Wandoan, Australia

Queensland · Australia

Wandoan is a small town in Queensland, Australia with a population of 417. Elevation: 906 ft (276 m). Average temperature: 69°F (21°C).

Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026

417 Population 15/sq mi density
906 ft Elevation 276 meters
69°F Avg Temperature 21°C
24.9 in Annual Rain
Australia / Brisbane Timezone

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About Wandoan

Wandoan

Wandoan is a town and locality in the Western Downs Region, Queensland, Australia. It was formerly known as Juandah. It is on the Leichhardt Highway about halfway between Taroom and Miles and is the centre for the local cattle industry. In the 2021 census, the locality of Wandoan had a population of 666 people.

People

Population417
Density15/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp69°F (21°C)
Rain24.9 in/yr
Elevation906 ft (276 m)
Population417
Population Density15 / sq mi
Elevation906 ft (276 m)
Coordinates-26.1229°, 149.9603°
TimezoneAustralia/Brisbane
Country🇦🇺 Australia
State / ProvinceQueensland
Average Temperature69°F (21°C)
January Average81°F (27°C)
July Average55°F (13°C)
Annual Precipitation24.9 inches (632 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Wandoan

Wandoan is a small town in Australia (Queensland) with a population of 417. The city sits at an elevation of 906 feet (276 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 69°F (21°C). Temperatures range from 81°F in January to 55°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 24.9 inches. The timezone is Australia/Brisbane.

Wandoan enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F (21°C). Winters average 81°F in January while summers reach 55°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. Annual precipitation totals 24.9 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 906 feet.

Temperature

81°F Jan (27°C) 55°F Jul (13°C)
Annual Average69.0°F
28% above Australia avg
January Average81°F (27°C)
July Average55°F (13°C)

Geography

Elevation906 ft (276 m)
Area27.9 sq mi (72.2 km²)
Population Density15/sq mi
Coordinates26.1229°S, 149.9603°E
TimezoneAustralia/Brisbane

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 24.9"
35% below Australia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 3.66"
Driest Month (Jun) 1.10"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1 earthquake (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.7. Most recent: M3.7 on Feb 21, 2004.

Feb 21, 2004 47 km WNW of Kingaroy, Australia M3.7 145 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2015 Marcia Category 1 230 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 81°F (27°C) 3.7 in Warmest, Wettest
February 79°F (26°C) 3.2 in
March 76°F (25°C) 1.8 in
April 70°F (21°C) 1.5 in
May 63°F (17°C) 1.6 in
June 56°F (13°C) 1.1 in Driest
July 55°F (13°C) 1.2 in Coldest
August 58°F (14°C) 1.1 in
September 64°F (18°C) 1.1 in
October 71°F (22°C) 2.2 in
November 75°F (24°C) 2.8 in
December 79°F (26°C) 3.5 in

Wandoan has a seasonal temperature swing of 26°F / from 55°F in July to 81°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 24.9 inches, with January being the wettest month (3.7") and June the driest (1.1").

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Schools in Wandoan

1 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Wandoan State School - - - -
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Radio Stations near Wandoan

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Museums in Wandoan

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Folk Museum

Libraries in Wandoan

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Wandoan Library0.0

Cafes in Wandoan

2 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

BP Wandoan
Wandoan Cafe and Coffee Shop

Gas Stations in Wandoan

3 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

BP Wandoan / Wandoan Truck Stop
IOR Diesel Truck Stop
United 24 Diesel Truck Stop

Airports Near Wandoan

7 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Chinchilla AirportCCLMedium Airport
Aldersyde Airstrip-Small Airport
Dulacca Airport-Small Airport
Miles AirportWLESmall Airport
Taroom AirportXTOSmall Airport
Taroom airstrip-Small Airport
Taroom airstrip #2 private-Small Airport

Post Offices in Wandoan

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Wandoan Post Office

Churches & Religious Organizations in Wandoan

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Wandoan Assembly of God Church

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 Wandoan

What is the population of Wandoan?

Wandoan has a population of 417 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 15 people per square mile, spread across 27.9 square miles.

What is the weather like in Wandoan?

Wandoan enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F (21°C). Winter temperatures average 81°F in January, while summers reach an average of 55°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 24.9 inches.

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