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Tolga, Australia

Queensland · Australia

Tolga is a small town in Queensland, Australia with a population of 2,746. Elevation: 2,231 ft (680 m). Average temperature: 68°F (20°C).

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
2,746 Population 151/sq mi density
2,231 ft Elevation 680 meters
68°F Avg Temperature 20°C
74.5 in Annual Rain
Australia / Brisbane Timezone
$24,167 Median Income
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$24,167 median income, 2.3% unemployment
C+
Affordability
2.7 / 5.0
$169,000 home value, $845/mo rent

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About Tolga

Tolga

Tolga is a rural town and locality in the Tablelands Region, Queensland, Australia.
It is the centre of the region's peanut industry and is home to the Big Peanut .
In the 2021 census, the locality of Tolga had a population of 3,177 people.

People

Population2,746
Median Age44.0 yrs
Density151/mi²

Economy

B
Median Income$24,167
Per Capita$24,167
Unemployment2.3%

Housing

C+
Home Value$169,000
Rent$845
Ownership85.6%
Housing Units1,098

Climate

Avg Temp68°F (20°C)
Rain74.5 in/yr
Sunny Days327/yr
Elevation2,231 ft (680 m)
Population2,746
Population Density151 / sq mi
Elevation2,231 ft (680 m)
Coordinates-17.1856°, 145.4771°
TimezoneAustralia/Brisbane
Country🇦🇺 Australia
State / ProvinceQueensland
Average Temperature68°F (20°C)
January Average72°F (22°C)
July Average63°F (17°C)
Annual Precipitation74.5 inches (1,891 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$24,167
Median Age44.0 years

About Tolga

Tolga is a small town in Australia (Queensland) with a population of 2,746. The city sits at an elevation of 2,231 feet (680 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 68°F (20°C). Temperatures range from 72°F in January to 63°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 74.5 inches. The timezone is Australia/Brisbane.

Tolga has a population of 2,746 with a density of 151 people per square mile, spread across 18.2 square miles. The median age is 44.0 years, 13% older than the national median of 38.9.

Population

2,746
Total Population
151
People / sq mi
44.0yrs
Median Age
13% above Australia avg
18.2mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Tolga vs Australia Average

The median household income in Tolga is $24,167, which is 68% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $24,167 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $465, 68% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 2.3% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 261 business establishments.

Income: Tolga vs Australia

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Income

Median HH Income$24,167
68% below Australia avg
Per Capita Income$24,167
Avg Weekly Wage$465

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment2.3%
36% below Australia avg
Establishments (County)261

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Tolga is $169,000, 40% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $845 (27% below the national average of $1,163). 85.6% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 1,098 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 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

Homeownership85.6%
Owner-Occupied85.6%
Renter-Occupied14.4%
Housing Units1,098

Property Tax

Climate in Tolga

Tolga has an average annual temperature of 22.3°C (72°F). The hottest month is Dec (25.4°C), the coldest is Jul (18.2°C). Average annual precipitation is 988 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 25.2°C / 77°F 20.4° / 29.9° 226.9
Feb 25°C / 77°F 20.7° / 29.3° 278.2
Mar 23.9°C / 75°F 19.6° / 28.2° 171.7
Apr 22.4°C / 72°F 18.1° / 26.7° 31.9
May 20.7°C / 69°F 16.2° / 25.2° 21.4
Jun 18.9°C / 66°F 14.1° / 23.7° 12.3
Jul 18.2°C / 65°F 12.8° / 23.5° 14.0
Aug 19°C / 66°F 13.3° / 24.8° 11.7
Sep 21.1°C / 70°F 14.8° / 27.4° 8.6
Oct 23.2°C / 74°F 16.9° / 29.6° 25.0
Nov 24.4°C / 76°F 18.3° / 30.4° 58.7
Dec 25.4°C / 78°F 19.9° / 31° 127.6
Tolga enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winters average 72°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 327 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 74.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 2,231 feet.

Temperature

72°F Jan (22°C) 63°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average68.0°F
26% above Australia avg
January Average72°F (22°C)
July Average63°F (17°C)
Sunny Days327 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,231 ft (680 m)
Area18.2 sq mi (47.2 km²)
Population Density151/sq mi
Coordinates-17.1856°N, 145.4771°W
TimezoneAustralia/Brisbane

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 74.5"
96% above Australia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Feb) 13.70"
Driest Month (Sep) 0.63"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1 earthquake (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.6. Most recent: M3.6 on Mar 15, 2011.

Mar 15, 2011 30 km NE of Innisfail Estate, Australia M3.6 84 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2015 Nathan Category 3 265 km
2014 Ita Category 3 131 km
2011 Yasi Category 4 97 km
2009 Hamish Category 3 259 km
2006 Larry Category 4 37 km
1991 Joy Category 2 151 km
1986 Winifred Category 2 72 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 72°F (22°C) 10.9 in
February 74°F (23°C) 13.7 in Wettest
March 73°F (23°C) 9.9 in
April 70°F (21°C) 4.8 in
May 66°F (19°C) 2.8 in
June 62°F (17°C) 2.0 in Coldest
July 63°F (17°C) 1.0 in
August 63°F (17°C) 0.9 in
September 67°F (19°C) 0.6 in Driest
October 71°F (21°C) 1.2 in
November 74°F (23°C) 3.6 in
December 75°F (24°C) 6.3 in Warmest

Tolga has a seasonal temperature swing of 12°F / from 62°F in June to 75°F in December. Total annual precipitation is 57.9 inches, with February being the wettest month (13.7") and September the driest (0.6").

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Schools in Tolga

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Tolga Primary School
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Radio Stations near Tolga

2 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
ABC 801kHz AM Cairns QLD Far North Queensland Local Radio 20220701 community, contemporary AAC 94 kbps
4CA 846 AM CAIRNS ONLINE cairns, talk AAC+ 64 kbps

Museums in Tolga

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Herberton Mining Museum
Historic Village Herberton
Hou Wang Temple
Mareeba Heritage Museum
Spy & Camera Museum
War Museum

Libraries in Tolga

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Atherton Library0.0
Herberton Library0.0
Malanda Library0.0
Mareeba Library0.0
Yungaburra Library0.0

Hotels in Tolga

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Tolga Hotel

Cafes in Tolga

1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

The Spring Bean

Monuments in Tolga

1 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Rocky Creek Military Memorial

Gas Stations in Tolga

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Mobil

Breweries in Tolga

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Billycart Brewing Co

Stadiums & Teams in Tolga

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Tolga

11 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Cairns International AirportCNSLarge Airport
Mareeba AirportMRGMedium Airport
Atherton AirportSmall Airport
Dimbulah AirportSmall Airport
Herberton AirportSmall Airport
Innisfail AirportIFLSmall Airport
Koah AirportSmall Airport
Mont Albion Station AirstripSmall Airport
Mount Garnet AirportSmall Airport
Tully AirportSmall Airport
Yalkulka AirportSmall Airport

Post Offices in Tolga

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Australia Post

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 Tolga

What is the population of Tolga?

Tolga has a population of 2,746 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 151 people per square mile, spread across 18.2 square miles. The median age of residents is 44.0 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Tolga expensive to live in?

The median household income is $24,167, 68% 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 7x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Tolga?

Tolga enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winter temperatures average 72°F in January, while summers reach an average of 63°F in July. The area receives 327 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 74.5 inches.

How is the job market in Tolga?

The job market in Tolga is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.3% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $465. There are 261 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Tolga?

The median home value in Tolga is $169,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $845. The homeownership rate is 85.6%.

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