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Kawungan, Australia

Queensland · Australia

Kawungan is a small town in Queensland, Australia with a population of 4,713. Elevation: 79 ft (24 m). Average temperature: 71°F (22°C).

1.7 /5.0
D Poor
4,713 Population 16/sq mi density
79 ft Elevation 24 meters
71°F Avg Temperature 22°C
30.9 in Annual Rain
Australia / Brisbane Timezone
$18,590 Median Income
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Overall
1.7 / 5.0
Poor overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Economy
2.4 / 5.0
$18,590 median income, 6.6% unemployment
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Affordability
1.0 / 5.0
$191,600 home value, $958/mo rent

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About Kawungan

Kawungan

Kawungan is a suburb of Hervey Bay in the Fraser Coast Region, Queensland, Australia. In the 2021 census, Kawungan had a population of 5,460 people.

People

Population4,713
Median Age50.0 yrs
Density16/mi²

Economy

C
Median Income$18,590
Per Capita$18,590
Unemployment6.6%

Housing

F
Home Value$191,600
Rent$958
Ownership75.8%
Housing Units1,885

Climate

Avg Temp71°F (22°C)
Rain30.9 in/yr
Sunny Days336/yr
Elevation79 ft (24 m)
Population4,713
Population Density16 / sq mi
Elevation79 ft (24 m)
Coordinates-25.2988°, 152.8460°
TimezoneAustralia/Brisbane
Country🇦🇺 Australia
State / ProvinceQueensland
Average Temperature71°F (22°C)
January Average76°F (25°C)
July Average65°F (18°C)
Annual Precipitation30.9 inches (785 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$18,590
Median Age50.0 years

About Kawungan

Kawungan is a small town in Australia (Queensland) with a population of 4,713. The city sits at an elevation of 79 feet (24 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 71°F (22°C). Temperatures range from 76°F in January to 65°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 30.9 inches. The timezone is Australia/Brisbane.

Kawungan has a population of 4,713 with a density of 16 people per square mile, spread across 287.9 square miles. The median age is 50.0 years, 29% older than the national median of 38.9.

Population

4,713
Total Population
16
People / sq mi
50.0yrs
Median Age
29% above Australia avg
287.9mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Kawungan vs Australia Average

The median household income in Kawungan is $18,590, which is 75% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $18,590 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $358, 75% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 6.6% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 448 business establishments.

Income: Kawungan vs Australia

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Income

Median HH Income$18,590
75% below Australia avg
Per Capita Income$18,590
Avg Weekly Wage$358

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment6.6%
83% above Australia avg
Establishments (County)448

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Kawungan is $191,600, 32% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $958 (18% below the national average of $1,163). 75.8% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 1,885 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 10.3x, making homeownership a significant financial stretch for most families.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$191,600
32% below Australia avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$958
18% below Australia avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership75.8%
Owner-Occupied75.8%
Renter-Occupied24.2%
Housing Units1,885

Property Tax

Climate in Kawungan

Kawungan has an average annual temperature of 21.6°C (71°F). The hottest month is Jan (26.3°C), the coldest is Jul (16°C). Average annual precipitation is 1057 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 26.3°C / 79°F 22.2° / 30.4° 140.0
Feb 26.2°C / 79°F 22.1° / 30.2° 132.4
Mar 25°C / 77°F 20.8° / 29.1° 145.5
Apr 22.5°C / 73°F 17.9° / 27.2° 65.4
May 19.2°C / 67°F 13.9° / 24.4° 85.6
Jun 17°C / 63°F 11.9° / 22.1° 79.5
Jul 16°C / 61°F 10.1° / 21.9° 40.1
Aug 16.6°C / 62°F 10.3° / 22.9° 61.9
Sep 19.4°C / 67°F 13.9° / 24.9° 36.9
Oct 21.8°C / 71°F 17° / 26.6° 88.0
Nov 23.6°C / 74°F 19.1° / 28.2° 60.9
Dec 25.3°C / 78°F 21.1° / 29.5° 120.8
Kawungan has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 71°F (22°C). Winters average 76°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 336 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 30.9 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 79 feet.

