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Kirwan, Australia

Queensland · Australia

Kirwan is a small city in Queensland, Australia with a population of 21,034. Elevation: 49 ft (15 m). Average temperature: 70°F (21°C).

Data updated June 2026

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
21,034 Population 70/sq mi density
49 ft Elevation 15 meters
70°F Avg Temperature 21°C
40.7 in Annual Rain
Australia / Brisbane Timezone
$27,344 Median Income
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.7 / 5.0
$27,344 median income, 5.3% unemployment
C+
Affordability
2.9 / 5.0
$183,000 home value, $915/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population21,034
Median Age38.0 yrs
Density70/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$27,344
Per Capita$27,344
Unemployment5.3%

Housing

C+
Home Value$183,000
Rent$915
Ownership64.5%
Housing Units8,414

Climate

Avg Temp70°F (21°C)
Rain40.7 in/yr
Sunny Days327/yr
Elevation49 ft (15 m)
Population21,034
Population Density70 / sq mi
Elevation49 ft (15 m)
Coordinates-19.3032°, 146.7253°
TimezoneAustralia/Brisbane
Country🇦🇺 Australia
State / ProvinceQueensland
Average Temperature70°F (21°C)
January Average75°F (24°C)
July Average63°F (17°C)
Annual Precipitation40.7 inches (1,035 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$27,344
Median Age38.0 years

About Kirwan

Kirwan is a small city in Australia (Queensland) with a population of 21,034. The city sits at an elevation of 49 feet (15 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 70°F (21°C). Temperatures range from 75°F in January to 63°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 40.7 inches. The timezone is Australia/Brisbane.

Kirwan has a population of 21,034 with a density of 70 people per square mile, spread across 300.7 square miles. The median age is 38.0 years, 2% younger than the national median of 38.9.

Population

21,034
Total Population
70
People / sq mi
38.0yrs
Median Age
2% below Australia avg
300.7mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Kirwan vs Australia Average

The median household income in Kirwan is $27,344, which is 64% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $27,344 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $526, 63% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 5.3% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 1,998 business establishments.

Income: Kirwan vs Australia

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Income

Median HH Income$27,344
64% below Australia avg
Per Capita Income$27,344
Avg Weekly Wage$526

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment5.3%
47% above Australia avg
Establishments (County)1,998

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Kirwan is $183,000, 35% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $915 (21% below the national average of $1,163). 64.5% of housing units are owner-occupied. There are 8,414 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 6.7x, above the traditionally affordable threshold of 3-4x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$183,000
35% below Australia avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$915
21% below Australia avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership64.5%
Owner-Occupied64.5%
Renter-Occupied35.5%
Housing Units8,414

Property Tax

Climate in Kirwan

Kirwan has an average annual temperature of 24.8°C (77°F). The hottest month is Jan (28.3°C), the coldest is Jul (19.8°C). Average annual precipitation is 1080 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 28.3°C / 83°F 24.7° / 31.9° 254.3
Feb 28.2°C / 83°F 24.7° / 31.7° 325.7
Mar 27.4°C / 81°F 23.5° / 31.3° 149.9
Apr 25.6°C / 78°F 21.1° / 30.2° 53.9
May 23.1°C / 74°F 18° / 28.2° 25.9
Jun 20.8°C / 69°F 15.3° / 26.2° 16.6
Jul 19.8°C / 68°F 14° / 25.7° 13.6
Aug 20.6°C / 69°F 14.8° / 26.5° 19.9
Sep 23.2°C / 74°F 17.9° / 28.4° 9.7
Oct 25.5°C / 78°F 21.1° / 29.8° 24.1
Nov 27°C / 81°F 23.1° / 31° 60.5
Dec 28.2°C / 83°F 24.5° / 31.9° 125.6
Kirwan enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C). Winters average 75°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 327 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 40.7 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 49 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

75°F Jan (24°C) 63°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average70.4°F
30% above Australia avg
January Average75°F (24°C)
July Average63°F (17°C)
Sunny Days327 days/yr

Geography

Elevation49 ft (15 m)
Area300.7 sq mi (778.7 km²)
Population Density70/sq mi
Coordinates-19.3032°N, 146.7253°W
TimezoneAustralia/Brisbane

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 40.7"
7% above Australia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Feb) 12.95"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.51"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

5 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.0. Most recent: M4.1 on Mar 1, 2025.

Apr 16, 2011 Queensland, Australia M5.0 139 km
Aug 11, 2003 65 km ENE of Palm Island, Australia M4.8 105 km
Sep 17, 2011 44 km NNW of Collinsville, Australia M4.3 138 km
Mar 1, 2025 0 km SE of Kelso, Australia M4.1 10 km
Apr 16, 2011 45 km NNW of Collinsville, Australia M4.0 139 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

9 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 4. Most recent: Debbie (2017).

