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Lockyer Waters, Australia

Queensland · Australia

Lockyer Waters is a small town in Queensland, Australia with a population of 548. Elevation: 259 ft (79 m). Average temperature: 68°F (20°C).

Data updated June 2026

2.5 /5.0
C+ Fair
548 Population 1/sq mi density
259 ft Elevation 79 meters
68°F Avg Temperature 20°C
34.8 in Annual Rain
Australia / Brisbane Timezone
$22,139 Median Income
C+
Overall
2.5 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$22,139 median income, 4.3% unemployment
C
Affordability
2.2 / 5.0
$174,600 home value, $873/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population548
Median Age46.0 yrs
Density1/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$22,139
Per Capita$22,139
Unemployment4.3%

Housing

C
Home Value$174,600
Rent$873
Ownership90.4%
Housing Units219

Climate

Avg Temp68°F (20°C)
Rain34.8 in/yr
Sunny Days335/yr
Elevation259 ft (79 m)
Population548
Population Density1 / sq mi
Elevation259 ft (79 m)
Coordinates-27.4539°, 152.4058°
TimezoneAustralia/Brisbane
Country🇦🇺 Australia
State / ProvinceQueensland
Average Temperature68°F (20°C)
January Average75°F (24°C)
July Average58°F (14°C)
Annual Precipitation34.8 inches (883 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$22,139
Median Age46.0 years

About Lockyer Waters

Lockyer Waters is a small town in Australia (Queensland) with a population of 548. The city sits at an elevation of 259 feet (79 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 68°F (20°C). Temperatures range from 75°F in January to 58°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 34.8 inches. The timezone is Australia/Brisbane.

Lockyer Waters has a population of 548 with a density of 1 people per square mile, spread across 940.7 square miles. The median age is 46.0 years, 18% older than the national median of 38.9.

Population

548
Total Population
1
People / sq mi
46.0yrs
Median Age
18% above Australia avg
940.7mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Lockyer Waters vs Australia Average

The median household income in Lockyer Waters is $22,139, which is 71% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $22,139 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $426, 70% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 4.3% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 52 business establishments.

Income: Lockyer Waters vs Australia

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Income

Median HH Income$22,139
71% below Australia avg
Per Capita Income$22,139
Avg Weekly Wage$426

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment4.3%
19% above Australia avg
Establishments (County)52

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Lockyer Waters is $174,600, 38% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $873 (25% below the national average of $1,163). 90.4% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 219 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 7.9x, making homeownership a significant financial stretch for most families.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$174,600
38% below Australia avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$873
25% below Australia avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership90.4%
Owner-Occupied90.4%
Renter-Occupied9.6%
Housing Units219

Property Tax

Climate in Lockyer Waters

Lockyer Waters has an average annual temperature of 20.5°C (69°F). The hottest month is Jan (26°C), the coldest is Jul (14.2°C). Average annual precipitation is 667 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 26°C / 79°F 19.4° / 32.6° 89.8
Feb 25.4°C / 78°F 19.3° / 31.4° 102.0
Mar 24°C / 75°F 17.7° / 30.2° 64.3
Apr 20.7°C / 69°F 13.7° / 27.7° 26.2
May 17.4°C / 63°F 10.2° / 24.5° 46.2
Jun 15°C / 59°F 8.1° / 21.8° 27.6
Jul 14.2°C / 58°F 6.7° / 21.7° 20.8
Aug 15°C / 59°F 6.5° / 23.6° 22.2
Sep 18.4°C / 65°F 9.9° / 26.8° 30.5
Oct 21.2°C / 70°F 13.3° / 29° 56.6
Nov 23.5°C / 74°F 16.1° / 30.8° 73.9
Dec 24.8°C / 77°F 18° / 31.6° 106.7
Lockyer Waters enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winters average 75°F in January while summers reach 58°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 335 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 34.8 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 259 feet.

