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Purga, Australia

Queensland · Australia

Purga is a small town in Queensland, Australia with a population of 574. Elevation: 85 ft (26 m). Average temperature: 68°F (20°C).

Data updated June 2026

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
574 Population 0/sq mi density
85 ft Elevation 26 meters
68°F Avg Temperature 20°C
34.8 in Annual Rain
Australia / Brisbane Timezone
$24,843 Median Income
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.0 / 5.0
$24,843 median income, 3.2% unemployment
C+
Affordability
2.8 / 5.0
$169,000 home value, $845/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population574
Median Age44.0 yrs
Density0/mi²

Economy

B
Median Income$24,843
Per Capita$24,843
Unemployment3.2%

Housing

C+
Home Value$169,000
Rent$845
Ownership76.7%
Housing Units230

Climate

Avg Temp68°F (20°C)
Rain34.8 in/yr
Sunny Days335/yr
Elevation85 ft (26 m)
Population574
Population Density0 / sq mi
Elevation85 ft (26 m)
Coordinates-27.6592°, 152.7158°
TimezoneAustralia/Brisbane
Country🇦🇺 Australia
State / ProvinceQueensland
Average Temperature68°F (20°C)
January Average75°F (24°C)
July Average58°F (14°C)
Annual Precipitation34.8 inches (883 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$24,843
Median Age44.0 years

About Purga

Purga is a small town in Australia (Queensland) with a population of 574. The city sits at an elevation of 85 feet (26 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 68°F (20°C). Temperatures range from 75°F in January to 58°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 34.8 inches. The timezone is Australia/Brisbane.

Purga has a population of 574 with a density of 0 people per square mile, spread across 3,684.9 square miles. The median age is 44.0 years, 13% older than the national median of 38.9.

Population

574
Total Population
0
People / sq mi
44.0yrs
Median Age
13% above Australia avg
3,684.9mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Purga vs Australia Average

The median household income in Purga is $24,843, which is 67% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $24,843 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $478, 67% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 3.2% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 55 business establishments.

Income: Purga vs Australia

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Income

Median HH Income$24,843
67% below Australia avg
Per Capita Income$24,843
Avg Weekly Wage$478

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment3.2%
11% below Australia avg
Establishments (County)55

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Purga is $169,000, 40% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $845 (27% below the national average of $1,163). 76.7% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 230 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 6.8x, above the traditionally affordable threshold of 3-4x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$169,000
40% below Australia avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$845
27% below Australia avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership76.7%
Owner-Occupied76.7%
Renter-Occupied23.3%
Housing Units230

Property Tax

Climate in Purga

Purga has an average annual temperature of 20.1°C (68°F). The hottest month is Jan (25.6°C), the coldest is Jul (13.6°C). Average annual precipitation is 754 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 25.6°C / 78°F 19.6° / 31.7° 105.0
Feb 25.2°C / 77°F 19.4° / 30.9° 104.3
Mar 23.6°C / 74°F 17.5° / 29.8° 71.1
Apr 20.5°C / 69°F 13.4° / 27.6° 36.4
May 17°C / 63°F 9.5° / 24.6° 53.3
Jun 14.4°C / 58°F 6.8° / 22.1° 39.1
Jul 13.6°C / 56°F 5.1° / 22.1° 23.8
Aug 14.6°C / 58°F 5.4° / 23.8° 24.2
Sep 18°C / 64°F 9.3° / 26.8° 34.8
Oct 20.7°C / 69°F 12.9° / 28.5° 57.8
Nov 23.1°C / 74°F 16.1° / 30.1° 87.2
Dec 24.6°C / 76°F 18.2° / 31.1° 116.9
Purga enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winters average 75°F in January while summers reach 58°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 335 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 34.8 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 85 feet.

Temperature

75°F Jan (24°C) 58°F Jul (14°C)
Annual Average67.7°F
25% above Australia avg
January Average75°F (24°C)
July Average58°F (14°C)
Sunny Days335 days/yr

Geography

Elevation85 ft (26 m)
Area3,684.9 sq mi (9,543.8 km²)
Population Density0/sq mi
Coordinates-27.6592°N, 152.7158°W
TimezoneAustralia/Brisbane

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 34.8"
9% below Australia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Feb) 5.28"
Driest Month (Aug) 1.14"

Air Quality

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 75°F (24°C) 5.2 in
February 76°F (25°C) 5.3 in Warmest, Wettest
March 74°F (23°C) 3.5 in
April 70°F (21°C) 3.2 in
May 64°F (18°C) 3.0 in
June 58°F (15°C) 1.5 in
July 58°F (14°C) 1.7 in Coldest
August 58°F (15°C) 1.1 in Driest
September 64°F (18°C) 1.3 in
October 69°F (20°C) 3.0 in
November 72°F (22°C) 3.9 in
December 76°F (24°C) 5.0 in

Purga has a seasonal temperature swing of 19°F / from 58°F in July to 76°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 37.8 inches, with February being the wettest month (5.3") and August the driest (1.1").

