Sign In Register

Veteran, Australia

Queensland · Australia

Veteran is a small town in Queensland, Australia with a population of 869. Elevation: 289 ft (88 m). Average temperature: 65°F (18°C).

Data updated June 2026

2.2 /5.0
C Fair
869 Population 0/sq mi density
289 ft Elevation 88 meters
65°F Avg Temperature 18°C
35.4 in Annual Rain
Australia / Brisbane Timezone
$19,705 Median Income
C
Overall
2.2 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.5 / 5.0
$19,705 median income, 5.5% unemployment
D
Affordability
1.8 / 5.0
$169,000 home value, $845/mo rent

Discover Veteran, Australia

Explore over 40 sections covering people, economy, housing, health, crime, climate, community, costs, trends, schools, colleges, hospitals, treatment centers, industries, museums, libraries, breweries, farmers markets, grocery stores, pharmacies, campgrounds, parks, trails, stadiums, ski resorts, daycare centers, nursing homes, churches, fire stations, cell towers, bridges, power plants, EV stations, prisons, radio stations, airports, police stations, post offices, Amtrak stations, superfund sites, UNESCO sites, and more.
Use the tabs and dropdown menus below to navigate every data point we track for this city.

Full City Profile

People

Population869
Median Age49.0 yrs
Density0/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$19,705
Per Capita$19,705
Unemployment5.5%

Housing

D
Home Value$169,000
Rent$845
Ownership92.7%
Housing Units348

Climate

Avg Temp65°F (18°C)
Rain35.4 in/yr
Sunny Days338/yr
Elevation289 ft (88 m)
Population869
Population Density0 / sq mi
Elevation289 ft (88 m)
Coordinates-26.1590°, 152.6898°
TimezoneAustralia/Brisbane
Country🇦🇺 Australia
State / ProvinceQueensland
Average Temperature65°F (18°C)
January Average72°F (22°C)
July Average56°F (13°C)
Annual Precipitation35.4 inches (898 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$19,705
Median Age49.0 years

About Veteran

Veteran is a small town in Australia (Queensland) with a population of 869. The city sits at an elevation of 289 feet (88 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 65°F (18°C). Temperatures range from 72°F in January to 56°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 35.4 inches. The timezone is Australia/Brisbane.

Veteran has a population of 869 with a density of 0 people per square mile, spread across 3,376.2 square miles. The median age is 49.0 years, 26% older than the national median of 38.9.

Population

869
Total Population
0
People / sq mi
49.0yrs
Median Age
26% above Australia avg
3,376.2mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Veteran vs Australia Average

The median household income in Veteran is $19,705, which is 74% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $19,705 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $379, 74% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 5.5% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 83 business establishments.

Income: Veteran vs Australia

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$19,705
74% below Australia avg
Per Capita Income$19,705
Avg Weekly Wage$379

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment5.5%
53% above Australia avg
Establishments (County)83

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Veteran is $169,000, 40% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $845 (27% below the national average of $1,163). 92.7% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 348 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 8.6x, making homeownership a significant financial stretch for most families.

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

Homeownership92.7%
Owner-Occupied92.7%
Renter-Occupied7.3%
Housing Units348

Property Tax

Climate in Veteran

Veteran has an average annual temperature of 20.5°C (69°F). The hottest month is Jan (25.5°C), the coldest is Jul (14.4°C). Average annual precipitation is 1034 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 25.5°C / 78°F 19.8° / 31.2° 149.2
Feb 25.2°C / 77°F 19.9° / 30.4° 185.8
Mar 23.8°C / 75°F 18.4° / 29.1° 123.8
Apr 21°C / 70°F 14.9° / 27.1° 65.2
May 17.8°C / 64°F 11.2° / 24.3° 62.2
Jun 15.3°C / 60°F 8.5° / 22.1° 41.0
Jul 14.4°C / 58°F 6.6° / 22.1° 28.8
Aug 15.4°C / 60°F 7° / 23.8° 36.0
Sep 18.8°C / 66°F 10.8° / 26.7° 36.6
Oct 21.1°C / 70°F 13.9° / 28.3° 73.9
Nov 23.4°C / 74°F 16.5° / 30.2° 82.7
Dec 24.7°C / 76°F 18.5° / 30.9° 148.9
Veteran enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 72°F in January while summers reach 56°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 338 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 35.4 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 289 feet.

