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The Caves, Australia

Queensland · Australia

The Caves is a small town in Queensland, Australia with a population of 689. Elevation: 203 ft (62 m). Average temperature: 70°F (21°C).

Data updated June 2026

3.2 /5.0
B Good
689 Population 2/sq mi density
203 ft Elevation 62 meters
70°F Avg Temperature 21°C
36.8 in Annual Rain
Australia / Brisbane Timezone
$29,845 Median Income
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.0 / 5.0
$29,845 median income, 3.7% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.5 / 5.0
$169,000 home value, $845/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population689
Median Age40.0 yrs
Density2/mi²

Economy

B
Median Income$29,845
Per Capita$29,845
Unemployment3.7%

Housing

B
Home Value$169,000
Rent$845
Ownership89.6%
Housing Units276

Climate

Avg Temp70°F (21°C)
Rain36.8 in/yr
Sunny Days340/yr
Elevation203 ft (62 m)
Population689
Population Density2 / sq mi
Elevation203 ft (62 m)
Coordinates-23.1833°, 150.4667°
TimezoneAustralia/Brisbane
Country🇦🇺 Australia
State / ProvinceQueensland
Average Temperature70°F (21°C)
January Average75°F (24°C)
July Average62°F (17°C)
Annual Precipitation36.8 inches (934 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$29,845
Median Age40.0 years

About The Caves

The Caves is a small town in Australia (Queensland) with a population of 689. The city sits at an elevation of 203 feet (62 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 70°F (21°C). Temperatures range from 75°F in January to 62°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 36.8 inches. The timezone is Australia/Brisbane.

The Caves has a population of 689 with a density of 2 people per square mile, spread across 292.3 square miles. The median age is 40.0 years, 3% older than the national median of 38.9.

Population

689
Total Population
2
People / sq mi
40.0yrs
Median Age
3% above Australia avg
292.3mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

The Caves vs Australia Average

The median household income in The Caves is $29,845, which is 60% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $29,845 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $574, 60% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 3.7% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 65 business establishments.

Income: The Caves vs Australia

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Income

Median HH Income$29,845
60% below Australia avg
Per Capita Income$29,845
Avg Weekly Wage$574

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment3.7%
3% above Australia avg
Establishments (County)65

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in The Caves is $169,000, 40% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $845 (27% below the national average of $1,163). 89.6% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 276 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 5.7x, above the traditionally affordable threshold of 3-4x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$169,000
40% below Australia avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$845
27% below Australia avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership89.6%
Owner-Occupied89.6%
Renter-Occupied10.4%
Housing Units276

Property Tax

Climate in The Caves

The Caves has an average annual temperature of 23.2°C (74°F). The hottest month is Jan (27.6°C), the coldest is Jul (17.2°C). Average annual precipitation is 728 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 27.6°C / 82°F 22.7° / 32.5° 106.4
Feb 27.4°C / 81°F 22.7° / 32° 142.2
Mar 26.2°C / 79°F 21.3° / 31.2° 80.5
Apr 23.9°C / 75°F 18.6° / 29.2° 35.4
May 20.7°C / 69°F 14.8° / 26.6° 31.1
Jun 18.1°C / 65°F 12° / 24.2° 34.6
Jul 17.2°C / 63°F 10.5° / 23.9° 30.8
Aug 18.4°C / 65°F 11.4° / 25.5° 30.0
Sep 21.5°C / 71°F 14.6° / 28.4° 25.2
Oct 23.9°C / 75°F 17.7° / 30.1° 51.2
Nov 25.8°C / 78°F 19.9° / 31.6° 60.1
Dec 27.1°C / 81°F 21.7° / 32.5° 100.8
The Caves enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C). Winters average 75°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 340 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 36.8 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 203 feet.

Temperature

75°F Jan (24°C) 62°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average70.2°F
30% above Australia avg
January Average75°F (24°C)
July Average62°F (17°C)
Sunny Days340 days/yr

Geography

Elevation203 ft (62 m)
Area292.3 sq mi (757.1 km²)
Population Density2/sq mi
Coordinates-23.1833°N, 150.4667°W
TimezoneAustralia/Brisbane

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 36.8"
3% below Australia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 5.71"
Driest Month (Sep) 0.94"

Air Quality

Hurricane History

4 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 4. Most recent: Marcia (2015).

Year Name Category Closest
2015 Marcia Category 4 13 km
2009 Hamish Category 4 241 km
1983 Elinor Category 1 101 km
1980 Simon Category 3 86 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 75°F (24°C) 5.7 in Wettest
February 80°F (27°C) 5.5 in Warmest
March 78°F (26°C) 3.9 in
April 74°F (24°C) 2.3 in
May 69°F (20°C) 2.4 in
June 63°F (17°C) 1.3 in
July 62°F (17°C) 1.3 in Coldest
August 64°F (18°C) 1.2 in
September 69°F (21°C) 0.9 in Driest
October 74°F (23°C) 1.8 in
November 77°F (25°C) 3.1 in
December 80°F (27°C) 4.8 in

The Caves has a seasonal temperature swing of 18°F / from 62°F in July to 80°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 34.2 inches, with January being the wettest month (5.7") and September the driest (0.9").

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Schools in The Caves

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
The Caves State School
Milman State School
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Radio Stations near The Caves

3 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
hit 4ROK 107.9MHz FM Rockhampton Central Queensland classic hits, local radio AAC 130 kbps
ABC 837kHz AM Rockhampton QLD Central Queensland Local Radio 20231009 community, local radio AAC 94 kbps
4RO 990 AM Rockhampton music, news AAC+ 64 kbps

Museums in The Caves

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Archer Park Rail Museum
Rockhampton Heritage Village

Libraries in The Caves

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Building 100.0
Public Library0.0
Rockhampton North Library0.0

Farmers Markets in The Caves

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Doblo's Farmers' Market

Monuments in The Caves

1 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Time Capsule

Gas Stations in The Caves

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Yaamba Stockmans Country Store

Stadiums & Teams in The Caves

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near The Caves

11 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Rockhampton AirportROKMedium Airport
Emu Park Authorised Landing AreaSmall Airport
Glenroy private stripSmall Airport
Great Keppel Is AirportGKLSmall Airport
Hedlow AirportSmall Airport
Old Station AirfieldSmall Airport
Samuel Hill Airfield ( Danger Zone RAAF Shoal water bay)Small Airport
The Glen AirfieldSmall Airport
The Plains Airfield Shoal water bay RAAFSmall Airport
Williamson AirportSmall Airport
Yeppoon AerodromeSmall Airport

Post Offices in The Caves

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Yamba CPA

Treatment Centers in The Caves

1 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Binbi Yadubay

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 The Caves

What is the population of The Caves?

The Caves has a population of 689 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 2 people per square mile, spread across 292.3 square miles. The median age of residents is 40.0 years.

Is The Caves expensive to live in?

The median household income is $29,845, 60% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $169,000 (40% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $845 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 5.7x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in The Caves?

The Caves enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C). Winter temperatures average 75°F in January, while summers reach an average of 62°F in July. The area receives 340 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 36.8 inches.

How is the job market in The Caves?

The Caves has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 3.7%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $574. There are 65 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in The Caves?

The median home value in The Caves is $169,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $845. The homeownership rate is 89.6%.

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