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Kingaroy, Australia

Queensland · Australia

Kingaroy is a small city in Queensland, Australia with a population of 10,266. Elevation: 1,421 ft (433 m). Average temperature: 66°F (19°C).

Data updated June 2026

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
10,266 Population 3/sq mi density
1,421 ft Elevation 433 meters
66°F Avg Temperature 19°C
29.0 in Annual Rain
Australia / Brisbane Timezone
$22,409 Median Income
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.7 / 5.0
$22,409 median income, 4.8% unemployment
C+
Affordability
3.0 / 5.0
$146,400 home value, $732/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population10,266
Median Age38.0 yrs
Density3/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$22,409
Per Capita$22,409
Unemployment4.8%

Housing

C+
Home Value$146,400
Rent$732
Ownership61.7%
Housing Units4,106

Climate

Avg Temp66°F (19°C)
Rain29.0 in/yr
Sunny Days338/yr
Elevation1,421 ft (433 m)
Population10,266
Population Density3 / sq mi
Elevation1,421 ft (433 m)
Coordinates-26.5399°, 151.8373°
TimezoneAustralia/Brisbane
Country🇦🇺 Australia
State / ProvinceQueensland
Average Temperature66°F (19°C)
January Average73°F (23°C)
July Average56°F (13°C)
Annual Precipitation29.0 inches (737 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$22,409
Median Age38.0 years

About Kingaroy

Kingaroy is a small city in Australia (Queensland) with a population of 10,266. The city sits at an elevation of 1,421 feet (433 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 66°F (19°C). Temperatures range from 73°F in January to 56°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 29.0 inches. The timezone is Australia/Brisbane.

Kingaroy has a population of 10,266 with a density of 3 people per square mile, spread across 3,586.0 square miles. The median age is 38.0 years, 2% younger than the national median of 38.9.

Population

10,266
Total Population
3
People / sq mi
38.0yrs
Median Age
2% below Australia avg
3,586.0mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Kingaroy vs Australia Average

The median household income in Kingaroy is $22,409, which is 70% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $22,409 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $431, 70% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 4.8% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 975 business establishments.

Income: Kingaroy vs Australia

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Income

Median HH Income$22,409
70% below Australia avg
Per Capita Income$22,409
Avg Weekly Wage$431

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment4.8%
33% above Australia avg
Establishments (County)975

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Kingaroy is $146,400, 48% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $732 (37% below the national average of $1,163). 61.7% of housing units are owner-occupied. There are 4,106 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 6.5x, above the traditionally affordable threshold of 3-4x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$146,400
48% below Australia avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$732
37% below Australia avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership61.7%
Owner-Occupied61.7%
Renter-Occupied38.3%
Housing Units4,106

Property Tax

Climate in Kingaroy

Kingaroy has an average annual temperature of 18.6°C (65°F). The hottest month is Jan (24.6°C), the coldest is Jul (11.7°C). Average annual precipitation is 633 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 24.6°C / 76°F 18.1° / 31.1° 97.3
Feb 23.9°C / 75°F 17.9° / 29.9° 69.8
Mar 22.1°C / 72°F 16.1° / 28.1° 67.5
Apr 19°C / 66°F 12.1° / 25.9° 22.2
May 14.9°C / 59°F 7.3° / 22.5° 31.2
Jun 13°C / 55°F 5.8° / 20.1° 37.2
Jul 11.7°C / 53°F 3.7° / 19.7° 20.9
Aug 12.8°C / 55°F 4° / 21.7° 31.0
Sep 16.5°C / 62°F 8.2° / 24.9° 30.1
Oct 19.4°C / 67°F 11.4° / 27.4° 56.3
Nov 22.1°C / 72°F 14.6° / 29.6° 68.4
Dec 23.6°C / 74°F 16.8° / 30.5° 101.5
Kingaroy enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 73°F in January while summers reach 56°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 338 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 29.0 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,421 feet.

