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West Stowe, Australia

Queensland · Australia

West Stowe is a small town in Queensland, Australia with a population of 506. Elevation: 115 ft (35 m). Average temperature: 67°F (19°C).

Data updated June 2026

3.3 /5.0
B Good
506 Population 2/sq mi density
115 ft Elevation 35 meters
67°F Avg Temperature 19°C
29.9 in Annual Rain
Australia / Brisbane Timezone
$37,349 Median Income
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.0 / 5.0
$37,349 median income, 4.6% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.5 / 5.0
$208,400 home value, $1,042/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population506
Median Age45.0 yrs
Density2/mi²

Economy

B
Median Income$37,349
Per Capita$37,349
Unemployment4.6%

Housing

B+
Home Value$208,400
Rent$1,042
Ownership89.2%
Housing Units202

Climate

Avg Temp67°F (19°C)
Rain29.9 in/yr
Sunny Days334/yr
Elevation115 ft (35 m)
Population506
Population Density2 / sq mi
Elevation115 ft (35 m)
Coordinates-23.9123°, 151.1302°
TimezoneAustralia/Brisbane
Country🇦🇺 Australia
State / ProvinceQueensland
Average Temperature67°F (19°C)
January Average72°F (22°C)
July Average59°F (15°C)
Annual Precipitation29.9 inches (759 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$37,349
Median Age45.0 years

About West Stowe

West Stowe is a small town in Australia (Queensland) with a population of 506. The city sits at an elevation of 115 feet (35 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 67°F (19°C). Temperatures range from 72°F in January to 59°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 29.9 inches. The timezone is Australia/Brisbane.

West Stowe has a population of 506 with a density of 2 people per square mile, spread across 291.3 square miles. The median age is 45.0 years, 16% older than the national median of 38.9.

Population

506
Total Population
2
People / sq mi
45.0yrs
Median Age
16% above Australia avg
291.3mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

West Stowe vs Australia Average

The median household income in West Stowe is $37,349, which is 50% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $37,349. The average weekly wage is $718, 50% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 4.6% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 48 business establishments.

Income: West Stowe vs Australia

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Income

Median HH Income$37,349
50% below Australia avg
Per Capita Income$37,349
Avg Weekly Wage$718

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment4.6%
28% above Australia avg
Establishments (County)48

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in West Stowe is $208,400, 26% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $1,042 (10% below the national average of $1,163). 89.2% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 202 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 5.6x, above the traditionally affordable threshold of 3-4x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$208,400
26% below Australia avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,042
10% below Australia avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership89.2%
Owner-Occupied89.2%
Renter-Occupied10.8%
Housing Units202

Property Tax

Climate in West Stowe

West Stowe has an average annual temperature of 22.8°C (73°F). The hottest month is Jan (27°C), the coldest is Jul (17.6°C). Average annual precipitation is 833 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 27°C / 81°F 23.1° / 30.9° 111.7
Feb 27°C / 81°F 23.1° / 30.9° 188.7
Mar 26°C / 79°F 21.9° / 30° 124.8
Apr 23.8°C / 75°F 19.2° / 28.4° 39.6
May 20.6°C / 69°F 15.5° / 25.8° 25.4
Jun 18.6°C / 65°F 13.6° / 23.6° 40.6
Jul 17.6°C / 64°F 12.1° / 23.2° 28.6
Aug 18.4°C / 65°F 12.5° / 24.2° 33.7
Sep 20.9°C / 70°F 15.5° / 26.3° 26.1
Oct 23.1°C / 74°F 18.5° / 27.7° 51.9
Nov 24.8°C / 77°F 20.5° / 29.1° 54.5
Dec 26.3°C / 79°F 22.3° / 30.3° 107.0
West Stowe enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C). Winters average 72°F in January while summers reach 59°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 334 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 29.9 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 115 feet.

Temperature

72°F Jan (22°C) 59°F Jul (15°C)
Annual Average67.0°F
24% above Australia avg
January Average72°F (22°C)
July Average59°F (15°C)
Sunny Days334 days/yr

Geography

Elevation115 ft (35 m)
Area291.3 sq mi (754.4 km²)
Population Density2/sq mi
Coordinates-23.9123°N, 151.1302°W
TimezoneAustralia/Brisbane

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 29.9"
21% below Australia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 6.02"
Driest Month (Aug) 1.22"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.9. Most recent: M4.9 on Feb 15, 2015.

Feb 15, 2015 42 km N of Mundubbera, Australia M4.9 147 km
Jan 16, 2004 27 km SE of Monto, Australia M4.4 130 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2015 Marcia Category 4 46 km
2009 Hamish Category 4 247 km
1983 Elinor Category 1 185 km
1980 Simon Category 3 119 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 72°F (22°C) 6.0 in Wettest
February 79°F (26°C) 5.5 in Warmest
March 77°F (25°C) 4.1 in
April 73°F (23°C) 2.1 in
May 68°F (20°C) 2.4 in
June 63°F (17°C) 1.3 in
July 59°F (15°C) 1.5 in Coldest
August 63°F (17°C) 1.2 in Driest
September 68°F (20°C) 1.3 in
October 73°F (23°C) 2.4 in
November 76°F (25°C) 3.4 in
December 79°F (26°C) 4.8 in

West Stowe has a seasonal temperature swing of 20°F / from 59°F in July to 79°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 36.0 inches, with January being the wettest month (6.0") and August the driest (1.2").

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Schools in West Stowe

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Yarwun State School
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Museums in West Stowe

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Gladstone Maritime Museum
Gladstone Maritime Museum
Gladstone Regional Art Gallery and Museum
H.M.A.S. Glastone
Model Train Club and Railway Museum

Libraries in West Stowe

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Boyne Island Library0.0
Calliope Library0.0
Gladstone Regional Council Library0.0

Hotels in West Stowe

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Royal Hotel, Mt Larcom

Cafes in West Stowe

1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Driver Reviver

Train Stations in West Stowe

1 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Mount Larcom

Airports Near West Stowe

12 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Gladstone AirportGLTMedium Airport
Rockhampton AirportROKMedium Airport
Thangool AirportTHGMedium Airport
Biloela AirportZBLSmall Airport
Emu Park Authorised Landing AreaSmall Airport
Great Keppel Is AirportGKLSmall Airport
Hedlow AirportSmall Airport
Old Station AirfieldSmall Airport
private airfield agnes watersSmall Airport
private airstrip agnes watersSmall Airport
private runway agnes watersSmall Airport
Rodds Bay 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

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Frequently Asked Questions About West Stowe

What is the population of West Stowe?

West Stowe has a population of 506 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 2 people per square mile, spread across 291.3 square miles. The median age of residents is 45.0 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is West Stowe expensive to live in?

The median household income is $37,349, 50% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $208,400 (26% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,042 per month. The home price-to-income ratio is 5.6x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in West Stowe?

West Stowe enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C). Winter temperatures average 72°F in January, while summers reach an average of 59°F in July. The area receives 334 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 29.9 inches.

How is the job market in West Stowe?

West Stowe has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 4.6%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $718. There are 48 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in West Stowe?

The median home value in West Stowe is $208,400. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,042. The homeownership rate is 89.2%.

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