Sign In Register

Ilkley, Australia

Queensland · Australia

Ilkley is a small town in Queensland, Australia with a population of 797. Elevation: 203 ft (62 m). Average temperature: 69°F (20°C).

Data updated June 2026

2.4 /5.0
C Fair
797 Population 1/sq mi density
203 ft Elevation 62 meters
69°F Avg Temperature 20°C
38.7 in Annual Rain
Australia / Brisbane Timezone
$24,505 Median Income
C
Overall
2.4 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.7 / 5.0
$24,505 median income, 5.2% unemployment
C
Affordability
2.1 / 5.0
$200,000 home value, $1,000/mo rent

Discover Ilkley, Australia

Explore over 40 sections covering people, economy, housing, health, crime, climate, community, costs, trends, schools, colleges, hospitals, treatment centers, industries, museums, libraries, breweries, farmers markets, grocery stores, pharmacies, campgrounds, parks, trails, stadiums, ski resorts, daycare centers, nursing homes, churches, fire stations, cell towers, bridges, power plants, EV stations, prisons, radio stations, airports, police stations, post offices, Amtrak stations, superfund sites, UNESCO sites, and more.
Use the tabs and dropdown menus below to navigate every data point we track for this city.

Full City Profile

People

Population797
Median Age46.0 yrs
Density1/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$24,505
Per Capita$24,505
Unemployment5.2%

Housing

C
Home Value$200,000
Rent$1,000
Ownership90.2%
Housing Units319

Climate

Avg Temp69°F (20°C)
Rain38.7 in/yr
Sunny Days337/yr
Elevation203 ft (62 m)
Population797
Population Density1 / sq mi
Elevation203 ft (62 m)
Coordinates-26.7310°, 152.9977°
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$24,505
Median Age46.0 years

About Ilkley

Ilkley is a small town in Australia (Queensland) with a population of 797. The city sits at an elevation of 203 feet (62 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.

Ilkley has a population of 797 with a density of 1 people per square mile, spread across 922.6 square miles. The median age is 46.0 years, 18% older than the national median of 38.9.

Population

797
Total Population
1
People / sq mi
46.0yrs
Median Age
18% above Australia avg
922.6mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Ilkley vs Australia Average

The median household income in Ilkley is $24,505, which is 67% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $24,505 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $471, 67% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 5.2% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 76 business establishments.

Income: Ilkley vs Australia

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$24,505
67% below Australia avg
Per Capita Income$24,505
Avg Weekly Wage$471

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment5.2%
44% above Australia avg
Establishments (County)76

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Ilkley is $200,000, 29% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $1,000 (14% below the national average of $1,163). 90.2% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 319 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 8.2x, making homeownership a significant financial stretch for most families.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$200,000
29% below Australia avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,000
14% below Australia avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership90.2%
Owner-Occupied90.2%
Renter-Occupied9.8%
Housing Units319

Property Tax

Climate in Ilkley

Ilkley has an average annual temperature of 13.6°C (56°F). The hottest month is Jan (19.7°C), the coldest is Jul (7°C). Average annual precipitation is 790 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 19.7°C / 67°F 13.5° / 25.9° 98.5
Feb 19.4°C / 67°F 13.3° / 25.4° 95.1
Mar 17.2°C / 63°F 11.3° / 23.2° 62.5
Apr 14°C / 57°F 7.6° / 20.3° 30.9
May 10.6°C / 51°F 4.5° / 16.6° 46.6
Jun 7.9°C / 46°F 2.1° / 13.7° 39.6
Jul 7°C / 45°F 1.1° / 12.9° 43.3
Aug 7.8°C / 46°F 1° / 14.7° 39.5
Sep 11°C / 52°F 4.4° / 17.7° 49.0
Oct 14°C / 57°F 7.2° / 20.8° 62.6
Nov 16.5°C / 62°F 10.2° / 22.9° 109.5
Dec 18.2°C / 65°F 12° / 24.3° 113.3
Ilkley 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 203 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

Elevation203 ft (62 m)
Area922.6 sq mi (2,389.5 km²)
Population Density1/sq mi
Coordinates-26.7310°N, 152.9977°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

1 earthquake (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 M4.9 102 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

Ilkley 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").

View full weather details →

Radio Stations near Ilkley

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 Ilkley

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

Libraries in Ilkley

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

Farmers Markets in Ilkley

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

Breweries in Ilkley

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 Ilkley

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Ilkley

22 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
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 Ilkley

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

Download Full City Report

Get a comprehensive, print-ready PDF with all data for Ilkley.

Get Report

Frequently Asked Questions About Ilkley

What is the population of Ilkley?

Ilkley has a population of 797 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 46.0 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Ilkley expensive to live in?

The median household income is $24,505, 67% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $200,000 (29% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,000 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 8.2x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Ilkley?

Ilkley 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 Ilkley?

The unemployment rate in Ilkley is 5.2%, somewhat above the national average of 3.6%. Job seekers may face moderate competition. The average weekly wage is $471. There are 76 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Ilkley?

The median home value in Ilkley is $200,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,000. The homeownership rate is 90.2%.

Nearby Cities

Compare Ilkley with another city: