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Herberton, Australia

Queensland · Australia

Herberton is a small town in Queensland, Australia with a population of 948. Elevation: 2,992 ft (912 m). Average temperature: 63°F (17°C).

Data updated June 2026

2.5 /5.0
C+ Fair
948 Population 100/sq mi density
2,992 ft Elevation 912 meters
63°F Avg Temperature 17°C
91.5 in Annual Rain
Australia / Brisbane Timezone
$16,494 Median Income
C+
Overall
2.5 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.6 / 5.0
$16,494 median income, 5.4% unemployment
C
Affordability
2.4 / 5.0
$124,000 home value, $620/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population948
Median Age51.0 yrs
Density100/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$16,494
Per Capita$16,494
Unemployment5.4%

Housing

C
Home Value$124,000
Rent$620
Ownership77.0%
Housing Units379

Climate

Avg Temp63°F (17°C)
Rain91.5 in/yr
Sunny Days302/yr
Elevation2,992 ft (912 m)
Population948
Population Density100 / sq mi
Elevation2,992 ft (912 m)
Coordinates-17.3736°, 145.3845°
TimezoneAustralia/Brisbane
Country🇦🇺 Australia
State / ProvinceQueensland
Average Temperature63°F (17°C)
January Average68°F (20°C)
July Average58°F (14°C)
Annual Precipitation91.5 inches (2,323 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$16,494
Median Age51.0 years

About Herberton

Herberton is a small town in Australia (Queensland) with a population of 948. The city sits at an elevation of 2,992 feet (912 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 63°F (17°C). Temperatures range from 68°F in January to 58°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 91.5 inches. The timezone is Australia/Brisbane.

Herberton has a population of 948 with a density of 100 people per square mile, spread across 9.5 square miles. The median age is 51.0 years, 31% older than the national median of 38.9.

Population

948
Total Population
100
People / sq mi
51.0yrs
Median Age
31% above Australia avg
9.5mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Herberton vs Australia Average

The median household income in Herberton is $16,494, which is 78% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $16,494 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $317, 78% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 5.4% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 90 business establishments.

Income: Herberton vs Australia

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Income

Median HH Income$16,494
78% below Australia avg
Per Capita Income$16,494
Avg Weekly Wage$317

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment5.4%
50% above Australia avg
Establishments (County)90

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Herberton is $124,000, 56% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $620 (47% below the national average of $1,163). 77.0% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 379 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 7.5x, making homeownership a significant financial stretch for most families.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$124,000
56% below Australia avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$620
47% below Australia avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership77.0%
Owner-Occupied77.0%
Renter-Occupied23.0%
Housing Units379

Property Tax

Climate in Herberton

Herberton has an average annual temperature of 22.3°C (72°F). The hottest month is Dec (25.4°C), the coldest is Jul (18.2°C). Average annual precipitation is 988 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 25.2°C / 77°F 20.4° / 29.9° 226.9
Feb 25°C / 77°F 20.7° / 29.3° 278.2
Mar 23.9°C / 75°F 19.6° / 28.2° 171.7
Apr 22.4°C / 72°F 18.1° / 26.7° 31.9
May 20.7°C / 69°F 16.2° / 25.2° 21.4
Jun 18.9°C / 66°F 14.1° / 23.7° 12.3
Jul 18.2°C / 65°F 12.8° / 23.5° 14.0
Aug 19°C / 66°F 13.3° / 24.8° 11.7
Sep 21.1°C / 70°F 14.8° / 27.4° 8.6
Oct 23.2°C / 74°F 16.9° / 29.6° 25.0
Nov 24.4°C / 76°F 18.3° / 30.4° 58.7
Dec 25.4°C / 78°F 19.9° / 31° 127.6
Herberton enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 68°F in January while summers reach 58°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 302 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 91.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 2,992 feet.

