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Hunchy, Australia

Queensland · Australia

Hunchy is a small town in Queensland, Australia with a population of 529. Elevation: 423 ft (129 m). Average temperature: 69°F (20°C).

Data updated June 2026

2.5 /5.0
C+ Fair
529 Population 1/sq mi density
423 ft Elevation 129 meters
69°F Avg Temperature 20°C
38.7 in Annual Rain
Australia / Brisbane Timezone
$27,108 Median Income
C+
Overall
2.5 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.0 / 5.0
$27,108 median income, 3.5% unemployment
D
Affordability
2.0 / 5.0
$224,200 home value, $1,121/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population529
Median Age48.0 yrs
Density1/mi²

Economy

B
Median Income$27,108
Per Capita$27,108
Unemployment3.5%

Housing

D
Home Value$224,200
Rent$1,121
Ownership89.5%
Housing Units212

Climate

Avg Temp69°F (20°C)
Rain38.7 in/yr
Sunny Days337/yr
Elevation423 ft (129 m)
Population529
Population Density1 / sq mi
Elevation423 ft (129 m)
Coordinates-26.6799°, 152.9109°
TimezoneAustralia/Brisbane
Country🇦🇺 Australia
State / ProvinceQueensland
Average Temperature69°F (20°C)
January Average75°F (24°C)
July Average60°F (16°C)
Annual Precipitation38.7 inches (982 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$27,108
Median Age48.0 years

About Hunchy

Hunchy is a small town in Australia (Queensland) with a population of 529. The city sits at an elevation of 423 feet (129 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 69°F (20°C). Temperatures range from 75°F in January to 60°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 38.7 inches. The timezone is Australia/Brisbane.

Hunchy has a population of 529 with a density of 1 people per square mile, spread across 922.6 square miles. The median age is 48.0 years, 23% older than the national median of 38.9.

Population

529
Total Population
1
People / sq mi
48.0yrs
Median Age
23% above Australia avg
922.6mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Hunchy vs Australia Average

The median household income in Hunchy is $27,108, which is 64% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $27,108 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $521, 64% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 3.5% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 50 business establishments.

Income: Hunchy vs Australia

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Income

Median HH Income$27,108
64% below Australia avg
Per Capita Income$27,108
Avg Weekly Wage$521

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment3.5%
3% below Australia avg
Establishments (County)50

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Hunchy is $224,200, 20% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $1,121 (4% below the national average of $1,163). 89.5% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 212 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 8.3x, making homeownership a significant financial stretch for most families.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$224,200
20% below Australia avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,121
4% below Australia avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership89.5%
Owner-Occupied89.5%
Renter-Occupied10.5%
Housing Units212

Property Tax

Climate in Hunchy

Hunchy has an average annual temperature of 20.8°C (69°F). The hottest month is Jan (25.2°C), the coldest is Jul (15.6°C). Average annual precipitation is 1439 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 25.2°C / 77°F 21.3° / 29.1° 151.7
Feb 25.2°C / 77°F 21.3° / 29.1° 210.1
Mar 24°C / 75°F 20.2° / 27.9° 161.8
Apr 21.6°C / 71°F 17.2° / 26.1° 123.4
May 18.6°C / 65°F 13.5° / 23.6° 158.0
Jun 16.5°C / 62°F 11.4° / 21.6° 114.9
Jul 15.6°C / 60°F 10° / 21.3° 66.0
Aug 16.2°C / 61°F 10° / 22.3° 56.7
Sep 18.7°C / 66°F 13° / 24.4° 62.3
Oct 20.6°C / 69°F 15.5° / 25.8° 97.7
Nov 22.6°C / 73°F 17.8° / 27.4° 76.7
Dec 24.3°C / 76°F 19.9° / 28.7° 159.9
Hunchy enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F (20°C). Winters average 75°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 337 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 38.7 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 423 feet.

