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Oakey, Australia

Full City Profile

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
C+
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
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Affordability
2.8 / 5.0
$149,200 home value, $746/mo rent
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. The area gets 287 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 26.9 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

76°F Jan (24°C) 52°F Jul (11°C)
Annual Average65.2°F
21% above US 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 US 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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