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West Woombye, Australia

Queensland · Australia

West Woombye is a small town in Queensland, Australia with a population of 1,006. Elevation: 197 ft (60 m). Average temperature: 69°F (20°C).

2.0 /5.0
C Fair
1,006 Population 1/sq mi density
197 ft Elevation 60 meters
69°F Avg Temperature 20°C
38.7 in Annual Rain
Australia / Brisbane Timezone
$23,525 Median Income
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Overall
2.0 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.0 / 5.0
$23,525 median income, 2.6% unemployment
F
Affordability
1.0 / 5.0
$236,600 home value, $1,183/mo rent

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About West Woombye

West Woombye is a rural residential locality in the Sunshine Coast Region, Queensland, Australia. In the 2021 census, West Woombye had a population of 1,083 people.

People

Population1,006
Median Age47.0 yrs
Density1/mi²

Economy

B
Median Income$23,525
Per Capita$23,525
Unemployment2.6%

Housing

F
Home Value$236,600
Rent$1,183
Ownership88.4%
Housing Units402

Climate

Avg Temp69°F (20°C)
Rain38.7 in/yr
Sunny Days337/yr
Elevation197 ft (60 m)
Population1,006
Population Density1 / sq mi
Elevation197 ft (60 m)
Coordinates-26.6664°, 152.9256°
TimezoneAustralia/Brisbane
Country🇦🇺 Australia
State / ProvinceQueensland
Average Temperature69°F (20°C)
January Average75°F (24°C)
July Average60°F (16°C)
Annual Precipitation38.7 inches (982 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$23,525
Median Age47.0 years

About West Woombye

West Woombye is a small town in Australia (Queensland) with a population of 1,006. The city sits at an elevation of 197 feet (60 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 69°F (20°C). Temperatures range from 75°F in January to 60°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 38.7 inches. The timezone is Australia/Brisbane.

West Woombye has a population of 1,006 with a density of 1 people per square mile, spread across 922.6 square miles. The median age is 47.0 years, 21% older than the national median of 38.9.

Population

1,006
Total Population
1
People / sq mi
47.0yrs
Median Age
21% above Australia avg
922.6mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

West Woombye vs Australia Average

The median household income in West Woombye is $23,525, which is 69% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $23,525 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $452, 68% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 2.6% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 96 business establishments.

Income: West Woombye vs Australia

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Income

Median HH Income$23,525
69% below Australia avg
Per Capita Income$23,525
Avg Weekly Wage$452

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment2.6%
28% below Australia avg
Establishments (County)96

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in West Woombye is $236,600, 16% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $1,183 (2% above the national average of $1,163). 88.4% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 402 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 10.1x, making homeownership a significant financial stretch for most families.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$236,600
16% below Australia avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,183
2% above Australia avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership88.4%
Owner-Occupied88.4%
Renter-Occupied11.6%
Housing Units402

Property Tax

Climate in West Woombye

West Woombye has an average annual temperature of 20.8°C (69°F). The hottest month is Jan (25.2°C), the coldest is Jul (15.6°C). Average annual precipitation is 1439 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 25.2°C / 77°F 21.3° / 29.1° 151.7
Feb 25.2°C / 77°F 21.3° / 29.1° 210.1
Mar 24°C / 75°F 20.2° / 27.9° 161.8
Apr 21.6°C / 71°F 17.2° / 26.1° 123.4
May 18.6°C / 65°F 13.5° / 23.6° 158.0
Jun 16.5°C / 62°F 11.4° / 21.6° 114.9
Jul 15.6°C / 60°F 10° / 21.3° 66.0
Aug 16.2°C / 61°F 10° / 22.3° 56.7
Sep 18.7°C / 66°F 13° / 24.4° 62.3
Oct 20.6°C / 69°F 15.5° / 25.8° 97.7
Nov 22.6°C / 73°F 17.8° / 27.4° 76.7
Dec 24.3°C / 76°F 19.9° / 28.7° 159.9
West Woombye enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F (20°C). Winters average 75°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 337 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 38.7 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 197 feet.

