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Heatley, Australia

Queensland · Australia

Heatley is a small town in Queensland, Australia with a population of 3,983. Elevation: 46 ft (14 m). Average temperature: 72°F (22°C).

Data updated June 2026

2.4 /5.0
C Fair
3,983 Population 13/sq mi density
46 ft Elevation 14 meters
72°F Avg Temperature 22°C
54.6 in Annual Rain
Australia / Brisbane Timezone
$22,376 Median Income
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Overall
2.4 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Economy
2.2 / 5.0
$22,376 median income, 8.4% unemployment
C+
Affordability
2.7 / 5.0
$157,800 home value, $789/mo rent

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About Heatley

Heatley

Heatley is a suburb in the City of Townsville, Queensland, Australia. In the 2021 census, Heatley had a population of 3,907 people.

People

Population3,983
Median Age40.0 yrs
Density13/mi²

Economy

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Median Income$22,376
Per Capita$22,376
Unemployment8.4%

Housing

C+
Home Value$157,800
Rent$789
Ownership65.1%
Housing Units1,593

Climate

Avg Temp72°F (22°C)
Rain54.6 in/yr
Sunny Days330/yr
Elevation46 ft (14 m)
Population3,983
Population Density13 / sq mi
Elevation46 ft (14 m)
Coordinates-19.2904°, 146.7536°
TimezoneAustralia/Brisbane
Country🇦🇺 Australia
State / ProvinceQueensland
Average Temperature72°F (22°C)
January Average76°F (25°C)
July Average65°F (18°C)
Annual Precipitation54.6 inches (1,386 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$22,376
Median Age40.0 years

About Heatley

Heatley is a small town in Australia (Queensland) with a population of 3,983. The city sits at an elevation of 46 feet (14 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 72°F (22°C). Temperatures range from 76°F in January to 65°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 54.6 inches. The timezone is Australia/Brisbane.

Heatley has a population of 3,983 with a density of 13 people per square mile, spread across 300.7 square miles. The median age is 40.0 years, 3% older than the national median of 38.9.

Population

3,983
Total Population
13
People / sq mi
40.0yrs
Median Age
3% above Australia avg
300.7mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Heatley vs Australia Average

The median household income in Heatley is $22,376, which is 70% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $22,376 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $430, 70% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 8.4% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 378 business establishments.

Income: Heatley vs Australia

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Income

Median HH Income$22,376
70% below Australia avg
Per Capita Income$22,376
Avg Weekly Wage$430

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment8.4%
133% above Australia avg
Establishments (County)378

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Heatley is $157,800, 44% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $789 (32% below the national average of $1,163). 65.1% of housing units are owner-occupied. There are 1,593 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 7.1x, making homeownership a significant financial stretch for most families.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$157,800
44% below Australia avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$789
32% below Australia avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership65.1%
Owner-Occupied65.1%
Renter-Occupied34.9%
Housing Units1,593

Property Tax

Climate in Heatley

Heatley has an average annual temperature of 24.8°C (77°F). The hottest month is Jan (28.3°C), the coldest is Jul (19.8°C). Average annual precipitation is 1080 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 28.3°C / 83°F 24.7° / 31.9° 254.3
Feb 28.2°C / 83°F 24.7° / 31.7° 325.7
Mar 27.4°C / 81°F 23.5° / 31.3° 149.9
Apr 25.6°C / 78°F 21.1° / 30.2° 53.9
May 23.1°C / 74°F 18° / 28.2° 25.9
Jun 20.8°C / 69°F 15.3° / 26.2° 16.6
Jul 19.8°C / 68°F 14° / 25.7° 13.6
Aug 20.6°C / 69°F 14.8° / 26.5° 19.9
Sep 23.2°C / 74°F 17.9° / 28.4° 9.7
Oct 25.5°C / 78°F 21.1° / 29.8° 24.1
Nov 27°C / 81°F 23.1° / 31° 60.5
Dec 28.2°C / 83°F 24.5° / 31.9° 125.6
Heatley has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 72°F (22°C). Winters average 76°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 330 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 54.6 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 46 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

76°F Jan (25°C) 65°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average72.0°F
33% above Australia avg
January Average76°F (25°C)
July Average65°F (18°C)
Sunny Days330 days/yr

Geography

Elevation46 ft (14 m)
Area300.7 sq mi (778.7 km²)
Population Density13/sq mi
Coordinates-19.2904°N, 146.7536°W
TimezoneAustralia/Brisbane

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 54.6"
44% above Australia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Feb) 12.95"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.51"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

5 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.0. Most recent: M4.1 on Mar 1, 2025.

