Kirkwood, Australia
Queensland · Australia
Kirkwood is a small town in Queensland, Australia with a population of 2,513. Elevation: 226 ft (69 m). Average temperature: 67°F (19°C).
Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026
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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
Climate
| Population | 2,513 |
| Population Density | 9 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 226 ft (69 m) |
| Coordinates | -23.9033°, 151.2355° |
| Timezone | Australia/Brisbane |
| Country | 🇦🇺 Australia |
| State / Province | Queensland |
| Average Temperature | 67°F (19°C) |
| January Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| July Average | 59°F (15°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 29.9 inches (759 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Kirkwood
Kirkwood is a small town in Australia (Queensland) with a population of 2,513. 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.
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.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 67.0°F |
| 24% above Australia avg | |
| January Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| July Average | 59°F (15°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 226 ft (69 m) |
| Area | 291.3 sq mi (754.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 9/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 23.9033°S, 151.2355°E |
| Timezone | Australia/Brisbane |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
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").
Museums in Kirkwood
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual 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
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boyne Island Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Calliope Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Gladstone Regional Council Library | 0.0 |
Gas Stations in Kirkwood
1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Airports Near Kirkwood
12 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Gladstone Airport | GLT | Medium Airport |
| Thangool Airport | THG | Medium Airport |
| Agnes Water private Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Biloela Airport | ZBL | Small Airport |
| Emu Park Authorised Landing Area | - | Small Airport |
| Great Keppel Is Airport | GKL | Small 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 |
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What is the population of Kirkwood?
Kirkwood has a population of 2,513 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 9 people per square mile, spread across 291.3 square miles.
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. Annual rainfall totals 29.9 inches.
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