Temperature

75°F Jan (24°C) 58°F Jul (14°C)
Annual Average67.7°F
25% above Australia avg
January Average75°F (24°C)
July Average58°F (14°C)
Sunny Days335 days/yr

Geography

Elevation259 ft (79 m)
Area940.7 sq mi (2,436.3 km²)
Population Density1/sq mi
Coordinates-27.4539°N, 152.4058°W
TimezoneAustralia/Brisbane

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 34.8"
9% below Australia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 4.96"
Driest Month (Aug) 1.10"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2 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 M4.9 128 km
Mar 7, 2005 36 km WNW of Kingaroy, Australia M3.6 143 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 75°F (24°C) 5.0 in Wettest
February 76°F (25°C) 4.7 in Warmest
March 74°F (23°C) 3.0 in
April 69°F (21°C) 2.8 in
May 64°F (18°C) 2.6 in
June 58°F (14°C) 1.4 in
July 58°F (14°C) 1.7 in Coldest
August 58°F (14°C) 1.1 in Driest
September 63°F (17°C) 1.4 in
October 68°F (20°C) 2.8 in
November 73°F (23°C) 3.7 in
December 76°F (24°C) 4.8 in

Lockyer Waters has a seasonal temperature swing of 19°F / from 58°F in July to 76°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 34.9 inches, with January being the wettest month (5.0") and August the driest (1.1").

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Radio Stations near Lockyer Waters

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
West Bremer Radio AAC+ 128 kbps

Museums in Lockyer Waters

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Cobb & Co Coach
Das Neumann Haus
Laidley Pioneer Village and Museum
Queensland Transport Museum
Rosewood Railway Museum
Rosewood Scrub Historical Society

Libraries in Lockyer Waters

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Esk Library0.0
Gatton Library0.0
J K Murray Library0.0
Laidley Library0.0
Lowood Library0.0
Rosewood Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Lockyer Waters

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Folk Art

Airports Near Lockyer Waters

36 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Brisbane International AirportBNELarge Airport
Toowoomba Wellcamp AirportWTBLarge Airport
Oakey Army Aviation CentreOKYMedium Airport
RAAF Base AmberleyMedium Airport
Aratula AirstripSmall Airport
Argyle AirstripSmall Airport
Blenheim AirstripSmall Airport
Boonah AirportSmall Airport
Brisbane Archerfield AirportSmall Airport
Caboolture AirportSmall Airport
Caloundra AirportCUDSmall Airport
Cambooya AirfieldSmall Airport
Churchable AirstripSmall Airport
Clifton AirportSmall Airport
Cooeeimbardi airstrip Private?Small Airport
CoominyaSmall Airport
Crowley Vale private airfieldSmall Airport
Donnybrook AirstripSmall Airport
Driftn-in AirstripSmall Airport
Ellinthorp AirstripSmall Airport
Emu Gully (Toowoomba) AirfieldSmall Airport
Gatton AirparkSmall Airport
Greenmount ALASmall Airport
Hazelton Private AirstripSmall Airport
Kilcoy AirfieldSmall Airport
Kooralbyn AirportSmall Airport
Landsborough AirportSmall Airport
Logan Reserve AirportSmall Airport
Mccarons private stripSmall Airport
mount archerSmall Airport
Mount Walker airstripSmall Airport
Redcliffe AirportSmall Airport
Tabragalba Homestead private stripSmall Airport
Toowoomba AirportTWBSmall Airport
Warwick AirportWAZSmall Airport
Watts Bridge AirportSmall Airport

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UFO Sightings
1
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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 Lockyer Waters

What is the population of Lockyer Waters?

Lockyer Waters has a population of 548 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 1 people per square mile, spread across 940.7 square miles. The median age of residents is 46.0 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Lockyer Waters expensive to live in?

The median household income is $22,139, 71% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $174,600 (38% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $873 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 7.9x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Lockyer Waters?

Lockyer Waters enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winter temperatures average 75°F in January, while summers reach an average of 58°F in July. The area receives 335 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 34.8 inches.

How is the job market in Lockyer Waters?

Lockyer Waters has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 4.3%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $426. There are 52 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Lockyer Waters?

The median home value in Lockyer Waters is $174,600. For renters, the median monthly rent is $873. The homeownership rate is 90.4%.

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