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Meringandan West, Australia

Queensland · Australia

Meringandan West is a small town in Queensland, Australia with a population of 2,173. Elevation: 1,775 ft (541 m). Average temperature: 64°F (18°C).

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
2,173 Population 8/sq mi density
1,775 ft Elevation 541 meters
64°F Avg Temperature 18°C
30.8 in Annual Rain
Australia / Brisbane Timezone
$32,854 Median Income
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Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$32,854 median income, 4.6% unemployment
C+
Affordability
2.8 / 5.0
$225,400 home value, $1,127/mo rent

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About Meringandan West

Meringandan West

Meringandan West is a rural locality in the Toowoomba Region, Queensland, Australia. In the 2021 census, Meringandan West had a population of 2,488 people.

People

Population2,173
Median Age32.0 yrs
Density8/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$32,854
Per Capita$32,854
Unemployment4.6%

Housing

C+
Home Value$225,400
Rent$1,127
Ownership90.7%
Housing Units869

Climate

Avg Temp64°F (18°C)
Rain30.8 in/yr
Sunny Days332/yr
Elevation1,775 ft (541 m)
Population2,173
Population Density8 / sq mi
Elevation1,775 ft (541 m)
Coordinates-27.4161°, 151.8873°
TimezoneAustralia/Brisbane
Country🇦🇺 Australia
State / ProvinceQueensland
Average Temperature64°F (18°C)
January Average72°F (22°C)
July Average54°F (12°C)
Annual Precipitation30.8 inches (782 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$32,854
Median Age32.0 years

About Meringandan West

Meringandan West is a small town in Australia (Queensland) with a population of 2,173. The city sits at an elevation of 1,775 feet (541 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 64°F (18°C). Temperatures range from 72°F in January to 54°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 30.8 inches. The timezone is Australia/Brisbane.

Meringandan West has a population of 2,173 with a density of 8 people per square mile, spread across 282.3 square miles. The median age is 32.0 years, 18% younger than the national median of 38.9.

Population

2,173
Total Population
8
People / sq mi
32.0yrs
Median Age
18% below Australia avg
282.3mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Meringandan West vs Australia Average

The median household income in Meringandan West is $32,854, which is 56% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $32,854 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $632, 56% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 4.6% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 206 business establishments.

Income: Meringandan West vs Australia

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Income

Median HH Income$32,854
56% below Australia avg
Per Capita Income$32,854
Avg Weekly Wage$632

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment4.6%
28% above Australia avg
Establishments (County)206

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Meringandan West is $225,400, 20% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $1,127 (3% below the national average of $1,163). 90.7% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 869 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 6.9x, above the traditionally affordable threshold of 3-4x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$225,400
20% below Australia avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,127
3% below Australia avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership90.7%
Owner-Occupied90.7%
Renter-Occupied9.3%
Housing Units869

Property Tax

Climate in Meringandan West

Meringandan West has an average annual temperature of 18.1°C (65°F). The hottest month is Jan (23.3°C), the coldest is Jul (11.8°C). Average annual precipitation is 667 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 23.3°C / 74°F 17.9° / 28.7° 56.7
Feb 22.8°C / 73°F 17.7° / 27.8° 108.1
Mar 21.5°C / 71°F 16.5° / 26.5° 88.8
Apr 18.5°C / 65°F 13.7° / 23.3° 25.2
May 15°C / 59°F 10° / 19.9° 35.7
Jun 12.3°C / 54°F 7.6° / 17° 40.2
Jul 11.8°C / 53°F 6.8° / 16.9° 31.1
Aug 13.2°C / 56°F 7.6° / 18.8° 30.3
Sep 16.5°C / 62°F 10.6° / 22.4° 30.4
Oct 18.8°C / 66°F 12.8° / 24.7° 49.9
Nov 20.8°C / 69°F 14.9° / 26.6° 70.9
Dec 22.2°C / 72°F 16.7° / 27.7° 99.5
Meringandan West enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 72°F in January while summers reach 54°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 332 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 30.8 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 1,775 feet.

