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Walkamin, Australia

Queensland · Australia

Walkamin is a small town in Queensland, Australia with a population of 555. Elevation: 1,890 ft (576 m). Average temperature: 68°F (20°C).

Data updated June 2026

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
555 Population 31/sq mi density
1,890 ft Elevation 576 meters
68°F Avg Temperature 20°C
74.5 in Annual Rain
Australia / Brisbane Timezone
$24,877 Median Income
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.7 / 5.0
$24,877 median income, 5.3% unemployment
C+
Affordability
2.8 / 5.0
$169,000 home value, $845/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population555
Median Age47.0 yrs
Density31/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$24,877
Per Capita$24,877
Unemployment5.3%

Housing

C+
Home Value$169,000
Rent$845
Ownership83.3%
Housing Units222

Climate

Avg Temp68°F (20°C)
Rain74.5 in/yr
Sunny Days327/yr
Elevation1,890 ft (576 m)
Population555
Population Density31 / sq mi
Elevation1,890 ft (576 m)
Coordinates-17.1368°, 145.4172°
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$24,877
Median Age47.0 years

About Walkamin

Walkamin is a small town in Australia (Queensland) with a population of 555. The city sits at an elevation of 1,890 feet (576 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.

Walkamin has a population of 555 with a density of 31 people per square mile, spread across 18.2 square miles. The median age is 47.0 years, 21% older than the national median of 38.9.

Population

555
Total Population
31
People / sq mi
47.0yrs
Median Age
21% above Australia avg
18.2mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Walkamin vs Australia Average

The median household income in Walkamin is $24,877, which is 67% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $24,877 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $478, 67% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 5.3% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 53 business establishments.

Income: Walkamin vs Australia

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Income

Median HH Income$24,877
67% below Australia avg
Per Capita Income$24,877
Avg Weekly Wage$478

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment5.3%
47% above Australia avg
Establishments (County)53

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Walkamin is $169,000, 40% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $845 (27% below the national average of $1,163). 83.3% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 222 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 6.8x, 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

Homeownership83.3%
Owner-Occupied83.3%
Renter-Occupied16.7%
Housing Units222

Property Tax

Climate in Walkamin

Walkamin 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
Walkamin 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 1,890 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

Elevation1,890 ft (576 m)
Area18.2 sq mi (47.2 km²)
Population Density31/sq mi
Coordinates-17.1368°N, 145.4172°W
TimezoneAustralia/Brisbane

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 74.5"
96% above Australia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Feb) 12.40"
Driest Month (Sep) 0.35"

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 91 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 3 260 km
2014 Ita Category 3 124 km
2011 Yasi Category 4 105 km
2009 Hamish Category 2 261 km
2006 Larry Category 4 45 km
1991 Joy Category 2 154 km
1986 Winifred Category 2 80 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 72°F (22°C) 9.5 in
February 77°F (25°C) 12.4 in Wettest
March 76°F (24°C) 8.7 in
April 73°F (23°C) 3.1 in
May 70°F (21°C) 1.7 in
June 66°F (19°C) 0.9 in
July 63°F (17°C) 0.4 in Coldest
August 67°F (19°C) 0.6 in
September 70°F (21°C) 0.4 in Driest
October 74°F (23°C) 1.1 in
November 77°F (25°C) 3.0 in
December 78°F (26°C) 5.7 in Warmest

Walkamin has a seasonal temperature swing of 15°F / from 63°F in July to 78°F in December. Total annual precipitation is 47.5 inches, with February being the wettest month (12.4") and September the driest (0.4").

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Schools in Walkamin

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Walkamin State School
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Radio Stations near Walkamin

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 Walkamin

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

Libraries in Walkamin

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

Cafes in Walkamin

1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Mt. Uncle Distillery

Gas Stations in Walkamin

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Walkamin General Store

Breweries in Walkamin

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Billycart Brewing Co

Stadiums & Teams in Walkamin

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Walkamin

10 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
Yalkulka AirportSmall 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 Walkamin

What is the population of Walkamin?

Walkamin has a population of 555 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 31 people per square mile, spread across 18.2 square miles. The median age of residents is 47.0 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Walkamin expensive to live in?

The median household income is $24,877, 67% 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 6.8x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Walkamin?

Walkamin 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 Walkamin?

The unemployment rate in Walkamin is 5.3%, somewhat above the national average of 3.6%. Job seekers may face moderate competition. The average weekly wage is $478. There are 53 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Walkamin?

The median home value in Walkamin is $169,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $845. The homeownership rate is 83.3%.

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