Temperature

75°F Jan (24°C) 60°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average68.5°F
27% above Australia avg
January Average75°F (24°C)
July Average60°F (16°C)
Sunny Days337 days/yr

Geography

Elevation197 ft (60 m)
Area922.6 sq mi (2,389.5 km²)
Population Density1/sq mi
Coordinates-26.6664°N, 152.9256°W
TimezoneAustralia/Brisbane

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 38.7"
2% above Australia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Feb) 9.65"
Driest Month (Sep) 1.81"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2 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 93 km
Mar 7, 2005 36 km WNW of Kingaroy, Australia M3.6 145 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 75°F (24°C) 8.1 in
February 75°F (24°C) 9.7 in Warmest, Wettest
March 73°F (23°C) 7.3 in
April 69°F (21°C) 5.7 in
May 64°F (18°C) 5.7 in
June 59°F (15°C) 2.9 in
July 60°F (16°C) 3.5 in
August 59°F (15°C) 2.1 in Coldest
September 63°F (17°C) 1.8 in Driest
October 68°F (20°C) 3.8 in
November 71°F (22°C) 5.0 in
December 74°F (23°C) 6.5 in

West Woombye has a seasonal temperature swing of 16°F / from 59°F in August to 75°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 62.0 inches, with February being the wettest month (9.7") and September the driest (1.8").

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Radio Stations near West Woombye

3 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Zinc 96.1 adult contemporary, commercial AAC+ 64 kbps
Hot 91.1 commercial AAC+ 64 kbps
Sunshine FM 104.9 MP3 128 kbps

Museums in West Woombye

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Eumundi Museum
Landsborough Shire's Historical Museum
Nambour Museum
Nambour Museum
Queensland Air Museum
The Heritage Centre
The Kenilworth Museum
Yandina Historic House

Libraries in West Woombye

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Beerwah Library0.0
Buderim Library0.0
Caloundra Library0.0
Coolum Library0.0
CSS Library0.0
Imbil Library0.0
Kawana Library0.0
Kenilworth Library0.0
Maleny Library0.0
Mapleton Library0.0
Mapleton Library0.0
Maroochydore Library0.0
Nambour Library0.0
Nambour Library0.0
Woombye School of Arts0.0

Farmers Markets in West Woombye

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Cotton Tree Market
Eumundi Markets
Fishermans Road Market
Fishermans Road Market
Yandina Country Markets

Breweries in West Woombye

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Glass House Brewery
Glass House Brewery
Heads of Noosa
Sunshine Brewery
Sunshine Coast Brewery
Ten Toes
Ten Toes
Terella Brewing
Wild Rocket Micro Brewery
Your Mates

Stadiums & Teams in West Woombye

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Airports Near West Woombye

22 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Brisbane International AirportBNELarge Airport
Sunshine Coast AirportMCYLarge Airport
Caboolture AirportSmall Airport
Caloundra AirportCUDSmall Airport
Cooeeimbardi airstrip Private?Small Airport
Cooloola Village AirparkSmall Airport
CoominyaSmall Airport
Donnybrook AirstripSmall Airport
Driftn-in AirstripSmall Airport
Greenfield (Cootharaba) AirfieldSmall Airport
Gympie AirportGYPSmall Airport
Hazelton Private AirstripSmall Airport
Kilcoy AirfieldSmall Airport
Kooringal AirstripSmall Airport
Landsborough AirportSmall Airport
Mccarons private stripSmall Airport
mount archerSmall Airport
Noosa AirportNSVSmall Airport
Redcliffe AirportSmall Airport
Tangalooma AirportTANSmall Airport
Tinbeerwah Airstrip (private)Small Airport
Watts Bridge AirportSmall Airport

Treatment Centers in West Woombye

1 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Nicklin Lodge

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 Woombye

What is the population of West Woombye?

West Woombye has a population of 1,006 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 1 people per square mile, spread across 922.6 square miles. The median age of residents is 47.0 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is West Woombye expensive to live in?

The median household income is $23,525, 69% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $236,600 (16% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,183 per month. The home price-to-income ratio is 10.1x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in West Woombye?

West Woombye enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F (20°C). Winter temperatures average 75°F in January, while summers reach an average of 60°F in July. The area receives 337 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 38.7 inches.

How is the job market in West Woombye?

The job market in West Woombye is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.6% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $452. There are 96 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in West Woombye?

The median home value in West Woombye is $236,600. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,183. The homeownership rate is 88.4%.

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