Year Name Category Closest
2017 Debbie Category 4 196 km
2011 Yasi Category 4 169 km
2010 Ului Category 1 197 km
2009 Hamish Category 4 269 km
2006 Larry Category 4 201 km
1996 Celeste Category 1 148 km
1991 Joy Category 2 262 km
1989 Aivu Category 4 75 km
1986 Winifred Category 2 199 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 75°F (24°C) 10.4 in
February 82°F (28°C) 13.0 in Warmest, Wettest
March 81°F (27°C) 8.5 in
April 78°F (25°C) 2.9 in
May 74°F (23°C) 2.2 in
June 68°F (20°C) 0.8 in
July 63°F (17°C) 0.5 in Coldest, Driest
August 69°F (20°C) 0.9 in
September 73°F (23°C) 0.6 in
October 77°F (25°C) 1.5 in
November 80°F (27°C) 3.2 in
December 82°F (28°C) 6.2 in

Kirwan has a seasonal temperature swing of 19°F / from 63°F in July to 82°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 50.6 inches, with February being the wettest month (13.0") and July the driest (0.5").

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Schools in Kirwan

7 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Ryan Catholic College, Junior Campus - - - -
Ryan Catholic College, Senior Campus - - - -
Townsville Catholic Education Office - - - -
The Willows State School - - - -
Kirwan State High School - - - -
Kirwan State School - - - -
Weir State School - - - -
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Radio Stations near Kirwan

7 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Triple-M 102.3MHz FM Townsville QLD Rock Sports and Comedy 20220701 classic rock, comedy AAC 130 kbps
hit 103.1MHz FM Townsville QLD hitNETWORK Hits and Old Skool 20220701 local radio, news AAC 130 kbps
Big Hits Radio QLD Townsville North Queensland 20220701 ballad, classic rock MP3 320 kbps
Power100 100.7MHz FM Townsville QLD First in Local News and Music 20220701 classic rock, local radio AAC+ 64 kbps
Star 106.3MHz FM Townsville QLD Todays Best Music 20220701 classic rock, contemporary AAC+ 64 kbps
4K1G 107.1FM TATSICM Indigenous Community Radio Townsville classic rock, comedy MP3 128 kbps
ABC Local Radio 630 North Queensland 20230609 local, news AAC 94 kbps

Museums in Kirwan

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Army Museum of North Queensland
History and Craft Centre
Museum of Tropical Queensland
RAAF Townsville Aviation Heritage Centre
The Maritime Museum of Townsville
Townsville Museum

Libraries in Kirwan

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Citylibraries Aitkenvale0.0
Citylibraries Flinders Street0.0
Citylibraries Flinders Street0.0
Citylibraries Riverway0.0
Citylibraries Riverway0.0
Eddie Koiki Mabo Library0.0
Eddie Koiki Mabo Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Kirwan

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Willows Rotary Markets

Restaurants in Kirwan

3 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Sushi Hub
The Coffee Club Willows
Wars Sushi

Clinics in Kirwan

1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Eastbrooke Family Clinic Townsville

Veterinaries in Kirwan

1 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Greencross Vets

Gas Stations in Kirwan

4 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Ampol
Ampol Kirwan
BP
Reddy Express Kirwan

Banks in Kirwan

3 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

ANZ
BOQ
Commonwealth Bank

Shopping Malls in Kirwan

1 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Willows Shopping Centre

Gyms in Kirwan

1 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Anytime Fitness

Golf Courses in Kirwan

1 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

The Willows Golf Course

Breweries in Kirwan

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Tiny Mountain Brewery
Tiny Mountain Brewery

Stadiums & Teams in Kirwan

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Kirwan

13 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Townsville Airport / RAAF Base TownsvilleTSVMedium Airport
Ace Aerodrome Starke Field-Small Airport
Ayr AirportAYRSmall Airport
Bening Field Airport-Small Airport
Bluewater park Airstrip-Small Airport
Charters Towers AirportCXTSmall Airport
Donnington Airpark-Small Airport
Hillsborough Airstrip-Small Airport
Home Hill Aerodrome-Small Airport
Ingham AirportIGHSmall Airport
Lavarack (Military) Airport-Small Airport
Macrossan Airport-Small Airport
Palm Island AirportPMKSmall Airport

Treatment Centers in Kirwan

1 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Eastbrooke Family Clinic Townsville

Churches & Religious Organizations in Kirwan

4 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Kirwan Uniting Church
The Burnda Street St. Chapel
Willows Presbyterian Church
Willows Presbyterian 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 Kirwan

What is the population of Kirwan?

Kirwan has a population of 21,034 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 70 people per square mile, spread across 300.7 square miles. The median age of residents is 38.0 years.

Is Kirwan expensive to live in?

The median household income is $27,344, 64% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $183,000 (35% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $915 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 6.7x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Kirwan?

Kirwan enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C). Winter temperatures average 75°F in January, while summers reach an average of 63°F in July. The area receives 327 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 40.7 inches.

How is the job market in Kirwan?

The unemployment rate in Kirwan is 5.3%, somewhat above the national average of 3.6%. Job seekers may face moderate competition. The average weekly wage is $526. There are 1,998 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Kirwan?

The median home value in Kirwan is $183,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $915. The homeownership rate is 64.5%.

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