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Oakey, Australia

Queensland · Australia

Oakey is a small town in Queensland, Australia with a population of 4,724. Elevation: 1,322 ft (403 m). Average temperature: 65°F (18°C).

Data updated June 2026

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
4,724 Population 1/sq mi density
1,322 ft Elevation 403 meters
65°F Avg Temperature 18°C
26.9 in Annual Rain
Australia / Brisbane Timezone
$22,004 Median Income
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Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Economy
2.4 / 5.0
$22,004 median income, 6.8% unemployment
C+
Affordability
2.8 / 5.0
$149,200 home value, $746/mo rent

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About Oakey

Oakey

Oakey is a rural town and locality in the Toowoomba Region, Queensland, Australia. The Museum of Army Aviation is located at Oakey Airport. In the 2021 census, the locality of Oakey had a population of 4,756 people.

People

Population4,724
Median Age40.0 yrs
Density1/mi²

Economy

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Median Income$22,004
Per Capita$22,004
Unemployment6.8%

Housing

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Home Value$149,200
Rent$746
Ownership63.6%
Housing Units1,890

Climate

Avg Temp65°F (18°C)
Rain26.9 in/yr
Sunny Days287/yr
Elevation1,322 ft (403 m)
Population4,724
Population Density1 / sq mi
Elevation1,322 ft (403 m)
Coordinates-27.4331°, 151.7206°
TimezoneAustralia/Brisbane
Country🇦🇺 Australia
State / ProvinceQueensland
Average Temperature65°F (18°C)
January Average76°F (24°C)
July Average52°F (11°C)
Annual Precipitation26.9 inches (684 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$22,004
Median Age40.0 years

About Oakey

Oakey is a small town in Australia (Queensland) with a population of 4,724. The city sits at an elevation of 1,322 feet (403 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 65°F (18°C). Temperatures range from 76°F in January to 52°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 26.9 inches. The timezone is Australia/Brisbane.

Oakey has a population of 4,724 with a density of 1 people per square mile, spread across 6,164.8 square miles. The median age is 40.0 years, 3% older than the national median of 38.9.

Population

4,724
Total Population
1
People / sq mi
40.0yrs
Median Age
3% above Australia avg
6,164.8mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Oakey vs Australia Average

The median household income in Oakey is $22,004, which is 71% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $22,004 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $423, 70% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 6.8% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 449 business establishments.

Income: Oakey vs Australia

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$22,004
71% below Australia avg
Per Capita Income$22,004
Avg Weekly Wage$423

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment6.8%
89% above Australia avg
Establishments (County)449

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Oakey is $149,200, 47% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $746 (36% below the national average of $1,163). 63.6% of housing units are owner-occupied. There are 1,890 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 6.8x, above the traditionally affordable threshold of 3-4x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$149,200
47% below Australia avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$746
36% below Australia avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership63.6%
Owner-Occupied63.6%
Renter-Occupied36.4%
Housing Units1,890

Property Tax

Climate in Oakey

Oakey has an average annual temperature of 18.5°C (65°F). The hottest month is Jan (24.8°C), the coldest is Jul (11.1°C). Average annual precipitation is 549 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 24.8°C / 77°F 18.2° / 31.4° 69.4
Feb 24.2°C / 76°F 17.9° / 30.4° 86.0
Mar 22.5°C / 73°F 16° / 29° 45.7
Apr 18.9°C / 66°F 11.6° / 26.2° 18.6
May 14.8°C / 59°F 7.1° / 22.4° 33.5
Jun 12°C / 54°F 4.6° / 19.5° 29.5
Jul 11.1°C / 52°F 3° / 19.2° 20.5
Aug 12.4°C / 54°F 3.6° / 21.1° 19.5
Sep 16.3°C / 61°F 7.9° / 24.7° 28.4
Oct 19.4°C / 67°F 11.6° / 27.2° 52.9
Nov 22°C / 72°F 14.8° / 29.3° 63.5
Dec 23.9°C / 75°F 17.1° / 30.7° 81.9
Oakey enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 76°F in January while summers reach 52°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 287 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 26.9 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,322 feet.