Apr 16, 2011 Queensland, Australia M5.0 138 km
Aug 11, 2003 65 km ENE of Palm Island, Australia M4.8 102 km
Sep 17, 2011 44 km NNW of Collinsville, Australia M4.3 137 km
Mar 1, 2025 0 km SE of Kelso, Australia M4.1 12 km
Apr 16, 2011 45 km NNW of Collinsville, Australia M4.0 138 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2017 Debbie Category 4 195 km
2011 Yasi Category 4 169 km
2010 Ului Category 1 195 km
2009 Hamish Category 4 265 km
2006 Larry Category 4 199 km
1996 Celeste Category 1 145 km
1991 Joy Category 2 259 km
1989 Aivu Category 4 73 km
1986 Winifred Category 2 200 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 76°F (25°C) 10.4 in
February 82°F (28°C) 13.0 in Warmest, Wettest
March 81°F (27°C) 8.5 in
April 78°F (25°C) 2.9 in
May 74°F (23°C) 2.2 in
June 68°F (20°C) 0.8 in
July 65°F (18°C) 0.5 in Coldest, Driest
August 69°F (20°C) 0.9 in
September 73°F (23°C) 0.6 in
October 77°F (25°C) 1.5 in
November 80°F (27°C) 3.2 in
December 82°F (28°C) 6.2 in

Heatley has a seasonal temperature swing of 17°F / from 65°F in July to 82°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 50.6 inches, with February being the wettest month (13.0") and July the driest (0.5").

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Schools in Heatley

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Heatley Secondary College - - - -
Heatley State School - - - -
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Radio Stations near Heatley

7 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Triple-M 102.3MHz FM Townsville QLD Rock Sports and Comedy 20220701 classic rock, comedy AAC 130 kbps
hit 103.1MHz FM Townsville QLD hitNETWORK Hits and Old Skool 20220701 local radio, news AAC 130 kbps
Big Hits Radio QLD Townsville North Queensland 20220701 ballad, classic rock MP3 320 kbps
Power100 100.7MHz FM Townsville QLD First in Local News and Music 20220701 classic rock, local radio AAC+ 64 kbps
Star 106.3MHz FM Townsville QLD Todays Best Music 20220701 classic rock, contemporary AAC+ 64 kbps
4K1G 107.1FM TATSICM Indigenous Community Radio Townsville classic rock, comedy MP3 128 kbps
ABC Local Radio 630 North Queensland 20230609 local, news AAC 94 kbps

Museums in Heatley

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Army Museum of North Queensland
History and Craft Centre
Museum of Tropical Queensland
RAAF Townsville Aviation Heritage Centre
The Maritime Museum of Townsville
Townsville Museum

Libraries in Heatley

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Citylibraries Aitkenvale0.0
Citylibraries Flinders Street0.0
Citylibraries Flinders Street0.0
Citylibraries Riverway0.0
Citylibraries Riverway0.0
Eddie Koiki Mabo Library0.0
Eddie Koiki Mabo Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Heatley

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Willows Rotary Markets

Restaurants in Heatley

2 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Ms Kebabs & Grill
Pizza Riviera

Cafes in Heatley

2 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bella Sue Cafe
Cafe Society

Gas Stations in Heatley

1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Coles Express

Banks in Heatley

1 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

BOQ

Breweries in Heatley

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Tiny Mountain Brewery
Tiny Mountain Brewery

Stadiums & Teams in Heatley

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Heatley

12 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Townsville Airport / RAAF Base TownsvilleTSVMedium Airport
Ace Aerodrome Starke Field-Small Airport
Ayr AirportAYRSmall Airport
Bening Field Airport-Small Airport
Bluewater park Airstrip-Small Airport
Donnington Airpark-Small Airport
Hillsborough Airstrip-Small Airport
Home Hill Aerodrome-Small Airport
Ingham AirportIGHSmall Airport
Lavarack (Military) Airport-Small Airport
Macrossan Airport-Small Airport
Palm Island AirportPMKSmall Airport

Treatment Centers in Heatley

1 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Eastbrooke Family Clinic Townsville

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 Heatley

What is the population of Heatley?

Heatley has a population of 3,983 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 13 people per square mile, spread across 300.7 square miles. The median age of residents is 40.0 years.

Is Heatley expensive to live in?

The median household income is $22,376, 70% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $157,800 (44% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $789 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 7.1x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Heatley?

Heatley has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 72°F (22°C). Winter temperatures average 76°F in January, while summers reach an average of 65°F in July. The area receives 330 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 54.6 inches.

How is the job market in Heatley?

The job market in Heatley faces challenges, with unemployment at 8.4% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $430. There are 378 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Heatley?

The median home value in Heatley is $157,800. For renters, the median monthly rent is $789. The homeownership rate is 65.1%.

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