Howard, Australia

Queensland · Australia

Howard is a small town in Queensland, Australia with a population of 1,042. Elevation: 59 ft (18 m). Average temperature: 70°F (21°C).

Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026

1,042 Population 4/sq mi density
59 ft Elevation 18 meters
70°F Avg Temperature 21°C
32.1 in Annual Rain
Australia / Brisbane Timezone

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About Howard

Howard

Howard is a rural town and locality in the Fraser Coast Region, Queensland, Australia. It is a southern boundary of the Dundaburra peoples of the Northern Kabi Kabi Isis districts and surrounds. It is located 284 kilometres (176 mi) north of Brisbane and 37 kilometres (23 mi) west of Hervey Bay. In the 2021 census, the locality of Howard had a population of 1,394 people.

People

Population1,042
Density4/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp70°F (21°C)
Rain32.1 in/yr
Elevation59 ft (18 m)
Population1,042
Population Density4 / sq mi
Elevation59 ft (18 m)
Coordinates-25.3193°, 152.5599°
TimezoneAustralia/Brisbane
Country🇦🇺 Australia
State / ProvinceQueensland
Average Temperature70°F (21°C)
January Average76°F (24°C)
July Average62°F (17°C)
Annual Precipitation32.1 inches (815 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Howard

Howard is a small town in Australia (Queensland) with a population of 1,042. The city sits at an elevation of 59 feet (18 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 70°F (21°C). Temperatures range from 76°F in January to 62°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 32.1 inches. The timezone is Australia/Brisbane.

Climate in Howard

Howard has an average annual temperature of 21.5°C (71°F). The hottest month is Jan (26.1°C), the coldest is Jul (15.9°C). Average annual precipitation is 1011 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 26.1°C / 79°F 21° / 31.2° 129.7
Feb 26°C / 79°F 21.2° / 30.8° 171.5
Mar 24.8°C / 77°F 19.8° / 29.7° 130.9
Apr 22.4°C / 72°F 17° / 27.7° 61.6
May 19.2°C / 67°F 13.6° / 24.9° 74.3
Jun 16.8°C / 62°F 10.8° / 22.8° 52.9
Jul 15.9°C / 61°F 9.2° / 22.6° 34.3
Aug 16.8°C / 62°F 9.7° / 23.9° 40.3
Sep 19.5°C / 67°F 12.7° / 26.4° 38.1
Oct 21.8°C / 71°F 15.8° / 27.8° 87.0
Nov 23.6°C / 74°F 17.9° / 29.4° 67.3
Dec 25.2°C / 77°F 19.8° / 30.5° 123.4
Howard enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C). Winters average 76°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. Annual precipitation totals 32.1 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 59 feet.

Temperature

76°F Jan (24°C) 62°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average70.1°F
30% above Australia avg
January Average76°F (24°C)
July Average62°F (17°C)

Geography

Elevation59 ft (18 m)
Area287.9 sq mi (745.7 km²)
Population Density4/sq mi
Coordinates25.3193°S, 152.5599°E
TimezoneAustralia/Brisbane

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 32.1"
16% below Australia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Feb) 6.65"
Driest Month (Aug) 1.38"

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 M4.9 124 km
Feb 15, 2015 42 km N of Mundubbera, Australia M4.9 120 km
Jan 16, 2004 27 km SE of Monto, Australia M4.4 132 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2015 Marcia Category 4 217 km
2009 Hamish Category 4 237 km
1980 Simon Category 1 204 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 76°F (24°C) 6.2 in
February 78°F (26°C) 6.7 in Warmest, Wettest
March 76°F (25°C) 4.8 in
April 72°F (22°C) 3.2 in
May 67°F (20°C) 3.5 in
June 62°F (17°C) 1.8 in Coldest
July 62°F (17°C) 2.0 in
August 62°F (17°C) 1.4 in Driest
September 67°F (19°C) 1.5 in
October 71°F (22°C) 3.0 in
November 74°F (24°C) 4.1 in
December 77°F (25°C) 5.0 in

Howard has a seasonal temperature swing of 16°F / from 62°F in June to 78°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 43.1 inches, with February being the wettest month (6.7") and August the driest (1.4").

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Schools in Howard

1 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Howard State School - - - -
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Radio Stations near Howard

2 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Triple M Bundy good times and greatest hits, greatest hits AAC 130 kbps
CherbOURg Radio community, indigenous AAC+ 64 kbps

Museums in Howard

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Burrum and District Museum
Doll Museum
Maryborough Bond Store Museum
Maryborough Military and Colonial Museum
The Story Book
Whistle Stop Rail Museum
Wide Bay Hospitals Museum

Libraries in Howard

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Burrum Heads Library0.0
Howard Library0.0
Mayborough Library0.0
Woodgate Beach Library0.0

Veterinaries in Howard

1 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Howard Veterinary Clinic

Train Stations in Howard

1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Howard

Golf Courses in Howard

1 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Burrum District Golf Club

Airports Near Howard

13 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Bundaberg AirportBDBMedium Airport
Hervey Bay AirportHVBMedium Airport
Aquila Airfield-Small Airport
Biggenden Airport-Small Airport
Bully Yard private Airfield-Small Airport
Childers Airport-Small Airport
Cooloola Village Airpark-Small Airport
Maryborough AirportMBHSmall Airport
Monduran Airport-Small Airport
North Gregory/Elliott Field-Small Airport
Pacific Haven Airport-Small Airport
Rainbow Beach Airport-Small Airport
Toby's Gap Airstrip-Small Airport

Post Offices in Howard

2 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Howard LPO
Howard Post Office

Churches & Religious Organizations in Howard

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
St Matthew's Anglican Church Church
St. Patrick's 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 Howard

What is the population of Howard?

Howard has a population of 1,042 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 4 people per square mile, spread across 287.9 square miles.

What is the weather like in Howard?

Howard enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C). Winter temperatures average 76°F in January, while summers reach an average of 62°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 32.1 inches.

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