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Koongal, Australia

Queensland · Australia

Koongal is a small town in Queensland, Australia with a population of 4,164. Elevation: 59 ft (18 m). Average temperature: 73°F (23°C).

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
4,164 Population 14/sq mi density
59 ft Elevation 18 meters
73°F Avg Temperature 23°C
28.9 in Annual Rain
Australia / Brisbane Timezone
$24,201 Median Income
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.4 / 5.0
$24,201 median income, 6.7% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.3 / 5.0
$146,400 home value, $732/mo rent

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About Koongal

Koongal

Koongal is a suburb of Rockhampton in the Rockhampton Region, Queensland, Australia. In the 2021 census, Koongal had a population of 4,252 people.

People

Population4,164
Median Age35.0 yrs
Density14/mi²

Economy

C
Median Income$24,201
Per Capita$24,201
Unemployment6.7%

Housing

B
Home Value$146,400
Rent$732
Ownership62.9%
Housing Units1,666

Climate

Avg Temp73°F (23°C)
Rain28.9 in/yr
Sunny Days339/yr
Elevation59 ft (18 m)
Population4,164
Population Density14 / sq mi
Elevation59 ft (18 m)
Coordinates-23.3689°, 150.5492°
TimezoneAustralia/Brisbane
Country🇦🇺 Australia
State / ProvinceQueensland
Average Temperature73°F (23°C)
January Average77°F (25°C)
July Average65°F (18°C)
Annual Precipitation28.9 inches (734 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$24,201
Median Age35.0 years

About Koongal

Koongal is a small town in Australia (Queensland) with a population of 4,164. The city sits at an elevation of 59 feet (18 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 73°F (23°C). Temperatures range from 77°F in January to 65°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 28.9 inches. The timezone is Australia/Brisbane.

Koongal has a population of 4,164 with a density of 14 people per square mile, spread across 292.3 square miles. The median age is 35.0 years, 10% younger than the national median of 38.9.

Population

4,164
Total Population
14
People / sq mi
35.0yrs
Median Age
10% below Australia avg
292.3mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Koongal vs Australia Average

The median household income in Koongal is $24,201, which is 68% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $24,201 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $465, 68% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 6.7% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 396 business establishments.

Income: Koongal vs Australia

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Income

Median HH Income$24,201
68% below Australia avg
Per Capita Income$24,201
Avg Weekly Wage$465

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment6.7%
86% above Australia avg
Establishments (County)396

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Koongal is $146,400, 48% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $732 (37% below the national average of $1,163). 62.9% of housing units are owner-occupied. There are 1,666 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 6x, 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

Homeownership62.9%
Owner-Occupied62.9%
Renter-Occupied37.1%
Housing Units1,666

Property Tax

Climate in Koongal

Koongal has an average annual temperature of 23.2°C (74°F). The hottest month is Jan (27.6°C), the coldest is Jul (17.2°C). Average annual precipitation is 728 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 27.6°C / 82°F 22.7° / 32.5° 106.4
Feb 27.4°C / 81°F 22.7° / 32° 142.2
Mar 26.2°C / 79°F 21.3° / 31.2° 80.5
Apr 23.9°C / 75°F 18.6° / 29.2° 35.4
May 20.7°C / 69°F 14.8° / 26.6° 31.1
Jun 18.1°C / 65°F 12° / 24.2° 34.6
Jul 17.2°C / 63°F 10.5° / 23.9° 30.8
Aug 18.4°C / 65°F 11.4° / 25.5° 30.0
Sep 21.5°C / 71°F 14.6° / 28.4° 25.2
Oct 23.9°C / 75°F 17.7° / 30.1° 51.2
Nov 25.8°C / 78°F 19.9° / 31.6° 60.1
Dec 27.1°C / 81°F 21.7° / 32.5° 100.8
Koongal has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C). Winters average 77°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 339 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 28.9 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 59 feet.

Temperature

77°F Jan (25°C) 65°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average72.8°F
35% above Australia avg
January Average77°F (25°C)
July Average65°F (18°C)
Sunny Days339 days/yr

Geography

Elevation59 ft (18 m)
Area292.3 sq mi (757.1 km²)
Population Density14/sq mi
Coordinates-23.3689°N, 150.5492°W
TimezoneAustralia/Brisbane

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 28.9"
24% below Australia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 6.30"
Driest Month (Sep) 1.02"

Air Quality

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 9 km
2009 Hamish Category 4 253 km
1983 Elinor Category 1 120 km
1980 Simon Category 3 92 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 77°F (25°C) 6.3 in Wettest
February 80°F (27°C) 5.6 in Warmest
March 78°F (26°C) 4.0 in
April 74°F (23°C) 2.2 in
May 69°F (20°C) 2.4 in
June 63°F (17°C) 1.3 in Coldest
July 65°F (18°C) 1.3 in
August 64°F (18°C) 1.3 in
September 69°F (20°C) 1.0 in Driest
October 74°F (23°C) 2.1 in
November 77°F (25°C) 3.4 in
December 80°F (26°C) 5.2 in

Koongal has a seasonal temperature swing of 17°F / from 63°F in June to 80°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 36.0 inches, with January being the wettest month (6.3") and September the driest (1.0").

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Schools in Koongal

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Mount Archer State School
Lakes Creek State School
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Radio Stations near Koongal

3 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
hit 4ROK 107.9MHz FM Rockhampton Central Queensland classic hits, local radio AAC 130 kbps
ABC 837kHz AM Rockhampton QLD Central Queensland Local Radio 20231009 community, local radio AAC 94 kbps
4RO 990 AM Rockhampton music, news AAC+ 64 kbps

Museums in Koongal

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Archer Park Rail Museum
Rockhampton Heritage Village
Shell World

Libraries in Koongal

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Building 100.0
Gracemere Library0.0
Presentation Learning & Information Centre (K Block)0.0
Public Library0.0
Rockhampton North Library0.0
Yeppoon Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Koongal

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Doblo's Farmers' Market

Hotels in Koongal

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Kalka Hotel

Gas Stations in Koongal

2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Caltex Koongal
Fry's

Stadiums & Teams in Koongal

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Koongal

10 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Gladstone AirportGLTMedium Airport
Rockhampton AirportROKMedium Airport
Emu Park Authorised Landing AreaSmall Airport
Great Keppel Is AirportGKLSmall Airport
Hedlow AirportSmall Airport
Old Station AirfieldSmall Airport
Samuel Hill Airfield ( Danger Zone RAAF Shoal water bay)Small Airport
The Glen AirfieldSmall Airport
The Plains Airfield Shoal water bay RAAFSmall Airport
Yeppoon AerodromeSmall Airport

Treatment Centers in Koongal

1 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Binbi Yadubay

Churches & Religious Organizations in Koongal

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Peace Church
Rock Covenant Love Ministries
Rocky Wesleyan Methodist 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 Koongal

What is the population of Koongal?

Koongal has a population of 4,164 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 14 people per square mile, spread across 292.3 square miles. The median age of residents is 35.0 years, which is younger than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Koongal expensive to live in?

The median household income is $24,201, 68% 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 6x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Koongal?

Koongal has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C). Winter temperatures average 77°F in January, while summers reach an average of 65°F in July. The area receives 339 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 28.9 inches.

How is the job market in Koongal?

The unemployment rate in Koongal is 6.7%, somewhat above the national average of 3.6%. Job seekers may face moderate competition. The average weekly wage is $465. There are 396 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Koongal?

The median home value in Koongal is $146,400. For renters, the median monthly rent is $732. The homeownership rate is 62.9%.

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