River Heads, Australia
Queensland · Australia
River Heads is a small town in Queensland, Australia with a population of 2,044. Elevation: 102 ft (31 m). Average temperature: 71°F (22°C).
Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026
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About River Heads
River Heads is a coastal town and locality in the Fraser Coast Region, Queensland, Australia. It is at the mouth of the Mary River. In the 2021 census, the locality of River Heads had a population of 2,044 people.
People
Climate
| Population | 2,044 |
| Population Density | 7 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 102 ft (31 m) |
| Coordinates | -25.4155°, 152.9132° |
| Timezone | Australia/Brisbane |
| Country | 🇦🇺 Australia |
| State / Province | Queensland |
| Average Temperature | 71°F (22°C) |
| January Average | 76°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 65°F (18°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 30.9 inches (785 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About River Heads
River Heads is a small town in Australia (Queensland) with a population of 2,044. The city sits at an elevation of 102 feet (31 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.
Climate in River Heads
River Heads has an average annual temperature of 21.6°C (71°F). The hottest month is Jan (26.3°C), the coldest is Jul (16°C). Average annual precipitation is 1057 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 71.2°F |
| 32% above Australia avg | |
| January Average | 76°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 65°F (18°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 102 ft (31 m) |
| Area | 287.9 sq mi (745.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 7/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 25.4155°S, 152.9132°E |
| Timezone | Australia/Brisbane |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 76°F (25°C) | 6.5 in | |
| February | 78°F (26°C) | 7.1 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| March | 76°F (25°C) | 5.5 in | |
| April | 72°F (22°C) | 4.0 in | |
| May | 68°F (20°C) | 4.6 in | |
| June | 62°F (17°C) | 2.9 in | Coldest |
| July | 65°F (18°C) | 2.9 in | |
| August | 63°F (17°C) | 1.6 in | |
| September | 67°F (19°C) | 1.6 in | Driest |
| October | 71°F (22°C) | 3.1 in | |
| November | 74°F (23°C) | 4.5 in | |
| December | 77°F (25°C) | 5.1 in |
River Heads has a seasonal temperature swing of 16°F / from 62°F in June to 78°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 49.3 inches, with February being the wettest month (7.1") and September the driest (1.6").
Museums in River Heads
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doll Museum | ||||
| Hervey Bay Historical Village & Museum | ||||
| Maryborough Bond Store Museum | ||||
| Maryborough Military and Colonial Museum | ||||
| The Story Book | ||||
| Whistle Stop Rail Museum | ||||
| Wide Bay Hospitals Museum |
Libraries in River Heads
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hervey Bay Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Mayborough Library | 0.0 |
Restaurants in River Heads
1 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in River Heads
1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in River Heads
1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Airports Near River Heads
11 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Bundaberg Airport | BDB | Medium Airport |
| Hervey Bay Airport | HVB | Medium Airport |
| Aquila Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Childers Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Cooloola Village Airpark | - | Small Airport |
| Maryborough Airport | MBH | Small Airport |
| North Gregory/Elliott Field | - | Small Airport |
| Orchid Beach Airport | OKB | Small Airport |
| Pacific Haven Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Rainbow Beach Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Toby's Gap Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
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What is the population of River Heads?
River Heads has a population of 2,044 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 7 people per square mile, spread across 287.9 square miles.
What is the weather like in River Heads?
River Heads 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. Annual rainfall totals 30.9 inches.
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