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Hay Point, Australia

Queensland · Australia

Hay Point is a small town in Queensland, Australia with a population of 1,263. Elevation: 30 ft (9 m). Average temperature: 73°F (23°C).

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
1,263 Population 4/sq mi density
30 ft Elevation 9 meters
73°F Avg Temperature 23°C
51.7 in Annual Rain
Australia / Brisbane Timezone
$29,575 Median Income
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Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$29,575 median income, 5.2% unemployment
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Affordability
2.9 / 5.0
$197,200 home value, $986/mo rent

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About Hay Point

Hay Point

Hay Point is a coastal locality in Mackay Region, Queensland, Australia. It contains two towns, Hector on its north coast and Half Tide on its south coast. In the 2021 census, the locality of Hay Point had a population of 1,306 people.

People

Population1,263
Median Age43.0 yrs
Density4/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$29,575
Per Capita$29,575
Unemployment5.2%

Housing

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Home Value$197,200
Rent$986
Ownership75.8%
Housing Units505

Climate

Avg Temp73°F (23°C)
Rain51.7 in/yr
Sunny Days242/yr
Elevation30 ft (9 m)
Population1,263
Population Density4 / sq mi
Elevation30 ft (9 m)
Coordinates-21.2965°, 149.2737°
TimezoneAustralia/Brisbane
Country🇦🇺 Australia
State / ProvinceQueensland
Average Temperature73°F (23°C)
January Average81°F (27°C)
July Average63°F (17°C)
Annual Precipitation51.7 inches (1,314 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$29,575
Median Age43.0 years

About Hay Point

Hay Point is a small town in Australia (Queensland) with a population of 1,263. The city sits at an elevation of 30 feet (9 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 73°F (23°C). Temperatures range from 81°F in January to 63°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 51.7 inches. The timezone is Australia/Brisbane.

Hay Point has a population of 1,263 with a density of 4 people per square mile, spread across 297.0 square miles. The median age is 43.0 years, 11% older than the national median of 38.9.

Population

1,263
Total Population
4
People / sq mi
43.0yrs
Median Age
11% above Australia avg
297.0mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Hay Point vs Australia Average

The median household income in Hay Point is $29,575, which is 61% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $29,575 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $569, 60% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 5.2% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 120 business establishments.

Income: Hay Point vs Australia

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Income

Median HH Income$29,575
61% below Australia avg
Per Capita Income$29,575
Avg Weekly Wage$569

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment5.2%
44% above Australia avg
Establishments (County)120

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Hay Point is $197,200, 30% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $986 (15% below the national average of $1,163). 75.8% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 505 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 6.7x, above the traditionally affordable threshold of 3-4x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$197,200
30% below Australia avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$986
15% below Australia avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership75.8%
Owner-Occupied75.8%
Renter-Occupied24.2%
Housing Units505

Property Tax

Climate in Hay Point

Hay Point has an average annual temperature of 23.2°C (74°F). The hottest month is Jan (27.2°C), the coldest is Jul (17.7°C). Average annual precipitation is 1510 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 27.2°C / 81°F 24° / 30.5° 264.2
Feb 27°C / 81°F 23.8° / 30.1° 321.4
Mar 25.8°C / 78°F 22.7° / 29° 254.3
Apr 23.7°C / 75°F 20.5° / 26.9° 139.2
May 21°C / 70°F 17.5° / 24.4° 95.7
Jun 18.6°C / 65°F 14.9° / 22.2° 56.9
Jul 17.7°C / 64°F 13.7° / 21.7° 31.6
Aug 18.7°C / 66°F 14.4° / 23° 32.4
Sep 21.5°C / 71°F 17.2° / 25.9° 23.0
Oct 24°C / 75°F 19.9° / 28.1° 30.3
Nov 25.8°C / 78°F 21.9° / 29.7° 92.0
Dec 27°C / 81°F 23.3° / 30.7° 169.3
Hay Point has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C). Winters average 81°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 242 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 51.7 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 30 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

81°F Jan (27°C) 63°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average73.3°F
36% above Australia avg
January Average81°F (27°C)
July Average63°F (17°C)
Sunny Days242 days/yr

Geography

Elevation30 ft (9 m)
Area297.0 sq mi (769.3 km²)
Population Density4/sq mi
Coordinates-21.2965°N, 149.2737°W
TimezoneAustralia/Brisbane

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 51.7"
36% above Australia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Feb) 10.31"
Driest Month (Sep) 0.75"

Air Quality

Hurricane History

8 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 4. Most recent: Debbie (2017).

Year Name Category Closest
2017 Debbie Category 4 128 km
2015 Marcia Category 4 128 km
2010 Ului Category 1 125 km
2009 Hamish Category 4 187 km
1996 Celeste Category 1 191 km
1989 Aivu Category 3 267 km
1983 Elinor Category 1 153 km
1980 Simon Category 3 192 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 81°F (27°C) 8.5 in Warmest
February 80°F (27°C) 10.3 in Wettest
March 78°F (26°C) 8.0 in
April 75°F (24°C) 4.0 in
May 70°F (21°C) 3.7 in
June 65°F (18°C) 1.5 in
July 63°F (17°C) 1.3 in Coldest
August 65°F (19°C) 1.3 in
September 70°F (21°C) 0.8 in Driest
October 75°F (24°C) 1.9 in
November 78°F (26°C) 3.5 in
December 80°F (27°C) 7.0 in

Hay Point has a seasonal temperature swing of 17°F / from 63°F in July to 81°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 51.7 inches, with February being the wettest month (10.3") and September the driest (0.8").

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Schools in Hay Point

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Alligator Creek State School
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Radio Stations near Hay Point

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
4MK 1026 AM Mackay mackay, oldies AAC+ 64 kbps

Museums in Hay Point

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Field of Dreams Museum

Libraries in Hay Point

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Dudley Denny City Library0.0
Gordon White Library0.0
Sarina Library0.0
Walkerston Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Hay Point

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Victoria Street Markets

Hotels in Hay Point

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Sea Eagles Resort

Airports Near Hay Point

12 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Mackay AirportMKYMedium Airport
Brampton Island AirportBMPSmall Airport
Bundarra AirportSmall Airport
KESWICK ISLAND AIRSTRIPSmall Airport
Lakeside AirparkSmall Airport
Midge PointSmall Airport
Nebo AirstripSmall Airport
Palmyra AirstripSmall Airport
temple island airstripSmall Airport
Tierawoomba Homestead AirportSmall Airport
Turtle Park AirstripSmall Airport
Wild Duck Island AirstripSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Hay Point

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
St Therese Catholic Church

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 Hay Point

What is the population of Hay Point?

Hay Point has a population of 1,263 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 4 people per square mile, spread across 297.0 square miles. The median age of residents is 43.0 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Hay Point expensive to live in?

The median household income is $29,575, 61% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $197,200 (30% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $986 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 6.7x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Hay Point?

Hay Point has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C). Winter temperatures average 81°F in January, while summers reach an average of 63°F in July. The area receives 242 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 51.7 inches.

How is the job market in Hay Point?

The unemployment rate in Hay Point is 5.2%, somewhat above the national average of 3.6%. Job seekers may face moderate competition. The average weekly wage is $569. There are 120 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Hay Point?

The median home value in Hay Point is $197,200. For renters, the median monthly rent is $986. The homeownership rate is 75.8%.

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