airport
Greenmount ALASmall Airport
Jimbour Homestead airstripSmall Airport
Kilcoy AirfieldSmall Airport
Lyndley AirportSmall Airport
McCaffrey FieldSmall Airport
Millmerran AirportSmall Airport
Mount Walker airstripSmall Airport
Nanango AirportSmall Airport
Pittsworth AirportSmall Airport
Toowoomba AirportTWBSmall Airport
Watts Bridge AirportSmall Airport

Post Offices in Goombungee

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Goombungee Post and Presents

Churches & Religious Organizations in Goombungee

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
St Mathews

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 Goombungee

What is the population of Goombungee?

Goombungee has a population of 976 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 0 people per square mile, spread across 6,164.8 square miles. The median age of residents is 43.0 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Goombungee expensive to live in?

The median household income is $20,111, 73% 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 7x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Goombungee?

Goombungee enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winter temperatures average 72°F in January, while summers reach an average of 54°F in July. The area receives 332 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 30.8 inches.

How is the job market in Goombungee?

The unemployment rate in Goombungee is 6.3%, somewhat above the national average of 3.6%. Job seekers may face moderate competition. The average weekly wage is $387. There are 93 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Goombungee?

The median home value in Goombungee is $140,800. For renters, the median monthly rent is $704. The homeownership rate is 81.7%.

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