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Kirkwood, Australia

Queensland · Australia

Kirkwood is a small town in Queensland, Australia with a population of 2,218. Elevation: 226 ft (69 m). Average temperature: 67°F (19°C).

Data updated June 2026

3.1 /5.0
B Good
2,218 Population 8/sq mi density
226 ft Elevation 69 meters
67°F Avg Temperature 19°C
29.9 in Annual Rain
Australia / Brisbane Timezone
$33,462 Median Income
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$33,462 median income, 5.0% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.3 / 5.0
$197,200 home value, $986/mo rent

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About Kirkwood

Kirkwood is a semi-rural locality in the Gladstone Region, Queensland, Australia. In the 2021 census, Kirkwood had a population of 2,513 people.

People

Population2,218
Median Age28.0 yrs
Density8/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$33,462
Per Capita$33,462
Unemployment5.0%

Housing

B
Home Value$197,200
Rent$986
Ownership51.8%
Housing Units887

Climate

Avg Temp67°F (19°C)
Rain29.9 in/yr
Sunny Days334/yr
Elevation226 ft (69 m)
Population2,218
Population Density8 / sq mi
Elevation226 ft (69 m)
Coordinates-23.9033°, 151.2355°
TimezoneAustralia/Brisbane
Country🇦🇺 Australia
State / ProvinceQueensland
Average Temperature67°F (19°C)
January Average72°F (22°C)
July Average59°F (15°C)
Annual Precipitation29.9 inches (759 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$33,462
Median Age28.0 years

About Kirkwood

Kirkwood is a small town in Australia (Queensland) with a population of 2,218. The city sits at an elevation of 226 feet (69 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 67°F (19°C). Temperatures range from 72°F in January to 59°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 29.9 inches. The timezone is Australia/Brisbane.

Kirkwood has a population of 2,218 with a density of 8 people per square mile, spread across 291.3 square miles. The median age is 28.0 years, 28% younger than the national median of 38.9.

Population

2,218
Total Population
8
People / sq mi
28.0yrs
Median Age
28% below Australia avg
291.3mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Kirkwood vs Australia Average

The median household income in Kirkwood is $33,462, which is 55% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $33,462 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $644, 55% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 5.0% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 211 business establishments.

Income: Kirkwood vs Australia

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Income

Median HH Income$33,462
55% below Australia avg
Per Capita Income$33,462
Avg Weekly Wage$644

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment5.0%
39% above Australia avg
Establishments (County)211

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Kirkwood is $197,200, 30% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $986 (15% below the national average of $1,163). 51.8% of housing units are owner-occupied (below the 65.4% national rate). There are 887 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$197,200
30% below Australia avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$986
15% below Australia avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership51.8%
Owner-Occupied51.8%
Renter-Occupied48.2%
Housing Units887

Property Tax

Climate in Kirkwood

Kirkwood has an average annual temperature of 22.8°C (73°F). The hottest month is Jan (27°C), the coldest is Jul (17.6°C). Average annual precipitation is 833 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 27°C / 81°F 23.1° / 30.9° 111.7
Feb 27°C / 81°F 23.1° / 30.9° 188.7
Mar 26°C / 79°F 21.9° / 30° 124.8
Apr 23.8°C / 75°F 19.2° / 28.4° 39.6
May 20.6°C / 69°F 15.5° / 25.8° 25.4
Jun 18.6°C / 65°F 13.6° / 23.6° 40.6
Jul 17.6°C / 64°F 12.1° / 23.2° 28.6
Aug 18.4°C / 65°F 12.5° / 24.2° 33.7
Sep 20.9°C / 70°F 15.5° / 26.3° 26.1
Oct 23.1°C / 74°F 18.5° / 27.7° 51.9
Nov 24.8°C / 77°F 20.5° / 29.1° 54.5
Dec 26.3°C / 79°F 22.3° / 30.3° 107.0
Kirkwood enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C). Winters average 72°F in January while summers reach 59°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 334 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 29.9 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 226 feet.

Temperature

72°F Jan (22°C) 59°F Jul (15°C)
Annual Average67.0°F
24% above Australia avg
January Average72°F (22°C)
July Average59°F (15°C)
Sunny Days334 days/yr

Geography

Elevation226 ft (69 m)
Area291.3 sq mi (754.4 km²)
Population Density8/sq mi
Coordinates-23.9033°N, 151.2355°W
TimezoneAustralia/Brisbane

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 29.9"
21% below Australia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 6.06"
Driest Month (Aug) 1.26"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.9. Most recent: M4.9 on Feb 15, 2015.

Feb 15, 2015 42 km N of Mundubbera, Australia M4.9 147 km
Jan 16, 2004 27 km SE of Monto, Australia M4.4 130 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

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 55 km
2009 Hamish Category 4 239 km
1983 Elinor Category 1 187 km
1980 Simon Category 3 115 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 72°F (22°C) 6.1 in Wettest
February 79°F (26°C) 5.9 in Warmest
March 77°F (25°C) 4.5 in
April 74°F (23°C) 2.3 in
May 69°F (20°C) 2.7 in
June 64°F (18°C) 1.3 in
July 59°F (15°C) 1.6 in Coldest
August 64°F (18°C) 1.3 in Driest
September 68°F (20°C) 1.3 in
October 73°F (23°C) 2.3 in
November 76°F (25°C) 3.5 in
December 79°F (26°C) 4.8 in

Kirkwood has a seasonal temperature swing of 21°F / from 59°F in July to 79°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 37.5 inches, with January being the wettest month (6.1") and August the driest (1.3").

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Museums in Kirkwood

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Gladstone Maritime Museum
Gladstone Maritime Museum
Gladstone Regional Art Gallery and Museum
H.M.A.S. Glastone
Model Train Club and Railway Museum

Libraries in Kirkwood

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Boyne Island Library0.0
Calliope Library0.0
Gladstone Regional Council Library0.0

Gas Stations in Kirkwood

1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

EG Ampol Kirkwood

Airports Near Kirkwood

12 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Gladstone AirportGLTMedium Airport
Thangool AirportTHGMedium Airport
Agnes Water private Airport-Small Airport
Biloela AirportZBLSmall Airport
Emu Park Authorised Landing Area-Small Airport
Great Keppel Is AirportGKLSmall Airport
Hedlow Airport-Small Airport
Old Station Airfield-Small Airport
private airfield agnes waters-Small Airport
private airstrip agnes waters-Small Airport
private runway agnes waters-Small Airport
Rodds Bay Airstrip-Small 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 Kirkwood

What is the population of Kirkwood?

Kirkwood has a population of 2,218 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 8 people per square mile, spread across 291.3 square miles. The median age of residents is 28.0 years, which is younger than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Kirkwood expensive to live in?

The median household income is $33,462, 55% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $197,200 (30% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $986 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 Kirkwood?

Kirkwood enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C). Winter temperatures average 72°F in January, while summers reach an average of 59°F in July. The area receives 334 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 29.9 inches.

How is the job market in Kirkwood?

The unemployment rate in Kirkwood is 5.0%, somewhat above the national average of 3.6%. Job seekers may face moderate competition. The average weekly wage is $644. There are 211 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Kirkwood?

The median home value in Kirkwood is $197,200. For renters, the median monthly rent is $986. The homeownership rate is 51.8%.

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