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Thursday Island, Australia

Queensland · 🇦🇺 Australia

Thursday Island is a small town in Queensland, Australia with a population of 2,805. Elevation: 62 ft (19 m). Average temperature: 80°F (27°C).

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
2,805 Population
62 ft Elevation 19 meters
80°F Avg Temperature 27°C
68.1 in Annual Rain
Australia / Brisbane Timezone
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Education
3.8 / 5.0
35.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Bachelor's+ 35.0%
4% higher than US avg
Obesity Rate 30.2%
6% lower than US avg
Unemployment 4.1%
14% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 1.0%
92% lower than US avg

People

Population2,805
Median Age37.5 yrs
DensityN/A
Male / FemaleN/A

Economy

Median IncomeN/A
Per Capita$65,058
Unemployment4.1%
Poverty1.0%

Health

Obesity30.2%
UninsuredN/A
Smoking9.6%
Depression11.7%

Climate

Avg Temp80°F (27°C)
AQI10 (Good)
Rain68.1 in/yr
Sunny Days225/yr
Elevation62 ft (19 m)

Education

B+
Bachelor's+35.0%
High School+99.0%

Community

CommuteN/A
Broadband97.1%
Population2,805
Elevation62 ft (19 m)
Coordinates-10.5826°, 142.2195°
TimezoneAustralia/Brisbane
Country🇦🇺 Australia
State / ProvinceQueensland
Average Temperature80°F (27°C)
January Average82°F (28°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Annual Precipitation68.1 inches (1,729 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Age37.5 years

Is Thursday Island a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Thursday Island receives an overall livability score of 3.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include a low poverty rate, strong internet connectivity. Thursday Island offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

Unemployment stands at 4.1%, indicating a healthy job market. Only 1.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%.

Education

Educational attainment is solid, with 35.0% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 99.0% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Thursday Island has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F. Winters average 82°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 225 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 68.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 10.

Thursday Island has a population of 2,805. The median age is 37.5 years, 4% younger than the national median of 38.9. 17.7% of residents have a disability (above the 13.0% national average). 89.0% have health insurance coverage.

Population

2,805
Total Population
37.5yrs
Median Age
4% below US avg

Race & Ethnicity

Thursday Island vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages100%

Social Characteristics

Thursday Island vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Thursday Island is N/A. Per capita income is $65,058 (above the $39,052 national figure). The unemployment rate is 4.1% (above the 3.6% US average). 1.0% of residents live below the poverty line, lower than the national rate of 12.4%. The cost of living index is 89.6, below the national baseline of 100 — offering relatively affordable living.

Income: Thursday Island vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Per Capita Income$65,058

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment4.1%
14% above US avg
Poverty Rate1.0%
92% below US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Cost of Living89.60 (100=avg)

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

In Thursday Island, 30.2% of adults are obese, below the national rate of 32.1%. 5.9% have diabetes (below the 10.5% national rate). 29.3% have high blood pressure. 9.6% are current smokers (below the 14.0% national rate). 11.2% report binge drinking. 89.0% are physically inactive, above the national average. 11.7% report depression (below the 20.0% national average).

Health Metrics: Thursday Island vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity30.2%
6% below US avg
Diabetes5.9%
High Blood Pressure29.3%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking9.6%
31% below US avg
Binge Drinking11.2%
Physical Inactivity89.0%
Depression11.7%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate89.0%

Food & Exercise

Thursday Island has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winters average 82°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July — relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 225 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 68.1 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 10 — among the cleanest air in the country. 93% of days have good air quality. The city sits at an elevation of 62 feet.

Temperature

82°F Jan (28°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average80.3°F
49% above US avg
January Average82°F (28°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days225 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall68.1 inches
79% above US avg
Snowfall0.0 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median10.0
RatingGood
Good Days %92.9%

Geography

Elevation62 ft (19 m)
Coordinates-10.5826°N, 142.2195°W
TimezoneAustralia/Brisbane

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temp Precipitation
Jan 82°F (28°C)
16.3"
Feb 81°F (27°C)
14.5"
Mar 81°F (27°C)
14.0"
Apr 81°F (27°C)
8.4"
May 80°F (27°C)
2.0"
Jun 78°F (26°C)
0.9"
Jul 77°F (25°C)
0.4"
Aug 77°F (25°C)
0.3"
Sep 79°F (26°C)
0.2"
Oct 81°F (27°C)
0.6"
Nov 83°F (28°C)
1.7"
Dec 83°F (28°C)
8.8"

The warmest month is December at 83°F, while the coldest is July at 77°F — a seasonal swing of 6°F. January sees the most rain (16.3"), while September is the driest (0.2").

35.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 4% above the national average of 33.7%. 99.0% have completed high school. 97.1% of households have broadband internet access.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+35.0%
4% above US avg
High School+99.0%
B+ Education Grade (3.8/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access97.1%

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

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