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Sippy Downs, Australia

Queensland · Australia

Sippy Downs is a small city in Queensland, Australia with a population of 10,167. Elevation: 102 ft (31 m). Average temperature: 69°F (20°C).

Data updated June 2026

1.8 /5.0
D Poor
10,167 Population 11/sq mi density
102 ft Elevation 31 meters
69°F Avg Temperature 20°C
38.7 in Annual Rain
Australia / Brisbane Timezone
$22,612 Median Income
D
Overall
1.8 / 5.0
Poor overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.6 / 5.0
$22,612 median income, 5.7% unemployment
F
Affordability
1.0 / 5.0
$259,200 home value, $1,296/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population10,167
Median Age33.0 yrs
Density11/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$22,612
Per Capita$22,612
Unemployment5.7%

Housing

F
Home Value$259,200
Rent$1,296
Ownership60.8%
Housing Units4,067

Climate

Avg Temp69°F (20°C)
Rain38.7 in/yr
Sunny Days337/yr
Elevation102 ft (31 m)
Population10,167
Population Density11 / sq mi
Elevation102 ft (31 m)
Coordinates-26.7179°, 153.0548°
TimezoneAustralia/Brisbane
Country🇦🇺 Australia
State / ProvinceQueensland
Average Temperature69°F (20°C)
January Average75°F (24°C)
July Average60°F (16°C)
Annual Precipitation38.7 inches (982 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$22,612
Median Age33.0 years

About Sippy Downs

Sippy Downs is a small city in Australia (Queensland) with a population of 10,167. The city sits at an elevation of 102 feet (31 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 69°F (20°C). Temperatures range from 75°F in January to 60°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 38.7 inches. The timezone is Australia/Brisbane.

Sippy Downs has a population of 10,167 with a density of 11 people per square mile, spread across 922.6 square miles. The median age is 33.0 years, 15% younger than the national median of 38.9.

Population

10,167
Total Population
11
People / sq mi
33.0yrs
Median Age
15% below Australia avg
922.6mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Sippy Downs vs Australia Average

The median household income in Sippy Downs is $22,612, which is 70% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $22,612 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $435, 70% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 5.7% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 966 business establishments.

Income: Sippy Downs vs Australia

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Income

Median HH Income$22,612
70% below Australia avg
Per Capita Income$22,612
Avg Weekly Wage$435

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment5.7%
58% above Australia avg
Establishments (County)966

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Sippy Downs is $259,200, 8% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $1,296 (11% above the national average of $1,163). 60.8% of housing units are owner-occupied. There are 4,067 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 11.5x, making homeownership a significant financial stretch for most families.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$259,200
8% below Australia avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,296
11% above Australia avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership60.8%
Owner-Occupied60.8%
Renter-Occupied39.2%
Housing Units4,067

Property Tax

Climate in Sippy Downs

Sippy Downs has an average annual temperature of 13.6°C (56°F). The hottest month is Jan (19.7°C), the coldest is Jul (7°C). Average annual precipitation is 790 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 19.7°C / 67°F 13.5° / 25.9° 98.5
Feb 19.4°C / 67°F 13.3° / 25.4° 95.1
Mar 17.2°C / 63°F 11.3° / 23.2° 62.5
Apr 14°C / 57°F 7.6° / 20.3° 30.9
May 10.6°C / 51°F 4.5° / 16.6° 46.6
Jun 7.9°C / 46°F 2.1° / 13.7° 39.6
Jul 7°C / 45°F 1.1° / 12.9° 43.3
Aug 7.8°C / 46°F 1° / 14.7° 39.5
Sep 11°C / 52°F 4.4° / 17.7° 49.0
Oct 14°C / 57°F 7.2° / 20.8° 62.6
Nov 16.5°C / 62°F 10.2° / 22.9° 109.5
Dec 18.2°C / 65°F 12° / 24.3° 113.3
Sippy Downs enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F (20°C). Winters average 75°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 337 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 38.7 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 102 feet.

Temperature

75°F Jan (24°C) 60°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average68.5°F
27% above Australia avg
January Average75°F (24°C)
July Average60°F (16°C)
Sunny Days337 days/yr

Geography

Elevation102 ft (31 m)
Area922.6 sq mi (2,389.5 km²)
Population Density11/sq mi
Coordinates-26.7179°N, 153.0548°W
TimezoneAustralia/Brisbane

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 38.7"
2% above Australia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Feb) 8.78"
Driest Month (Sep) 1.65"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1 earthquake (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.9. Most recent: M4.9 on Aug 15, 2025.