Temperature

68°F Jan (20°C) 58°F Jul (14°C)
Annual Average63.3°F
17% above Australia avg
January Average68°F (20°C)
July Average58°F (14°C)
Sunny Days302 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,992 ft (912 m)
Area9.5 sq mi (24.5 km²)
Population Density100/sq mi
Coordinates-17.3736°N, 145.3845°W
TimezoneAustralia/Brisbane

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 91.5"
141% above Australia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Feb) 13.31"
Driest Month (Sep) 0.67"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1 earthquake (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.6. Most recent: M3.6 on Mar 15, 2011.

Mar 15, 2011 30 km NE of Innisfail Estate, Australia M3.6 92 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

7 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 4. Most recent: Nathan (2015).

Year Name Category Closest
2015 Nathan Category 3 286 km
2014 Ita Category 3 147 km
2011 Yasi Category 4 88 km
2009 Hamish Category 2 279 km
2006 Larry Category 4 25 km
1991 Joy Category 2 168 km
1986 Winifred Category 2 58 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 68°F (20°C) 12.2 in
February 73°F (23°C) 13.3 in Wettest
March 71°F (22°C) 10.3 in
April 68°F (20°C) 6.3 in
May 64°F (18°C) 3.5 in
June 60°F (16°C) 2.6 in
July 58°F (14°C) 1.2 in Coldest
August 61°F (16°C) 1.2 in
September 65°F (18°C) 0.7 in Driest
October 69°F (21°C) 1.5 in
November 72°F (22°C) 3.5 in
December 73°F (23°C) 6.1 in Warmest

Herberton has a seasonal temperature swing of 16°F / from 58°F in July to 73°F in December. Total annual precipitation is 62.3 inches, with February being the wettest month (13.3") and September the driest (0.7").

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Schools in Herberton

3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Herberton State High School
Mount Saint Bernard College
Herberton State School Primary Campus
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Radio Stations near Herberton

2 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
ABC 801kHz AM Cairns QLD Far North Queensland Local Radio 20220701 community, contemporary AAC 94 kbps
4CA 846 AM CAIRNS ONLINE cairns, talk AAC+ 64 kbps

Museums in Herberton

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Eacham Historical Museum
Herberton Mining Museum
Historic Village Herberton
Hou Wang Temple
Spy & Camera Museum

Libraries in Herberton

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Atherton Library0.0
Herberton Library0.0
Malanda Library0.0
Millaa Millaa Library0.0
Ravenshoe Library0.0
Yungaburra Library0.0

Cafes in Herberton

1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Madam Bugat's Cafe & Crêperie

Monuments in Herberton

1 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Wild Irishman

Train Stations in Herberton

1 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Herberton

Gas Stations in Herberton

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Herberton Service Station 24Hr Fuel

Breweries in Herberton

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Billycart Brewing Co

Airports Near Herberton

15 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Cairns International AirportCNSLarge Airport
Mareeba AirportMRGMedium Airport
Atherton AirportSmall Airport
Dimbulah AirportSmall Airport
Glen Ruth AirportSmall Airport
Gunnawarra AirportSmall Airport
Herberton AirportSmall Airport
Innisfail AirportIFLSmall Airport
Koah AirportSmall Airport
Mont Albion Station AirstripSmall Airport
Mount Garnet AirportSmall Airport
Ootann AirportSmall Airport
Pinnarendi AirstripSmall Airport
Tully AirportSmall Airport
Yalkulka AirportSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Herberton

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
St Patrick's

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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 Herberton

What is the population of Herberton?

Herberton has a population of 948 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 100 people per square mile, spread across 9.5 square miles. The median age of residents is 51.0 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Herberton expensive to live in?

The median household income is $16,494, 78% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $124,000 (56% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $620 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 7.5x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Herberton?

Herberton enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winter temperatures average 68°F in January, while summers reach an average of 58°F in July. The area receives 302 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 91.5 inches.

How is the job market in Herberton?

The unemployment rate in Herberton is 5.4%, somewhat above the national average of 3.6%. Job seekers may face moderate competition. The average weekly wage is $317. There are 90 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Herberton?

The median home value in Herberton is $124,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $620. The homeownership rate is 77.0%.

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