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Hodgson Vale, Australia

Queensland · Australia

Hodgson Vale is a small town in Queensland, Australia with a population of 1,345. Elevation: 1,742 ft (531 m). Average temperature: 64°F (18°C).

3.3 /5.0
B Good
1,345 Population 5/sq mi density
1,742 ft Elevation 531 meters
64°F Avg Temperature 18°C
30.8 in Annual Rain
Australia / Brisbane Timezone
$33,868 Median Income
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$33,868 median income, 1.4% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.2 / 5.0
$205,600 home value, $1,028/mo rent

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About Hodgson Vale

Hodgson Vale is a rural locality in the Toowoomba Region, Queensland, Australia. In the 2021 census, Hodgson Vale had a population of 1,444 people.

People

Population1,345
Median Age39.0 yrs
Density5/mi²

Economy

B
Median Income$33,868
Per Capita$33,868
Unemployment1.4%

Housing

B
Home Value$205,600
Rent$1,028
Ownership93.8%
Housing Units538

Climate

Avg Temp64°F (18°C)
Rain30.8 in/yr
Sunny Days332/yr
Elevation1,742 ft (531 m)
Population1,345
Population Density5 / sq mi
Elevation1,742 ft (531 m)
Coordinates-27.6652°, 151.9325°
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$33,868
Median Age39.0 years

About Hodgson Vale

Hodgson Vale is a small town in Australia (Queensland) with a population of 1,345. The city sits at an elevation of 1,742 feet (531 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.

Hodgson Vale has a population of 1,345 with a density of 5 people per square mile, spread across 282.3 square miles. The median age is 39.0 years, 0% younger than the national median of 38.9.

Population

1,345
Total Population
5
People / sq mi
39.0yrs
Median Age
0% below Australia avg
282.3mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Hodgson Vale vs Australia Average

The median household income in Hodgson Vale is $33,868, which is 55% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $33,868 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $651, 55% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 1.4% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 128 business establishments.

Income: Hodgson Vale vs Australia

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Income

Median HH Income$33,868
55% below Australia avg
Per Capita Income$33,868
Avg Weekly Wage$651

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.4%
61% below Australia avg
Establishments (County)128

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Hodgson Vale is $205,600, 27% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $1,028 (12% below the national average of $1,163). 93.8% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 538 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 6.1x, above the traditionally affordable threshold of 3-4x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$205,600
27% below Australia avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,028
12% below Australia avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership93.8%
Owner-Occupied93.8%
Renter-Occupied6.2%
Housing Units538

Property Tax

Climate in Hodgson Vale

Hodgson Vale 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
Hodgson Vale 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 1,742 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

Elevation1,742 ft (531 m)
Area282.3 sq mi (731.2 km²)
Population Density5/sq mi
Coordinates-27.6652°N, 151.9325°W
TimezoneAustralia/Brisbane

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 30.8"
19% below Australia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 4.33"
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 M4.9 148 km
Feb 21, 2004 47 km WNW of Kingaroy, Australia M3.7 149 km
Mar 7, 2005 36 km WNW of Kingaroy, Australia M3.6 140 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 72°F (22°C) 4.3 in
February 73°F (23°C) 3.9 in Warmest
March 70°F (21°C) 2.3 in
April 65°F (18°C) 2.0 in
May 59°F (15°C) 2.5 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 58°F (15°C) 1.4 in
October 64°F (18°C) 2.7 in
November 68°F (20°C) 3.5 in
December 72°F (22°C) 4.3 in Wettest

Hodgson Vale has a seasonal temperature swing of 19°F / from 53°F in June to 73°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 31.0 inches, with December being the wettest month (4.3") and August the driest (1.1").

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Schools in Hodgson Vale

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Vale View State School
Ramsay State School
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Museums in Hodgson Vale

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

Libraries in Hodgson Vale

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

Farmers Markets in Hodgson Vale

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Cabarlah Markets

Breweries in Hodgson Vale

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
5 Brothers Brewing
Bone Idol Brewery
Mouse Proof brewery

Stadiums & Teams in Hodgson Vale

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Hodgson Vale

30 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Toowoomba Wellcamp AirportWTBLarge Airport
Oakey Army Aviation CentreOKYMedium 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
Dalby AirportDBYSmall Airport
Driftn-in AirstripSmall Airport
Ellinthorp AirstripSmall Airport
Emu Gully (Toowoomba) AirfieldSmall Airport
Gatton AirparkSmall Airport
george lees airfieldSmall Airport
Greenmount ALASmall Airport
Jimbour Homestead airstripSmall Airport
Kilcoy AirfieldSmall Airport
McCaffrey FieldSmall Airport
Mccarons private stripSmall Airport
Millmerran AirportSmall Airport
mount archerSmall Airport
Mount Walker airstripSmall Airport
Pittsworth AirportSmall Airport
Toowoomba AirportTWBSmall Airport
Warwick AirportWAZSmall Airport
Watts Bridge AirportSmall Airport

Treatment Centers in Hodgson Vale

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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Frequently Asked Questions About Hodgson Vale

What is the population of Hodgson Vale?

Hodgson Vale has a population of 1,345 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 5 people per square mile, spread across 282.3 square miles. The median age of residents is 39.0 years.

Is Hodgson Vale expensive to live in?

The median household income is $33,868, 55% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $205,600 (27% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,028 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 6.1x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Hodgson Vale?

Hodgson Vale 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 Hodgson Vale?

The job market in Hodgson Vale is very strong, with unemployment at just 1.4% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $651. There are 128 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Hodgson Vale?

The median home value in Hodgson Vale is $205,600. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,028. The homeownership rate is 93.8%.

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