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Peachester, Australia

Queensland · Australia

Peachester is a small town in Queensland, Australia with a population of 1,350. Elevation: 551 ft (168 m). Average temperature: 68°F (20°C).

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1,350 Population 2/sq mi density
551 ft Elevation 168 meters
68°F Avg Temperature 20°C
35.4 in Annual Rain
Australia / Brisbane Timezone
$22,545 Median Income
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Overall
2.2 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Economy
2.4 / 5.0
$22,545 median income, 6.8% unemployment
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Affordability
2.1 / 5.0
$183,000 home value, $915/mo rent

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About Peachester

Peachester

Peachester is a rural town and locality in the Sunshine Coast Region, Queensland, Australia. In the 2021 census, the locality of Peachester had a population of 1,460 people.

People

Population1,350
Median Age46.0 yrs
Density2/mi²

Economy

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Median Income$22,545
Per Capita$22,545
Unemployment6.8%

Housing

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Home Value$183,000
Rent$915
Ownership88.4%
Housing Units540

Climate

Avg Temp68°F (20°C)
Rain35.4 in/yr
Sunny Days337/yr
Elevation551 ft (168 m)
Population1,350
Population Density2 / sq mi
Elevation551 ft (168 m)
Coordinates-26.8455°, 152.8840°
TimezoneAustralia/Brisbane
Country🇦🇺 Australia
State / ProvinceQueensland
Average Temperature68°F (20°C)
January Average75°F (24°C)
July Average60°F (15°C)
Annual Precipitation35.4 inches (898 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$22,545
Median Age46.0 years

About Peachester

Peachester is a small town in Australia (Queensland) with a population of 1,350. The city sits at an elevation of 551 feet (168 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 68°F (20°C). Temperatures range from 75°F in January to 60°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 35.4 inches. The timezone is Australia/Brisbane.

Peachester has a population of 1,350 with a density of 2 people per square mile, spread across 922.6 square miles. The median age is 46.0 years, 18% older than the national median of 38.9.

Population

1,350
Total Population
2
People / sq mi
46.0yrs
Median Age
18% above Australia avg
922.6mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Peachester vs Australia Average

The median household income in Peachester is $22,545, which is 70% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $22,545 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $434, 70% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 6.8% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 128 business establishments.

Income: Peachester vs Australia

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Income

Median HH Income$22,545
70% below Australia avg
Per Capita Income$22,545
Avg Weekly Wage$434

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment6.8%
89% above Australia avg
Establishments (County)128

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Peachester is $183,000, 35% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $915 (21% below the national average of $1,163). 88.4% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 540 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 8.1x, making homeownership a significant financial stretch for most families.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$183,000
35% below Australia avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$915
21% below Australia avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership88.4%
Owner-Occupied88.4%
Renter-Occupied11.6%
Housing Units540

Property Tax

Climate in Peachester

Peachester has an average annual temperature of 20.7°C (69°F). The hottest month is Jan (25.1°C), the coldest is Jul (15.6°C). Average annual precipitation is 1404 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 25.1°C / 77°F 19.8° / 30.4° 188.6
Feb 24.8°C / 77°F 19.9° / 29.6° 258.5
Mar 23.7°C / 75°F 18.7° / 28.7° 178.0
Apr 21.2°C / 70°F 15.8° / 26.5° 101.2
May 18.2°C / 65°F 12.5° / 24° 119.3
Jun 16.2°C / 61°F 10.9° / 21.6° 80.4
Jul 15.6°C / 60°F 9.2° / 21.9° 39.6
Aug 16.4°C / 62°F 9.3° / 23.5° 46.0
Sep 19°C / 66°F 11.9° / 26° 49.8
Oct 21°C / 70°F 14.3° / 27.6° 92.8
Nov 22.6°C / 73°F 16.3° / 28.8° 93.7
Dec 24.4°C / 76°F 18.7° / 30.1° 155.9
Peachester enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°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 35.4 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 551 feet.