Temperature

76°F Jan (24°C) 52°F Jul (11°C)
Annual Average65.2°F
21% above Australia avg
January Average76°F (24°C)
July Average52°F (11°C)
Sunny Days287 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,322 ft (403 m)
Area6,164.8 sq mi (15,966.8 km²)
Population Density1/sq mi
Coordinates-27.4331°N, 151.7206°W
TimezoneAustralia/Brisbane

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 26.9"
29% below Australia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 3.90"
Driest Month (Aug) 1.06"

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 M4.9 127 km
Feb 21, 2004 47 km WNW of Kingaroy, Australia M3.7 118 km
Mar 7, 2005 36 km WNW of Kingaroy, Australia M3.6 110 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 76°F (24°C) 3.6 in Warmest
February 75°F (24°C) 3.3 in
March 73°F (23°C) 1.9 in
April 67°F (19°C) 1.6 in
May 61°F (16°C) 2.0 in
June 54°F (12°C) 1.1 in
July 52°F (11°C) 1.5 in Coldest
August 54°F (12°C) 1.1 in Driest
September 60°F (16°C) 1.3 in
October 66°F (19°C) 2.4 in
November 71°F (22°C) 3.2 in
December 74°F (23°C) 3.9 in Wettest

Oakey has a seasonal temperature swing of 23°F / from 52°F in July to 76°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 26.9 inches, with December being the wettest month (3.9") and August the driest (1.1").

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Schools in Oakey

4 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Oakey State High School - - - -
Saint Monica's School - - - -
Oakey State High School - - - -
Oakey State School - - - -
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Radio Stations near Oakey

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Museums in Oakey

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Australian Army Flying Museum
Cobb & Co Museum
DownSteam Toowoomba
Jondaryan Woolshed
Main Roads Heritage Centre
School Museum and Archives

Libraries in Oakey

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

Cafes in Oakey

1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Flick Food & Coffee Bar

Train Stations in Oakey

1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Oakey

Gas Stations in Oakey

2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Ampol Jondaryon
United Oakey

Golf Courses in Oakey

1 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Oakey Golf Course

Breweries in Oakey

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
5 Brothers Brewing
Bone Idol Brewery
Mouse Proof brewery

Stadiums & Teams in Oakey

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Oakey

25 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Toowoomba Wellcamp AirportWTBLarge Airport
Oakey Army Aviation CentreOKYMedium Airport
Argyle Airstrip-Small Airport
Blenheim Airstrip-Small Airport
Cambooya Airfield-Small Airport
Churchable Airstrip-Small Airport
Clifton Airport-Small Airport
Coominya-Small Airport
Crowley Vale private airfield-Small Airport
Dalby AirportDBYSmall Airport
Darling Downs Airspray 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
Lyndley Airport-Small Airport
McCaffrey Field-Small Airport
Millmerran Airport-Small Airport
Nanango Airport-Small Airport
Pittsworth Airport-Small Airport
Toowoomba AirportTWBSmall Airport
Warwick AirportWAZSmall Airport
Watts Bridge Airport-Small Airport

Post Offices in Oakey

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Jondaryan Post Office

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 Oakey

What is the population of Oakey?

Oakey has a population of 4,724 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 1 people per square mile, spread across 6,164.8 square miles. The median age of residents is 40.0 years.

Is Oakey expensive to live in?

The median household income is $22,004, 71% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $149,200 (47% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $746 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 6.8x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Oakey?

Oakey enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winter temperatures average 76°F in January, while summers reach an average of 52°F in July. The area receives 287 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 26.9 inches.

How is the job market in Oakey?

The unemployment rate in Oakey is 6.8%, somewhat above the national average of 3.6%. Job seekers may face moderate competition. The average weekly wage is $423. There are 449 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Oakey?

The median home value in Oakey is $149,200. For renters, the median monthly rent is $746. The homeownership rate is 63.6%.

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