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Roma, Australia

Queensland · Australia

Roma is a small city in Queensland, Australia with a population of 7,105. Elevation: 988 ft (301 m). Average temperature: 68°F (20°C).

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
7,105 Population 255/sq mi density
988 ft Elevation 301 meters
68°F Avg Temperature 20°C
22.4 in Annual Rain
Australia / Brisbane Timezone
$32,347 Median Income
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$32,347 median income, 3.1% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.2 / 5.0
$140,800 home value, $704/mo rent

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About Roma

Roma

Roma is a rural town and locality in the Maranoa Region, Queensland, Australia. It is the administrative centre of the Maranoa Region. The town was incorporated in 1867 and is named after Lady Diamantina Bowen, the wife of Sir George Bowen, the Governor of Queensland at the time. In the 2021 census, the locality of Roma had a population of 6,838 people.

People

Population7,105
Median Age35.0 yrs
Density255/mi²

Economy

B
Median Income$32,347
Per Capita$32,347
Unemployment3.1%

Housing

A
Home Value$140,800
Rent$704
Ownership52.8%
Housing Units2,842

Climate

Avg Temp68°F (20°C)
Rain22.4 in/yr
Sunny Days295/yr
Elevation988 ft (301 m)
Population7,105
Population Density255 / sq mi
Elevation988 ft (301 m)
Coordinates-26.5674°, 148.7875°
TimezoneAustralia/Brisbane
Country🇦🇺 Australia
State / ProvinceQueensland
Average Temperature68°F (20°C)
January Average81°F (27°C)
July Average53°F (12°C)
Annual Precipitation22.4 inches (570 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$32,347
Median Age35.0 years

About Roma

Roma is a small city in Australia (Queensland) with a population of 7,105. The city sits at an elevation of 988 feet (301 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 68°F (20°C). Temperatures range from 81°F in January to 53°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 22.4 inches. The timezone is Australia/Brisbane.

Roma has a population of 7,105 with a density of 255 people per square mile, spread across 27.9 square miles. The median age is 35.0 years, 10% younger than the national median of 38.9.

Population

7,105
Total Population
255
People / sq mi
35.0yrs
Median Age
10% below Australia avg
27.9mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Roma vs Australia Average

The median household income in Roma is $32,347, which is 57% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $32,347 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $622, 57% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 3.1% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 675 business establishments.

Income: Roma vs Australia

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Income

Median HH Income$32,347
57% below Australia avg
Per Capita Income$32,347
Avg Weekly Wage$622

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment3.1%
14% below Australia avg
Establishments (County)675

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Roma is $140,800, 50% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $704 (39% below the national average of $1,163). 52.8% of housing units are owner-occupied (below the 65.4% national rate). There are 2,842 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 4.4x.

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

Homeownership52.8%
Owner-Occupied52.8%
Renter-Occupied47.2%
Housing Units2,842

Property Tax

Climate in Roma

Roma has an average annual temperature of 20.4°C (69°F). The hottest month is Jan (27.9°C), the coldest is Jul (12°C). Average annual precipitation is 556 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 27.9°C / 82°F 21.1° / 34.7° 64.7
Feb 26.3°C / 79°F 19.9° / 32.7° 96.7
Mar 24.6°C / 76°F 17.5° / 31.7° 50.0
Apr 20.4°C / 69°F 12.5° / 28.3° 26.5
May 15.7°C / 60°F 7.6° / 23.8° 32.6
Jun 12.8°C / 55°F 4.9° / 20.6° 29.1
Jul 12°C / 54°F 3.5° / 20.4° 18.9
Aug 13.7°C / 57°F 4.5° / 22.9° 22.8
Sep 18°C / 64°F 9.2° / 26.7° 25.1
Oct 21.8°C / 71°F 13.4° / 30.1° 44.1
Nov 24.8°C / 77°F 17.2° / 32.5° 56.6
Dec 26.8°C / 80°F 19.5° / 34° 88.7
Roma enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winters average 81°F in January while summers reach 53°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 295 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 22.4 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 988 feet.

Temperature

81°F Jan (27°C) 53°F Jul (12°C)
Annual Average68.4°F
27% above Australia avg
January Average81°F (27°C)
July Average53°F (12°C)
Sunny Days295 days/yr

Geography

Elevation988 ft (301 m)
Area27.9 sq mi (72.2 km²)
Population Density255/sq mi
Coordinates-26.5674°N, 148.7875°W
TimezoneAustralia/Brisbane

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 22.4"
41% below Australia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 3.23"
Driest Month (Sep) 0.94"

Air Quality

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 81°F (27°C) 3.2 in Warmest, Wettest
February 79°F (26°C) 2.7 in
March 76°F (25°C) 1.9 in
April 69°F (21°C) 1.3 in
May 62°F (16°C) 1.7 in
June 55°F (13°C) 1.0 in
July 53°F (12°C) 1.3 in Coldest
August 57°F (14°C) 1.1 in
September 63°F (17°C) 0.9 in Driest
October 71°F (21°C) 2.0 in
November 75°F (24°C) 2.6 in
December 80°F (26°C) 2.8 in

Roma has a seasonal temperature swing of 28°F / from 53°F in July to 81°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 22.4 inches, with January being the wettest month (3.2") and September the driest (0.9").

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Schools in Roma

4 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Saint Johns School
Roma State College - Junior Campus
Roma State College - Senior Campus
Roma State College - Middle Campus
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Radio Stations near Roma

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Libraries in Roma

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Roma Library0.0

Hotels in Roma

3 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Best Western Bungil Creek Motel
Queens Arms Hotel
Royal Hotel

Restaurants in Roma

6 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

BC's Restaurant
Explorer's Restaurant
Golden Dragon
Royal on 99
Ruby Chinese Restaurant
Taj Indian Kitchen

Cafes in Roma

6 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bakearoma
Bear & Luca
Beck's Chopping Board
Blue Shed Fish 'n Chips Cafe
Cafe 54
Rex Coffee + Food

Theatres in Roma

1 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Roma Performing Arts Centre

Dentists in Roma

1 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Roma Family Dental

Veterinaries in Roma

2 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Maranoa Veterinary Surgery
Roma Veterinary Clinic

Train Stations in Roma

2 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Blythdale
Roma

Gas Stations in Roma

7 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Ampol
Ampol Roma Diesel Stop
BP
BP Diesel Roma
EG Australia
Liberty
United Roma

Banks in Roma

6 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

ANZ
Commonwealth Bank
NAB
Rabobank
Suncorp
Westpac

Shopping Malls in Roma

1 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Westlands Plaza

Gyms in Roma

1 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Snap Fitness

Golf Courses in Roma

1 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Roma Golf Club

Airports Near Roma

4 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Roma AirportRMAMedium Airport
Injune AirportINJSmall Airport
Mooga/Brindley Park AirstripSmall Airport
Surat AirportSmall Airport

Post Offices in Roma

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Roma Post Shop

Churches & Religious Organizations in Roma

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Christian Outreach Centre
Roma Uniting Church
St Paul's

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 Roma

What is the population of Roma?

Roma has a population of 7,105 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 255 people per square mile, spread across 27.9 square miles. The median age of residents is 35.0 years, which is younger than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Roma expensive to live in?

The median household income is $32,347, 57% 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 4.4x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Roma?

Roma enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winter temperatures average 81°F in January, while summers reach an average of 53°F in July. The area receives 295 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 22.4 inches.

How is the job market in Roma?

Roma has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 3.1%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $622. There are 675 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Roma?

The median home value in Roma is $140,800. For renters, the median monthly rent is $704. The homeownership rate is 52.8%.

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