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Hyde Park, Australia

Queensland · Australia

Hyde Park is a small town in Queensland, Australia with a population of 1,399. Elevation: 23 ft (7 m). Average temperature: 72°F (22°C).

Data updated June 2026

3.3 /5.0
B Good
1,399 Population 26/sq mi density
23 ft Elevation 7 meters
72°F Avg Temperature 22°C
54.6 in Annual Rain
Australia / Brisbane Timezone
$28,662 Median Income
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.7 / 5.0
$28,662 median income, 5.3% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.9 / 5.0
$142,600 home value, $713/mo rent

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About Hyde Park

Hyde Park is a suburb in the City of Townsville, Queensland, Australia. In the 2021 census, Hyde Park had a population of 1,374 people.

People

Population1,399
Median Age37.0 yrs
Density26/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$28,662
Per Capita$28,662
Unemployment5.3%

Housing

B+
Home Value$142,600
Rent$713
Ownership47.8%
Housing Units560

Climate

Avg Temp72°F (22°C)
Rain54.6 in/yr
Sunny Days330/yr
Elevation23 ft (7 m)
Population1,399
Population Density26 / sq mi
Elevation23 ft (7 m)
Coordinates-19.2769°, 146.7965°
TimezoneAustralia/Brisbane
Country🇦🇺 Australia
State / ProvinceQueensland
Average Temperature72°F (22°C)
January Average76°F (25°C)
July Average65°F (18°C)
Annual Precipitation54.6 inches (1,386 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$28,662
Median Age37.0 years

About Hyde Park

Hyde Park is a small town in Australia (Queensland) with a population of 1,399. The city sits at an elevation of 23 feet (7 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 72°F (22°C). Temperatures range from 76°F in January to 65°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 54.6 inches. The timezone is Australia/Brisbane.

Hyde Park has a population of 1,399 with a density of 26 people per square mile, spread across 54.1 square miles. The median age is 37.0 years, 5% younger than the national median of 38.9.

Population

1,399
Total Population
26
People / sq mi
37.0yrs
Median Age
5% below Australia avg
54.1mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Hyde Park vs Australia Average

The median household income in Hyde Park is $28,662, which is 62% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $28,662 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $551, 62% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 5.3% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 133 business establishments.

Income: Hyde Park vs Australia

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Income

Median HH Income$28,662
62% below Australia avg
Per Capita Income$28,662
Avg Weekly Wage$551

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment5.3%
47% above Australia avg
Establishments (County)133

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Hyde Park is $142,600, 49% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $713 (39% below the national average of $1,163). 47.8% of housing units are owner-occupied (below the 65.4% national rate). There are 560 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 5x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$142,600
49% below Australia avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$713
39% below Australia avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership47.8%
Owner-Occupied47.8%
Renter-Occupied52.2%
Housing Units560

Property Tax

Climate in Hyde Park

Hyde Park 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
Hyde Park has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 72°F (22°C). Winters average 76°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 330 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 54.6 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 23 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

76°F Jan (25°C) 65°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average72.0°F
33% above Australia avg
January Average76°F (25°C)
July Average65°F (18°C)
Sunny Days330 days/yr

Geography

Elevation23 ft (7 m)
Area54.1 sq mi (140.2 km²)
Population Density26/sq mi
Coordinates-19.2769°N, 146.7965°W
TimezoneAustralia/Brisbane

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 54.6"
44% above Australia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Feb) 12.95"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.51"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

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

Apr 16, 2011 Queensland, Australia M5.0 135 km
Aug 11, 2003 65 km ENE of Palm Island, Australia M4.8 99 km
Sep 17, 2011 44 km NNW of Collinsville, Australia M4.3 135 km
Mar 1, 2025 0 km SE of Kelso, Australia M4.1 15 km
Apr 16, 2011 45 km NNW of Collinsville, Australia M4.0 136 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 4 193 km
2011 Yasi Category 4 170 km
2010 Ului Category 1 193 km
2009 Hamish Category 4 261 km
2006 Larry Category 4 198 km
1996 Celeste Category 1 141 km
1991 Joy Category 2 257 km
1989 Aivu Category 4 71 km
1986 Winifred Category 2 200 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 76°F (25°C) 10.4 in
February 82°F (28°C) 13.0 in Warmest, Wettest
March 81°F (27°C) 8.5 in
April 78°F (25°C) 2.9 in
May 74°F (23°C) 2.2 in
June 68°F (20°C) 0.8 in
July 65°F (18°C) 0.5 in Coldest, Driest
August 69°F (20°C) 0.9 in
September 73°F (23°C) 0.6 in
October 77°F (25°C) 1.5 in
November 80°F (27°C) 3.2 in
December 82°F (28°C) 6.2 in

Hyde Park has a seasonal temperature swing of 17°F / from 65°F in July to 82°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 50.6 inches, with February being the wettest month (13.0") and July the driest (0.5").

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Schools in Hyde Park

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Saint Margaret Marys College - - - -
Hermit Park State School - - - -
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Radio Stations near Hyde Park

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 Hyde Park

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 Hyde Park

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 Hyde Park

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Willows Rotary Markets

Restaurants in Hyde Park

2 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Aroi Bangkok Thai Restaurant
Townsville RSL Club

Cafes in Hyde Park

5 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Il Mondo
Jean-Píerre
Muffin Break
Sprout
Zambrero

Gas Stations in Hyde Park

2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Ampol
United

Banks in Hyde Park

4 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

BOQ
CommonwealthBank
NAB
Westpac Castletown Shoppingworld

Shopping Malls in Hyde Park

1 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Castletown Shopping Centre

Breweries in Hyde Park

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Tiny Mountain Brewery
Tiny Mountain Brewery

Stadiums & Teams in Hyde Park

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Hyde Park

12 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Townsville Airport / RAAF Base TownsvilleTSVMedium Airport
Ace Aerodrome Starke Field-Small Airport
Ayr AirportAYRSmall Airport
Bening Field Airport-Small Airport
Bluewater park Airstrip-Small Airport
Donnington Airpark-Small Airport
Hillsborough Airstrip-Small Airport
Home Hill Aerodrome-Small Airport
Ingham AirportIGHSmall Airport
Lavarack (Military) Airport-Small Airport
Macrossan Airport-Small Airport
Palm Island AirportPMKSmall Airport

Treatment Centers in Hyde Park

1 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Eastbrooke Family Clinic Townsville

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 Hyde Park

What is the population of Hyde Park?

Hyde Park has a population of 1,399 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 26 people per square mile, spread across 54.1 square miles. The median age of residents is 37.0 years.

Is Hyde Park expensive to live in?

The median household income is $28,662, 62% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $142,600 (49% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $713 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 5x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Hyde Park?

Hyde Park has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 72°F (22°C). Winter temperatures average 76°F in January, while summers reach an average of 65°F in July. The area receives 330 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 54.6 inches.

How is the job market in Hyde Park?

The unemployment rate in Hyde Park is 5.3%, somewhat above the national average of 3.6%. Job seekers may face moderate competition. The average weekly wage is $551. There are 133 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Hyde Park?

The median home value in Hyde Park is $142,600. For renters, the median monthly rent is $713. The homeownership rate is 47.8%.

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