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Ingham, Australia

Queensland · Australia

Ingham is a small town in Queensland, Australia with a population of 4,557. Elevation: 52 ft (16 m). Average temperature: 74°F (23°C).

Data updated June 2026

3.0 /5.0
B Good
4,557 Population 2/sq mi density
52 ft Elevation 16 meters
74°F Avg Temperature 23°C
95.4 in Annual Rain
Australia / Brisbane Timezone
$20,483 Median Income
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.5 / 5.0
$20,483 median income, 5.8% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.4 / 5.0
$118,400 home value, $592/mo rent

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About Ingham

Ingham

Ingham is a rural town and locality in the Shire of Hinchinbrook, Queensland, Australia. It is named after William Bairstow Ingham and is the administrative centre for the Shire of Hinchinbrook.

People

Population4,557
Median Age49.0 yrs
Density2/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$20,483
Per Capita$20,483
Unemployment5.8%

Housing

B
Home Value$118,400
Rent$592
Ownership65.4%
Housing Units1,823

Climate

Avg Temp74°F (23°C)
Rain95.4 in/yr
Sunny Days191/yr
Elevation52 ft (16 m)
Population4,557
Population Density2 / sq mi
Elevation52 ft (16 m)
Coordinates-18.6455°, 146.1625°
TimezoneAustralia/Brisbane
Country🇦🇺 Australia
State / ProvinceQueensland
Average Temperature74°F (23°C)
January Average81°F (27°C)
July Average65°F (18°C)
Annual Precipitation95.4 inches (2,424 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$20,483
Median Age49.0 years

About Ingham

Ingham is a small town in Australia (Queensland) with a population of 4,557. The city sits at an elevation of 52 feet (16 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 74°F (23°C). Temperatures range from 81°F in January to 65°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 95.4 inches. The timezone is Australia/Brisbane.

Ingham has a population of 4,557 with a density of 2 people per square mile, spread across 2,360.5 square miles. The median age is 49.0 years, 26% older than the national median of 38.9.

Population

4,557
Total Population
2
People / sq mi
49.0yrs
Median Age
26% above Australia avg
2,360.5mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Ingham vs Australia Average

The median household income in Ingham is $20,483, which is 73% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $20,483 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $394, 72% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 5.8% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 433 business establishments.

Income: Ingham vs Australia

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Income

Median HH Income$20,483
73% below Australia avg
Per Capita Income$20,483
Avg Weekly Wage$394

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment5.8%
61% above Australia avg
Establishments (County)433

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Ingham is $118,400, 58% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $592 (49% below the national average of $1,163). 65.4% of housing units are owner-occupied. There are 1,823 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 5.8x, above the traditionally affordable threshold of 3-4x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$118,400
58% below Australia avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$592
49% below Australia avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership65.4%
Owner-Occupied65.4%
Renter-Occupied34.6%
Housing Units1,823

Property Tax

Climate in Ingham

Ingham has an average annual temperature of 24.2°C (76°F). The hottest month is Jan (27.8°C), the coldest is Jul (19.4°C). Average annual precipitation is 2000 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 27.8°C / 82°F 23.1° / 32.4° 358.7
Feb 27.6°C / 82°F 23.5° / 31.7° 517.3
Mar 26.6°C / 80°F 22.3° / 30.8° 324.2
Apr 24.8°C / 77°F 20.4° / 29.2° 184.7
May 22.6°C / 73°F 18.1° / 27.1° 92.2
Jun 20.4°C / 69°F 15.5° / 25.4° 45.8
Jul 19.4°C / 67°F 13.9° / 25° 40.4
Aug 20.2°C / 68°F 14.5° / 26° 32.1
Sep 22.5°C / 73°F 16.3° / 28.7° 42.1
Oct 24.6°C / 76°F 18.8° / 30.5° 58.6
Nov 26.1°C / 79°F 20.6° / 31.6° 121.8
Dec 27.6°C / 82°F 22.4° / 32.8° 181.6
Ingham has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 74°F (23°C). Winters average 81°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 191 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 95.4 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 52 feet.

Temperature

81°F Jan (27°C) 65°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average74.1°F
37% above Australia avg
January Average81°F (27°C)
July Average65°F (18°C)
Sunny Days191 days/yr

Geography

Elevation52 ft (16 m)
Area2,360.5 sq mi (6,113.6 km²)
Population Density2/sq mi
Coordinates-18.6455°N, 146.1625°W
TimezoneAustralia/Brisbane

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 95.4"
151% above Australia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Feb) 21.65"
Driest Month (Jun) 2.17"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

3 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M4.1 on Mar 1, 2025.

