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Monto, Australia

Queensland · Australia

Monto is a small town in Queensland, Australia with a population of 1,225. Elevation: 810 ft (247 m). Average temperature: 68°F (20°C).

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
1,225 Population 4/sq mi density
810 ft Elevation 247 meters
68°F Avg Temperature 20°C
28.4 in Annual Rain
Australia / Brisbane Timezone
$16,596 Median Income
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.2 / 5.0
$16,596 median income, 8.0% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.4 / 5.0
$95,800 home value, $479/mo rent

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About Monto

Monto

Monto is a rural town and locality in the North Burnett Region, Queensland, Australia. In the 2021 census, the locality of Monto had a population of 1,156.

People

Population1,225
Median Age55.0 yrs
Density4/mi²

Economy

C
Median Income$16,596
Per Capita$16,596
Unemployment8.0%

Housing

B
Home Value$95,800
Rent$479
Ownership67.3%
Housing Units490

Climate

Avg Temp68°F (20°C)
Rain28.4 in/yr
Sunny Days284/yr
Elevation810 ft (247 m)
Population1,225
Population Density4 / sq mi
Elevation810 ft (247 m)
Coordinates-24.8648°, 151.1220°
TimezoneAustralia/Brisbane
Country🇦🇺 Australia
State / ProvinceQueensland
Average Temperature68°F (20°C)
January Average77°F (25°C)
July Average56°F (13°C)
Annual Precipitation28.4 inches (721 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$16,596
Median Age55.0 years

About Monto

Monto is a small town in Australia (Queensland) with a population of 1,225. The city sits at an elevation of 810 feet (247 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 68°F (20°C). Temperatures range from 77°F in January to 56°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 28.4 inches. The timezone is Australia/Brisbane.

Monto has a population of 1,225 with a density of 4 people per square mile, spread across 291.3 square miles. The median age is 55.0 years, 41% older than the national median of 38.9.

Population

1,225
Total Population
4
People / sq mi
55.0yrs
Median Age
41% above Australia avg
291.3mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Monto vs Australia Average

The median household income in Monto is $16,596, which is 78% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $16,596 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $319, 78% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 8.0% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 116 business establishments.

Income: Monto vs Australia

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Income

Median HH Income$16,596
78% below Australia avg
Per Capita Income$16,596
Avg Weekly Wage$319

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment8.0%
122% above Australia avg
Establishments (County)116

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Monto is $95,800, 66% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $479 (59% below the national average of $1,163). 67.3% of housing units are owner-occupied. There are 490 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 5.8x, above the traditionally affordable threshold of 3-4x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$95,800
66% below Australia avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$479
59% below Australia avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership67.3%
Owner-Occupied67.3%
Renter-Occupied32.7%
Housing Units490

Property Tax

Climate in Monto

Monto has an average annual temperature of 20.6°C (69°F). The hottest month is Jan (25.8°C), the coldest is Jul (13.6°C). Average annual precipitation is 712 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 25.8°C / 78°F 19.8° / 31.9° 103.6
Feb 25.3°C / 78°F 19.4° / 31.2° 129.2
Mar 23.8°C / 75°F 17.6° / 30.1° 87.0
Apr 21.2°C / 70°F 14.2° / 28.1° 34.6
May 17.1°C / 63°F 9.8° / 24.4° 28.5
Jun 14.4°C / 58°F 7.2° / 21.6° 31.6
Jul 13.6°C / 56°F 5.7° / 21.4° 25.9
Aug 15.4°C / 60°F 6.4° / 24.3° 26.8
Sep 19°C / 66°F 10.6° / 27.4° 26.7
Oct 21.8°C / 71°F 13.8° / 29.7° 61.2
Nov 23.8°C / 75°F 16.7° / 31° 55.9
Dec 25.4°C / 78°F 18.6° / 32.3° 100.6
Monto enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winters average 77°F in January while summers reach 56°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 284 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 28.4 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 810 feet.

Temperature

77°F Jan (25°C) 56°F Jul (13°C)
Annual Average67.9°F
26% above Australia avg
January Average77°F (25°C)
July Average56°F (13°C)
Sunny Days284 days/yr

Geography

Elevation810 ft (247 m)
Area291.3 sq mi (754.4 km²)
Population Density4/sq mi
Coordinates-24.8648°N, 151.1220°W
TimezoneAustralia/Brisbane

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 28.4"
25% below Australia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 4.53"
Driest Month (Aug) 1.02"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.9. Most recent: M4.9 on Feb 15, 2015.

Feb 15, 2015 42 km N of Mundubbera, Australia M4.9 47 km
Jan 16, 2004 27 km SE of Monto, Australia M4.4 28 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 4 81 km
1983 Elinor Category 1 288 km
1980 Simon Category 2 219 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 77°F (25°C) 4.5 in Warmest, Wettest
February 77°F (25°C) 3.6 in
March 74°F (23°C) 2.7 in
April 69°F (21°C) 1.7 in
May 64°F (18°C) 1.7 in
June 58°F (14°C) 1.1 in
July 56°F (13°C) 1.3 in Coldest
August 58°F (15°C) 1.0 in Driest
September 64°F (18°C) 1.2 in
October 69°F (21°C) 2.4 in
November 73°F (23°C) 3.2 in
December 76°F (25°C) 3.9 in

Monto has a seasonal temperature swing of 22°F / from 56°F in July to 77°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 28.4 inches, with January being the wettest month (4.5") and August the driest (1.0").

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Schools in Monto

5 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Monto State Primary School
Saint Thereses Catholic Primary School
Monto State School
Monto State High School
Mulgildie State School
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Radio Stations near Monto

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Museums in Monto

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Monto Historical and Cultural Centre
Monto Museum of Art

Libraries in Monto

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Monto Library0.0

Hotels in Monto

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Albert Hotel

Cafes in Monto

3 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Cafe Delicious
The Full Monty
The Little Blue Wren Cafe 2.0

Gas Stations in Monto

2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Caltex
Corbets Energy

Banks in Monto

2 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

BOQ
Suncorp

Golf Courses in Monto

1 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Monto Golf Club

Airports Near Monto

8 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Thangool AirportTHGMedium Airport
Biloela AirportZBLSmall Airport
Eidsvold airpstripSmall Airport
Monto AirportMNQSmall Airport
Mundubbera AirportSmall Airport
private airfield agnes watersSmall Airport
private airstrip agnes watersSmall Airport
private runway agnes watersSmall Airport

Post Offices in Monto

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Monto LPO

Churches & Religious Organizations in Monto

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
St. Therese's Catholic 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 Monto

What is the population of Monto?

Monto has a population of 1,225 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 4 people per square mile, spread across 291.3 square miles. The median age of residents is 55.0 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Monto expensive to live in?

The median household income is $16,596, 78% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $95,800 (66% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $479 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 5.8x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Monto?

Monto enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winter temperatures average 77°F in January, while summers reach an average of 56°F in July. The area receives 284 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 28.4 inches.

How is the job market in Monto?

The job market in Monto faces challenges, with unemployment at 8.0% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $319. There are 116 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Monto?

The median home value in Monto is $95,800. For renters, the median monthly rent is $479. The homeownership rate is 67.3%.

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