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Oakhurst, Australia

Queensland · Australia

Oakhurst is a small town in Queensland, Australia with a population of 1,397. Elevation: 79 ft (24 m). Average temperature: 70°F (21°C).

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
1,397 Population 0/sq mi density
79 ft Elevation 24 meters
70°F Avg Temperature 21°C
32.1 in Annual Rain
Australia / Brisbane Timezone
$25,925 Median Income
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Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$25,925 median income, 4.1% unemployment
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Affordability
2.4 / 5.0
$194,400 home value, $972/mo rent

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About Oakhurst

Oakhurst

Oakhurst is a mixed-use locality in the Fraser Coast Region, Queensland, Australia. In the 2021 census, Oakhurst had a population of 1,717 people.

People

Population1,397
Median Age39.0 yrs
Density0/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$25,925
Per Capita$25,925
Unemployment4.1%

Housing

C
Home Value$194,400
Rent$972
Ownership92.3%
Housing Units559

Climate

Avg Temp70°F (21°C)
Rain32.1 in/yr
Sunny Days337/yr
Elevation79 ft (24 m)
Population1,397
Population Density0 / sq mi
Elevation79 ft (24 m)
Coordinates-25.5125°, 152.6358°
TimezoneAustralia/Brisbane
Country🇦🇺 Australia
State / ProvinceQueensland
Average Temperature70°F (21°C)
January Average76°F (24°C)
July Average62°F (17°C)
Annual Precipitation32.1 inches (815 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$25,925
Median Age39.0 years

About Oakhurst

Oakhurst is a small town in Australia (Queensland) with a population of 1,397. The city sits at an elevation of 79 feet (24 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 70°F (21°C). Temperatures range from 76°F in January to 62°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 32.1 inches. The timezone is Australia/Brisbane.

Oakhurst has a population of 1,397 with a density of 0 people per square mile, spread across 5,000.2 square miles. The median age is 39.0 years, 0% younger than the national median of 38.9.

Population

1,397
Total Population
0
People / sq mi
39.0yrs
Median Age
0% below Australia avg
5,000.2mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Oakhurst vs Australia Average

The median household income in Oakhurst is $25,925, which is 66% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $25,925 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $499, 65% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 4.1% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 133 business establishments.

Income: Oakhurst vs Australia

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Income

Median HH Income$25,925
66% below Australia avg
Per Capita Income$25,925
Avg Weekly Wage$499

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment4.1%
14% above Australia avg
Establishments (County)133

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Oakhurst is $194,400, 31% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $972 (16% below the national average of $1,163). 92.3% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 559 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 7.5x, making homeownership a significant financial stretch for most families.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$194,400
31% below Australia avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$972
16% below Australia avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership92.3%
Owner-Occupied92.3%
Renter-Occupied7.7%
Housing Units559

Property Tax

Climate in Oakhurst

Oakhurst has an average annual temperature of 21.5°C (71°F). The hottest month is Jan (26.1°C), the coldest is Jul (15.9°C). Average annual precipitation is 1011 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 26.1°C / 79°F 21° / 31.2° 129.7
Feb 26°C / 79°F 21.2° / 30.8° 171.5
Mar 24.8°C / 77°F 19.8° / 29.7° 130.9
Apr 22.4°C / 72°F 17° / 27.7° 61.6
May 19.2°C / 67°F 13.6° / 24.9° 74.3
Jun 16.8°C / 62°F 10.8° / 22.8° 52.9
Jul 15.9°C / 61°F 9.2° / 22.6° 34.3
Aug 16.8°C / 62°F 9.7° / 23.9° 40.3
Sep 19.5°C / 67°F 12.7° / 26.4° 38.1
Oct 21.8°C / 71°F 15.8° / 27.8° 87.0
Nov 23.6°C / 74°F 17.9° / 29.4° 67.3
Dec 25.2°C / 77°F 19.8° / 30.5° 123.4
Oakhurst enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C). Winters average 76°F in January while summers reach 62°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 32.1 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 79 feet.

Temperature

76°F Jan (24°C) 62°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average70.1°F
30% above Australia avg
January Average76°F (24°C)
July Average62°F (17°C)
Sunny Days337 days/yr

Geography

Elevation79 ft (24 m)
Area5,000.2 sq mi (12,950.6 km²)
Population Density0/sq mi
Coordinates-25.5125°N, 152.6358°W
TimezoneAustralia/Brisbane

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 32.1"
16% below Australia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Feb) 6.65"
Driest Month (Aug) 1.34"

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 M4.9 108 km
Feb 15, 2015 42 km N of Mundubbera, Australia M4.9 131 km
Jan 16, 2004 27 km SE of Monto, Australia M4.4 145 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

3 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 4. Most recent: Marcia (2015).

Year Name Category Closest
2015 Marcia Category 2 236 km
2009 Hamish Category 4 248 km
1980 Simon Category 1 224 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 76°F (24°C) 6.1 in
February 77°F (25°C) 6.7 in Warmest, Wettest
March 76°F (24°C) 4.6 in
April 71°F (22°C) 3.4 in
May 66°F (19°C) 3.5 in
June 61°F (16°C) 1.9 in Coldest
July 62°F (17°C) 2.2 in
August 61°F (16°C) 1.3 in Driest
September 66°F (19°C) 1.5 in
October 70°F (21°C) 3.0 in
November 74°F (23°C) 4.1 in
December 77°F (25°C) 5.0 in

Oakhurst has a seasonal temperature swing of 17°F / from 61°F in June to 77°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 43.4 inches, with February being the wettest month (6.7") and August the driest (1.3").

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Museums in Oakhurst

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Burrum and District Museum
Doll Museum
Hervey Bay Historical Village & Museum
Maryborough Bond Store Museum
Maryborough Military and Colonial Museum
The Story Book
Whistle Stop Rail Museum
Wide Bay Hospitals Museum

Libraries in Oakhurst

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Hervey Bay Library0.0
Howard Library0.0
Mayborough Library0.0
Tiaro Library0.0

Train Stations in Oakhurst

1 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Maryborough West

Airports Near Oakhurst

15 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Bundaberg AirportBDBMedium Airport
Hervey Bay AirportHVBMedium Airport
Aquila AirfieldSmall Airport
Biggenden AirportSmall Airport
Bully Yard private AirfieldSmall Airport
Childers AirportSmall Airport
Cooloola Village AirparkSmall Airport
Maryborough AirportMBHSmall Airport
Monduran AirportSmall Airport
Murgon AirportSmall Airport
North Gregory/Elliott FieldSmall Airport
Orchid Beach AirportOKBSmall Airport
Pacific Haven AirportSmall Airport
Rainbow Beach AirportSmall Airport
Toby's Gap AirstripSmall Airport

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 Oakhurst

What is the population of Oakhurst?

Oakhurst has a population of 1,397 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 0 people per square mile, spread across 5,000.2 square miles. The median age of residents is 39.0 years.

Is Oakhurst expensive to live in?

The median household income is $25,925, 66% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $194,400 (31% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $972 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 7.5x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Oakhurst?

Oakhurst enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C). Winter temperatures average 76°F in January, while summers reach an average of 62°F in July. The area receives 337 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 32.1 inches.

How is the job market in Oakhurst?

Oakhurst has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 4.1%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $499. There are 133 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Oakhurst?

The median home value in Oakhurst is $194,400. For renters, the median monthly rent is $972. The homeownership rate is 92.3%.

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