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Maryborough, Australia

Queensland · Australia

Maryborough is a small city in Queensland, Australia with a population of 27,489. Elevation: 36 ft (11 m). Average temperature: 70°F (21°C).

Data updated June 2026

1.9 /5.0
D Poor
27,489 Population 6/sq mi density
36 ft Elevation 11 meters
70°F Avg Temperature 21°C
32.1 in Annual Rain
Australia / Brisbane Timezone
$16,765 Median Income
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Overall
1.9 / 5.0
Poor overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Economy
1.9 / 5.0
$16,765 median income, 12.2% unemployment
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Affordability
1.9 / 5.0
$140,800 home value, $704/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population27,489
Median Age49.0 yrs
Density6/mi²

Economy

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Median Income$16,765
Per Capita$16,765
Unemployment12.2%

Housing

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Home Value$140,800
Rent$704
Ownership64.6%
Housing Units10,996

Climate

Avg Temp70°F (21°C)
Rain32.1 in/yr
Sunny Days337/yr
Elevation36 ft (11 m)
Population27,489
Population Density6 / sq mi
Elevation36 ft (11 m)
Coordinates-25.5407°, 152.7049°
TimezoneAustralia/Brisbane
Country🇦🇺 Australia
State / ProvinceQueensland
Average Temperature70°F (21°C)
January Average76°F (24°C)
July Average62°F (17°C)
Annual Precipitation32.1 inches (815 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$16,765
Median Age49.0 years

About Maryborough

Maryborough is a small city in Australia (Queensland) with a population of 27,489. The city sits at an elevation of 36 feet (11 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 70°F (21°C). Temperatures range from 76°F in January to 62°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 32.1 inches. The timezone is Australia/Brisbane.

Maryborough has a population of 27,489 with a density of 6 people per square mile, spread across 5,000.2 square miles. The median age is 49.0 years, 26% older than the national median of 38.9.

Population

27,489
Total Population
6
People / sq mi
49.0yrs
Median Age
26% above Australia avg
5,000.2mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Maryborough vs Australia Average

The median household income in Maryborough is $16,765, which is 78% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $16,765 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $322, 78% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 12.2% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 2,611 business establishments.

Income: Maryborough vs Australia

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$16,765
78% below Australia avg
Per Capita Income$16,765
Avg Weekly Wage$322

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment12.2%
239% above Australia avg
Establishments (County)2,611

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Maryborough is $140,800, 50% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $704 (39% below the national average of $1,163). 64.6% of housing units are owner-occupied. There are 10,996 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 8.4x, making homeownership a significant financial stretch for most families.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$140,800
50% below Australia avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$704
39% below Australia avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership64.6%
Owner-Occupied64.6%
Renter-Occupied35.4%
Housing Units10,996

Property Tax

Climate in Maryborough

Maryborough has an average annual temperature of 21.5°C (71°F). The hottest month is Jan (26.1°C), the coldest is Jul (15.9°C). Average annual precipitation is 1011 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 26.1°C / 79°F 21° / 31.2° 129.7
Feb 26°C / 79°F 21.2° / 30.8° 171.5
Mar 24.8°C / 77°F 19.8° / 29.7° 130.9
Apr 22.4°C / 72°F 17° / 27.7° 61.6
May 19.2°C / 67°F 13.6° / 24.9° 74.3
Jun 16.8°C / 62°F 10.8° / 22.8° 52.9
Jul 15.9°C / 61°F 9.2° / 22.6° 34.3
Aug 16.8°C / 62°F 9.7° / 23.9° 40.3
Sep 19.5°C / 67°F 12.7° / 26.4° 38.1
Oct 21.8°C / 71°F 15.8° / 27.8° 87.0
Nov 23.6°C / 74°F 17.9° / 29.4° 67.3
Dec 25.2°C / 77°F 19.8° / 30.5° 123.4
Maryborough enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C). Winters average 76°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 337 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 32.1 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 36 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

76°F Jan (24°C) 62°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average70.1°F
30% above Australia avg
January Average76°F (24°C)
July Average62°F (17°C)
Sunny Days337 days/yr

Geography

Elevation36 ft (11 m)
Area5,000.2 sq mi (12,950.6 km²)
Population Density6/sq mi
Coordinates-25.5407°N, 152.7049°W
TimezoneAustralia/Brisbane

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 32.1"
16% below Australia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Feb) 7.36"
Driest Month (Sep) 1.54"

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 M4.9 109 km
Feb 15, 2015 42 km N of Mundubbera, Australia M4.9 138 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

3 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 4. Most recent: Marcia (2015).

