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Kearneys Spring, Australia

Queensland · Australia

Kearneys Spring is a small city in Queensland, Australia with a population of 8,502. Elevation: 2,205 ft (672 m). Average temperature: 64°F (18°C).

Data updated June 2026

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
8,502 Population 30/sq mi density
2,205 ft Elevation 672 meters
64°F Avg Temperature 18°C
30.8 in Annual Rain
Australia / Brisbane Timezone
$25,215 Median Income
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.6 / 5.0
$25,215 median income, 5.9% unemployment
C+
Affordability
2.8 / 5.0
$174,600 home value, $873/mo rent

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About Kearneys Spring

Kearneys Spring is a residential locality in Toowoomba in the Toowoomba Region, Queensland, Australia. In the 2021 census, Kearneys Spring had a population of 9,419 people.

People

Population8,502
Median Age35.0 yrs
Density30/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$25,215
Per Capita$25,215
Unemployment5.9%

Housing

C+
Home Value$174,600
Rent$873
Ownership54.7%
Housing Units3,401

Climate

Avg Temp64°F (18°C)
Rain30.8 in/yr
Sunny Days332/yr
Elevation2,205 ft (672 m)
Population8,502
Population Density30 / sq mi
Elevation2,205 ft (672 m)
Coordinates-27.6050°, 151.9410°
TimezoneAustralia/Brisbane
Country🇦🇺 Australia
State / ProvinceQueensland
Average Temperature64°F (18°C)
January Average72°F (22°C)
July Average54°F (12°C)
Annual Precipitation30.8 inches (782 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$25,215
Median Age35.0 years

About Kearneys Spring

Kearneys Spring is a small city in Australia (Queensland) with a population of 8,502. The city sits at an elevation of 2,205 feet (672 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 64°F (18°C). Temperatures range from 72°F in January to 54°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 30.8 inches. The timezone is Australia/Brisbane.

Kearneys Spring has a population of 8,502 with a density of 30 people per square mile, spread across 282.3 square miles. The median age is 35.0 years, 10% younger than the national median of 38.9.

Population

8,502
Total Population
30
People / sq mi
35.0yrs
Median Age
10% below Australia avg
282.3mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Kearneys Spring vs Australia Average

The median household income in Kearneys Spring is $25,215, which is 66% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $25,215 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $485, 66% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 5.9% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 808 business establishments.

Income: Kearneys Spring vs Australia

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Income

Median HH Income$25,215
66% below Australia avg
Per Capita Income$25,215
Avg Weekly Wage$485

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment5.9%
64% above Australia avg
Establishments (County)808

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Kearneys Spring is $174,600, 38% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $873 (25% below the national average of $1,163). 54.7% of housing units are owner-occupied (below the 65.4% national rate). There are 3,401 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 6.9x, above the traditionally affordable threshold of 3-4x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$174,600
38% below Australia avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$873
25% below Australia avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership54.7%
Owner-Occupied54.7%
Renter-Occupied45.3%
Housing Units3,401

Property Tax

Climate in Kearneys Spring

Kearneys Spring has an average annual temperature of 18.1°C (65°F). The hottest month is Jan (23.3°C), the coldest is Jul (11.8°C). Average annual precipitation is 667 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 23.3°C / 74°F 17.9° / 28.7° 56.7
Feb 22.8°C / 73°F 17.7° / 27.8° 108.1
Mar 21.5°C / 71°F 16.5° / 26.5° 88.8
Apr 18.5°C / 65°F 13.7° / 23.3° 25.2
May 15°C / 59°F 10° / 19.9° 35.7
Jun 12.3°C / 54°F 7.6° / 17° 40.2
Jul 11.8°C / 53°F 6.8° / 16.9° 31.1
Aug 13.2°C / 56°F 7.6° / 18.8° 30.3
Sep 16.5°C / 62°F 10.6° / 22.4° 30.4
Oct 18.8°C / 66°F 12.8° / 24.7° 49.9
Nov 20.8°C / 69°F 14.9° / 26.6° 70.9
Dec 22.2°C / 72°F 16.7° / 27.7° 99.5
Kearneys Spring enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 72°F in January while summers reach 54°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 332 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 30.8 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 2,205 feet.

