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Lowood, Australia

Queensland · Australia

Lowood is a small town in Queensland, Australia with a population of 4,106. Elevation: 200 ft (61 m). Average temperature: 68°F (20°C).

Data updated June 2026

1.8 /5.0
D Poor
4,106 Population 267/sq mi density
200 ft Elevation 61 meters
68°F Avg Temperature 20°C
34.8 in Annual Rain
Australia / Brisbane Timezone
$18,658 Median Income
D
Overall
1.8 / 5.0
Poor overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.0 / 5.0
$18,658 median income, 9.4% unemployment
D
Affordability
1.6 / 5.0
$166,200 home value, $831/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population4,106
Median Age40.0 yrs
Density267/mi²

Economy

C
Median Income$18,658
Per Capita$18,658
Unemployment9.4%

Housing

D
Home Value$166,200
Rent$831
Ownership63.4%
Housing Units1,642

Climate

Avg Temp68°F (20°C)
Rain34.8 in/yr
Sunny Days335/yr
Elevation200 ft (61 m)
Population4,106
Population Density267 / sq mi
Elevation200 ft (61 m)
Coordinates-27.4656°, 152.5763°
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$18,658
Median Age40.0 years

About Lowood

Lowood is a small town in Australia (Queensland) with a population of 4,106. The city sits at an elevation of 200 feet (61 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.

Lowood has a population of 4,106 with a density of 267 people per square mile, spread across 15.4 square miles. The median age is 40.0 years, 3% older than the national median of 38.9.

Population

4,106
Total Population
267
People / sq mi
40.0yrs
Median Age
3% above Australia avg
15.4mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Lowood vs Australia Average

The median household income in Lowood is $18,658, which is 75% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $18,658 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $359, 75% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 9.4% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 390 business establishments.

Income: Lowood vs Australia

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$18,658
75% below Australia avg
Per Capita Income$18,658
Avg Weekly Wage$359

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment9.4%
161% above Australia avg
Establishments (County)390

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Lowood is $166,200, 41% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $831 (29% below the national average of $1,163). 63.4% of housing units are owner-occupied. There are 1,642 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 8.9x, making homeownership a significant financial stretch for most families.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$166,200
41% below Australia avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$831
29% below Australia avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership63.4%
Owner-Occupied63.4%
Renter-Occupied36.6%
Housing Units1,642

Property Tax

Climate in Lowood

Lowood has an average annual temperature of 20.1°C (68°F). The hottest month is Jan (25.6°C), the coldest is Jul (13.6°C). Average annual precipitation is 754 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 25.6°C / 78°F 19.6° / 31.7° 105.0
Feb 25.2°C / 77°F 19.4° / 30.9° 104.3
Mar 23.6°C / 74°F 17.5° / 29.8° 71.1
Apr 20.5°C / 69°F 13.4° / 27.6° 36.4
May 17°C / 63°F 9.5° / 24.6° 53.3
Jun 14.4°C / 58°F 6.8° / 22.1° 39.1
Jul 13.6°C / 56°F 5.1° / 22.1° 23.8
Aug 14.6°C / 58°F 5.4° / 23.8° 24.2
Sep 18°C / 64°F 9.3° / 26.8° 34.8
Oct 20.7°C / 69°F 12.9° / 28.5° 57.8
Nov 23.1°C / 74°F 16.1° / 30.1° 87.2
Dec 24.6°C / 76°F 18.2° / 31.1° 116.9
Lowood 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 200 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

Elevation200 ft (61 m)
Area15.4 sq mi (39.8 km²)
Population Density267/sq mi
Coordinates-27.4656°N, 152.5763°W
TimezoneAustralia/Brisbane

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 34.8"
9% below Australia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Feb) 5.04"
Driest Month (Aug) 1.14"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1 earthquake (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 M4.9 135 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 75°F (24°C) 5.0 in
February 76°F (25°C) 5.0 in Warmest, Wettest
March 74°F (23°C) 3.2 in
April 70°F (21°C) 2.9 in
May 64°F (18°C) 2.8 in
June 58°F (15°C) 1.5 in
July 58°F (14°C) 1.8 in Coldest
August 58°F (15°C) 1.1 in Driest
September 63°F (17°C) 1.3 in
October 69°F (20°C) 3.0 in
November 72°F (22°C) 3.7 in
December 76°F (24°C) 5.0 in

Lowood has a seasonal temperature swing of 19°F / from 58°F in July to 76°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 36.5 inches, with February being the wettest month (5.0") and August the driest (1.1").

