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Murphys Creek, Australia

Full City Profile

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
617 Population 2/sq mi density
837 ft Elevation 255 meters
64°F Avg Temperature 18°C
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$23,457 median income, 3.9% unemployment
C+
Affordability
2.7 / 5.0
$163,400 home value, $817/mo rent
Murphys Creek 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. The area gets 332 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 30.8 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

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

Geography

Elevation837 ft (255 m)
Area282.3 sq mi (731.2 km²)
Population Density2/sq mi
Coordinates-27.4637°N, 152.0549°W
TimezoneAustralia/Brisbane

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 30.8"
19% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 4.80"
Driest Month (Aug) 1.22"

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 M4.9 125 km
Feb 21, 2004 47 km WNW of Kingaroy, Australia M3.7 134 km
Mar 7, 2005 36 km WNW of Kingaroy, Australia M3.6 124 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 72°F (22°C) 4.8 in Wettest
February 72°F (22°C) 4.5 in Warmest
March 70°F (21°C) 2.9 in
April 65°F (18°C) 2.5 in
May 60°F (15°C) 2.8 in
June 54°F (12°C) 1.5 in
July 54°F (12°C) 1.7 in
August 54°F (12°C) 1.2 in Coldest, Driest
September 59°F (15°C) 1.4 in
October 64°F (18°C) 2.8 in
November 68°F (20°C) 3.6 in
December 72°F (22°C) 4.6 in

Murphys Creek has a seasonal temperature swing of 19°F / from 54°F in August to 72°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 34.3 inches, with January being the wettest month (4.8") and August the driest (1.2").

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