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Mount Lofty, Australia

Queensland · Australia

Mount Lofty is a small town in Queensland, Australia with a population of 3,665. Elevation: 2,234 ft (681 m). Average temperature: 64°F (18°C).

Data updated June 2026

3.2 /5.0
B Good
3,665 Population 13/sq mi density
2,234 ft Elevation 681 meters
64°F Avg Temperature 18°C
30.8 in Annual Rain
Australia / Brisbane Timezone
$32,617 Median Income
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.0 / 5.0
$32,617 median income, 4.1% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.4 / 5.0
$191,600 home value, $958/mo rent

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About Mount Lofty

Mount Lofty

Mount Lofty is a residential locality on the north-eastern edge of the suburban area of Toowoomba, in the Toowoomba Region, Queensland, Australia. In the 2021 census, Mount Lofty had a population of 3,825 people.

People

Population3,665
Median Age43.0 yrs
Density13/mi²

Economy

B
Median Income$32,617
Per Capita$32,617
Unemployment4.1%

Housing

B
Home Value$191,600
Rent$958
Ownership73.9%
Housing Units1,466

Climate

Avg Temp64°F (18°C)
Rain30.8 in/yr
Sunny Days332/yr
Elevation2,234 ft (681 m)
Population3,665
Population Density13 / sq mi
Elevation2,234 ft (681 m)
Coordinates-27.5463°, 151.9722°
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$32,617
Median Age43.0 years

About Mount Lofty

Mount Lofty is a small town in Australia (Queensland) with a population of 3,665. The city sits at an elevation of 2,234 feet (681 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.

Mount Lofty has a population of 3,665 with a density of 13 people per square mile, spread across 282.3 square miles. The median age is 43.0 years, 11% older than the national median of 38.9.

Population

3,665
Total Population
13
People / sq mi
43.0yrs
Median Age
11% above Australia avg
282.3mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Mount Lofty vs Australia Average

The median household income in Mount Lofty is $32,617, which is 57% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $32,617 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $627, 56% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 4.1% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 348 business establishments.

Income: Mount Lofty vs Australia

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Income

Median HH Income$32,617
57% below Australia avg
Per Capita Income$32,617
Avg Weekly Wage$627

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment4.1%
14% above Australia avg
Establishments (County)348

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Mount Lofty is $191,600, 32% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $958 (18% below the national average of $1,163). 73.9% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 1,466 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 5.9x, above the traditionally affordable threshold of 3-4x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$191,600
32% below Australia avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$958
18% below Australia avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership73.9%
Owner-Occupied73.9%
Renter-Occupied26.1%
Housing Units1,466

Property Tax

Climate in Mount Lofty

Mount Lofty 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
Mount Lofty 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 2,234 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

Elevation2,234 ft (681 m)
Area282.3 sq mi (731.2 km²)
Population Density13/sq mi
Coordinates-27.5463°N, 151.9722°W
TimezoneAustralia/Brisbane

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 30.8"
19% below Australia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 4.33"
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 M4.9 135 km
Feb 21, 2004 47 km WNW of Kingaroy, Australia M3.7 139 km
Mar 7, 2005 36 km WNW of Kingaroy, Australia M3.6 129 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 72°F (22°C) 4.3 in
February 73°F (23°C) 3.9 in Warmest
March 70°F (21°C) 2.3 in
April 65°F (18°C) 2.0 in
May 59°F (15°C) 2.5 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 58°F (15°C) 1.4 in
October 64°F (18°C) 2.7 in
November 68°F (20°C) 3.5 in
December 72°F (22°C) 4.3 in Wettest

Mount Lofty has a seasonal temperature swing of 19°F / from 53°F in June to 73°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 31.0 inches, with December being the wettest month (4.3") and August the driest (1.1").

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Schools in Mount Lofty

5 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Fairholme Early Childhood Centre - - - -
Toowoomba Anglican School - - - -
Fairholme College - - - -
Toowoomba Anglican School - - - -
Miyamiya Children's House - - - -
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Museums in Mount Lofty

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

Libraries in Mount Lofty

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

Farmers Markets in Mount Lofty

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Cabarlah Markets

Restaurants in Mount Lofty

1 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Toowoomba Thai

Cafes in Mount Lofty

3 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Duo Bakery and Cafe
Gourmet Cafe
Wendland Fine Foods

Monuments in Mount Lofty

1 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Charles Essex Evans

Gas Stations in Mount Lofty

1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

BP

Breweries in Mount Lofty

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
5 Brothers Brewing
Bone Idol Brewery
Mouse Proof brewery

Stadiums & Teams in Mount Lofty

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Airports Near Mount Lofty

32 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Toowoomba Wellcamp AirportWTBLarge Airport
Oakey Army Aviation CentreOKYMedium Airport
RAAF Base Amberley-Medium Airport
Aratula Airstrip-Small Airport
Argyle Airstrip-Small Airport
Blenheim Airstrip-Small Airport
Boonah Airport-Small 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
Dalby AirportDBYSmall Airport
Driftn-in Airstrip-Small Airport
Ellinthorp Airstrip-Small Airport
Emu Gully (Toowoomba) Airfield-Small Airport
Gatton Airpark-Small Airport
george lees airfield-Small Airport
Greenmount ALA-Small Airport
Jimbour Homestead airstrip-Small Airport
Kilcoy Airfield-Small Airport
Lyndley Airport-Small Airport
McCaffrey Field-Small Airport
Mccarons private strip-Small Airport
Millmerran Airport-Small Airport
mount archer-Small Airport
Mount Walker airstrip-Small Airport
Pittsworth Airport-Small Airport
Toowoomba AirportTWBSmall Airport
Warwick AirportWAZSmall Airport
Watts Bridge Airport-Small Airport

Treatment Centers in Mount Lofty

1 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Sunrise Way Drug & Alcohol Rehabilitation Services

Churches & Religious Organizations in Mount Lofty

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
St David's Presbyterian 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 Mount Lofty

What is the population of Mount Lofty?

Mount Lofty has a population of 3,665 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 13 people per square mile, spread across 282.3 square miles. The median age of residents is 43.0 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Mount Lofty expensive to live in?

The median household income is $32,617, 57% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $191,600 (32% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $958 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 5.9x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Mount Lofty?

Mount Lofty 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 Mount Lofty?

Mount Lofty has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 4.1%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $627. There are 348 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Mount Lofty?

The median home value in Mount Lofty is $191,600. For renters, the median monthly rent is $958. The homeownership rate is 73.9%.

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