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Schools in Lowood

5 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Lowood State School - - - -
Lowood State High School - - - -
Clarendon State School - - - -
Patrick Estate State School - - - -
Tarampa State School - - - -
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Radio Stations near Lowood

16 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Triple M Brisbane classic rock, modern rock AAC 130 kbps
Smooth FM Brisbane (AAC+ 128k) commercial, easy listening AAC+ 128 kbps
B105 105.3 Brisbane adult contemporary AAC 130 kbps
ABC Triple J Queensland 20220701 current affairs, news AAC 238 kbps
Smooth FM Brisbane (MP3) commercial, easy listening MP3 96 kbps
B105 105.3MHz FM Brisbane QLD Hits from Then to Now - 20230614 adult contemporary, hot adult contemporary AAC 130 kbps
4zzz brisbane, independent MP3 128 kbps
ABC 612kHz AM Brisbane QLD Queensland Local Radio 20220701 contemporary, current affairs AAC 94 kbps
Smooth FM Brisbane (AAC+ 48k) commercial, easy listening AAC+ 48 kbps
West Bremer Radio - AAC+ 128 kbps
SENQ sport, sports AAC 65 kbps
Smooth FM Brisbane (AAC+ 320k) commercial, easy listening AAC+ 320 kbps
Stereo 10 Brisbane 80s, classic hits AAC+ 96 kbps
Systrum Sistum (SSR1) - MP3 256 kbps
Systrum Sistum (SSR2) - MP3 256 kbps
The Engineered Network education, news MP3

Museums in Lowood

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Boiler Shop
Cobb & Co Coach
Das Neumann Haus
Ipswich Racing Museum
Laidley Pioneer Village and Museum
Rosewood Railway Museum
Rosewood Scrub Historical Society

Libraries in Lowood

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Building H0.0
Esk Library0.0
Ipswich Central Library0.0
J K Murray Library0.0
Laidley Library0.0
Lowood Library0.0
Rosewood Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Lowood

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Folk Art

Hotels in Lowood

1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Tarampa Hotel

Restaurants in Lowood

3 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Choice Of India
Lowood Chinese Restaurant
Sint's Vietnamese & Chinese Restaurant

Cafes in Lowood

2 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Coffee at the Park
The Waiting Room Cafe

Clinics in Lowood

4 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

AU #5457998480
Lowood Medical Centre
Lowood Physio
QML Pathology

Dentists in Lowood

1 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Lowood Dental

Gas Stations in Lowood

3 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

AU #6855124112
BP
Pacific Petroleum Lowood

Banks in Lowood

2 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bendigo Bank Lowood
NAB Lowood

Golf Courses in Lowood

1 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Lowood & District Golf Club

Airports Near Lowood

33 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Brisbane International AirportBNELarge Airport
RAAF Base Amberley-Medium Airport
Aratula Airstrip-Small Airport
Blenheim Airstrip-Small Airport
Boonah Airport-Small Airport
Brisbane Archerfield Airport-Small Airport
Caboolture Airport-Small Airport
Caloundra AirportCUDSmall Airport
Cambooya Airfield-Small Airport
Churchable Airstrip-Small Airport
Clifton Airport-Small Airport
Cooeeimbardi airstrip Private?-Small Airport
Coominya-Small Airport
Crowley Vale private airfield-Small Airport
Donnybrook Airstrip-Small Airport
Driftn-in Airstrip-Small Airport
Ellinthorp Airstrip-Small Airport
Emu Gully (Toowoomba) Airfield-Small Airport
Gatton Airpark-Small Airport
Greenmount ALA-Small Airport
Hazelton Private Airstrip-Small Airport
Kilcoy Airfield-Small Airport
Kooralbyn Airport-Small Airport
Landsborough Airport-Small Airport
Logan Reserve Airport-Small Airport
Mccarons private strip-Small Airport
mount archer-Small Airport
Mount Walker airstrip-Small Airport
Redcliffe Airport-Small Airport
Tabragalba Homestead private strip-Small Airport
Toowoomba AirportTWBSmall Airport
Warwick AirportWAZSmall Airport
Watts Bridge Airport-Small Airport

Post Offices in Lowood

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Lowood Post Office

Churches & Religious Organizations in Lowood

4 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses
Lowood Church Of Christ
TRAX Christian Church
Trinity Lutheran Church Lowood

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 Lowood

What is the population of Lowood?

Lowood has a population of 4,106 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 267 people per square mile, spread across 15.4 square miles. The median age of residents is 40.0 years.

Is Lowood expensive to live in?

The median household income is $18,658, 75% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $166,200 (41% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $831 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 8.9x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Lowood?

Lowood 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 Lowood?

The job market in Lowood faces challenges, with unemployment at 9.4% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $359. There are 390 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Lowood?

The median home value in Lowood is $166,200. For renters, the median monthly rent is $831. The homeownership rate is 63.4%.

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