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Southbrook, Australia

Queensland · Australia

Southbrook is a small town in Queensland, Australia with a population of 576. Elevation: 1,742 ft (531 m). Average temperature: 64°F (18°C).

Data updated June 2026

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
576 Population 2/sq mi density
1,742 ft Elevation 531 meters
64°F Avg Temperature 18°C
27.7 in Annual Rain
Australia / Brisbane Timezone
$23,525 Median Income
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.6 / 5.0
$23,525 median income, 5.7% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.2 / 5.0
$143,600 home value, $718/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population576
Median Age42.0 yrs
Density2/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$23,525
Per Capita$23,525
Unemployment5.7%

Housing

B
Home Value$143,600
Rent$718
Ownership77.5%
Housing Units230

Climate

Avg Temp64°F (18°C)
Rain27.7 in/yr
Sunny Days286/yr
Elevation1,742 ft (531 m)
Population576
Population Density2 / sq mi
Elevation1,742 ft (531 m)
Coordinates-27.6833°, 151.7167°
TimezoneAustralia/Brisbane
Country🇦🇺 Australia
State / ProvinceQueensland
Average Temperature64°F (18°C)
January Average75°F (24°C)
July Average52°F (11°C)
Annual Precipitation27.7 inches (703 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$23,525
Median Age42.0 years

About Southbrook

Southbrook is a small town in Australia (Queensland) with a population of 576. The city sits at an elevation of 1,742 feet (531 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 64°F (18°C). Temperatures range from 75°F in January to 52°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 27.7 inches. The timezone is Australia/Brisbane.

Southbrook has a population of 576 with a density of 2 people per square mile, spread across 282.3 square miles. The median age is 42.0 years, 8% older than the national median of 38.9.

Population

576
Total Population
2
People / sq mi
42.0yrs
Median Age
8% above Australia avg
282.3mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Southbrook vs Australia Average

The median household income in Southbrook is $23,525, which is 69% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $23,525 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $452, 68% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 5.7% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 55 business establishments.

Income: Southbrook vs Australia

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Income

Median HH Income$23,525
69% below Australia avg
Per Capita Income$23,525
Avg Weekly Wage$452

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment5.7%
58% above Australia avg
Establishments (County)55

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Southbrook is $143,600, 49% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $718 (38% below the national average of $1,163). 77.5% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 230 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 6.1x, above the traditionally affordable threshold of 3-4x.

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Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$143,600
49% below Australia avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$718
38% below Australia avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership77.5%
Owner-Occupied77.5%
Renter-Occupied22.5%
Housing Units230

Property Tax

Climate in Southbrook

Southbrook has an average annual temperature of 18.1°C (65°F). The hottest month is Jan (23.3°C), the coldest is Jul (11.8°C). Average annual precipitation is 667 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 23.3°C / 74°F 17.9° / 28.7° 56.7
Feb 22.8°C / 73°F 17.7° / 27.8° 108.1
Mar 21.5°C / 71°F 16.5° / 26.5° 88.8
Apr 18.5°C / 65°F 13.7° / 23.3° 25.2
May 15°C / 59°F 10° / 19.9° 35.7
Jun 12.3°C / 54°F 7.6° / 17° 40.2
Jul 11.8°C / 53°F 6.8° / 16.9° 31.1
Aug 13.2°C / 56°F 7.6° / 18.8° 30.3
Sep 16.5°C / 62°F 10.6° / 22.4° 30.4
Oct 18.8°C / 66°F 12.8° / 24.7° 49.9
Nov 20.8°C / 69°F 14.9° / 26.6° 70.9
Dec 22.2°C / 72°F 16.7° / 27.7° 99.5
Southbrook enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 75°F in January while summers reach 52°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 286 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 27.7 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,742 feet.

Temperature

75°F Jan (24°C) 52°F Jul (11°C)
Annual Average64.3°F
19% above Australia avg
January Average75°F (24°C)
July Average52°F (11°C)
Sunny Days286 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,742 ft (531 m)
Area282.3 sq mi (731.2 km²)
Population Density2/sq mi
Coordinates-27.6833°N, 151.7167°W
TimezoneAustralia/Brisbane

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 27.7"
27% below Australia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 3.90"
Driest Month (Aug) 1.06"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.7. Most recent: M3.6 on Mar 7, 2005.

Feb 21, 2004 47 km WNW of Kingaroy, Australia M3.7 145 km
Mar 7, 2005 36 km WNW of Kingaroy, Australia M3.6 137 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 75°F (24°C) 3.7 in Warmest
February 74°F (23°C) 3.3 in
March 72°F (22°C) 2.1 in
April 66°F (19°C) 1.6 in
May 60°F (15°C) 2.2 in
June 53°F (12°C) 1.1 in
July 52°F (11°C) 1.5 in Coldest
August 54°F (12°C) 1.1 in Driest
September 59°F (15°C) 1.3 in
October 65°F (18°C) 2.6 in
November 70°F (21°C) 3.4 in
December 73°F (23°C) 3.9 in Wettest

Southbrook has a seasonal temperature swing of 23°F / from 52°F in July to 75°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 27.7 inches, with December being the wettest month (3.9") and August the driest (1.1").

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Schools in Southbrook

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Southbrook Central State School
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Museums in Southbrook

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Cobb & Co Museum
DownSteam Toowoomba
Main Roads Heritage Centre
Sister Kenny House

Libraries in Southbrook

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Clifton Library0.0
Highfields Library0.0
K Block (Library)0.0
Oakey Library0.0
Pittsworth Library0.0
Toowoomba City Library0.0
UniSQ Library0.0

Gas Stations in Southbrook

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

United

Breweries in Southbrook

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
5 Brothers Brewing
Bone Idol Brewery
Mouse Proof brewery

Stadiums & Teams in Southbrook

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Airports Near Southbrook

25 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Toowoomba Wellcamp AirportWTBLarge Airport
Oakey Army Aviation CentreOKYMedium Airport
Argyle AirstripSmall Airport
Blenheim AirstripSmall Airport
Cambooya AirfieldSmall Airport
Cherrabah AirportCRHSmall Airport
Churchable AirstripSmall Airport
Clifton AirportSmall Airport
CoominyaSmall Airport
Crowley Vale private airfieldSmall Airport
Dalby AirportDBYSmall Airport
Darling Downs Airspray AirstripSmall Airport
Ellinthorp AirstripSmall Airport
Emu Gully (Toowoomba) AirfieldSmall Airport
Gatton AirparkSmall Airport
george lees airfieldSmall Airport
Greenmount ALASmall Airport
Inglewood AirportSmall Airport
Jimbour Homestead airstripSmall Airport
McCaffrey FieldSmall Airport
Millmerran AirportSmall Airport
Pittsworth AirportSmall Airport
Toowoomba AirportTWBSmall Airport
Warwick AirportWAZSmall Airport
Watts Bridge AirportSmall Airport

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 Southbrook

What is the population of Southbrook?

Southbrook has a population of 576 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 2 people per square mile, spread across 282.3 square miles. The median age of residents is 42.0 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Southbrook expensive to live in?

The median household income is $23,525, 69% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $143,600 (49% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $718 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 6.1x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Southbrook?

Southbrook enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winter temperatures average 75°F in January, while summers reach an average of 52°F in July. The area receives 286 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 27.7 inches.

How is the job market in Southbrook?

The unemployment rate in Southbrook is 5.7%, somewhat above the national average of 3.6%. Job seekers may face moderate competition. The average weekly wage is $452. There are 55 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Southbrook?

The median home value in Southbrook is $143,600. For renters, the median monthly rent is $718. The homeownership rate is 77.5%.

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