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Parrearra, Australia

Queensland · Australia

Parrearra is a small town in Queensland, Australia with a population of 4,356. Elevation: 13 ft (4 m). Average temperature: 69°F (20°C).

1.9 /5.0
D Poor
4,356 Population 5/sq mi density
13 ft Elevation 4 meters
69°F Avg Temperature 20°C
38.7 in Annual Rain
Australia / Brisbane Timezone
$26,127 Median Income
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Overall
1.9 / 5.0
Poor overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$26,127 median income, 4.5% unemployment
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Affordability
1.0 / 5.0
$276,000 home value, $1,380/mo rent

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About Parrearra

Parrearra

Parrearra is a suburb in the Sunshine Coast Region, Queensland, Australia. In the 2021 census, Parrearra had a population of 4,661 people.

People

Population4,356
Median Age52.0 yrs
Density5/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$26,127
Per Capita$26,127
Unemployment4.5%

Housing

F
Home Value$276,000
Rent$1,380
Ownership73.4%
Housing Units1,742

Climate

Avg Temp69°F (20°C)
Rain38.7 in/yr
Sunny Days337/yr
Elevation13 ft (4 m)
Population4,356
Population Density5 / sq mi
Elevation13 ft (4 m)
Coordinates-26.7115°, 153.1220°
TimezoneAustralia/Brisbane
Country🇦🇺 Australia
State / ProvinceQueensland
Average Temperature69°F (20°C)
January Average75°F (24°C)
July Average60°F (16°C)
Annual Precipitation38.7 inches (982 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$26,127
Median Age52.0 years

About Parrearra

Parrearra is a small town in Australia (Queensland) with a population of 4,356. The city sits at an elevation of 13 feet (4 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 69°F (20°C). Temperatures range from 75°F in January to 60°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 38.7 inches. The timezone is Australia/Brisbane.

Parrearra has a population of 4,356 with a density of 5 people per square mile, spread across 922.6 square miles. The median age is 52.0 years, 34% older than the national median of 38.9.

Population

4,356
Total Population
5
People / sq mi
52.0yrs
Median Age
34% above Australia avg
922.6mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Parrearra vs Australia Average

The median household income in Parrearra is $26,127, which is 65% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $26,127 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $502, 65% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 4.5% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 414 business establishments.

Income: Parrearra vs Australia

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Income

Median HH Income$26,127
65% below Australia avg
Per Capita Income$26,127
Avg Weekly Wage$502

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment4.5%
25% above Australia avg
Establishments (County)414

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Parrearra is $276,000, 2% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $1,380 (19% above the national average of $1,163). 73.4% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 1,742 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 10.6x, making homeownership a significant financial stretch for most families.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$276,000
2% below Australia avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,380
19% above Australia avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership73.4%
Owner-Occupied73.4%
Renter-Occupied26.6%
Housing Units1,742

Property Tax

Climate in Parrearra

Parrearra has an average annual temperature of 13.6°C (56°F). The hottest month is Jan (19.7°C), the coldest is Jul (7°C). Average annual precipitation is 790 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 19.7°C / 67°F 13.5° / 25.9° 98.5
Feb 19.4°C / 67°F 13.3° / 25.4° 95.1
Mar 17.2°C / 63°F 11.3° / 23.2° 62.5
Apr 14°C / 57°F 7.6° / 20.3° 30.9
May 10.6°C / 51°F 4.5° / 16.6° 46.6
Jun 7.9°C / 46°F 2.1° / 13.7° 39.6
Jul 7°C / 45°F 1.1° / 12.9° 43.3
Aug 7.8°C / 46°F 1° / 14.7° 39.5
Sep 11°C / 52°F 4.4° / 17.7° 49.0
Oct 14°C / 57°F 7.2° / 20.8° 62.6
Nov 16.5°C / 62°F 10.2° / 22.9° 109.5
Dec 18.2°C / 65°F 12° / 24.3° 113.3
Parrearra enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°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 38.7 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 13 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

75°F Jan (24°C) 60°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average68.5°F
27% above Australia avg
January Average75°F (24°C)
July Average60°F (16°C)
Sunny Days337 days/yr

Geography

Elevation13 ft (4 m)
Area922.6 sq mi (2,389.5 km²)
Population Density5/sq mi
Coordinates-26.7115°N, 153.1220°W
TimezoneAustralia/Brisbane

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 38.7"
2% above Australia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Feb) 8.78"
Driest Month (Sep) 1.65"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1 earthquake (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 M4.9 113 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 75°F (24°C) 8.2 in
February 77°F (25°C) 8.8 in Warmest, Wettest
March 75°F (24°C) 7.9 in
April 71°F (22°C) 5.8 in
May 66°F (19°C) 6.2 in
June 61°F (16°C) 3.0 in
July 60°F (16°C) 3.7 in Coldest
August 61°F (16°C) 2.3 in
September 65°F (18°C) 1.7 in Driest
October 69°F (21°C) 4.1 in
November 73°F (23°C) 5.0 in
December 76°F (24°C) 6.2 in

Parrearra has a seasonal temperature swing of 16°F / from 60°F in July to 77°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 62.8 inches, with February being the wettest month (8.8") and September the driest (1.7").

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Schools in Parrearra

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Brightwater State School
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Radio Stations near Parrearra

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 Parrearra

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Eumundi Museum
Landsborough Shire's Historical Museum
Nambour Museum
Nambour Museum
Queensland Air Museum
Yandina Historic House

Libraries in Parrearra

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Beerwah Library0.0
Buderim Library0.0
Caloundra Library0.0
Coolum Library0.0
CSS Library0.0
Kawana Library0.0
Maroochydore Library0.0
Nambour Library0.0
Nambour Library0.0
Woombye School of Arts0.0

Farmers Markets in Parrearra

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

Restaurants in Parrearra

2 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Green Zebra Restaurant & Bar
Li's Noodle

Cafes in Parrearra

1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Mykies

Dentists in Parrearra

1 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

AU #7944302260

Gas Stations in Parrearra

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Coles Express Kawana

Breweries in Parrearra

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Glass House Brewery
Glass House Brewery
Sunshine Brewery
Sunshine Coast Brewery
Ten Toes
Ten Toes
Terella Brewing
Wild Rocket Micro Brewery
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Stadiums & Teams in Parrearra

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Airports Near Parrearra

23 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
Cooloola Village AirparkSmall 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 Parrearra

1 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Nicklin Lodge

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 Parrearra

What is the population of Parrearra?

Parrearra has a population of 4,356 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 5 people per square mile, spread across 922.6 square miles. The median age of residents is 52.0 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Parrearra expensive to live in?

The median household income is $26,127, 65% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $276,000 (2% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,380 per month, above the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 10.6x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Parrearra?

Parrearra enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°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 38.7 inches.

How is the job market in Parrearra?

Parrearra has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 4.5%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $502. There are 414 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Parrearra?

The median home value in Parrearra is $276,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,380. The homeownership rate is 73.4%.

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