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Jandowae, Australia

Queensland · Australia

Jandowae is a small town in Queensland, Australia with a population of 1,001. Elevation: 1,184 ft (361 m). Average temperature: 67°F (19°C).

2.5 /5.0
C+ Fair
1,001 Population 36/sq mi density
1,184 ft Elevation 361 meters
67°F Avg Temperature 19°C
25.0 in Annual Rain
Australia / Brisbane Timezone
$16,731 Median Income
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Overall
2.5 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Economy
2.1 / 5.0
$16,731 median income, 8.7% unemployment
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Affordability
2.9 / 5.0
$112,600 home value, $563/mo rent

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About Jandowae

Jandowae

Jandowae is a rural town and locality in the Western Downs Region, Queensland, Australia. In the 2021 census, the locality of Jandowae had a population of 1,004 people.

People

Population1,001
Median Age53.0 yrs
Density36/mi²

Economy

C
Median Income$16,731
Per Capita$16,731
Unemployment8.7%

Housing

C+
Home Value$112,600
Rent$563
Ownership73.7%
Housing Units400

Climate

Avg Temp67°F (19°C)
Rain25.0 in/yr
Sunny Days291/yr
Elevation1,184 ft (361 m)
Population1,001
Population Density36 / sq mi
Elevation1,184 ft (361 m)
Coordinates-26.7841°, 151.1124°
TimezoneAustralia/Brisbane
Country🇦🇺 Australia
State / ProvinceQueensland
Average Temperature67°F (19°C)
January Average78°F (26°C)
July Average54°F (12°C)
Annual Precipitation25.0 inches (634 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$16,731
Median Age53.0 years

About Jandowae

Jandowae is a small town in Australia (Queensland) with a population of 1,001. The city sits at an elevation of 1,184 feet (361 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 67°F (19°C). Temperatures range from 78°F in January to 54°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 25.0 inches. The timezone is Australia/Brisbane.

Jandowae has a population of 1,001 with a density of 36 people per square mile, spread across 27.9 square miles. The median age is 53.0 years, 36% older than the national median of 38.9.

Population

1,001
Total Population
36
People / sq mi
53.0yrs
Median Age
36% above Australia avg
27.9mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Jandowae vs Australia Average

The median household income in Jandowae is $16,731, which is 78% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $16,731 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $322, 78% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 8.7% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 95 business establishments.

Income: Jandowae vs Australia

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Income

Median HH Income$16,731
78% below Australia avg
Per Capita Income$16,731
Avg Weekly Wage$322

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment8.7%
142% above Australia avg
Establishments (County)95

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Jandowae is $112,600, 60% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $563 (52% below the national average of $1,163). 73.7% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 400 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 6.7x, above the traditionally affordable threshold of 3-4x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$112,600
60% below Australia avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$563
52% below Australia avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership73.7%
Owner-Occupied73.7%
Renter-Occupied26.3%
Housing Units400

Property Tax

Jandowae enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C). Winters average 78°F in January while summers reach 54°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 291 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 25.0 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,184 feet.

Temperature

78°F Jan (26°C) 54°F Jul (12°C)
Annual Average67.0°F
24% above Australia avg
January Average78°F (26°C)
July Average54°F (12°C)
Sunny Days291 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,184 ft (361 m)
Area27.9 sq mi (72.2 km²)
Population Density36/sq mi
Coordinates-26.7841°N, 151.1124°W
TimezoneAustralia/Brisbane

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 25.0"
34% below Australia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 3.70"
Driest Month (Aug) 0.94"

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 M4.9 107 km
Feb 21, 2004 47 km WNW of Kingaroy, Australia M3.7 49 km
Mar 7, 2005 36 km WNW of Kingaroy, Australia M3.6 51 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2015 Marcia Category 1 289 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 78°F (26°C) 3.4 in Warmest
February 77°F (25°C) 2.9 in
March 74°F (24°C) 1.8 in
April 68°F (20°C) 1.6 in
May 62°F (17°C) 1.8 in
June 55°F (13°C) 1.0 in
July 54°F (12°C) 1.4 in Coldest
August 56°F (13°C) 0.9 in Driest
September 62°F (17°C) 1.3 in
October 69°F (20°C) 2.4 in
November 73°F (23°C) 2.8 in
December 76°F (25°C) 3.7 in Wettest

Jandowae has a seasonal temperature swing of 24°F / from 54°F in July to 78°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 25.0 inches, with December being the wettest month (3.7") and August the driest (0.9").

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Schools in Jandowae

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Jandowae Prep-10 State School
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Radio Stations near Jandowae

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Museums in Jandowae

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
The Old Nab

Libraries in Jandowae

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Jandowae Library0.0

Hotels in Jandowae

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Exchange Hotel

Cafes in Jandowae

1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Wombats Cafe & Grill

Gas Stations in Jandowae

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

United Ufill 24

Golf Courses in Jandowae

1 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Jandowae Golf Course

Airports Near Jandowae

12 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Chinchilla AirportCCLMedium Airport
Kingaroy AirportKGYMedium Airport
Oakey Army Aviation CentreOKYMedium Airport
Argyle AirstripSmall Airport
Dalby AirportDBYSmall Airport
Darling Downs Airspray AirstripSmall Airport
george lees airfieldSmall Airport
Jimbour Homestead airstripSmall Airport
Lyndley AirportSmall Airport
McCaffrey FieldSmall Airport
Tara AirportXTRSmall Airport
Wondai AirportWDISmall Airport

Post Offices in Jandowae

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Jandowae LPO

Churches & Religious Organizations in Jandowae

4 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Country Hope Church
Immaculate Conception Church
Jandowae Uniting Church
Saint Paul's 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 Jandowae

What is the population of Jandowae?

Jandowae has a population of 1,001 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 36 people per square mile, spread across 27.9 square miles. The median age of residents is 53.0 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Jandowae expensive to live in?

The median household income is $16,731, 78% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $112,600 (60% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $563 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 6.7x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Jandowae?

Jandowae enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C). Winter temperatures average 78°F in January, while summers reach an average of 54°F in July. The area receives 291 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 25.0 inches.

How is the job market in Jandowae?

The job market in Jandowae faces challenges, with unemployment at 8.7% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $322. There are 95 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Jandowae?

The median home value in Jandowae is $112,600. For renters, the median monthly rent is $563. The homeownership rate is 73.7%.

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