Temperature

72°F Jan (22°C) 54°F Jul (12°C)
Annual Average64.3°F
19% above Australia avg
January Average72°F (22°C)
July Average54°F (12°C)
Sunny Days332 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,775 ft (541 m)
Area282.3 sq mi (731.2 km²)
Population Density8/sq mi
Coordinates-27.4161°N, 151.8873°W
TimezoneAustralia/Brisbane

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 30.8"
19% below Australia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 4.21"
Driest Month (Aug) 1.14"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

3 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 M4.9 121 km
Feb 21, 2004 47 km WNW of Kingaroy, Australia M3.7 122 km
Mar 7, 2005 36 km WNW of Kingaroy, Australia M3.6 113 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 72°F (22°C) 4.2 in Wettest
February 73°F (23°C) 3.8 in Warmest
March 71°F (21°C) 2.2 in
April 65°F (18°C) 2.0 in
May 59°F (15°C) 2.4 in
June 53°F (12°C) 1.3 in Coldest
July 54°F (12°C) 1.6 in
August 53°F (12°C) 1.1 in Driest
September 59°F (15°C) 1.4 in
October 64°F (18°C) 2.6 in
November 69°F (20°C) 3.4 in
December 72°F (22°C) 4.2 in

Meringandan West has a seasonal temperature swing of 20°F / from 53°F in June to 73°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 30.2 inches, with January being the wettest month (4.2") and August the driest (1.1").

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Schools in Meringandan West

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Meringandan State School
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Museums in Meringandan West

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Australian Army Flying Museum
Carbethon Museum
Cobb & Co Museum
DownSteam Toowoomba
Main Roads Heritage Centre
Murphy's Creek Railway Museum
School Museum and Archives

Libraries in Meringandan West

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Dent Library0.0
Goombungee Public Library0.0
Highfields Library0.0
K Block (Library)0.0
Oakey Library0.0
Toowoomba City Library0.0
UniSQ Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Meringandan West

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Cabarlah Markets

Gas Stations in Meringandan West

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Meringandan Produce & Trading

Breweries in Meringandan West

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
5 Brothers Brewing
Bone Idol Brewery
Mouse Proof brewery

Stadiums & Teams in Meringandan West

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Meringandan West

29 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Toowoomba Wellcamp AirportWTBLarge Airport
Oakey Army Aviation CentreOKYMedium Airport
Aratula AirstripSmall Airport
Argyle AirstripSmall Airport
Blenheim AirstripSmall Airport
Cambooya AirfieldSmall Airport
Churchable AirstripSmall Airport
Clifton AirportSmall Airport
Cooeeimbardi airstrip Private?Small Airport
CoominyaSmall Airport
Crowley Vale private airfieldSmall Airport
Dalby AirportDBYSmall Airport
Ellinthorp AirstripSmall Airport
Emu Gully (Toowoomba) AirfieldSmall Airport
Gatton AirparkSmall Airport
george lees airfieldSmall Airport
Greenmount ALASmall Airport
Jimbour Homestead airstripSmall Airport
Kilcoy AirfieldSmall Airport
Lyndley AirportSmall Airport
McCaffrey FieldSmall Airport
Mccarons private stripSmall Airport
Millmerran AirportSmall Airport
Mount Walker airstripSmall Airport
Nanango AirportSmall Airport
Pittsworth AirportSmall Airport
Toowoomba AirportTWBSmall Airport
Warwick AirportWAZSmall Airport
Watts Bridge AirportSmall Airport

Treatment Centers in Meringandan West

1 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Sunrise Way Drug & Alcohol Rehabilitation Services

Churches & Religious Organizations in Meringandan West

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Meringandan 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 Meringandan West

What is the population of Meringandan West?

Meringandan West has a population of 2,173 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 8 people per square mile, spread across 282.3 square miles. The median age of residents is 32.0 years, which is younger than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Meringandan West expensive to live in?

The median household income is $32,854, 56% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $225,400 (20% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,127 per month. The home price-to-income ratio is 6.9x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Meringandan West?

Meringandan West enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winter temperatures average 72°F in January, while summers reach an average of 54°F in July. The area receives 332 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 30.8 inches.

How is the job market in Meringandan West?

Meringandan West has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 4.6%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $632. There are 206 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Meringandan West?

The median home value in Meringandan West is $225,400. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,127. The homeownership rate is 90.7%.

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