Gowrie Junction, Australia

Queensland · Australia

Gowrie Junction is a small town in Queensland, Australia with a population of 2,030. Elevation: 1,667 ft (508 m). Average temperature: 64°F (18°C).

Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026

2,030 Population 7/sq mi density
1,667 ft Elevation 508 meters
64°F Avg Temperature 18°C
30.8 in Annual Rain
Australia / Brisbane Timezone

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About Gowrie Junction

Gowrie Junction is a rural locality in the Toowoomba Region, Queensland, Australia. It is north-west of Toowoomba. The town of Gowrie is in the eastern part of the locality. In the 2021 census, Gowrie Junction had a population of 2,242 people.

People

Population2,030
Density7/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp64°F (18°C)
Rain30.8 in/yr
Elevation1,667 ft (508 m)
Population2,030
Population Density7 / sq mi
Elevation1,667 ft (508 m)
Coordinates-27.4833°, 151.8833°
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)

About Gowrie Junction

Gowrie Junction is a small town in Australia (Queensland) with a population of 2,030. The city sits at an elevation of 1,667 feet (508 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.

Climate in Gowrie Junction

Gowrie Junction has an average annual temperature of 18.1°C (65°F). The hottest month is Jan (23.3°C), the coldest is Jul (11.8°C). Average annual precipitation is 667 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 23.3°C / 74°F 17.9° / 28.7° 56.7
Feb 22.8°C / 73°F 17.7° / 27.8° 108.1
Mar 21.5°C / 71°F 16.5° / 26.5° 88.8
Apr 18.5°C / 65°F 13.7° / 23.3° 25.2
May 15°C / 59°F 10° / 19.9° 35.7
Jun 12.3°C / 54°F 7.6° / 17° 40.2
Jul 11.8°C / 53°F 6.8° / 16.9° 31.1
Aug 13.2°C / 56°F 7.6° / 18.8° 30.3
Sep 16.5°C / 62°F 10.6° / 22.4° 30.4
Oct 18.8°C / 66°F 12.8° / 24.7° 49.9
Nov 20.8°C / 69°F 14.9° / 26.6° 70.9
Dec 22.2°C / 72°F 16.7° / 27.7° 99.5
Gowrie Junction 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. Annual precipitation totals 30.8 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 1,667 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)

Geography

Elevation1,667 ft (508 m)
Area282.3 sq mi (731.2 km²)
Population Density7/sq mi
Coordinates27.4833°S, 151.8833°E
TimezoneAustralia/Brisbane

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 30.8"
19% below Australia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 4.21"
Driest Month (Aug) 1.14"

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 M4.9 129 km
Feb 21, 2004 47 km WNW of Kingaroy, Australia M3.7 129 km
Mar 7, 2005 36 km WNW of Kingaroy, Australia M3.6 120 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 72°F (22°C) 4.2 in Wettest
February 73°F (23°C) 3.8 in Warmest
March 71°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) 1.6 in
August 53°F (12°C) 1.1 in Driest
September 59°F (15°C) 1.4 in
October 64°F (18°C) 2.6 in
November 69°F (20°C) 3.4 in
December 72°F (22°C) 4.2 in

Gowrie Junction has a seasonal temperature swing of 20°F / from 53°F in June to 73°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 30.2 inches, with January being the wettest month (4.2") and August the driest (1.1").

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Schools in Gowrie Junction

1 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Gowrie State School - - - -
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Museums in Gowrie Junction

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Australian Army Flying Museum
Carbethon Museum
Cobb & Co Museum
DownSteam Toowoomba
Main Roads Heritage Centre
Murphy's Creek Railway Museum
School Museum and Archives

Libraries in Gowrie Junction

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Dent Library0.0
Goombungee Public Library0.0
Highfields Library0.0
K Block (Library)0.0
Oakey Library0.0
Toowoomba City Library0.0
UniSQ Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Gowrie Junction

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Cabarlah Markets

Gas Stations in Gowrie Junction

1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Gowrie One Stop Convenience

Breweries in Gowrie Junction

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
5 Brothers Brewing
Bone Idol Brewery
Mouse Proof brewery

Stadiums & Teams in Gowrie Junction

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Airports Near Gowrie Junction

28 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Toowoomba Wellcamp AirportWTBLarge Airport
Oakey Army Aviation CentreOKYMedium Airport
Aratula Airstrip-Small Airport
Argyle Airstrip-Small Airport
Blenheim Airstrip-Small Airport
Cambooya Airfield-Small Airport
Churchable Airstrip-Small Airport
Clifton Airport-Small Airport
Cooeeimbardi airstrip Private?-Small Airport
Coominya-Small Airport
Crowley Vale private airfield-Small Airport
Dalby AirportDBYSmall Airport
Ellinthorp Airstrip-Small Airport
Emu Gully (Toowoomba) Airfield-Small Airport
Gatton Airpark-Small Airport
george lees airfield-Small Airport
Greenmount ALA-Small Airport
Jimbour Homestead airstrip-Small Airport
Kilcoy Airfield-Small Airport
Lyndley Airport-Small Airport
McCaffrey Field-Small Airport
Mccarons private strip-Small Airport
Millmerran Airport-Small Airport
Mount Walker airstrip-Small Airport
Pittsworth Airport-Small Airport
Toowoomba AirportTWBSmall Airport
Warwick AirportWAZSmall Airport
Watts Bridge Airport-Small Airport

Treatment Centers in Gowrie Junction

1 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Sunrise Way Drug & Alcohol Rehabilitation Services

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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What is the population of Gowrie Junction?

Gowrie Junction has a population of 2,030 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 7 people per square mile, spread across 282.3 square miles.

What is the weather like in Gowrie Junction?

Gowrie Junction 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. Annual rainfall totals 30.8 inches.

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