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Kilcoy, Australia

Queensland · Australia

Kilcoy is a small town in Queensland, Australia with a population of 1,891. Elevation: 367 ft (112 m). Average temperature: 67°F (20°C).

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
1,891 Population 197/sq mi density
367 ft Elevation 112 meters
67°F Avg Temperature 20°C
42.4 in Annual Rain
Australia / Brisbane Timezone
$25,485 Median Income
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$25,485 median income, 4.5% unemployment
C
Affordability
2.5 / 5.0
$188,800 home value, $944/mo rent

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About Kilcoy

Kilcoy

Kilcoy is a rural town and locality in the Somerset Region, Queensland, Australia. In the 2021 census, the locality of Kilcoy had a population of 1,996 people.

People

Population1,891
Median Age38.0 yrs
Density197/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$25,485
Per Capita$25,485
Unemployment4.5%

Housing

C
Home Value$188,800
Rent$944
Ownership66.1%
Housing Units756

Climate

Avg Temp67°F (20°C)
Rain42.4 in/yr
Sunny Days259/yr
Elevation367 ft (112 m)
Population1,891
Population Density197 / sq mi
Elevation367 ft (112 m)
Coordinates-26.9430°, 152.5655°
TimezoneAustralia/Brisbane
Country🇦🇺 Australia
State / ProvinceQueensland
Average Temperature67°F (20°C)
January Average76°F (25°C)
July Average56°F (13°C)
Annual Precipitation42.4 inches (1,078 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$25,485
Median Age38.0 years

About Kilcoy

Kilcoy is a small town in Australia (Queensland) with a population of 1,891. The city sits at an elevation of 367 feet (112 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 67°F (20°C). Temperatures range from 76°F in January to 56°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 42.4 inches. The timezone is Australia/Brisbane.

Kilcoy has a population of 1,891 with a density of 197 people per square mile, spread across 9.6 square miles. The median age is 38.0 years, 2% younger than the national median of 38.9.

Population

1,891
Total Population
197
People / sq mi
38.0yrs
Median Age
2% below Australia avg
9.6mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Kilcoy vs Australia Average

The median household income in Kilcoy is $25,485, which is 66% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $25,485 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $490, 66% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 4.5% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 180 business establishments.

Income: Kilcoy vs Australia

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Income

Median HH Income$25,485
66% below Australia avg
Per Capita Income$25,485
Avg Weekly Wage$490

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment4.5%
25% above Australia avg
Establishments (County)180

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Kilcoy is $188,800, 33% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $944 (19% below the national average of $1,163). 66.1% of housing units are owner-occupied. There are 756 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 7.4x, making homeownership a significant financial stretch for most families.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$188,800
33% below Australia avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$944
19% below Australia avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership66.1%
Owner-Occupied66.1%
Renter-Occupied33.9%
Housing Units756

Property Tax

Climate in Kilcoy

Kilcoy has an average annual temperature of 17.8°C (64°F). The hottest month is Jan (23°C), the coldest is Jul (11.5°C). Average annual precipitation is 821 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 23°C / 73°F 17.5° / 28.4° 115.7
Feb 22.2°C / 72°F 17.4° / 26.9° 130.1
Mar 21.1°C / 70°F 16.2° / 26° 75.1
Apr 18.4°C / 65°F 13° / 23.7° 55.1
May 14.8°C / 59°F 8.8° / 20.8° 49.1
Jun 12.5°C / 55°F 7.2° / 17.9° 59.3
Jul 11.5°C / 53°F 5° / 18° 26.0
Aug 12.8°C / 55°F 5.7° / 19.8° 30.4
Sep 16.1°C / 61°F 9.2° / 23° 32.8
Oct 18.5°C / 65°F 11.7° / 25.3° 67.0
Nov 20.6°C / 69°F 14.4° / 26.8° 76.2
Dec 22°C / 72°F 16.1° / 27.9° 104.0
Kilcoy enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (20°C). Winters average 76°F in January while summers reach 56°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 259 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 42.4 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 367 feet.

