North Ward, Australia

Full City Profile

3.5 /5.0

B+ Good

5,541 Population 18/sq mi density

30 ft Elevation 9 meters

76°F Avg Temperature 24°C

B+

Overall

3.5 / 5.0

Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

Economy

3.0 / 5.0

$33,699 median income, 4.0% unemployment

B+

Affordability

4.0 / 5.0

$160,600 home value, $803/mo rent

North Ward has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 76°F (24°C). Winters average 80°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 332 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 49.2 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

80°F Jan (27°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)

Annual Average	75.5°F
	40% above US avg
January Average	80°F (27°C)
July Average	70°F (21°C)
Sunny Days	332 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	30 ft (9 m)
Area	300.7 sq mi (778.7 km²)
Population Density	18/sq mi
Coordinates	-19.2499°N, 146.8148°W
Timezone	Australia/Brisbane

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 49.2"

30% above US avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (Feb) 12.95"

Driest Month (Jul) 0.51"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

5 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.0. Most recent: M4.1 on Mar 1, 2025.

Apr 16, 2011	Queensland, Australia	M5.0	136 km
Aug 11, 2003	65 km ENE of Palm Island, Australia	M4.8	96 km
Sep 17, 2011	44 km NNW of Collinsville, Australia	M4.3	136 km
Mar 1, 2025	0 km SE of Kelso, Australia	M4.1	19 km
Apr 16, 2011	45 km NNW of Collinsville, Australia	M4.0	137 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

9 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 4. Most recent: Debbie (2017).

Year	Name	Category	Closest
2017	Debbie	Category 4	193 km
2011	Yasi	Category 4	168 km
2010	Ului	Category 1	193 km
2009	Hamish	Category 4	258 km
2006	Larry	Category 4	195 km
1996	Celeste	Category 1	140 km
1991	Joy	Category 2	253 km
1989	Aivu	Category 4	71 km
1986	Winifred	Category 2	198 km

Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	80°F (27°C)	10.4 in
February	82°F (28°C)	13.0 in	Warmest, Wettest
March	81°F (27°C)	8.5 in
April	78°F (25°C)	2.9 in
May	74°F (23°C)	2.2 in
June	68°F (20°C)	0.8 in	Coldest
July	70°F (21°C)	0.5 in	Driest
August	69°F (20°C)	0.9 in
September	73°F (23°C)	0.6 in
October	77°F (25°C)	1.5 in
November	80°F (27°C)	3.2 in
December	82°F (28°C)	6.2 in

North Ward has a seasonal temperature swing of 14°F / from 68°F in June to 82°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 50.6 inches, with February being the wettest month (13.0") and July the driest (0.5").

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