Temperature

73°F Jan (23°C) 56°F Jul (13°C)
Annual Average65.8°F
22% above Australia avg
January Average73°F (23°C)
July Average56°F (13°C)
Sunny Days338 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,421 ft (433 m)
Area3,586.0 sq mi (9,287.7 km²)
Population Density3/sq mi
Coordinates-26.5399°N, 151.8373°W
TimezoneAustralia/Brisbane

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 29.0"
24% below Australia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 4.45"
Driest Month (Aug) 1.26"

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 32 km
Feb 21, 2004 47 km WNW of Kingaroy, Australia M3.7 48 km
Mar 7, 2005 36 km WNW of Kingaroy, Australia M3.6 36 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 1 280 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 73°F (23°C) 4.5 in Wettest
February 74°F (23°C) 4.1 in Warmest
March 72°F (22°C) 2.6 in
April 67°F (19°C) 2.2 in
May 61°F (16°C) 2.0 in
June 55°F (13°C) 1.3 in Coldest
July 56°F (13°C) 1.8 in
August 55°F (13°C) 1.3 in Driest
September 61°F (16°C) 1.4 in
October 66°F (19°C) 2.8 in
November 71°F (22°C) 3.4 in
December 74°F (23°C) 4.4 in

Kingaroy has a seasonal temperature swing of 19°F / from 55°F in June to 74°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 31.8 inches, with January being the wettest month (4.5") and August the driest (1.3").

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Colleges & Universities in Kingaroy

Institution Type Founded Website
TAFE Kingaroy College - ,

Schools in Kingaroy

6 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Taabinga State School - - - -
Saint Johns Lutheran School - - - -
Saint Marys Catholic College - - - -
Crawford State School - - - -
Kingaroy State School - - - -
Kingaroy State High School - - - -
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Radio Stations near Kingaroy

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
102.7 FM Toowoomba community radio AAC+ 96 kbps

Museums in Kingaroy

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Heritage Museum
Ringsfield House
South Burnett Energy Centre
The Ration Shed Museum
Wondai Heritage Museum

Libraries in Kingaroy

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Nanango Library0.0
T. J. O'Neill Memorial Library0.0
T. J. O'Neill Memorial Library0.0
Winifred Fisher Indigenous Knowledge Centre0.0

Farmers Markets in Kingaroy

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Coolabunia Saleyards
South Burnett Mart Auction

Restaurants in Kingaroy

8 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Asian Gourmett Chinese Restaurant
Aussies Pizza
EAST. at the Ascot
Kingaroy RSL
Mel's Diner and Takeaway
Midnight at The Oasis
Spice Garden
Sugar N Spice

Cafes in Kingaroy

7 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Ally's
Bakers Haven
Busy Bee
Glendon Street Cafe
Glendon Street Cafe
Hunter Gatherer Trader
Utopia Cafe

Cinemas in Kingaroy

1 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Kingaroy Satellite Cinema

Dentists in Kingaroy

2 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

David Kenny Dentist
South Burnett Dental Group

Veterinaries in Kingaroy

3 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

AU #1749142251
Barambah Veterinary Surgery
Vet Animal Centre

Gas Stations in Kingaroy

6 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

AU #12273447747
BP
Freedom Fuels Kingaroy
Liberty
Shell —- Closed
United Kingaroy

Banks in Kingaroy

8 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

ANZ
BOQ
Commonwealth Bank
Commonwealth Bank
Heritage
Mortgage Choice
NAB
Westpac

Shopping Malls in Kingaroy

1 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Kingaroy Shoppingworld

Gyms in Kingaroy

2 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Kingaroy Fitness
My Wellness Bar

Airports Near Kingaroy

12 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Kingaroy AirportKGYMedium Airport
Cooeeimbardi airstrip Private?-Small Airport
Dalby AirportDBYSmall Airport
Darling Downs Airspray Airstrip-Small Airport
george lees airfield-Small Airport
Jimbour Homestead airstrip-Small Airport
Kilcoy Airfield-Small Airport
Lyndley Airport-Small Airport
Murgon Airport-Small Airport
Nanango Airport-Small Airport
Watts Bridge Airport-Small Airport
Wondai AirportWDISmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Kingaroy

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
St John's Lutheran 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 Kingaroy

What is the population of Kingaroy?

Kingaroy has a population of 10,266 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 3 people per square mile, spread across 3,586.0 square miles. The median age of residents is 38.0 years.

Is Kingaroy expensive to live in?

The median household income is $22,409, 70% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $146,400 (48% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $732 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 6.5x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Kingaroy?

Kingaroy enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winter temperatures average 73°F in January, while summers reach an average of 56°F in July. The area receives 338 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 29.0 inches.

How is the job market in Kingaroy?

Kingaroy has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 4.8%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $431. There are 975 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Kingaroy?

The median home value in Kingaroy is $146,400. For renters, the median monthly rent is $732. The homeownership rate is 61.7%.

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