Temperature

75°F Jan (24°C) 60°F Jul (15°C)
Annual Average68.2°F
26% above Australia avg
January Average75°F (24°C)
July Average60°F (15°C)
Sunny Days337 days/yr

Geography

Elevation551 ft (168 m)
Area922.6 sq mi (2,389.5 km²)
Population Density2/sq mi
Coordinates-26.8455°N, 152.8840°W
TimezoneAustralia/Brisbane

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 35.4"
7% below Australia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Feb) 9.45"
Driest Month (Sep) 1.69"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2 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 99 km
Mar 7, 2005 36 km WNW of Kingaroy, Australia M3.6 146 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 75°F (24°C) 7.5 in
February 76°F (24°C) 9.5 in Warmest, Wettest
March 74°F (23°C) 7.1 in
April 69°F (21°C) 5.6 in
May 64°F (18°C) 5.1 in
June 59°F (15°C) 2.6 in
July 60°F (15°C) 3.1 in
August 59°F (15°C) 1.9 in Coldest
September 64°F (18°C) 1.7 in Driest
October 68°F (20°C) 3.9 in
November 72°F (22°C) 4.8 in
December 75°F (24°C) 6.5 in

Peachester has a seasonal temperature swing of 17°F / from 59°F in August to 76°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 59.1 inches, with February being the wettest month (9.5") and September the driest (1.7").

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Schools in Peachester

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Peachester State School
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Radio Stations near Peachester

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 Peachester

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Australian Aviation Heritage Centre Qld
Caboolture Historical Village
Landsborough Shire's Historical Museum
Nambour Museum
Nambour Museum
Queensland Air Museum
The Abbey Museum of Art & Archaeology

Libraries in Peachester

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Beerwah Library0.0
Buderim Library0.0
Caboolture Library0.0
Caloundra Library0.0
Kawana Library0.0
Kenilworth Library0.0
Maleny Library0.0
Mapleton Library0.0
Mapleton Library0.0
Maroochydore Library0.0
Nambour Library0.0
Nambour Library0.0
Woodford Library0.0
Woombye School of Arts0.0

Farmers Markets in Peachester

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Caboolture Country Markets
Caboolture Treasure Market
Cotton Tree Market
Fishermans Road Market
Fishermans Road Market

Cafes in Peachester

1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Peachester Cafe Bakery

Gas Stations in Peachester

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Peachester Fuel & General Store

Breweries in Peachester

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Glass House Brewery
Glass House Brewery
Sunshine Brewery
Sunshine Coast Brewery
Ten Toes
Ten Toes
Wild Rocket Micro Brewery
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Stadiums & Teams in Peachester

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Airports Near Peachester

26 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Brisbane International AirportBNELarge Airport
Sunshine Coast AirportMCYLarge Airport
Brisbane Archerfield AirportSmall Airport
Caboolture AirportSmall Airport
Caloundra AirportCUDSmall Airport
Churchable AirstripSmall Airport
Cooeeimbardi airstrip Private?Small Airport
CoominyaSmall Airport
Crowley Vale private airfieldSmall Airport
Donnybrook AirstripSmall Airport
Driftn-in AirstripSmall Airport
Dunwich AirportSRRSmall Airport
Gatton AirparkSmall 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 Peachester

2 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Lives Lived Well
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 Peachester

What is the population of Peachester?

Peachester has a population of 1,350 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 2 people per square mile, spread across 922.6 square miles. The median age of residents is 46.0 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Peachester expensive to live in?

The median household income is $22,545, 70% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $183,000 (35% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $915 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 8.1x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Peachester?

Peachester enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°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 35.4 inches.

How is the job market in Peachester?

The unemployment rate in Peachester is 6.8%, somewhat above the national average of 3.6%. Job seekers may face moderate competition. The average weekly wage is $434. There are 128 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Peachester?

The median home value in Peachester is $183,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $915. The homeownership rate is 88.4%.

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