Temperature

72°F Jan (22°C) 54°F Jul (12°C)
Annual Average64.3°F
19% above Australia avg
January Average72°F (22°C)
July Average54°F (12°C)
Sunny Days332 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,205 ft (672 m)
Area282.3 sq mi (731.2 km²)
Population Density30/sq mi
Coordinates-27.6050°N, 151.9410°W
TimezoneAustralia/Brisbane

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 30.8"
19% below Australia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 4.33"
Driest Month (Aug) 1.14"

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 M4.9 141 km
Feb 21, 2004 47 km WNW of Kingaroy, Australia M3.7 143 km
Mar 7, 2005 36 km WNW of Kingaroy, Australia M3.6 134 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 72°F (22°C) 4.3 in
February 73°F (23°C) 3.9 in Warmest
March 70°F (21°C) 2.3 in
April 65°F (18°C) 2.0 in
May 59°F (15°C) 2.5 in
June 53°F (12°C) 1.3 in Coldest
July 54°F (12°C) 1.6 in
August 53°F (12°C) 1.1 in Driest
September 58°F (15°C) 1.4 in
October 64°F (18°C) 2.7 in
November 68°F (20°C) 3.5 in
December 72°F (22°C) 4.3 in Wettest

Kearneys Spring has a seasonal temperature swing of 19°F / from 53°F in June to 73°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 31.0 inches, with December being the wettest month (4.3") and August the driest (1.1").

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Schools in Kearneys Spring

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Highlands Christian College - - - -
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Museums in Kearneys Spring

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Australian Army Flying Museum
Cobb & Co Museum
DownSteam Toowoomba
Main Roads Heritage Centre
Murphy's Creek Railway Museum
School Museum and Archives
Sister Kenny House

Libraries in Kearneys Spring

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Dent Library0.0
Highfields Library0.0
K Block (Library)0.0
Oakey Library0.0
Toowoomba City Library0.0
UniSQ Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Kearneys Spring

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Cabarlah Markets

Restaurants in Kearneys Spring

1 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Pizza Hut

Cafes in Kearneys Spring

1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Sleepless City Coffee Roasters on Stenner

Gas Stations in Kearneys Spring

1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Caltex

Shopping Malls in Kearneys Spring

1 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Toowoomba Plaza

Breweries in Kearneys Spring

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
5 Brothers Brewing
Bone Idol Brewery
Mouse Proof brewery

Stadiums & Teams in Kearneys Spring

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Kearneys Spring

30 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Toowoomba Wellcamp AirportWTBLarge Airport
Oakey Army Aviation CentreOKYMedium Airport
Aratula Airstrip-Small Airport
Argyle Airstrip-Small Airport
Blenheim Airstrip-Small Airport
Boonah Airport-Small Airport
Cambooya Airfield-Small Airport
Churchable Airstrip-Small Airport
Clifton Airport-Small Airport
Cooeeimbardi airstrip Private?-Small Airport
Coominya-Small Airport
Crowley Vale private airfield-Small Airport
Dalby AirportDBYSmall Airport
Driftn-in Airstrip-Small Airport
Ellinthorp Airstrip-Small Airport
Emu Gully (Toowoomba) Airfield-Small Airport
Gatton Airpark-Small Airport
george lees airfield-Small Airport
Greenmount ALA-Small Airport
Jimbour Homestead airstrip-Small Airport
Kilcoy Airfield-Small Airport
McCaffrey Field-Small Airport
Mccarons private strip-Small Airport
Millmerran Airport-Small Airport
mount archer-Small Airport
Mount Walker airstrip-Small Airport
Pittsworth Airport-Small Airport
Toowoomba AirportTWBSmall Airport
Warwick AirportWAZSmall Airport
Watts Bridge Airport-Small Airport

Treatment Centers in Kearneys Spring

1 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Sunrise Way Drug & Alcohol Rehabilitation Services

Churches & Religious Organizations in Kearneys Spring

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Citilife Church
HumeRidge Church of Christ
Spring Street Christian 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 Kearneys Spring

What is the population of Kearneys Spring?

Kearneys Spring has a population of 8,502 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 30 people per square mile, spread across 282.3 square miles. The median age of residents is 35.0 years, which is younger than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Kearneys Spring expensive to live in?

The median household income is $25,215, 66% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $174,600 (38% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $873 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 6.9x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Kearneys Spring?

Kearneys Spring enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winter temperatures average 72°F in January, while summers reach an average of 54°F in July. The area receives 332 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 30.8 inches.

How is the job market in Kearneys Spring?

The unemployment rate in Kearneys Spring is 5.9%, somewhat above the national average of 3.6%. Job seekers may face moderate competition. The average weekly wage is $485. There are 808 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Kearneys Spring?

The median home value in Kearneys Spring is $174,600. For renters, the median monthly rent is $873. The homeownership rate is 54.7%.

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