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Mount Morgan, Australia

Queensland · Australia

Mount Morgan is a small town in Queensland, Australia with a population of 1,926. Elevation: 797 ft (243 m). Average temperature: 73°F (23°C).

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C Fair
1,926 Population 7/sq mi density
797 ft Elevation 243 meters
73°F Avg Temperature 23°C
28.9 in Annual Rain
Australia / Brisbane Timezone
$15,616 Median Income
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Overall
2.2 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Economy
1.9 / 5.0
$15,616 median income, 16.0% unemployment
C+
Affordability
2.6 / 5.0
$112,600 home value, $563/mo rent

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About Mount Morgan

Mount Morgan

Mount Morgan is a rural town and locality in the Rockhampton Region, Queensland, Australia.
The town was the administrative centre of the Mount Morgan Shire until March 2008, when it was amalgamated with neighbouring local government areas to form the Rockhampton Region.

People

Population1,926
Median Age52.0 yrs
Density7/mi²

Economy

D
Median Income$15,616
Per Capita$15,616
Unemployment16.0%

Housing

C+
Home Value$112,600
Rent$563
Ownership73.2%
Housing Units770

Climate

Avg Temp73°F (23°C)
Rain28.9 in/yr
Sunny Days339/yr
Elevation797 ft (243 m)
Population1,926
Population Density7 / sq mi
Elevation797 ft (243 m)
Coordinates-23.6453°, 150.3890°
TimezoneAustralia/Brisbane
Country🇦🇺 Australia
State / ProvinceQueensland
Average Temperature73°F (23°C)
January Average77°F (25°C)
July Average65°F (18°C)
Annual Precipitation28.9 inches (734 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$15,616
Median Age52.0 years

About Mount Morgan

Mount Morgan is a small town in Australia (Queensland) with a population of 1,926. The city sits at an elevation of 797 feet (243 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 73°F (23°C). Temperatures range from 77°F in January to 65°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 28.9 inches. The timezone is Australia/Brisbane.

Mount Morgan has a population of 1,926 with a density of 7 people per square mile, spread across 292.3 square miles. The median age is 52.0 years, 34% older than the national median of 38.9.

Population

1,926
Total Population
7
People / sq mi
52.0yrs
Median Age
34% above Australia avg
292.3mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Mount Morgan vs Australia Average

The median household income in Mount Morgan is $15,616, which is 79% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $15,616 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $300, 79% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 16.0% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 183 business establishments.

Income: Mount Morgan vs Australia

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Income

Median HH Income$15,616
79% below Australia avg
Per Capita Income$15,616
Avg Weekly Wage$300

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment16.0%
344% above Australia avg
Establishments (County)183

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Mount Morgan is $112,600, 60% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $563 (52% below the national average of $1,163). 73.2% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 770 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 7.2x, making homeownership a significant financial stretch for most families.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$112,600
60% below Australia avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$563
52% below Australia avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership73.2%
Owner-Occupied73.2%
Renter-Occupied26.8%
Housing Units770

Property Tax

Climate in Mount Morgan

Mount Morgan has an average annual temperature of 23.2°C (74°F). The hottest month is Jan (27.6°C), the coldest is Jul (17.2°C). Average annual precipitation is 728 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 27.6°C / 82°F 22.7° / 32.5° 106.4
Feb 27.4°C / 81°F 22.7° / 32° 142.2
Mar 26.2°C / 79°F 21.3° / 31.2° 80.5
Apr 23.9°C / 75°F 18.6° / 29.2° 35.4
May 20.7°C / 69°F 14.8° / 26.6° 31.1
Jun 18.1°C / 65°F 12° / 24.2° 34.6
Jul 17.2°C / 63°F 10.5° / 23.9° 30.8
Aug 18.4°C / 65°F 11.4° / 25.5° 30.0
Sep 21.5°C / 71°F 14.6° / 28.4° 25.2
Oct 23.9°C / 75°F 17.7° / 30.1° 51.2
Nov 25.8°C / 78°F 19.9° / 31.6° 60.1
Dec 27.1°C / 81°F 21.7° / 32.5° 100.8
Mount Morgan has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C). Winters average 77°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 339 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 28.9 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 797 feet.

