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North Maleny, Australia

Queensland · Australia

North Maleny is a small town in Queensland, Australia with a population of 624. Elevation: 1,450 ft (442 m). Average temperature: 68°F (20°C).

Data updated June 2026

2.5 /5.0
C+ Fair
624 Population 65/sq mi density
1,450 ft Elevation 442 meters
68°F Avg Temperature 20°C
35.4 in Annual Rain
Australia / Brisbane Timezone
$25,789 Median Income
C+
Overall
2.5 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.7 / 5.0
$25,789 median income, 5.3% unemployment
C
Affordability
2.3 / 5.0
$197,200 home value, $986/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population624
Median Age61.0 yrs
Density65/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$25,789
Per Capita$25,789
Unemployment5.3%

Housing

C
Home Value$197,200
Rent$986
Ownership90.1%
Housing Units250

Climate

Avg Temp68°F (20°C)
Rain35.4 in/yr
Sunny Days337/yr
Elevation1,450 ft (442 m)
Population624
Population Density65 / sq mi
Elevation1,450 ft (442 m)
Coordinates-26.7521°, 152.8583°
TimezoneAustralia/Brisbane
Country🇦🇺 Australia
State / ProvinceQueensland
Average Temperature68°F (20°C)
January Average75°F (24°C)
July Average60°F (15°C)
Annual Precipitation35.4 inches (898 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$25,789
Median Age61.0 years

About North Maleny

North Maleny is a small town in Australia (Queensland) with a population of 624. The city sits at an elevation of 1,450 feet (442 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 68°F (20°C). Temperatures range from 75°F in January to 60°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 35.4 inches. The timezone is Australia/Brisbane.

North Maleny has a population of 624 with a density of 65 people per square mile, spread across 9.6 square miles. The median age is 61.0 years, 57% older than the national median of 38.9.

Population

624
Total Population
65
People / sq mi
61.0yrs
Median Age
57% above Australia avg
9.6mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

North Maleny vs Australia Average

The median household income in North Maleny is $25,789, which is 66% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $25,789 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $496, 65% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 5.3% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 59 business establishments.

Income: North Maleny vs Australia

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Income

Median HH Income$25,789
66% below Australia avg
Per Capita Income$25,789
Avg Weekly Wage$496

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment5.3%
47% above Australia avg
Establishments (County)59

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in North Maleny is $197,200, 30% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $986 (15% below the national average of $1,163). 90.1% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 250 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 7.6x, making homeownership a significant financial stretch for most families.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$197,200
30% below Australia avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$986
15% below Australia avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership90.1%
Owner-Occupied90.1%
Renter-Occupied9.9%
Housing Units250

Property Tax

Climate in North Maleny

North Maleny has an average annual temperature of 18.8°C (66°F). The hottest month is Jan (22.8°C), the coldest is Jul (13.9°C). Average annual precipitation is 1922 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 22.8°C / 73°F 18.8° / 26.7° 257.4
Feb 22.4°C / 72°F 18.7° / 26.2° 357.9
Mar 21.5°C / 71°F 17.6° / 25.3° 243.6
Apr 19.3°C / 67°F 15° / 23.6° 146.3
May 16.6°C / 62°F 12° / 21.3° 145.0
Jun 14.6°C / 58°F 10.3° / 19° 107.1
Jul 13.9°C / 57°F 9.1° / 18.7° 58.1
Aug 15.2°C / 59°F 10° / 20.3° 81.0
Sep 17.6°C / 64°F 12.5° / 22.8° 70.2
Oct 19.2°C / 67°F 14.2° / 24.2° 105.2
Nov 20.7°C / 69°F 16.2° / 25.2° 135.9
Dec 22°C / 72°F 17.6° / 26.3° 214.6
North Maleny enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winters average 75°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 337 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 35.4 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 1,450 feet.