Aug 15, 2025 12 km ESE of Cherbourg, Australia M4.9 107 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 75°F (24°C) 8.2 in
February 77°F (25°C) 8.8 in Warmest, Wettest
March 75°F (24°C) 7.9 in
April 71°F (22°C) 5.8 in
May 66°F (19°C) 6.2 in
June 61°F (16°C) 3.0 in
July 60°F (16°C) 3.7 in Coldest
August 61°F (16°C) 2.3 in
September 65°F (18°C) 1.7 in Driest
October 69°F (21°C) 4.1 in
November 73°F (23°C) 5.0 in
December 76°F (24°C) 6.2 in

Sippy Downs has a seasonal temperature swing of 16°F / from 60°F in July to 77°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 62.8 inches, with February being the wettest month (8.8") and September the driest (1.7").

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Schools in Sippy Downs

3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Chancellor State College - - - -
Chancellor College - - - -
Siena Catholic School - - - -
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Radio Stations near Sippy Downs

3 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Zinc 96.1 adult contemporary, commercial AAC+ 64 kbps
Hot 91.1 commercial AAC+ 64 kbps
Sunshine FM 104.9 - MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Sippy Downs

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Eumundi Museum
Landsborough Shire's Historical Museum
Nambour Museum
Nambour Museum
Queensland Air Museum
Yandina Historic House

Libraries in Sippy Downs

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Beerwah Library0.0
Buderim Library0.0
Caloundra Library0.0
Coolum Library0.0
CSS Library0.0
Kawana Library0.0
Maleny Library0.0
Mapleton Library0.0
Mapleton Library0.0
Maroochydore Library0.0
Nambour Library0.0
Nambour Library0.0
Woombye School of Arts0.0

Farmers Markets in Sippy Downs

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Cotton Tree Market
Eumundi Markets
Fishermans Road Market
Fishermans Road Market
Yandina Country Markets

Restaurants in Sippy Downs

2 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Brasserie
Pizza Hut

Cafes in Sippy Downs

7 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Boost Juice
Cafe C
Cafe E
Cafe T
Good Bean Cafe
Stellarosa
The Coffee Club

Clinics in Sippy Downs

1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Ochre Health Medical Centre Sippy Downs

Veterinaries in Sippy Downs

1 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

AU #1482762973

Bus Stations in Sippy Downs

1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

USC station

Gas Stations in Sippy Downs

3 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Ampol
BP Tanawha
EG Australia

Gyms in Sippy Downs

2 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Fitness Cartel
Snap Fitness

Golf Courses in Sippy Downs

1 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Chancellor Park Golf Driving Range

Breweries in Sippy Downs

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Glass House Brewery
Glass House Brewery
Sunshine Brewery
Sunshine Coast Brewery
Ten Toes
Ten Toes
Terella Brewing
Wild Rocket Micro Brewery
Your Mates

Stadiums & Teams in Sippy Downs

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Airports Near Sippy Downs

23 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Brisbane International AirportBNELarge Airport
Sunshine Coast AirportMCYLarge Airport
Caboolture Airport-Small Airport
Caloundra AirportCUDSmall Airport
Churchable Airstrip-Small Airport
Cooeeimbardi airstrip Private?-Small Airport
Cooloola Village Airpark-Small Airport
Coominya-Small Airport
Donnybrook Airstrip-Small Airport
Driftn-in Airstrip-Small Airport
Greenfield (Cootharaba) Airfield-Small Airport
Gympie AirportGYPSmall Airport
Hazelton Private Airstrip-Small Airport
Kilcoy Airfield-Small Airport
Kooringal Airstrip-Small Airport
Landsborough Airport-Small Airport
Mccarons private strip-Small Airport
mount archer-Small Airport
Noosa AirportNSVSmall Airport
Redcliffe Airport-Small Airport
Tangalooma AirportTANSmall Airport
Tinbeerwah Airstrip (private)-Small Airport
Watts Bridge Airport-Small Airport

Treatment Centers in Sippy Downs

1 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Nicklin Lodge

Churches & Religious Organizations in Sippy Downs

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Calvary Christian Church
Grace Christian Church/Park

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 Sippy Downs

What is the population of Sippy Downs?

Sippy Downs has a population of 10,167 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 11 people per square mile, spread across 922.6 square miles. The median age of residents is 33.0 years, which is younger than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Sippy Downs expensive to live in?

The median household income is $22,612, 70% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $259,200 (8% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,296 per month, above the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 11.5x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Sippy Downs?

Sippy Downs enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F (20°C). Winter temperatures average 75°F in January, while summers reach an average of 60°F in July. The area receives 337 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 38.7 inches.

How is the job market in Sippy Downs?

The unemployment rate in Sippy Downs is 5.7%, somewhat above the national average of 3.6%. Job seekers may face moderate competition. The average weekly wage is $435. There are 966 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Sippy Downs?

The median home value in Sippy Downs is $259,200. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,296. The homeownership rate is 60.8%.

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