Temperature

77°F Jan (25°C) 65°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average72.8°F
35% above Australia avg
January Average77°F (25°C)
July Average65°F (18°C)
Sunny Days339 days/yr

Geography

Elevation797 ft (243 m)
Area292.3 sq mi (757.1 km²)
Population Density7/sq mi
Coordinates-23.6453°N, 150.3890°W
TimezoneAustralia/Brisbane

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 28.9"
24% below Australia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 5.16"
Driest Month (Sep) 1.06"

Air Quality

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2015 Marcia Category 4 28 km
2009 Hamish Category 4 287 km
1983 Elinor Category 1 153 km
1980 Simon Category 3 125 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 77°F (25°C) 5.2 in Wettest
February 78°F (26°C) 4.4 in Warmest
March 77°F (25°C) 3.3 in
April 72°F (22°C) 1.8 in
May 67°F (19°C) 2.0 in
June 62°F (16°C) 1.1 in Coldest
July 65°F (18°C) 1.1 in
August 62°F (17°C) 1.1 in
September 67°F (19°C) 1.1 in Driest
October 72°F (22°C) 2.0 in
November 75°F (24°C) 3.2 in
December 78°F (25°C) 4.7 in

Mount Morgan has a seasonal temperature swing of 17°F / from 62°F in June to 78°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 30.9 inches, with January being the wettest month (5.2") and September the driest (1.1").

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Schools in Mount Morgan

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Mount Morgan Central State School
Mount Morgan State High School
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Radio Stations near Mount Morgan

3 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
hit 4ROK 107.9MHz FM Rockhampton Central Queensland classic hits, local radio AAC 130 kbps
ABC 837kHz AM Rockhampton QLD Central Queensland Local Radio 20231009 community, local radio AAC 94 kbps
4RO 990 AM Rockhampton music, news AAC+ 64 kbps

Museums in Mount Morgan

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Mount Morgan Historical Museum
Mount Morgan Historical Museum

Libraries in Mount Morgan

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Gracemere Library0.0
Mount Morgan Library0.0

Hotels in Mount Morgan

2 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Grand Hotel
Leichhardt Hotel

Restaurants in Mount Morgan

1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Top of The Mount

Monuments in Mount Morgan

1 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

gravesite

Gas Stations in Mount Morgan

2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

AU #13628255775
AU #1478571483

Golf Courses in Mount Morgan

2 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Mount Morgan Golf Course
Wowan Golf Club

Airports Near Mount Morgan

10 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Rockhampton AirportROKMedium Airport
BaralabaSmall Airport
Biloela AirportZBLSmall Airport
Duaringa AirstripSmall Airport
Emu Park Authorised Landing AreaSmall Airport
Glenroy private stripSmall Airport
Great Keppel Is AirportGKLSmall Airport
Hedlow AirportSmall Airport
Old Station AirfieldSmall Airport
Yeppoon AerodromeSmall Airport

Post Offices in Mount Morgan

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Mount Morgan Post Office

Churches & Religious Organizations in Mount Morgan

4 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Peace Christian Church
Saint Enoch's Presbyterian Church
Saint Mary's Anglican Church
Uniting Church

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Waterfalls
1
Natural waterfalls documented by USGS and OpenStreetMap contributors
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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 Morgan

What is the population of Mount Morgan?

Mount Morgan has a population of 1,926 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 7 people per square mile, spread across 292.3 square miles. The median age of residents is 52.0 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Mount Morgan expensive to live in?

The median household income is $15,616, 79% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $112,600 (60% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $563 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 7.2x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Mount Morgan?

Mount Morgan has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C). Winter temperatures average 77°F in January, while summers reach an average of 65°F in July. The area receives 339 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 28.9 inches.

How is the job market in Mount Morgan?

The job market in Mount Morgan faces challenges, with unemployment at 16.0% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $300. There are 183 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Mount Morgan?

The median home value in Mount Morgan is $112,600. For renters, the median monthly rent is $563. The homeownership rate is 73.2%.

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