Scarness, Australia
Queensland · Australia
Scarness is a small town in Queensland, Australia with a population of 3,646. Elevation: 26 ft (8 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 Scarness
Scarness is a coastal suburb of Hervey Bay in the Fraser Coast Region, Queensland, Australia. In the 2021 census, Scarness had a population of 3,646 people.
People
Climate
| Population | 3,646 |
| Population Density | 13 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 26 ft (8 m) |
| Coordinates | -25.2841°, 152.8560° |
| 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 Scarness
Scarness is a small town in Australia (Queensland) with a population of 3,646. The city sits at an elevation of 26 feet (8 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 Scarness
Scarness 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 | 26 ft (8 m) |
| Area | 287.9 sq mi (745.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 13/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 25.2841°S, 152.8560°E |
| Timezone | Australia/Brisbane |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 76°F (25°C) | 6.6 in | |
| February | 79°F (26°C) | 7.5 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| March | 77°F (25°C) | 5.7 in | |
| April | 73°F (23°C) | 4.1 in | |
| May | 68°F (20°C) | 4.6 in | |
| June | 63°F (17°C) | 2.5 in | Coldest |
| July | 65°F (18°C) | 2.9 in | |
| August | 63°F (17°C) | 1.6 in | |
| September | 67°F (20°C) | 1.6 in | Driest |
| October | 71°F (22°C) | 3.1 in | |
| November | 75°F (24°C) | 4.4 in | |
| December | 78°F (25°C) | 5.2 in |
Scarness has a seasonal temperature swing of 16°F / from 63°F in June to 79°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 49.6 inches, with February being the wettest month (7.5") and September the driest (1.6").
Schools in Scarness
1 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Torquay State School | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Scarness
1 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| CherbOURg Radio | community, indigenous | AAC+ 64 kbps |
Museums in Scarness
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hervey Bay Historical Village & Museum | ||||
| Wide Bay Hospitals Museum |
Libraries in Scarness
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Burrum Heads Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Hervey Bay Library | 0.0 |
Hotels in Scarness
1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Scarness
9 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Scarness
2 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Airports Near Scarness
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 |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Australia
25 public holidays this year
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What is the population of Scarness?
Scarness has a population of 3,646 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 13 people per square mile, spread across 287.9 square miles.
What is the weather like in Scarness?
Scarness 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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