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Radio Stations near Purga

20 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Triple M Brisbane classic rock, modern rock AAC 130 kbps
Smooth FM Brisbane (AAC+ 128k) commercial, easy listening AAC+ 128 kbps
B105 105.3 Brisbane adult contemporary AAC 130 kbps
ABC Triple J Queensland 20220701 current affairs, news AAC 238 kbps
Vision Christian Radio (MP3) christian music, conversation MP3 128 kbps
4RPH Reading Radio reading, spoken word AAC 40 kbps
Smooth FM Brisbane (MP3) commercial, easy listening MP3 96 kbps
B105 105.3MHz FM Brisbane QLD Hits from Then to Now - 20230614 adult contemporary, hot adult contemporary AAC 130 kbps
4zzz brisbane, independent MP3 128 kbps
ABC 612kHz AM Brisbane QLD Queensland Local Radio 20220701 contemporary, current affairs AAC 94 kbps
Vision180 christian music AAC+ 128 kbps
Smooth FM Brisbane (AAC+ 48k) commercial, easy listening AAC+ 48 kbps
Systrum Sistum (SSR1) MP3 256 kbps
Stereo 10 Brisbane 80s, classic hits AAC+ 96 kbps
Vision Christian Radio MP3 128 kbps
Smooth FM Brisbane (AAC+ 320k) commercial, easy listening AAC+ 320 kbps
SENQ sport, sports AAC 65 kbps
West Bremer Radio AAC+ 128 kbps
Systrum Sistum (SSR2) MP3 256 kbps
The Engineered Network education, news MP3

Museums in Purga

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Boiler Shop
Cobb & Co Coach
Ipswich Racing Museum
Rosewood Railway Museum
Rosewood Scrub Historical Society

Libraries in Purga

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Building H0.0
Ipswich Central Library0.0
Kenmore Library0.0
Kenmore Library0.0
Lowood Library0.0
Mount Ommaney Library0.0
Redbank Plains Library0.0
Redbank Plaza Library0.0
Rosewood Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Purga

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Brookfield Markets
Folk Art

Gas Stations in Purga

2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

BP Amberley
Caltex

Breweries in Purga

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
White Lies Brewing and Distillery

Airports Near Purga

32 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Brisbane International AirportBNELarge Airport
RAAF Base AmberleyMedium Airport
Aratula AirstripSmall Airport
Blenheim AirstripSmall Airport
Boonah AirportSmall Airport
Brisbane Archerfield AirportSmall Airport
Caboolture AirportSmall 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
Emu Gully (Toowoomba) AirfieldSmall Airport
Gatton AirparkSmall Airport
Hazelton Private AirstripSmall Airport
Heck Field AirportSmall Airport
Kilcoy AirfieldSmall Airport
Kooralbyn AirportSmall Airport
Kooringal AirstripSmall Airport
Logan Reserve AirportSmall Airport
Mccarons private stripSmall Airport
mount archerSmall Airport
Mount Walker airstripSmall Airport
Murwillumbah AirportSmall Airport
Nobbys Creek private StripSmall Airport
Redcliffe AirportSmall Airport
Southport AirportSHQSmall Airport
Tabragalba Homestead private stripSmall Airport
Tangalooma AirportTANSmall Airport
Watts Bridge AirportSmall Airport

Treatment Centers in Purga

3 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Little Big Feet
Marshall Lane Health Clinic
Marshall Lane Medical Centre

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 Purga

What is the population of Purga?

Purga has a population of 574 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 0 people per square mile, spread across 3,684.9 square miles. The median age of residents is 44.0 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Purga expensive to live in?

The median household income is $24,843, 67% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $169,000 (40% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $845 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 6.8x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Purga?

Purga 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 58°F in July. The area receives 335 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 34.8 inches.

How is the job market in Purga?

Purga has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 3.2%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $478. There are 55 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Purga?

The median home value in Purga is $169,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $845. The homeownership rate is 76.7%.

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