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Pomona, Australia

Queensland · Australia

Pomona is a small town in Queensland, Australia with a population of 2,820. Elevation: 312 ft (95 m). Average temperature: 69°F (20°C).

Data updated June 2026

1.9 /5.0
D Poor
2,820 Population 8/sq mi density
312 ft Elevation 95 meters
69°F Avg Temperature 20°C
38.7 in Annual Rain
Australia / Brisbane Timezone
$21,733 Median Income
D
Overall
1.9 / 5.0
Poor overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.7 / 5.0
$21,733 median income, 4.5% unemployment
F
Affordability
1.0 / 5.0
$236,600 home value, $1,183/mo rent

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About Pomona

Pomona

Pomona is a rural town and locality in the Shire of Noosa, Queensland, Australia. It is about 135 kilometres north of Brisbane. The town was called Pinbarren Siding from 1890-1900 as a subsidiary to Pinbarren. In the 2021 census, the locality of Pomona had a population of 2,931.

People

Population2,820
Median Age49.0 yrs
Density8/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$21,733
Per Capita$21,733
Unemployment4.5%

Housing

F
Home Value$236,600
Rent$1,183
Ownership86.8%
Housing Units1,128

Climate

Avg Temp69°F (20°C)
Rain38.7 in/yr
Sunny Days337/yr
Elevation312 ft (95 m)
Population2,820
Population Density8 / sq mi
Elevation312 ft (95 m)
Coordinates-26.3669°, 152.8557°
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$21,733
Median Age49.0 years

About Pomona

Pomona is a small town in Australia (Queensland) with a population of 2,820. The city sits at an elevation of 312 feet (95 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.

Pomona has a population of 2,820 with a density of 8 people per square mile, spread across 360.5 square miles. The median age is 49.0 years, 26% older than the national median of 38.9.

Population

2,820
Total Population
8
People / sq mi
49.0yrs
Median Age
26% above Australia avg
360.5mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Pomona vs Australia Average

The median household income in Pomona is $21,733, which is 71% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $21,733 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $418, 71% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 4.5% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 268 business establishments.

Income: Pomona vs Australia

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Income

Median HH Income$21,733
71% below Australia avg
Per Capita Income$21,733
Avg Weekly Wage$418

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment4.5%
25% above Australia avg
Establishments (County)268

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Pomona is $236,600, 16% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $1,183 (2% above the national average of $1,163). 86.8% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 1,128 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 10.9x, making homeownership a significant financial stretch for most families.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$236,600
16% below Australia avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,183
2% above Australia avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership86.8%
Owner-Occupied86.8%
Renter-Occupied13.2%
Housing Units1,128

Property Tax

Climate in Pomona

Pomona has an average annual temperature of 21.2°C (70°F). The hottest month is Jan (25.4°C), the coldest is Jul (16.2°C). Average annual precipitation is 1593 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 25.4°C / 78°F 22° / 28.8° 177.3
Feb 25.2°C / 77°F 21.9° / 28.5° 234.3
Mar 24.3°C / 76°F 20.9° / 27.7° 218.2
Apr 22°C / 72°F 18.2° / 25.8° 150.0
May 19.2°C / 67°F 14.7° / 23.6° 137.6
Jun 17.2°C / 63°F 12.7° / 21.6° 114.0
Jul 16.2°C / 61°F 11.1° / 21.4° 72.4
Aug 17°C / 63°F 11.5° / 22.5° 80.7
Sep 19.4°C / 67°F 14.4° / 24.4° 53.0
Oct 21.3°C / 70°F 16.9° / 25.7° 121.8
Nov 23°C / 73°F 19° / 26.9° 93.5
Dec 24.6°C / 76°F 20.8° / 28.3° 140.3
Pomona 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 312 feet.

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

Elevation312 ft (95 m)
Area360.5 sq mi (933.7 km²)
Population Density8/sq mi
Coordinates-26.3669°N, 152.8557°W
TimezoneAustralia/Brisbane

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 38.7"
2% above Australia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Feb) 9.02"
Driest Month (Sep) 1.85"

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 78 km
Feb 21, 2004 47 km WNW of Kingaroy, Australia M3.7 147 km
Mar 7, 2005 36 km WNW of Kingaroy, Australia M3.6 137 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 75°F (24°C) 7.8 in
February 76°F (24°C) 9.0 in Warmest, Wettest
March 74°F (23°C) 6.4 in
April 70°F (21°C) 5.2 in
May 65°F (18°C) 5.4 in
June 60°F (15°C) 2.8 in Coldest
July 60°F (16°C) 3.3 in
August 60°F (15°C) 2.0 in
September 64°F (18°C) 1.9 in Driest
October 68°F (20°C) 3.7 in
November 72°F (22°C) 4.8 in
December 75°F (24°C) 6.3 in

Pomona has a seasonal temperature swing of 16°F / from 60°F in June to 76°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 58.5 inches, with February being the wettest month (9.0") and September the driest (1.9").

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Schools in Pomona

3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Federal State School - - - -
Pomona State School - - - -
Noosa District State High School (Pomona Campus) - - - -
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Radio Stations near Pomona

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 Pomona

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Cooroy Saw Mill site
Eumundi Museum
Gympie Gold Mining and Historical Museum
Noosa Shire Museum
The Heritage Centre
The Kenilworth Museum
Wood Works Main Building
Woodworks Saw Mill
Yandina Historic House

Libraries in Pomona

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Coolum Library0.0
Cooroy Library0.0
Gympie Regional Council Library0.0
Imbil Library0.0
Kenilworth Library0.0
Noosa Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Pomona

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Eumundi Markets
Noosa Farmers Market
Yandina Country Markets

Restaurants in Pomona

2 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Serge's
Village Kitchen

Cafes in Pomona

1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Mountain Stop Cafe

Theatres in Pomona

1 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

The Majestic Theatre

Veterinaries in Pomona

1 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Sunshine Coast Vets

Train Stations in Pomona

1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Pomona

Gas Stations in Pomona

2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

BP Pomona
Pomona Servo

Breweries in Pomona

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Boiling Pot Brewery
Heads of Noosa
Terella Brewing

Airports Near Pomona

18 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Sunshine Coast AirportMCYLarge Airport
Caboolture Airport-Small Airport
Caloundra AirportCUDSmall Airport
Cooeeimbardi airstrip Private?-Small Airport
Cooloola Village Airpark-Small Airport
Donnybrook Airstrip-Small Airport
Driftn-in Airstrip-Small Airport
Greenfield (Cootharaba) Airfield-Small Airport
Gympie AirportGYPSmall Airport
Hazelton Private Airstrip-Small Airport
Kilcoy Airfield-Small Airport
Landsborough Airport-Small Airport
Mccarons private strip-Small Airport
mount archer-Small Airport
Noosa AirportNSVSmall Airport
Rainbow Beach Airport-Small Airport
Tinbeerwah Airstrip (private)-Small Airport
Watts Bridge Airport-Small Airport

Post Offices in Pomona

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Pomona Post Office

Churches & Religious Organizations in Pomona

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Saint Patricks
The Windmill Of Tolerance

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 Pomona

What is the population of Pomona?

Pomona has a population of 2,820 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 8 people per square mile, spread across 360.5 square miles. The median age of residents is 49.0 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Pomona expensive to live in?

The median household income is $21,733, 71% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $236,600 (16% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,183 per month. The home price-to-income ratio is 10.9x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Pomona?

Pomona 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 Pomona?

Pomona has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 4.5%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $418. There are 268 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Pomona?

The median home value in Pomona is $236,600. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,183. The homeownership rate is 86.8%.

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