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Horseshoe Bay, Australia

Queensland · Australia

Horseshoe Bay is a small town in Queensland, Australia with a population of 710. Elevation: 30 ft (9 m). Average temperature: 76°F (24°C).

Data updated June 2026

1.9 /5.0
D Poor
710 Population 2/sq mi density
30 ft Elevation 9 meters
76°F Avg Temperature 24°C
49.2 in Annual Rain
Australia / Brisbane Timezone
$19,773 Median Income
D
Overall
1.9 / 5.0
Poor overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.0 / 5.0
$19,773 median income, 8.9% unemployment
D
Affordability
1.8 / 5.0
$169,000 home value, $845/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population710
Median Age57.0 yrs
Density2/mi²

Economy

C
Median Income$19,773
Per Capita$19,773
Unemployment8.9%

Housing

D
Home Value$169,000
Rent$845
Ownership82.1%
Housing Units284

Climate

Avg Temp76°F (24°C)
Rain49.2 in/yr
Sunny Days332/yr
Elevation30 ft (9 m)
Population710
Population Density2 / sq mi
Elevation30 ft (9 m)
Coordinates-19.1176°, 146.8605°
TimezoneAustralia/Brisbane
Country🇦🇺 Australia
State / ProvinceQueensland
Average Temperature76°F (24°C)
January Average80°F (27°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Annual Precipitation49.2 inches (1,250 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$19,773
Median Age57.0 years

About Horseshoe Bay

Horseshoe Bay is a small town in Australia (Queensland) with a population of 710. The city sits at an elevation of 30 feet (9 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 76°F (24°C). Temperatures range from 80°F in January to 70°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 49.2 inches. The timezone is Australia/Brisbane.

Horseshoe Bay has a population of 710 with a density of 2 people per square mile, spread across 300.7 square miles. The median age is 57.0 years, 47% older than the national median of 38.9.

Population

710
Total Population
2
People / sq mi
57.0yrs
Median Age
47% above Australia avg
300.7mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Horseshoe Bay vs Australia Average

The median household income in Horseshoe Bay is $19,773, which is 74% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $19,773 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $380, 73% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 8.9% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 67 business establishments.

Income: Horseshoe Bay vs Australia

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Income

Median HH Income$19,773
74% below Australia avg
Per Capita Income$19,773
Avg Weekly Wage$380

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment8.9%
147% above Australia avg
Establishments (County)67

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Horseshoe Bay is $169,000, 40% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $845 (27% below the national average of $1,163). 82.1% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 284 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 8.5x, making homeownership a significant financial stretch for most families.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$169,000
40% below Australia avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$845
27% below Australia avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership82.1%
Owner-Occupied82.1%
Renter-Occupied17.9%
Housing Units284

Property Tax

Climate in Horseshoe Bay

Horseshoe Bay 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
Horseshoe Bay has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 76°F (24°C). Winters average 80°F in January while summers reach 70°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 49.2 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 30 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

80°F Jan (27°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average75.5°F
40% above Australia avg
January Average80°F (27°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Sunny Days332 days/yr

Geography

Elevation30 ft (9 m)
Area300.7 sq mi (778.7 km²)
Population Density2/sq mi
Coordinates-19.1176°N, 146.8605°W
TimezoneAustralia/Brisbane

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 49.2"
30% above Australia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Feb) 11.57"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.47"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

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

Apr 16, 2011 Queensland, Australia M5.0 143 km
Aug 11, 2003 65 km ENE of Palm Island, Australia M4.8 80 km
Sep 17, 2011 44 km NNW of Collinsville, Australia M4.3 145 km
Mar 1, 2025 0 km SE of Kelso, Australia M4.1 34 km
Apr 16, 2011 45 km NNW of Collinsville, Australia M4.0 145 km
Jul 28, 2006 139 km ENE of Palm Island, Australia M3.9 145 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 4 201 km
2011 Yasi Category 4 157 km
2010 Ului Category 1 200 km
2009 Hamish Category 4 245 km
2006 Larry Category 4 180 km
1996 Celeste Category 1 141 km
1991 Joy Category 2 238 km
1989 Aivu Category 4 80 km
1986 Winifred Category 2 187 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 80°F (27°C) 9.4 in
February 80°F (27°C) 11.6 in Warmest, Wettest
March 79°F (26°C) 6.7 in
April 76°F (24°C) 2.4 in
May 72°F (22°C) 1.9 in
June 68°F (20°C) 0.8 in
July 70°F (21°C) 0.5 in Driest
August 67°F (20°C) 0.9 in Coldest
September 71°F (22°C) 0.6 in
October 74°F (24°C) 1.5 in
November 78°F (25°C) 2.8 in
December 79°F (26°C) 5.8 in

Horseshoe Bay has a seasonal temperature swing of 13°F / from 67°F in August to 80°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 44.8 inches, with February being the wettest month (11.6") and July the driest (0.5").

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Radio Stations near Horseshoe Bay

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 Horseshoe Bay

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 Horseshoe Bay

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 Horseshoe Bay

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Willows Rotary Markets

Restaurants in Horseshoe Bay

2 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Barefoot Art Food Wine
Cool bar

Cafes in Horseshoe Bay

5 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Adele's Cafe
Cafe Nourish
Early Bird Cafe
Noodies
Sandi's on Magnetic Island

Breweries in Horseshoe Bay

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Tiny Mountain Brewery
Tiny Mountain Brewery

Stadiums & Teams in Horseshoe Bay

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Horseshoe Bay

10 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Townsville Airport / RAAF Base TownsvilleTSVMedium Airport
Ace Aerodrome Starke FieldSmall Airport
Ayr AirportAYRSmall Airport
Bening Field AirportSmall Airport
Bluewater park AirstripSmall Airport
Donnington AirparkSmall Airport
Home Hill AerodromeSmall Airport
Ingham AirportIGHSmall Airport
Lavarack (Military) AirportSmall Airport
Palm Island AirportPMKSmall Airport

Treatment Centers in Horseshoe Bay

1 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Eastbrooke Family Clinic Townsville

UNESCO World Heritage Sites Near Horseshoe Bay

1 UNESCO sites.

SiteCategoryYear
Great Barrier ReefNatural1981

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
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UNESCO World Heritage Sites Near Horseshoe Bay

Great Barrier Reef
Natural · inscribed 1981
The Great Barrier Reef is a site of remarkable variety and beauty on the north-east coast of Australia. It contains the world’s largest collection of coral reefs, with 400 types of coral, 1,500 species of fish and 4,000 types of mollusc. It also holds great sc...

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 Horseshoe Bay

What is the population of Horseshoe Bay?

Horseshoe Bay has a population of 710 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 2 people per square mile, spread across 300.7 square miles. The median age of residents is 57.0 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Horseshoe Bay expensive to live in?

The median household income is $19,773, 74% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $169,000 (40% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $845 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 8.5x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Horseshoe Bay?

Horseshoe Bay has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 76°F (24°C). Winter temperatures average 80°F in January, while summers reach an average of 70°F in July. The area receives 332 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 49.2 inches.

How is the job market in Horseshoe Bay?

The job market in Horseshoe Bay faces challenges, with unemployment at 8.9% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $380. There are 67 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Horseshoe Bay?

The median home value in Horseshoe Bay is $169,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $845. The homeownership rate is 82.1%.

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