Temperature

75°F Jan (24°C) 60°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average68.5°F
27% above Australia avg
January Average75°F (24°C)
July Average60°F (16°C)
Sunny Days337 days/yr

Geography

Elevation423 ft (129 m)
Area922.6 sq mi (2,389.5 km²)
Population Density1/sq mi
Coordinates-26.6799°N, 152.9109°W
TimezoneAustralia/Brisbane

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 38.7"
2% above Australia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Feb) 10.16"
Driest Month (Sep) 1.85"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2 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 92 km
Mar 7, 2005 36 km WNW of Kingaroy, Australia M3.6 144 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 75°F (24°C) 8.0 in
February 75°F (24°C) 10.2 in Warmest, Wettest
March 73°F (23°C) 7.8 in
April 69°F (20°C) 5.9 in
May 64°F (18°C) 5.7 in
June 59°F (15°C) 3.0 in
July 60°F (16°C) 3.5 in
August 58°F (15°C) 2.1 in Coldest
September 63°F (17°C) 1.9 in Driest
October 67°F (20°C) 3.9 in
November 71°F (22°C) 4.9 in
December 74°F (23°C) 6.8 in

Hunchy has a seasonal temperature swing of 16°F / from 58°F in August to 75°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 63.6 inches, with February being the wettest month (10.2") and September the driest (1.9").

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Radio Stations near Hunchy

3 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Zinc 96.1 adult contemporary, commercial AAC+ 64 kbps
Hot 91.1 commercial AAC+ 64 kbps
Sunshine FM 104.9 MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Hunchy

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Eumundi Museum
Landsborough Shire's Historical Museum
Nambour Museum
Nambour Museum
Queensland Air Museum
The Kenilworth Museum
Yandina Historic House

Libraries in Hunchy

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Beerwah Library0.0
Buderim Library0.0
Caloundra Library0.0
Coolum Library0.0
CSS Library0.0
Imbil Library0.0
Kawana Library0.0
Kenilworth Library0.0
Maleny Library0.0
Mapleton Library0.0
Mapleton Library0.0
Maroochydore Library0.0
Nambour Library0.0
Nambour Library0.0
Woombye School of Arts0.0

Farmers Markets in Hunchy

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Cotton Tree Market
Eumundi Markets
Fishermans Road Market
Fishermans Road Market
Yandina Country Markets

Hotels in Hunchy

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Spicers Clovelly Estate

Restaurants in Hunchy

1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

The Long Apron

Cafes in Hunchy

1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Montville Cafe

Breweries in Hunchy

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Glass House Brewery
Glass House Brewery
Sunshine Brewery
Sunshine Coast Brewery
Ten Toes
Ten Toes
Terella Brewing
Wild Rocket Micro Brewery
Your Mates

Stadiums & Teams in Hunchy

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Airports Near Hunchy

23 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Brisbane International AirportBNELarge Airport
Sunshine Coast AirportMCYLarge Airport
Caboolture AirportSmall Airport
Caloundra AirportCUDSmall Airport
Churchable AirstripSmall Airport
Cooeeimbardi airstrip Private?Small Airport
Cooloola Village AirparkSmall Airport
CoominyaSmall Airport
Donnybrook AirstripSmall Airport
Driftn-in AirstripSmall Airport
Greenfield (Cootharaba) AirfieldSmall Airport
Gympie AirportGYPSmall Airport
Hazelton Private AirstripSmall Airport
Kilcoy AirfieldSmall Airport
Kooringal AirstripSmall Airport
Landsborough AirportSmall Airport
Mccarons private stripSmall Airport
mount archerSmall Airport
Noosa AirportNSVSmall Airport
Redcliffe AirportSmall Airport
Tangalooma AirportTANSmall Airport
Tinbeerwah Airstrip (private)Small Airport
Watts Bridge AirportSmall Airport

Treatment Centers in Hunchy

1 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Nicklin Lodge

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 Hunchy

What is the population of Hunchy?

Hunchy has a population of 529 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 1 people per square mile, spread across 922.6 square miles. The median age of residents is 48.0 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Hunchy expensive to live in?

The median household income is $27,108, 64% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $224,200 (20% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,121 per month. The home price-to-income ratio is 8.3x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Hunchy?

Hunchy enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F (20°C). Winter temperatures average 75°F in January, while summers reach an average of 60°F in July. The area receives 337 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 38.7 inches.

How is the job market in Hunchy?

Hunchy has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 3.5%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $521. There are 50 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Hunchy?

The median home value in Hunchy is $224,200. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,121. The homeownership rate is 89.5%.

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