Aug 11, 2003 65 km ENE of Palm Island, Australia M4.8 103 km
Mar 1, 2025 0 km SE of Kelso, Australia M4.1 102 km
Mar 15, 2011 30 km NE of Innisfail Estate, Australia M3.6 147 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 3 289 km
2011 Yasi Category 4 83 km
2010 Ului Category 1 289 km
2009 Hamish Category 4 278 km
2006 Larry Category 4 128 km
1996 Celeste Category 1 230 km
1991 Joy Category 2 225 km
1989 Aivu Category 4 167 km
1986 Winifred Category 2 106 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 81°F (27°C) 15.3 in Warmest
February 80°F (27°C) 21.7 in Wettest
March 79°F (26°C) 16.5 in
April 75°F (24°C) 10.7 in
May 72°F (22°C) 5.0 in
June 67°F (19°C) 2.2 in Driest
July 65°F (18°C) 2.3 in Coldest
August 67°F (20°C) 2.5 in
September 71°F (22°C) 2.4 in
October 75°F (24°C) 3.0 in
November 78°F (26°C) 5.8 in
December 80°F (27°C) 8.1 in

Ingham has a seasonal temperature swing of 16°F / from 65°F in July to 81°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 95.4 inches, with February being the wettest month (21.7") and June the driest (2.2").

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Schools in Ingham

8 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Gilroy Santa Maria College - - - -
Hinchinbrook Christian School - - - -
Our Lady of Lourdes School - - - -
Ingham State High School - - - -
Ingham State School - - - -
Toobanna State School - - - -
Trebonne State School - - - -
Victoria Plantation State School - - - -
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Radio Stations near Ingham

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Museums in Ingham

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Art Gallery

Libraries in Ingham

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Hinchinbrook Library0.0
Hinchinbrook Shire Library0.0

Hotels in Ingham

4 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Lee's Hotel
Motel Ingham
Royal Hotel
Station Hotel

Restaurants in Ingham

3 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

JKS Deli
Majestic Café
Troy Kebabs

Cinemas in Ingham

1 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

JL Kelly Theatre

Clinics in Ingham

1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Ingham Family Medical

Dentists in Ingham

1 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Dental Clinic

Train Stations in Ingham

1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Ingham

Gas Stations in Ingham

5 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Andy's Roadhouse
BP Ingham
Caltex
Shell
United

Banks in Ingham

4 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bendigo Bank
Commonwealth Bank
NAB
Westpac

Golf Courses in Ingham

1 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Ingham Golf Club

Airports Near Ingham

12 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Townsville Airport / RAAF Base TownsvilleTSVMedium Airport
Bluewater park Airstrip-Small Airport
Camel Creek Airport-Small Airport
Dallachy(Cardwell) Aerodrome-Small Airport
Dunk Island AirportDKISmall Airport
Goshen Station Airport-Small Airport
Ingham AirportIGHSmall Airport
Lavarack (Military) Airport-Small Airport
New Moon AirportNMPSmall Airport
Palm Island AirportPMKSmall Airport
Paluma Airstrip-Small Airport
Tully Airport-Small Airport

Post Offices in Ingham

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Ingham Post Office

Churches & Religious Organizations in Ingham

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
St Marks Lutheran Church

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Waterfalls
6
Natural waterfalls documented by USGS and OpenStreetMap contributors
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Meteorites
1
Confirmed meteorite landing sites recorded in NASA meteorite catalog
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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 Ingham

What is the population of Ingham?

Ingham has a population of 4,557 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 2 people per square mile, spread across 2,360.5 square miles. The median age of residents is 49.0 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Ingham expensive to live in?

The median household income is $20,483, 73% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $118,400 (58% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $592 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 5.8x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Ingham?

Ingham has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 74°F (23°C). Winter temperatures average 81°F in January, while summers reach an average of 65°F in July. The area receives 191 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 95.4 inches.

How is the job market in Ingham?

The unemployment rate in Ingham is 5.8%, somewhat above the national average of 3.6%. Job seekers may face moderate competition. The average weekly wage is $394. There are 433 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Ingham?

The median home value in Ingham is $118,400. For renters, the median monthly rent is $592. The homeownership rate is 65.4%.

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