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Toogoom, Australia

Queensland · Australia

Toogoom is a small town in Queensland, Australia with a population of 2,138. Elevation: 10 ft (3 m). Average temperature: 70°F (21°C).

Data updated June 2026

1.5 /5.0
D Poor
2,138 Population 7/sq mi density
10 ft Elevation 3 meters
70°F Avg Temperature 21°C
32.1 in Annual Rain
Australia / Brisbane Timezone
$17,576 Median Income
D
Overall
1.5 / 5.0
Poor overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.0 / 5.0
$17,576 median income, 9.2% unemployment
F
Affordability
1.0 / 5.0
$194,400 home value, $972/mo rent

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About Toogoom

Toogoom

Toogoom is a coastal town and rural locality in the Fraser Coast Region, Queensland, Australia. At the 2021 census, Toogoom had a population of 2,596.

People

Population2,138
Median Age52.0 yrs
Density7/mi²

Economy

C
Median Income$17,576
Per Capita$17,576
Unemployment9.2%

Housing

F
Home Value$194,400
Rent$972
Ownership74.4%
Housing Units855

Climate

Avg Temp70°F (21°C)
Rain32.1 in/yr
Sunny Days337/yr
Elevation10 ft (3 m)
Population2,138
Population Density7 / sq mi
Elevation10 ft (3 m)
Coordinates-25.2564°, 152.6903°
TimezoneAustralia/Brisbane
Country🇦🇺 Australia
State / ProvinceQueensland
Average Temperature70°F (21°C)
January Average76°F (24°C)
July Average62°F (17°C)
Annual Precipitation32.1 inches (815 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$17,576
Median Age52.0 years

About Toogoom

Toogoom is a small town in Australia (Queensland) with a population of 2,138. The city sits at an elevation of 10 feet (3 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 70°F (21°C). Temperatures range from 76°F in January to 62°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 32.1 inches. The timezone is Australia/Brisbane.

Toogoom has a population of 2,138 with a density of 7 people per square mile, spread across 287.9 square miles. The median age is 52.0 years, 34% older than the national median of 38.9.

Population

2,138
Total Population
7
People / sq mi
52.0yrs
Median Age
34% above Australia avg
287.9mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Toogoom vs Australia Average

The median household income in Toogoom is $17,576, which is 77% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $17,576 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $338, 76% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 9.2% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 203 business establishments.

Income: Toogoom vs Australia

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Income

Median HH Income$17,576
77% below Australia avg
Per Capita Income$17,576
Avg Weekly Wage$338

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment9.2%
156% above Australia avg
Establishments (County)203

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Toogoom is $194,400, 31% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $972 (16% below the national average of $1,163). 74.4% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 855 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 11.1x, making homeownership a significant financial stretch for most families.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$194,400
31% below Australia avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$972
16% below Australia avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership74.4%
Owner-Occupied74.4%
Renter-Occupied25.6%
Housing Units855

Property Tax

Climate in Toogoom

Toogoom has an average annual temperature of 21.6°C (71°F). The hottest month is Jan (26.3°C), the coldest is Jul (16°C). Average annual precipitation is 1057 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 26.3°C / 79°F 22.2° / 30.4° 140.0
Feb 26.2°C / 79°F 22.1° / 30.2° 132.4
Mar 25°C / 77°F 20.8° / 29.1° 145.5
Apr 22.5°C / 73°F 17.9° / 27.2° 65.4
May 19.2°C / 67°F 13.9° / 24.4° 85.6
Jun 17°C / 63°F 11.9° / 22.1° 79.5
Jul 16°C / 61°F 10.1° / 21.9° 40.1
Aug 16.6°C / 62°F 10.3° / 22.9° 61.9
Sep 19.4°C / 67°F 13.9° / 24.9° 36.9
Oct 21.8°C / 71°F 17° / 26.6° 88.0
Nov 23.6°C / 74°F 19.1° / 28.2° 60.9
Dec 25.3°C / 78°F 21.1° / 29.5° 120.8
Toogoom enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C). Winters average 76°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 337 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 32.1 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 10 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

76°F Jan (24°C) 62°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average70.1°F
30% above Australia avg
January Average76°F (24°C)
July Average62°F (17°C)
Sunny Days337 days/yr

Geography

Elevation10 ft (3 m)
Area287.9 sq mi (745.7 km²)
Population Density7/sq mi
Coordinates-25.2564°N, 152.6903°W
TimezoneAustralia/Brisbane

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 32.1"
16% below Australia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Feb) 7.32"
Driest Month (Aug) 1.42"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

3 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.9. Most recent: M4.9 on Aug 15, 2025.

Aug 15, 2025 12 km ESE of Cherbourg, Australia M4.9 135 km
Feb 15, 2015 42 km N of Mundubbera, Australia M4.9 133 km
Jan 16, 2004 27 km SE of Monto, Australia M4.4 144 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2015 Marcia Category 4 224 km
2009 Hamish Category 4 223 km
1980 Simon Category 1 196 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 76°F (24°C) 6.5 in
February 78°F (26°C) 7.3 in Warmest, Wettest
March 76°F (25°C) 5.6 in
April 72°F (22°C) 3.5 in
May 68°F (20°C) 4.1 in
June 62°F (17°C) 2.1 in
July 62°F (17°C) 2.4 in Coldest
August 63°F (17°C) 1.4 in Driest
September 67°F (19°C) 1.5 in
October 71°F (22°C) 3.0 in
November 75°F (24°C) 4.3 in
December 77°F (25°C) 5.1 in

Toogoom has a seasonal temperature swing of 16°F / from 62°F in July to 78°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 46.9 inches, with February being the wettest month (7.3") and August the driest (1.4").

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Radio Stations near Toogoom

2 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Triple M Bundy good times and greatest hits, greatest hits AAC 130 kbps
CherbOURg Radio community, indigenous AAC+ 64 kbps

Museums in Toogoom

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Burrum and District Museum
Hervey Bay Historical Village & Museum

Libraries in Toogoom

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Burrum Heads Library0.0
Hervey Bay Library0.0
Howard Library0.0
Woodgate Beach Library0.0

Restaurants in Toogoom

2 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Goody's On The Beach
Salty Squid Cafe

Airports Near Toogoom

13 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Bundaberg AirportBDBMedium Airport
Hervey Bay AirportHVBMedium Airport
Aquila Airfield-Small Airport
Biggenden Airport-Small Airport
Bully Yard private Airfield-Small Airport
Childers Airport-Small Airport
Cooloola Village Airpark-Small Airport
Maryborough AirportMBHSmall Airport
North Gregory/Elliott Field-Small Airport
Orchid Beach AirportOKBSmall Airport
Pacific Haven Airport-Small Airport
Rainbow Beach Airport-Small Airport
Toby's Gap Airstrip-Small 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 Toogoom

What is the population of Toogoom?

Toogoom has a population of 2,138 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 7 people per square mile, spread across 287.9 square miles. The median age of residents is 52.0 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Toogoom expensive to live in?

The median household income is $17,576, 77% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $194,400 (31% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $972 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 11.1x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Toogoom?

Toogoom enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C). Winter temperatures average 76°F in January, while summers reach an average of 62°F in July. The area receives 337 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 32.1 inches.

How is the job market in Toogoom?

The job market in Toogoom faces challenges, with unemployment at 9.2% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $338. There are 203 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Toogoom?

The median home value in Toogoom is $194,400. For renters, the median monthly rent is $972. The homeownership rate is 74.4%.

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