Temperature

75°F Jan (24°C) 60°F Jul (15°C)
Annual Average68.2°F
26% above Australia avg
January Average75°F (24°C)
July Average60°F (15°C)
Sunny Days337 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,450 ft (442 m)
Area9.6 sq mi (24.9 km²)
Population Density65/sq mi
Coordinates-26.7521°N, 152.8583°W
TimezoneAustralia/Brisbane

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 35.4"
7% below Australia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Feb) 10.16"
Driest Month (Sep) 1.85"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2 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 91 km
Mar 7, 2005 36 km WNW of Kingaroy, Australia M3.6 140 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 75°F (24°C) 8.0 in Warmest
February 75°F (24°C) 10.2 in Wettest
March 73°F (23°C) 7.8 in
April 69°F (20°C) 5.9 in
May 64°F (18°C) 5.7 in
June 59°F (15°C) 3.0 in
July 60°F (15°C) 3.5 in
August 58°F (15°C) 2.1 in Coldest
September 63°F (17°C) 1.9 in Driest
October 67°F (20°C) 3.9 in
November 71°F (22°C) 4.9 in
December 74°F (23°C) 6.8 in

North Maleny has a seasonal temperature swing of 17°F / from 58°F in August to 75°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 63.6 inches, with February being the wettest month (10.2") and September the driest (1.9").

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Schools in North Maleny

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
The River School
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Radio Stations near North Maleny

3 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Zinc 96.1 adult contemporary, commercial AAC+ 64 kbps
Hot 91.1 commercial AAC+ 64 kbps
Sunshine FM 104.9 MP3 128 kbps

Museums in North Maleny

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Landsborough Shire's Historical Museum
Nambour Museum
Nambour Museum
The Kenilworth Museum
Yandina Historic House

Libraries in North Maleny

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Beerwah Library0.0
Buderim Library0.0
Coolum Library0.0
Kenilworth Library0.0
Maleny Library0.0
Mapleton Library0.0
Mapleton Library0.0
Maroochydore Library0.0
Nambour Library0.0
Nambour Library0.0
Woodford Library0.0
Woombye School of Arts0.0

Farmers Markets in North Maleny

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Cotton Tree Market
Fishermans Road Market
Fishermans Road Market
Yandina Country Markets

Hotels in North Maleny

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Spicers Tamarind Retreat

Restaurants in North Maleny

6 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Gypsy's Table
Sukhothai Maleny
Tamarind
Tamarinde Restaurant
The Orangery Maleny
The Terrace Seafood Restaurant of Maleny

Cafes in North Maleny

1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Big Love Cafe

Breweries in North Maleny

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Glass House Brewery
Glass House Brewery
Sunshine Brewery
Sunshine Coast Brewery
Ten Toes
Ten Toes
Terella Brewing
Wild Rocket Micro Brewery

Stadiums & Teams in North Maleny

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Airports Near North Maleny

22 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Brisbane International AirportBNELarge Airport
Sunshine Coast AirportMCYLarge Airport
Caboolture AirportSmall Airport
Caloundra AirportCUDSmall Airport
Churchable AirstripSmall Airport
Cooeeimbardi airstrip Private?Small Airport
CoominyaSmall Airport
Donnybrook AirstripSmall Airport
Driftn-in AirstripSmall Airport
Greenfield (Cootharaba) AirfieldSmall Airport
Gympie AirportGYPSmall Airport
Hazelton Private AirstripSmall Airport
Kilcoy AirfieldSmall Airport
Kooringal AirstripSmall Airport
Landsborough AirportSmall Airport
Mccarons private stripSmall Airport
mount archerSmall Airport
Noosa AirportNSVSmall Airport
Redcliffe AirportSmall Airport
Tangalooma AirportTANSmall Airport
Tinbeerwah Airstrip (private)Small Airport
Watts Bridge AirportSmall Airport

Treatment Centers in North Maleny

1 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Nicklin Lodge

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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 North Maleny

What is the population of North Maleny?

North Maleny has a population of 624 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 65 people per square mile, spread across 9.6 square miles. The median age of residents is 61.0 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is North Maleny expensive to live in?

The median household income is $25,789, 66% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $197,200 (30% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $986 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 7.6x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in North Maleny?

North Maleny enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winter temperatures average 75°F in January, while summers reach an average of 60°F in July. The area receives 337 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 35.4 inches.

How is the job market in North Maleny?

The unemployment rate in North Maleny is 5.3%, somewhat above the national average of 3.6%. Job seekers may face moderate competition. The average weekly wage is $496. There are 59 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in North Maleny?

The median home value in North Maleny is $197,200. For renters, the median monthly rent is $986. The homeownership rate is 90.1%.

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