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Poona, Australia

Queensland · Australia

Poona is a small town in Queensland, Australia with a population of 525. Elevation: 20 ft (6 m). Average temperature: 71°F (22°C).

Data updated June 2026

1.5 /5.0
D Poor
525 Population 0/sq mi density
20 ft Elevation 6 meters
71°F Avg Temperature 22°C
30.9 in Annual Rain
Australia / Brisbane Timezone
$14,061 Median Income
D
Overall
1.5 / 5.0
Poor overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.9 / 5.0
$14,061 median income, 11.6% unemployment
F
Affordability
1.0 / 5.0
$140,800 home value, $704/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population525
Median Age66.0 yrs
Density0/mi²

Economy

D
Median Income$14,061
Per Capita$14,061
Unemployment11.6%

Housing

F
Home Value$140,800
Rent$704
Ownership89.1%
Housing Units210

Climate

Avg Temp71°F (22°C)
Rain30.9 in/yr
Sunny Days336/yr
Elevation20 ft (6 m)
Population525
Population Density0 / sq mi
Elevation20 ft (6 m)
Coordinates-25.7154°, 152.9096°
TimezoneAustralia/Brisbane
Country🇦🇺 Australia
State / ProvinceQueensland
Average Temperature71°F (22°C)
January Average76°F (25°C)
July Average65°F (18°C)
Annual Precipitation30.9 inches (785 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$14,061
Median Age66.0 years

About Poona

Poona is a small town in Australia (Queensland) with a population of 525. The city sits at an elevation of 20 feet (6 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 71°F (22°C). Temperatures range from 76°F in January to 65°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 30.9 inches. The timezone is Australia/Brisbane.

Poona has a population of 525 with a density of 0 people per square mile, spread across 5,000.2 square miles. The median age is 66.0 years, 70% older than the national median of 38.9.

Population

525
Total Population
0
People / sq mi
66.0yrs
Median Age
70% above Australia avg
5,000.2mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Poona vs Australia Average

The median household income in Poona is $14,061, which is 81% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $14,061 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $270, 81% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 11.6% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 50 business establishments.

Income: Poona vs Australia

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Income

Median HH Income$14,061
81% below Australia avg
Per Capita Income$14,061
Avg Weekly Wage$270

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment11.6%
222% above Australia avg
Establishments (County)50

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Poona is $140,800, 50% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $704 (39% below the national average of $1,163). 89.1% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 210 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 10x, making homeownership a significant financial stretch for most families.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$140,800
50% below Australia avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$704
39% below Australia avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership89.1%
Owner-Occupied89.1%
Renter-Occupied10.9%
Housing Units210

Property Tax

Climate in Poona

Poona has an average annual temperature of 21.2°C (70°F). The hottest month is Jan (25.6°C), the coldest is Jul (16.1°C). Average annual precipitation is 1409 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 25.6°C / 78°F 22.3° / 28.9° 149.2
Feb 25.5°C / 78°F 22.3° / 28.7° 220.5
Mar 24.2°C / 76°F 20.6° / 27.9° 151.9
Apr 21.9°C / 71°F 17.7° / 26.1° 128.2
May 19°C / 66°F 14.4° / 23.7° 143.9
Jun 16.9°C / 62°F 12.1° / 21.7° 115.2
Jul 16.1°C / 61°F 10.9° / 21.3° 67.3
Aug 16.7°C / 62°F 11.2° / 22.2° 95.9
Sep 19.4°C / 67°F 14.4° / 24.3° 57.6
Oct 21.2°C / 70°F 17° / 25.5° 91.1
Nov 23.1°C / 74°F 19.2° / 27° 85.7
Dec 24.7°C / 76°F 21.1° / 28.3° 102.5
Poona has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 71°F (22°C). Winters average 76°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 336 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 30.9 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 20 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

76°F Jan (25°C) 65°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average71.2°F
32% above Australia avg
January Average76°F (25°C)
July Average65°F (18°C)
Sunny Days336 days/yr

Geography

Elevation20 ft (6 m)
Area5,000.2 sq mi (12,950.6 km²)
Population Density0/sq mi
Coordinates-25.7154°N, 152.9096°W
TimezoneAustralia/Brisbane

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 30.9"
19% below Australia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Feb) 7.64"
Driest Month (Sep) 1.61"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

5 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.5. Most recent: M4.9 on Aug 15, 2025.

Jul 29, 2015 128 km ENE of Rainbow Beach, Australia M5.5 138 km
Aug 1, 2015 139 km ENE of Rainbow Beach, Australia M5.4 149 km
Aug 1, 2015 123 km ENE of Rainbow Beach, Australia M5.2 134 km
Aug 15, 2025 12 km ESE of Cherbourg, Australia M4.9 109 km
Aug 14, 2015 133 km ENE of Rainbow Beach, Australia M4.3 145 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 2 271 km
2009 Hamish Category 4 249 km
1980 Simon Category 1 247 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 76°F (25°C) 6.6 in
February 77°F (25°C) 7.6 in Warmest, Wettest
March 75°F (24°C) 5.9 in
April 71°F (22°C) 4.7 in
May 67°F (19°C) 4.9 in
June 61°F (16°C) 2.8 in Coldest
July 65°F (18°C) 2.8 in
August 61°F (16°C) 2.0 in
September 65°F (19°C) 1.6 in Driest
October 70°F (21°C) 3.2 in
November 73°F (23°C) 4.5 in
December 76°F (24°C) 5.3 in

Poona has a seasonal temperature swing of 16°F / from 61°F in June to 77°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 51.8 inches, with February being the wettest month (7.6") and September the driest (1.6").

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Museums in Poona

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Doll Museum
Maryborough Bond Store Museum
Maryborough Military and Colonial Museum
The Story Book
Whistle Stop Rail Museum
Wide Bay Hospitals Museum

Libraries in Poona

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Mayborough Library0.0
Rainbow Beach Library0.0
Tin Can Bay Library0.0

Cafes in Poona

2 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Poona Bay Cafe & General Store
Tides Out Cafe & Bar

Airports Near Poona

13 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Hervey Bay AirportHVBMedium Airport
Aquila AirfieldSmall Airport
Childers AirportSmall Airport
Cooloola Village AirparkSmall Airport
Greenfield (Cootharaba) AirfieldSmall Airport
Gympie AirportGYPSmall Airport
Maryborough AirportMBHSmall Airport
Noosa AirportNSVSmall Airport
North Gregory/Elliott FieldSmall Airport
Pacific Haven AirportSmall Airport
Rainbow Beach AirportSmall Airport
Tinbeerwah Airstrip (private)Small 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 Poona

What is the population of Poona?

Poona has a population of 525 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 66.0 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Poona expensive to live in?

The median household income is $14,061, 81% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $140,800 (50% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $704 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 10x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Poona?

Poona has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 71°F (22°C). Winter temperatures average 76°F in January, while summers reach an average of 65°F in July. The area receives 336 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 30.9 inches.

How is the job market in Poona?

The job market in Poona faces challenges, with unemployment at 11.6% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $270. There are 50 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Poona?

The median home value in Poona is $140,800. For renters, the median monthly rent is $704. The homeownership rate is 89.1%.

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