Year Name Category Closest
2015 Marcia Category 2 243 km
2009 Hamish Category 4 246 km
1980 Simon Category 1 227 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 76°F (24°C) 6.4 in
February 78°F (25°C) 7.4 in Warmest, Wettest
March 76°F (24°C) 5.0 in
April 72°F (22°C) 3.7 in
May 67°F (19°C) 4.1 in
June 61°F (16°C) 2.4 in Coldest
July 62°F (17°C) 2.6 in
August 62°F (16°C) 1.7 in
September 66°F (19°C) 1.5 in Driest
October 70°F (21°C) 3.1 in
November 74°F (23°C) 4.2 in
December 77°F (25°C) 5.2 in

Maryborough has a seasonal temperature swing of 17°F / from 61°F in June to 78°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 47.2 inches, with February being the wettest month (7.4") and September the driest (1.5").

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Schools in Maryborough

10 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Central State School
Maryborough State High School
St Mary's Primary School
St Mary's College
Albert State School
Maryborough West State School
Maryborough Special School
Granville State School
St Helens State School
Maryborough State High School
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Radio Stations near Maryborough

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Museums in Maryborough

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Burrum and District Museum
Doll Museum
Maryborough Bond Store Museum
Maryborough Military and Colonial Museum
The Story Book
Whistle Stop Rail Museum
Wide Bay Hospitals Museum

Libraries in Maryborough

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Howard Library0.0
Mayborough Library0.0
Tiaro Library0.0

Hotels in Maryborough

2 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Best Western Kimba Lodge
Post Office Hotel

Restaurants in Maryborough

10 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Alowishus Delicious
Bellygood
Carriers Arms Restaurant
EM-Thai Restaurant
Happy Days Diner
Indian Diamond Restaurant
Kings Tandoori
Portside Cafe & Restaurant
Thirsty Old Crow
Wara Thai Restaurant

Cafes in Maryborough

11 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Creperie Cafe
Edible Artistry Cafe
Foundry Artisan Coffee
Gail Sauer's Bakery Café
Maryborough Central Cafe
Not Another Coffee Shop
Parkside on Adelaide
Pink Flamingo Coffee House
SIP Espresso Bar
The Hospital Cafe
Toast Espresso Bar

Cinemas in Maryborough

1 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

@Cinemas

Theatres in Maryborough

2 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Federation Room
Riverstage

Monuments in Maryborough

1 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Maryborough War Memorial

Clinics in Maryborough

3 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Francis Family Doctors
Jema Clinic
St Stephen's Medical Centre

Dentists in Maryborough

1 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Maryborough Dental

Veterinaries in Maryborough

1 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

AU #4789158422

Train Stations in Maryborough

2 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Macalister
Maryborough

Gas Stations in Maryborough

12 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

7-Eleven
Ampol
Ampol
Ampol
AU #5316603990
BP
BP
BP Ferry Street
Caltex
Caltex Maryborough Depot
Liberty
Mobil

Banks in Maryborough

7 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

ANZ
Auswide Bank
BOQ
Commonwealth Bank
Credit Union Australia
NAB
Suncorp

Shopping Malls in Maryborough

2 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Maryborough Central
Station Square

Gyms in Maryborough

1 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Anytime Fitness

Golf Courses in Maryborough

1 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Maryborough Golf Club

Airports Near Maryborough

14 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Bundaberg AirportBDBMedium Airport
Hervey Bay AirportHVBMedium Airport
Aquila AirfieldSmall Airport
Biggenden AirportSmall Airport
Bully Yard private AirfieldSmall Airport
Childers AirportSmall Airport
Cooloola Village AirparkSmall Airport
Gympie AirportGYPSmall Airport
Maryborough AirportMBHSmall Airport
North Gregory/Elliott FieldSmall Airport
Orchid Beach AirportOKBSmall Airport
Pacific Haven AirportSmall Airport
Rainbow Beach AirportSmall Airport
Toby's Gap AirstripSmall Airport

Post Offices in Maryborough

2 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Maryborough Post Office
Pallas Street Post Office

Churches & Religious Organizations in Maryborough

7 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Grace Community Church
Maryborough Baptist Church
Maryborough Gospel Chapel
New Apostolic Church
Saint Mary's Catholic Church
St Paul's Anglican Church
St Stephen's Uniting 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 Maryborough

What is the population of Maryborough?

Maryborough has a population of 27,489 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 6 people per square mile, spread across 5,000.2 square miles. The median age of residents is 49.0 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Maryborough expensive to live in?

The median household income is $16,765, 78% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $140,800 (50% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $704 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 8.4x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Maryborough?

Maryborough enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C). Winter temperatures average 76°F in January, while summers reach an average of 62°F in July. The area receives 337 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 32.1 inches.

How is the job market in Maryborough?

The job market in Maryborough faces challenges, with unemployment at 12.2% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $322. There are 2,611 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Maryborough?

The median home value in Maryborough is $140,800. For renters, the median monthly rent is $704. The homeownership rate is 64.6%.

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