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St George, Australia

Queensland · Australia

St George is a small town in Queensland, Australia with a population of 3,124. Elevation: 696 ft (212 m). Average temperature: 69°F (20°C).

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
3,124 Population 0/sq mi density
696 ft Elevation 212 meters
69°F Avg Temperature 20°C
20.8 in Annual Rain
Australia / Brisbane Timezone
$26,229 Median Income
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$26,229 median income, 4.5% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.1 / 5.0
$118,400 home value, $592/mo rent

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About St George

St George

St George is a rural town and locality in the Shire of Balonne, Queensland, Australia. It is the administrative centre for the Shire of Balonne. In the 2021 census, St George had a population of 3,130 people.

People

Population3,124
Median Age38.0 yrs
Density0/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$26,229
Per Capita$26,229
Unemployment4.5%

Housing

A
Home Value$118,400
Rent$592
Ownership58.9%
Housing Units1,250

Climate

Avg Temp69°F (20°C)
Rain20.8 in/yr
Sunny Days298/yr
Elevation696 ft (212 m)
Population3,124
Population Density0 / sq mi
Elevation696 ft (212 m)
Coordinates-27.9476°, 148.6099°
TimezoneAustralia/Brisbane
Country🇦🇺 Australia
State / ProvinceQueensland
Average Temperature69°F (20°C)
January Average82°F (28°C)
July Average54°F (12°C)
Annual Precipitation20.8 inches (528 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$26,229
Median Age38.0 years

About St George

St George is a small town in Australia (Queensland) with a population of 3,124. The city sits at an elevation of 696 feet (212 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 69°F (20°C). Temperatures range from 82°F in January to 54°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 20.8 inches. The timezone is Australia/Brisbane.

St George has a population of 3,124 with a density of 0 people per square mile, spread across 7,697.2 square miles. The median age is 38.0 years, 2% younger than the national median of 38.9.

Population

3,124
Total Population
0
People / sq mi
38.0yrs
Median Age
2% below Australia avg
7,697.2mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

St George vs Australia Average

The median household income in St George is $26,229, which is 65% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $26,229 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $504, 65% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 4.5% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 297 business establishments.

Income: St George vs Australia

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Income

Median HH Income$26,229
65% below Australia avg
Per Capita Income$26,229
Avg Weekly Wage$504

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment4.5%
25% above Australia avg
Establishments (County)297

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in St George is $118,400, 58% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $592 (49% below the national average of $1,163). 58.9% of housing units are owner-occupied. There are 1,250 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 4.5x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$118,400
58% below Australia avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$592
49% below Australia avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership58.9%
Owner-Occupied58.9%
Renter-Occupied41.1%
Housing Units1,250

Property Tax

Climate in St George

St George has an average annual temperature of 21.1°C (70°F). The hottest month is Jan (29°C), the coldest is Jul (12.5°C). Average annual precipitation is 457 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 29°C / 84°F 22.6° / 35.5° 44.4
Feb 27.5°C / 82°F 21.2° / 33.8° 63.9
Mar 25.4°C / 78°F 18.9° / 31.8° 49.2
Apr 21.1°C / 70°F 14° / 28.2° 19.0
May 16.2°C / 61°F 9° / 23.5° 23.5
Jun 13.2°C / 56°F 6.6° / 19.9° 31.5
Jul 12.5°C / 55°F 5.2° / 19.8° 24.3
Aug 14.1°C / 57°F 6.1° / 22.1° 17.7
Sep 18.6°C / 65°F 10.7° / 26.6° 26.3
Oct 22.4°C / 72°F 14.8° / 29.9° 41.8
Nov 25.5°C / 78°F 18.3° / 32.6° 53.2
Dec 27.4°C / 81°F 20.5° / 34.2° 62.4
St George enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F (20°C). Winters average 82°F in January while summers reach 54°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 298 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 20.8 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 696 feet.

Temperature

82°F Jan (28°C) 54°F Jul (12°C)
Annual Average68.7°F
27% above Australia avg
January Average82°F (28°C)
July Average54°F (12°C)
Sunny Days298 days/yr

Geography

Elevation696 ft (212 m)
Area7,697.2 sq mi (19,935.8 km²)
Population Density0/sq mi
Coordinates-27.9476°N, 148.6099°W
TimezoneAustralia/Brisbane

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 20.8"
45% below Australia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 3.27"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.91"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

6 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.0. Most recent: M2.8 on Jul 30, 2005.

Sep 28, 1991 97 km WNW of St George, Australia M4.0 98 km
Sep 24, 1991 21 km W of St George, Australia M3.9 22 km
Apr 14, 2005 93 km SE of St George, Australia M3.2 93 km
Aug 22, 2002 67 km SE of St George, Australia M3.0 68 km
Dec 6, 2001 86 km SSE of St George, Australia M2.9 87 km
Jul 30, 2005 66 km S of St George, Australia M2.8 66 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 82°F (28°C) 3.3 in Warmest, Wettest
February 81°F (27°C) 2.2 in
March 77°F (25°C) 1.9 in
April 69°F (21°C) 1.5 in
May 62°F (17°C) 1.8 in
June 55°F (13°C) 0.9 in Driest
July 54°F (12°C) 1.3 in Coldest
August 56°F (14°C) 1.0 in
September 63°F (17°C) 1.1 in
October 70°F (21°C) 1.5 in
November 76°F (24°C) 2.1 in
December 80°F (27°C) 2.2 in

St George has a seasonal temperature swing of 28°F / from 54°F in July to 82°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 20.8 inches, with January being the wettest month (3.3") and June the driest (0.9").

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Schools in St George

3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
St George State High School
Saint Patricks School
Saint George State School
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Radio Stations near St George

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Libraries in St George

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
St George Library0.0

Hotels in St George

2 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Australian Hotel Motel
St George Hotel Motel

Dentists in St George

1 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

UQ Dental Clinic

Veterinaries in St George

1 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

St George Veterinary Practice

Gas Stations in St George

4 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Ampol St George
BP
BP St George
Halpin Motors

Banks in St George

2 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Commonwealth Bank
NAB

Golf Courses in St George

1 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

St George Golf Club

Airports Near St George

4 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Dirranbandi AirportDRNMedium Airport
Kurray AirportSmall Airport
St George AirportSGOSmall Airport
Worral Creek private stripSmall Airport

Post Offices in St George

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
St George LPO

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 St George

What is the population of St George?

St George has a population of 3,124 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 0 people per square mile, spread across 7,697.2 square miles. The median age of residents is 38.0 years.

Is St George expensive to live in?

The median household income is $26,229, 65% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $118,400 (58% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $592 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 4.5x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in St George?

St George enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F (20°C). Winter temperatures average 82°F in January, while summers reach an average of 54°F in July. The area receives 298 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 20.8 inches.

How is the job market in St George?

St George has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 4.5%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $504. There are 297 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in St George?

The median home value in St George is $118,400. For renters, the median monthly rent is $592. The homeownership rate is 58.9%.

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