Temperature

76°F Jan (25°C) 65°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average71.2°F
32% above Australia avg
January Average76°F (25°C)
July Average65°F (18°C)
Sunny Days336 days/yr

Geography

Elevation79 ft (24 m)
Area287.9 sq mi (745.7 km²)
Population Density16/sq mi
Coordinates-25.2988°N, 152.8460°W
TimezoneAustralia/Brisbane

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 30.9"
19% below Australia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Feb) 7.48"
Driest Month (Sep) 1.57"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

6 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.5. Most recent: M4.9 on Aug 15, 2025.

Jul 29, 2015 128 km ENE of Rainbow Beach, Australia M5.5 139 km
Aug 1, 2015 139 km ENE of Rainbow Beach, Australia M5.4 150 km
Aug 1, 2015 123 km ENE of Rainbow Beach, Australia M5.2 137 km
Aug 15, 2025 12 km ESE of Cherbourg, Australia M4.9 139 km
Feb 15, 2015 42 km N of Mundubbera, Australia M4.9 148 km
Aug 14, 2015 133 km ENE of Rainbow Beach, Australia M4.3 149 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2015 Marcia Category 4 240 km
2009 Hamish Category 4 216 km
1980 Simon Category 1 200 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 76°F (25°C) 6.6 in
February 79°F (26°C) 7.5 in Warmest, Wettest
March 77°F (25°C) 5.7 in
April 73°F (23°C) 4.1 in
May 68°F (20°C) 4.6 in
June 63°F (17°C) 2.5 in Coldest
July 65°F (18°C) 2.9 in
August 63°F (17°C) 1.6 in
September 67°F (20°C) 1.6 in Driest
October 71°F (22°C) 3.1 in
November 75°F (24°C) 4.4 in
December 78°F (25°C) 5.2 in

Kawungan has a seasonal temperature swing of 16°F / from 63°F in June to 79°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 49.6 inches, with February being the wettest month (7.5") and September the driest (1.6").

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Schools in Kawungan

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Hervey Bay Special School
Kawungan State School
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Radio Stations near Kawungan

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
CherbOURg Radio community, indigenous AAC+ 64 kbps

Museums in Kawungan

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Doll Museum
Hervey Bay Historical Village & Museum
Maryborough Bond Store Museum
Maryborough Military and Colonial Museum
The Story Book
Whistle Stop Rail Museum
Wide Bay Hospitals Museum

Libraries in Kawungan

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Burrum Heads Library0.0
Hervey Bay Library0.0
Mayborough Library0.0

Gas Stations in Kawungan

3 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

AU #855394994
BP
Pearl Energy

Airports Near Kawungan

11 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Bundaberg AirportBDBMedium Airport
Hervey Bay AirportHVBMedium Airport
Aquila AirfieldSmall Airport
Childers AirportSmall Airport
Cooloola Village AirparkSmall Airport
Maryborough AirportMBHSmall Airport
North Gregory/Elliott FieldSmall Airport
Orchid Beach AirportOKBSmall Airport
Pacific Haven AirportSmall Airport
Rainbow Beach AirportSmall Airport
Toby's Gap AirstripSmall Airport

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 Kawungan

What is the population of Kawungan?

Kawungan has a population of 4,713 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 16 people per square mile, spread across 287.9 square miles. The median age of residents is 50.0 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Kawungan expensive to live in?

The median household income is $18,590, 75% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $191,600 (32% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $958 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 10.3x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Kawungan?

Kawungan has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 71°F (22°C). Winter temperatures average 76°F in January, while summers reach an average of 65°F in July. The area receives 336 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 30.9 inches.

How is the job market in Kawungan?

The unemployment rate in Kawungan is 6.6%, somewhat above the national average of 3.6%. Job seekers may face moderate competition. The average weekly wage is $358. There are 448 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Kawungan?

The median home value in Kawungan is $191,600. For renters, the median monthly rent is $958. The homeownership rate is 75.8%.

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