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Kawana, Australia

Queensland · Australia

Kawana is a small town in Queensland, Australia with a population of 4,272. Elevation: 46 ft (14 m). Average temperature: 73°F (23°C).

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
4,272 Population 15/sq mi density
46 ft Elevation 14 meters
73°F Avg Temperature 23°C
28.9 in Annual Rain
Australia / Brisbane Timezone
$24,404 Median Income
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.5 / 5.0
$24,404 median income, 6.2% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.4 / 5.0
$143,600 home value, $718/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population4,272
Median Age38.0 yrs
Density15/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$24,404
Per Capita$24,404
Unemployment6.2%

Housing

B
Home Value$143,600
Rent$718
Ownership61.1%
Housing Units1,709

Climate

Avg Temp73°F (23°C)
Rain28.9 in/yr
Sunny Days339/yr
Elevation46 ft (14 m)
Population4,272
Population Density15 / sq mi
Elevation46 ft (14 m)
Coordinates-23.3393°, 150.5049°
TimezoneAustralia/Brisbane
Country🇦🇺 Australia
State / ProvinceQueensland
Average Temperature73°F (23°C)
January Average77°F (25°C)
July Average65°F (18°C)
Annual Precipitation28.9 inches (734 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$24,404
Median Age38.0 years

About Kawana

Kawana is a small town in Australia (Queensland) with a population of 4,272. The city sits at an elevation of 46 feet (14 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 73°F (23°C). Temperatures range from 77°F in January to 65°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 28.9 inches. The timezone is Australia/Brisbane.

Kawana has a population of 4,272 with a density of 15 people per square mile, spread across 292.3 square miles. The median age is 38.0 years, 2% younger than the national median of 38.9.

Population

4,272
Total Population
15
People / sq mi
38.0yrs
Median Age
2% below Australia avg
292.3mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Kawana vs Australia Average

The median household income in Kawana is $24,404, which is 68% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $24,404 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $469, 67% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 6.2% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 406 business establishments.

Income: Kawana vs Australia

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Income

Median HH Income$24,404
68% below Australia avg
Per Capita Income$24,404
Avg Weekly Wage$469

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment6.2%
72% above Australia avg
Establishments (County)406

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Kawana is $143,600, 49% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $718 (38% below the national average of $1,163). 61.1% of housing units are owner-occupied. There are 1,709 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 5.9x, above the traditionally affordable threshold of 3-4x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$143,600
49% below Australia avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$718
38% below Australia avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership61.1%
Owner-Occupied61.1%
Renter-Occupied38.9%
Housing Units1,709

Property Tax

Climate in Kawana

Kawana has an average annual temperature of 23.2°C (74°F). The hottest month is Jan (27.6°C), the coldest is Jul (17.2°C). Average annual precipitation is 728 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 27.6°C / 82°F 22.7° / 32.5° 106.4
Feb 27.4°C / 81°F 22.7° / 32° 142.2
Mar 26.2°C / 79°F 21.3° / 31.2° 80.5
Apr 23.9°C / 75°F 18.6° / 29.2° 35.4
May 20.7°C / 69°F 14.8° / 26.6° 31.1
Jun 18.1°C / 65°F 12° / 24.2° 34.6
Jul 17.2°C / 63°F 10.5° / 23.9° 30.8
Aug 18.4°C / 65°F 11.4° / 25.5° 30.0
Sep 21.5°C / 71°F 14.6° / 28.4° 25.2
Oct 23.9°C / 75°F 17.7° / 30.1° 51.2
Nov 25.8°C / 78°F 19.9° / 31.6° 60.1
Dec 27.1°C / 81°F 21.7° / 32.5° 100.8
Kawana has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C). Winters average 77°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 339 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 28.9 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 46 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

77°F Jan (25°C) 65°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average72.8°F
35% above Australia avg
January Average77°F (25°C)
July Average65°F (18°C)
Sunny Days339 days/yr

Geography

Elevation46 ft (14 m)
Area292.3 sq mi (757.1 km²)
Population Density15/sq mi
Coordinates-23.3393°N, 150.5049°W
TimezoneAustralia/Brisbane

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 28.9"
24% below Australia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 6.30"
Driest Month (Sep) 1.02"

Air Quality

Hurricane History

4 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 4. Most recent: Marcia (2015).

Year Name Category Closest
2015 Marcia Category 4 4 km
2009 Hamish Category 4 253 km
1983 Elinor Category 1 117 km
1980 Simon Category 3 93 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 77°F (25°C) 6.3 in Wettest
February 80°F (27°C) 5.6 in Warmest
March 78°F (26°C) 4.0 in
April 74°F (23°C) 2.2 in
May 69°F (20°C) 2.4 in
June 63°F (17°C) 1.3 in Coldest
July 65°F (18°C) 1.3 in
August 64°F (18°C) 1.3 in
September 69°F (20°C) 1.0 in Driest
October 74°F (23°C) 2.1 in
November 77°F (25°C) 3.4 in
December 80°F (26°C) 5.2 in

Kawana has a seasonal temperature swing of 17°F / from 63°F in June to 80°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 36.0 inches, with January being the wettest month (6.3") and September the driest (1.0").

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Schools in Kawana

3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Glenmore PreSchool
Glenmore State High School
Glenmore Primary School
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Radio Stations near Kawana

3 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
hit 4ROK 107.9MHz FM Rockhampton Central Queensland classic hits, local radio AAC 130 kbps
ABC 837kHz AM Rockhampton QLD Central Queensland Local Radio 20231009 community, local radio AAC 94 kbps
4RO 990 AM Rockhampton music, news AAC+ 64 kbps

Museums in Kawana

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Archer Park Rail Museum
Rockhampton Heritage Village
Shell World

Libraries in Kawana

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Building 100.0
Gracemere Library0.0
Presentation Learning & Information Centre (K Block)0.0
Public Library0.0
Rockhampton North Library0.0
Yeppoon Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Kawana

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Doblo's Farmers' Market

Theatres in Kawana

1 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Mike Maher Centre

Golf Courses in Kawana

1 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

North Rockhampton Golf Club

Stadiums & Teams in Kawana

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Kawana

10 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Gladstone AirportGLTMedium Airport
Rockhampton AirportROKMedium Airport
Emu Park Authorised Landing AreaSmall Airport
Great Keppel Is AirportGKLSmall Airport
Hedlow AirportSmall Airport
Old Station AirfieldSmall Airport
Samuel Hill Airfield ( Danger Zone RAAF Shoal water bay)Small Airport
The Glen AirfieldSmall Airport
The Plains Airfield Shoal water bay RAAFSmall Airport
Yeppoon AerodromeSmall Airport

Treatment Centers in Kawana

1 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Binbi Yadubay

Churches & Religious Organizations in Kawana

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Ananda Buddhist Centre

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 Kawana

What is the population of Kawana?

Kawana has a population of 4,272 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 15 people per square mile, spread across 292.3 square miles. The median age of residents is 38.0 years.

Is Kawana expensive to live in?

The median household income is $24,404, 68% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $143,600 (49% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $718 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 5.9x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Kawana?

Kawana has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C). Winter temperatures average 77°F in January, while summers reach an average of 65°F in July. The area receives 339 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 28.9 inches.

How is the job market in Kawana?

The unemployment rate in Kawana is 6.2%, somewhat above the national average of 3.6%. Job seekers may face moderate competition. The average weekly wage is $469. There are 406 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Kawana?

The median home value in Kawana is $143,600. For renters, the median monthly rent is $718. The homeownership rate is 61.1%.

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