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Grantham, Australia

Queensland · Australia

Grantham is a small town in Queensland, Australia with a population of 627. Elevation: 384 ft (117 m). Average temperature: 64°F (18°C).

Data updated June 2026

2.5 /5.0
C+ Fair
627 Population 1/sq mi density
384 ft Elevation 117 meters
64°F Avg Temperature 18°C
30.8 in Annual Rain
Australia / Brisbane Timezone
$21,429 Median Income
C+
Overall
2.5 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.7 / 5.0
$21,429 median income, 4.5% unemployment
C
Affordability
2.4 / 5.0
$163,400 home value, $817/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population627
Median Age36.0 yrs
Density1/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$21,429
Per Capita$21,429
Unemployment4.5%

Housing

C
Home Value$163,400
Rent$817
Ownership82.1%
Housing Units251

Climate

Avg Temp64°F (18°C)
Rain30.8 in/yr
Sunny Days332/yr
Elevation384 ft (117 m)
Population627
Population Density1 / sq mi
Elevation384 ft (117 m)
Coordinates-27.5792°, 152.2017°
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$21,429
Median Age36.0 years

About Grantham

Grantham is a small town in Australia (Queensland) with a population of 627. The city sits at an elevation of 384 feet (117 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.

Grantham has a population of 627 with a density of 1 people per square mile, spread across 940.7 square miles. The median age is 36.0 years, 7% younger than the national median of 38.9.

Population

627
Total Population
1
People / sq mi
36.0yrs
Median Age
7% below Australia avg
940.7mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Grantham vs Australia Average

The median household income in Grantham is $21,429, which is 71% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $21,429 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $412, 71% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 4.5% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 60 business establishments.

Income: Grantham vs Australia

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Income

Median HH Income$21,429
71% below Australia avg
Per Capita Income$21,429
Avg Weekly Wage$412

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment4.5%
25% above Australia avg
Establishments (County)60

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Grantham is $163,400, 42% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $817 (30% below the national average of $1,163). 82.1% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 251 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 7.6x, making homeownership a significant financial stretch for most families.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$163,400
42% below Australia avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$817
30% below Australia avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership82.1%
Owner-Occupied82.1%
Renter-Occupied17.9%
Housing Units251

Property Tax

Climate in Grantham

Grantham has an average annual temperature of 20.5°C (69°F). The hottest month is Jan (26°C), the coldest is Jul (14.2°C). Average annual precipitation is 667 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 26°C / 79°F 19.4° / 32.6° 89.8
Feb 25.4°C / 78°F 19.3° / 31.4° 102.0
Mar 24°C / 75°F 17.7° / 30.2° 64.3
Apr 20.7°C / 69°F 13.7° / 27.7° 26.2
May 17.4°C / 63°F 10.2° / 24.5° 46.2
Jun 15°C / 59°F 8.1° / 21.8° 27.6
Jul 14.2°C / 58°F 6.7° / 21.7° 20.8
Aug 15°C / 59°F 6.5° / 23.6° 22.2
Sep 18.4°C / 65°F 9.9° / 26.8° 30.5
Oct 21.2°C / 70°F 13.3° / 29° 56.6
Nov 23.5°C / 74°F 16.1° / 30.8° 73.9
Dec 24.8°C / 77°F 18° / 31.6° 106.7
Grantham 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 384 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

Elevation384 ft (117 m)
Area940.7 sq mi (2,436.3 km²)
Population Density1/sq mi
Coordinates-27.5792°N, 152.2017°W
TimezoneAustralia/Brisbane

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 30.8"
19% below Australia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 4.57"
Driest Month (Aug) 1.02"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2 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 M4.9 139 km
Mar 7, 2005 36 km WNW of Kingaroy, Australia M3.6 143 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 72°F (22°C) 4.6 in Wettest
February 76°F (24°C) 4.3 in Warmest
March 74°F (23°C) 2.6 in
April 69°F (20°C) 2.2 in
May 63°F (17°C) 2.4 in
June 57°F (14°C) 1.2 in
July 54°F (12°C) 1.5 in Coldest
August 57°F (14°C) 1.0 in Driest
September 63°F (17°C) 1.3 in
October 68°F (20°C) 2.6 in
November 72°F (22°C) 3.5 in
December 75°F (24°C) 4.5 in

Grantham has a seasonal temperature swing of 22°F / from 54°F in July to 76°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 31.9 inches, with January being the wettest month (4.6") and August the driest (1.0").

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Schools in Grantham

4 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Grantham State School
Ma Ma Creek State School
Mount Whitestone State School
Ropeley State School
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Museums in Grantham

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Cobb & Co Museum
Das Neumann Haus
Laidley Pioneer Village and Museum
Murphy's Creek Railway Museum
Queensland Transport Museum
School Museum and Archives

Libraries in Grantham

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Dent Library0.0
Gatton Library0.0
J K Murray Library0.0
K Block (Library)0.0
Laidley Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Grantham

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Cabarlah Markets

Cafes in Grantham

1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

The Floating Cafe

Gas Stations in Grantham

2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Grantham Fuels
Tenthill Caravan Park & Store

Breweries in Grantham

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
5 Brothers Brewing
Bone Idol Brewery

Stadiums & Teams in Grantham

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Airports Near Grantham

28 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Toowoomba Wellcamp AirportWTBLarge Airport
Oakey Army Aviation CentreOKYMedium Airport
RAAF Base AmberleyMedium Airport
Aratula AirstripSmall Airport
Argyle AirstripSmall Airport
Blenheim AirstripSmall Airport
Boonah AirportSmall Airport
Cambooya AirfieldSmall Airport
Churchable AirstripSmall Airport
Clifton AirportSmall Airport
Cooeeimbardi airstrip Private?Small Airport
CoominyaSmall Airport
Crowley Vale private airfieldSmall Airport
Driftn-in AirstripSmall Airport
Ellinthorp AirstripSmall Airport
Emu Gully (Toowoomba) AirfieldSmall Airport
Gatton AirparkSmall Airport
Greenmount ALASmall Airport
Kilcoy AirfieldSmall Airport
Kooralbyn AirportSmall Airport
McCaffrey FieldSmall Airport
Mccarons private stripSmall Airport
mount archerSmall Airport
Mount Walker airstripSmall Airport
Pittsworth AirportSmall Airport
Toowoomba AirportTWBSmall Airport
Warwick AirportWAZSmall Airport
Watts Bridge AirportSmall Airport

Treatment Centers in Grantham

1 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Sunrise Way Drug & Alcohol Rehabilitation Services

Churches & Religious Organizations in Grantham

4 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Apostolic Church
Ma Ma Creek Church of Christ
St. Stephens Anglican Church
Tenthill Baptist Church

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Waterfalls
1
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 Grantham

What is the population of Grantham?

Grantham has a population of 627 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 1 people per square mile, spread across 940.7 square miles. The median age of residents is 36.0 years, which is younger than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Grantham expensive to live in?

The median household income is $21,429, 71% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $163,400 (42% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $817 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 7.6x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Grantham?

Grantham 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 Grantham?

Grantham has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 4.5%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $412. There are 60 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Grantham?

The median home value in Grantham is $163,400. For renters, the median monthly rent is $817. The homeownership rate is 82.1%.

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