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Wattle Camp, Australia

Queensland · Australia

Wattle Camp is a small town in Queensland, Australia with a population of 514. Elevation: 1,214 ft (370 m). Average temperature: 66°F (19°C).

Data updated June 2026

1.8 /5.0
D Poor
514 Population 0/sq mi density
1,214 ft Elevation 370 meters
66°F Avg Temperature 19°C
29.0 in Annual Rain
Australia / Brisbane Timezone
$15,311 Median Income
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Overall
1.8 / 5.0
Poor overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Economy
1.9 / 5.0
$15,311 median income, 12.3% unemployment
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Affordability
1.8 / 5.0
$132,400 home value, $662/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population514
Median Age52.0 yrs
Density0/mi²

Economy

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Median Income$15,311
Per Capita$15,311
Unemployment12.3%

Housing

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Home Value$132,400
Rent$662
Ownership91.5%
Housing Units206

Climate

Avg Temp66°F (19°C)
Rain29.0 in/yr
Sunny Days338/yr
Elevation1,214 ft (370 m)
Population514
Population Density0 / sq mi
Elevation1,214 ft (370 m)
Coordinates-26.4572°, 151.9624°
TimezoneAustralia/Brisbane
Country🇦🇺 Australia
State / ProvinceQueensland
Average Temperature66°F (19°C)
January Average73°F (23°C)
July Average56°F (13°C)
Annual Precipitation29.0 inches (737 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$15,311
Median Age52.0 years

About Wattle Camp

Wattle Camp is a small town in Australia (Queensland) with a population of 514. The city sits at an elevation of 1,214 feet (370 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 66°F (19°C). Temperatures range from 73°F in January to 56°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 29.0 inches. The timezone is Australia/Brisbane.

Wattle Camp has a population of 514 with a density of 0 people per square mile, spread across 3,586.0 square miles. The median age is 52.0 years, 34% older than the national median of 38.9.

Population

514
Total Population
0
People / sq mi
52.0yrs
Median Age
34% above Australia avg
3,586.0mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Wattle Camp vs Australia Average

The median household income in Wattle Camp is $15,311, which is 80% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $15,311 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $294, 79% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 12.3% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 49 business establishments.

Income: Wattle Camp vs Australia

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Income

Median HH Income$15,311
80% below Australia avg
Per Capita Income$15,311
Avg Weekly Wage$294

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment12.3%
242% above Australia avg
Establishments (County)49

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Wattle Camp is $132,400, 53% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $662 (43% below the national average of $1,163). 91.5% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 206 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$132,400
53% below Australia avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$662
43% below Australia avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership91.5%
Owner-Occupied91.5%
Renter-Occupied8.5%
Housing Units206

Property Tax

Climate in Wattle Camp

Wattle Camp has an average annual temperature of 18.6°C (65°F). The hottest month is Jan (24.6°C), the coldest is Jul (11.7°C). Average annual precipitation is 633 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 24.6°C / 76°F 18.1° / 31.1° 97.3
Feb 23.9°C / 75°F 17.9° / 29.9° 69.8
Mar 22.1°C / 72°F 16.1° / 28.1° 67.5
Apr 19°C / 66°F 12.1° / 25.9° 22.2
May 14.9°C / 59°F 7.3° / 22.5° 31.2
Jun 13°C / 55°F 5.8° / 20.1° 37.2
Jul 11.7°C / 53°F 3.7° / 19.7° 20.9
Aug 12.8°C / 55°F 4° / 21.7° 31.0
Sep 16.5°C / 62°F 8.2° / 24.9° 30.1
Oct 19.4°C / 67°F 11.4° / 27.4° 56.3
Nov 22.1°C / 72°F 14.6° / 29.6° 68.4
Dec 23.6°C / 74°F 16.8° / 30.5° 101.5
Wattle Camp enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 73°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 29.0 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,214 feet.

Temperature

73°F Jan (23°C) 56°F Jul (13°C)
Annual Average65.8°F
22% above Australia avg
January Average73°F (23°C)
July Average56°F (13°C)
Sunny Days338 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,214 ft (370 m)
Area3,586.0 sq mi (9,287.7 km²)
Population Density0/sq mi
Coordinates-26.4572°N, 151.9624°W
TimezoneAustralia/Brisbane

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 29.0"
24% below Australia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 4.53"
Driest Month (Jun) 1.18"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

4 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 17 km
Feb 15, 2015 42 km N of Mundubbera, Australia M4.9 150 km
Feb 21, 2004 47 km WNW of Kingaroy, Australia M3.7 58 km
Mar 7, 2005 36 km WNW of Kingaroy, Australia M3.6 48 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 1 277 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 73°F (23°C) 4.5 in Wettest
February 74°F (23°C) 4.2 in Warmest
March 72°F (22°C) 2.6 in
April 67°F (19°C) 2.1 in
May 61°F (16°C) 2.0 in
June 55°F (13°C) 1.2 in Coldest, Driest
July 56°F (13°C) 1.7 in
August 56°F (13°C) 1.2 in
September 61°F (16°C) 1.4 in
October 67°F (19°C) 2.8 in
November 71°F (22°C) 3.4 in
December 74°F (23°C) 4.4 in

Wattle Camp has a seasonal temperature swing of 19°F / from 55°F in June to 74°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 31.5 inches, with January being the wettest month (4.5") and June the driest (1.2").

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Radio Stations near Wattle Camp

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
102.7 FM Toowoomba community radio AAC+ 96 kbps

Museums in Wattle Camp

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Heritage Museum
Ringsfield House
South Burnett Energy Centre
The Ration Shed Museum
Wondai Heritage Museum

Libraries in Wattle Camp

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Dermont Tiernan Memorial Library0.0
Nanango Library0.0
T. J. O'Neill Memorial Library0.0
T. J. O'Neill Memorial Library0.0
Winifred Fisher Indigenous Knowledge Centre0.0

Farmers Markets in Wattle Camp

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Coolabunia Saleyards
South Burnett Mart Auction

Airports Near Wattle Camp

15 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Kingaroy AirportKGYMedium Airport
Cooeeimbardi airstrip Private?Small Airport
Dalby AirportDBYSmall Airport
Driftn-in AirstripSmall Airport
george lees airfieldSmall Airport
Gympie AirportGYPSmall Airport
Jimbour Homestead airstripSmall Airport
Kilcoy AirfieldSmall Airport
Lyndley AirportSmall Airport
Mccarons private stripSmall Airport
mount archerSmall Airport
Murgon AirportSmall Airport
Nanango AirportSmall Airport
Watts Bridge AirportSmall Airport
Wondai AirportWDISmall 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 Wattle Camp

What is the population of Wattle Camp?

Wattle Camp has a population of 514 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 0 people per square mile, spread across 3,586.0 square miles. The median age of residents is 52.0 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Wattle Camp expensive to live in?

The median household income is $15,311, 80% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $132,400 (53% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $662 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 Wattle Camp?

Wattle Camp enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winter temperatures average 73°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 29.0 inches.

How is the job market in Wattle Camp?

The job market in Wattle Camp faces challenges, with unemployment at 12.3% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $294. There are 49 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Wattle Camp?

The median home value in Wattle Camp is $132,400. For renters, the median monthly rent is $662. The homeownership rate is 91.5%.

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