Temperature

72°F Jan (22°C) 56°F Jul (13°C)
Annual Average64.9°F
20% above Australia avg
January Average72°F (22°C)
July Average56°F (13°C)
Sunny Days338 days/yr

Geography

Elevation289 ft (88 m)
Area3,376.2 sq mi (8,744.4 km²)
Population Density0/sq mi
Coordinates-26.1590°N, 152.6898°W
TimezoneAustralia/Brisbane

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 35.4"
7% below Australia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Feb) 7.68"
Driest Month (Sep) 1.57"

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 65 km
Feb 21, 2004 47 km WNW of Kingaroy, Australia M3.7 134 km
Mar 7, 2005 36 km WNW of Kingaroy, Australia M3.6 125 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2015 Marcia Category 1 289 km
1980 Simon Category 1 296 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 72°F (22°C) 6.6 in
February 76°F (25°C) 7.7 in Warmest, Wettest
March 74°F (24°C) 5.3 in
April 70°F (21°C) 4.1 in
May 65°F (18°C) 3.9 in
June 60°F (15°C) 2.2 in
July 56°F (13°C) 2.8 in Coldest
August 60°F (15°C) 1.8 in
September 64°F (18°C) 1.6 in Driest
October 69°F (20°C) 3.2 in
November 73°F (23°C) 4.4 in
December 76°F (24°C) 5.8 in

Veteran has a seasonal temperature swing of 20°F / from 56°F in July to 76°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 49.2 inches, with February being the wettest month (7.7") and September the driest (1.6").

View full weather details →

Radio Stations near Veteran

2 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Zinc 96.1 adult contemporary, commercial AAC+ 64 kbps
Sunshine FM 104.9 MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Veteran

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Gympie Gold Mining and Historical Museum
Noosa Shire Museum
Wood Works Main Building
Woodworks Saw Mill

Libraries in Veteran

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Gympie Regional Council Library0.0

Train Stations in Veteran

1 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Gympie North

Gas Stations in Veteran

2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Goomboorian Travel Stop
Ross Creek Store

Airports Near Veteran

14 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Sunshine Coast AirportMCYLarge Airport
Aquila AirfieldSmall Airport
Biggenden AirportSmall Airport
Caloundra AirportCUDSmall Airport
Cooloola Village AirparkSmall Airport
Greenfield (Cootharaba) AirfieldSmall Airport
Gympie AirportGYPSmall Airport
Landsborough AirportSmall Airport
Maryborough AirportMBHSmall Airport
Nanango AirportSmall Airport
Noosa AirportNSVSmall Airport
Rainbow Beach AirportSmall Airport
Tinbeerwah Airstrip (private)Small Airport
Toby's Gap AirstripSmall 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

Download Full City Report

Get a comprehensive, print-ready PDF with all data for Veteran.

Get Report

Frequently Asked Questions About Veteran

What is the population of Veteran?

Veteran has a population of 869 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 0 people per square mile, spread across 3,376.2 square miles. The median age of residents is 49.0 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Veteran expensive to live in?

The median household income is $19,705, 74% 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 8.6x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Veteran?

Veteran enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winter temperatures average 72°F in January, while summers reach an average of 56°F in July. The area receives 338 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 35.4 inches.

How is the job market in Veteran?

The unemployment rate in Veteran is 5.5%, somewhat above the national average of 3.6%. Job seekers may face moderate competition. The average weekly wage is $379. There are 83 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Veteran?

The median home value in Veteran is $169,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $845. The homeownership rate is 92.7%.

Nearby Cities

Compare Veteran with another city: