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Roebourne, Australia

Western Australia · Australia

Roebourne is a small town in Western Australia, Australia with a population of 989. Elevation: 36 ft (11 m). Average temperature: 81°F (27°C).

Data updated June 2026

2.4 /5.0
C Fair
989 Population 15/sq mi density
36 ft Elevation 11 meters
81°F Avg Temperature 27°C
11.7 in Annual Rain
Australia / Perth Timezone
$12,371 Median Income
C
Overall
2.4 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.9 / 5.0
$12,371 median income, 17.5% unemployment
C+
Affordability
2.8 / 5.0
$84,400 home value, $422/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population989
Median Age34.0 yrs
Density15/mi²

Economy

D
Median Income$12,371
Per Capita$12,371
Unemployment17.5%

Housing

C+
Home Value$84,400
Rent$422
Ownership22.9%
Housing Units396

Climate

Avg Temp81°F (27°C)
Rain11.7 in/yr
Sunny Days315/yr
Elevation36 ft (11 m)
Population989
Population Density15 / sq mi
Elevation36 ft (11 m)
Coordinates-20.7723°, 117.1465°
TimezoneAustralia/Perth
Country🇦🇺 Australia
State / ProvinceWestern Australia
Average Temperature81°F (27°C)
January Average91°F (33°C)
July Average69°F (20°C)
Annual Precipitation11.7 inches (298 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$12,371
Median Age34.0 years

About Roebourne

Roebourne is a small town in Australia (Western Australia) with a population of 989. The city sits at an elevation of 36 feet (11 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 81°F (27°C). Temperatures range from 91°F in January to 69°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 11.7 inches. The timezone is Australia/Perth.

Roebourne has a population of 989 with a density of 15 people per square mile, spread across 67.9 square miles. The median age is 34.0 years, 13% younger than the national median of 38.9.

Population

989
Total Population
15
People / sq mi
34.0yrs
Median Age
13% below Australia avg
67.9mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Roebourne vs Australia Average

The median household income in Roebourne is $12,371, which is 84% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $12,371 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $238, 83% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 17.5% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 94 business establishments.

Income: Roebourne vs Australia

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Income

Median HH Income$12,371
84% below Australia avg
Per Capita Income$12,371
Avg Weekly Wage$238

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment17.5%
386% above Australia avg
Establishments (County)94

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Roebourne is $84,400, 70% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $422 (64% below the national average of $1,163). 22.9% of housing units are owner-occupied (below the 65.4% national rate). There are 396 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$84,400
70% below Australia avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$422
64% below Australia avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership22.9%
Owner-Occupied22.9%
Renter-Occupied77.1%
Housing Units396

Property Tax

Climate in Roebourne

Roebourne has an average annual temperature of 27.8°C (82°F). The hottest month is Jan (32.8°C), the coldest is Jul (21°C). Average annual precipitation is 308 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 32.8°C / 91°F 26.5° / 39.2° 59.7
Feb 32.3°C / 90°F 26.4° / 38.2° 82.0
Mar 32°C / 90°F 25.6° / 38.3° 53.5
Apr 29.5°C / 85°F 22.7° / 36.3° 21.2
May 25.2°C / 77°F 18.7° / 31.6° 21.0
Jun 21.4°C / 71°F 15.4° / 27.5° 36.8
Jul 21°C / 70°F 14.1° / 27.8° 9.8
Aug 22.4°C / 72°F 14.7° / 30.2° 3.8
Sep 25°C / 77°F 16.9° / 33.2° 1.6
Oct 28.8°C / 84°F 20.7° / 36.9° 0.6
Nov 30.4°C / 87°F 22.4° / 38.4° 1.6
Dec 32.2°C / 90°F 25.3° / 39.2° 16.0
Roebourne has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winters average 91°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 315 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 11.7 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 36 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

91°F Jan (33°C) 69°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average81.2°F
50% above Australia avg
January Average91°F (33°C)
July Average69°F (20°C)
Sunny Days315 days/yr

Geography

Elevation36 ft (11 m)
Area67.9 sq mi (175.8 km²)
Population Density15/sq mi
Coordinates-20.7723°N, 117.1465°W
TimezoneAustralia/Perth

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 11.7"
69% below Australia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Feb) 3.03"
Driest Month (Sep) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

3 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.5. Most recent: M3.3 on May 12, 2004.

Feb 4, 2003 31 km SSE of Wickham, Australia M3.5 21 km
Apr 9, 1991 117 km SSE of Wickham, Australia M3.5 107 km
May 12, 2004 100 km NNE of Dampier, Australia M3.3 113 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

39 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 5. Most recent: Narelle (2026).

Year Name Category Closest
2026 Narelle Category 4 224 km
2026 Mitchell Category 1 98 km
2025 Zelia Category 4 197 km
2025 Sean Category 1 293 km
2023 Ilsa Category 5 248 km
2020 Damien Category 2 39 km
2019 Veronica Category 4 63 km
2016 Stan Category 1 293 km
2015 Olwyn Category 1 283 km
2014 Christine Category 3 28 km
2013 Rusty Category 3 262 km
2012 Heidi Category 1 178 km
2011 Bianca Category 1 181 km
2007 Kara Category 3 231 km
2007 George Category 3 162 km
2006 Glenda Category 4 131 km
2004 Monty Category 3 150 km
2002 Chris Category 4 249 km
2000 John Category 4 40 km
2000 Steve Category 1 55 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 91°F (33°C) 1.9 in Warmest
February 90°F (32°C) 3.0 in Wettest
March 89°F (32°C) 1.9 in
April 85°F (29°C) 0.9 in
May 76°F (25°C) 1.2 in
June 70°F (21°C) 1.4 in
July 69°F (20°C) 0.6 in Coldest
August 72°F (22°C) 0.2 in
September 76°F (25°C) 0.0 in
October 82°F (28°C) 0.0 in Driest
November 86°F (30°C) 0.0 in
December 90°F (32°C) 0.6 in

Roebourne has a seasonal temperature swing of 22°F / from 69°F in July to 91°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 11.7 inches, with February being the wettest month (3.0") and October the driest (0.0").

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Schools in Roebourne

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Roebourne District High School
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Radio Stations near Roebourne

2 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Classic MP3 128 kbps
FreoCast community radio MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Roebourne

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Cossack Museum
Lockup

Libraries in Roebourne

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Wickham Public Library0.0

Airports Near Roebourne

2 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Karratha AirportKTAMedium Airport
Roebourne AirportRBUSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Roebourne

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Holy Trinity Anglican Church

Quick Facts

Timezone
Australia/Perth

🇦🇺 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 Roebourne

What is the population of Roebourne?

Roebourne has a population of 989 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 15 people per square mile, spread across 67.9 square miles. The median age of residents is 34.0 years, which is younger than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Roebourne expensive to live in?

The median household income is $12,371, 84% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $84,400 (70% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $422 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 Roebourne?

Roebourne has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winter temperatures average 91°F in January, while summers reach an average of 69°F in July. The area receives 315 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 11.7 inches.

How is the job market in Roebourne?

The job market in Roebourne faces challenges, with unemployment at 17.5% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $238. There are 94 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Roebourne?

The median home value in Roebourne is $84,400. For renters, the median monthly rent is $422. The homeownership rate is 22.9%.

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