Temperature

76°F Jan (25°C) 56°F Jul (13°C)
Annual Average67.2°F
24% above Australia avg
January Average76°F (25°C)
July Average56°F (13°C)
Sunny Days259 days/yr

Geography

Elevation367 ft (112 m)
Area9.6 sq mi (24.9 km²)
Population Density197/sq mi
Coordinates-26.9430°N, 152.5655°W
TimezoneAustralia/Brisbane

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 42.4"
12% above Australia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Feb) 6.10"
Driest Month (Aug) 1.34"

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 83 km
Feb 21, 2004 47 km WNW of Kingaroy, Australia M3.7 132 km
Mar 7, 2005 36 km WNW of Kingaroy, Australia M3.6 120 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 76°F (25°C) 5.6 in Warmest
February 75°F (24°C) 6.1 in Wettest
March 73°F (23°C) 4.3 in
April 69°F (20°C) 4.0 in
May 63°F (17°C) 3.3 in
June 58°F (14°C) 1.8 in
July 56°F (13°C) 2.2 in Coldest
August 58°F (14°C) 1.3 in Driest
September 63°F (17°C) 1.5 in
October 68°F (20°C) 3.2 in
November 72°F (22°C) 3.9 in
December 75°F (24°C) 5.3 in

Kilcoy has a seasonal temperature swing of 21°F / from 56°F in July to 76°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 42.5 inches, with February being the wettest month (6.1") and August the driest (1.3").

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Schools in Kilcoy

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Kilcoy State High School
Kilcoy State School
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Radio Stations near Kilcoy

2 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Hot 91.1 commercial AAC+ 64 kbps
Sunshine FM 104.9 MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Kilcoy

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Hall of History
Toogoolawah Museum

Libraries in Kilcoy

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Kilcoy Library0.0
Toogoolawah Library0.0
Woodford Library0.0

Hotels in Kilcoy

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Exchange Hotel

Cafes in Kilcoy

2 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

RCG’s Cafe
The Central Milkbar

Gas Stations in Kilcoy

2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

BP
United

Golf Courses in Kilcoy

1 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Kilcoy Golf Course

Airports Near Kilcoy

31 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Brisbane International AirportBNELarge Airport
Sunshine Coast AirportMCYLarge Airport
Kingaroy AirportKGYMedium Airport
RAAF Base AmberleyMedium Airport
Blenheim AirstripSmall Airport
Brisbane Archerfield AirportSmall Airport
Caboolture AirportSmall Airport
Caloundra AirportCUDSmall Airport
Churchable AirstripSmall Airport
Cooeeimbardi airstrip Private?Small Airport
CoominyaSmall Airport
Crowley Vale private airfieldSmall Airport
Donnybrook AirstripSmall Airport
Driftn-in AirstripSmall Airport
Emu Gully (Toowoomba) AirfieldSmall Airport
Gatton AirparkSmall Airport
Greenfield (Cootharaba) AirfieldSmall Airport
Gympie AirportGYPSmall Airport
Hazelton Private AirstripSmall Airport
Kilcoy AirfieldSmall Airport
Landsborough AirportSmall Airport
Mccarons private stripSmall Airport
mount archerSmall Airport
Murgon AirportSmall Airport
Nanango AirportSmall Airport
Noosa AirportNSVSmall Airport
Redcliffe AirportSmall Airport
Tinbeerwah Airstrip (private)Small Airport
Toowoomba AirportTWBSmall Airport
Watts Bridge AirportSmall Airport
Wondai AirportWDISmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Kilcoy

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
St. Mary's Anglican Church Kilcoy

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 Kilcoy

What is the population of Kilcoy?

Kilcoy has a population of 1,891 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 197 people per square mile, spread across 9.6 square miles. The median age of residents is 38.0 years.

Is Kilcoy expensive to live in?

The median household income is $25,485, 66% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $188,800 (33% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $944 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 7.4x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Kilcoy?

Kilcoy enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (20°C). Winter temperatures average 76°F in January, while summers reach an average of 56°F in July. The area receives 259 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 42.4 inches.

How is the job market in Kilcoy?

Kilcoy has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 4.5%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $490. There are 180 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Kilcoy?

The median home value in Kilcoy is $188,800. For renters, the median monthly rent is $944. The homeownership rate is 66.1%.

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