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Withcott, Australia

Queensland · Australia

Withcott is a small town in Queensland, Australia with a population of 1,821. Elevation: 860 ft (262 m). Average temperature: 64°F (18°C).

Data updated June 2026

3.1 /5.0
B Good
1,821 Population 6/sq mi density
860 ft Elevation 262 meters
64°F Avg Temperature 18°C
30.8 in Annual Rain
Australia / Brisbane Timezone
$30,690 Median Income
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$30,690 median income, 3.3% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.0 / 5.0
$197,200 home value, $986/mo rent

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About Withcott

Withcott

Withcott is a rural town and locality in the Lockyer Valley Region, Queensland, Australia. In the 2021 census, the locality of Withcott had a population of 2,067 people.

People

Population1,821
Median Age37.0 yrs
Density6/mi²

Economy

B
Median Income$30,690
Per Capita$30,690
Unemployment3.3%

Housing

B
Home Value$197,200
Rent$986
Ownership89.1%
Housing Units728

Climate

Avg Temp64°F (18°C)
Rain30.8 in/yr
Sunny Days332/yr
Elevation860 ft (262 m)
Population1,821
Population Density6 / sq mi
Elevation860 ft (262 m)
Coordinates-27.5541°, 152.0243°
TimezoneAustralia/Brisbane
Country🇦🇺 Australia
State / ProvinceQueensland
Average Temperature64°F (18°C)
January Average72°F (22°C)
July Average54°F (12°C)
Annual Precipitation30.8 inches (782 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$30,690
Median Age37.0 years

About Withcott

Withcott is a small town in Australia (Queensland) with a population of 1,821. The city sits at an elevation of 860 feet (262 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 64°F (18°C). Temperatures range from 72°F in January to 54°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 30.8 inches. The timezone is Australia/Brisbane.

Withcott has a population of 1,821 with a density of 6 people per square mile, spread across 282.3 square miles. The median age is 37.0 years, 5% younger than the national median of 38.9.

Population

1,821
Total Population
6
People / sq mi
37.0yrs
Median Age
5% below Australia avg
282.3mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Withcott vs Australia Average

The median household income in Withcott is $30,690, which is 59% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $30,690 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $590, 59% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 3.3% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 173 business establishments.

Income: Withcott vs Australia

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Income

Median HH Income$30,690
59% below Australia avg
Per Capita Income$30,690
Avg Weekly Wage$590

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment3.3%
8% below Australia avg
Establishments (County)173

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Withcott is $197,200, 30% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $986 (15% below the national average of $1,163). 89.1% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 728 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 6.4x, above the traditionally affordable threshold of 3-4x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$197,200
30% below Australia avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$986
15% below Australia avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership89.1%
Owner-Occupied89.1%
Renter-Occupied10.9%
Housing Units728

Property Tax

Climate in Withcott

Withcott has an average annual temperature of 18.1°C (65°F). The hottest month is Jan (23.3°C), the coldest is Jul (11.8°C). Average annual precipitation is 667 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 23.3°C / 74°F 17.9° / 28.7° 56.7
Feb 22.8°C / 73°F 17.7° / 27.8° 108.1
Mar 21.5°C / 71°F 16.5° / 26.5° 88.8
Apr 18.5°C / 65°F 13.7° / 23.3° 25.2
May 15°C / 59°F 10° / 19.9° 35.7
Jun 12.3°C / 54°F 7.6° / 17° 40.2
Jul 11.8°C / 53°F 6.8° / 16.9° 31.1
Aug 13.2°C / 56°F 7.6° / 18.8° 30.3
Sep 16.5°C / 62°F 10.6° / 22.4° 30.4
Oct 18.8°C / 66°F 12.8° / 24.7° 49.9
Nov 20.8°C / 69°F 14.9° / 26.6° 70.9
Dec 22.2°C / 72°F 16.7° / 27.7° 99.5
Withcott enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 72°F in January while summers reach 54°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 332 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 30.8 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 860 feet.

Temperature

72°F Jan (22°C) 54°F Jul (12°C)
Annual Average64.3°F
19% above Australia avg
January Average72°F (22°C)
July Average54°F (12°C)
Sunny Days332 days/yr

Geography

Elevation860 ft (262 m)
Area282.3 sq mi (731.2 km²)
Population Density6/sq mi
Coordinates-27.5541°N, 152.0243°W
TimezoneAustralia/Brisbane

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 30.8"
19% below Australia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 4.33"
Driest Month (Aug) 1.06"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

3 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 M4.9 135 km
Feb 21, 2004 47 km WNW of Kingaroy, Australia M3.7 142 km
Mar 7, 2005 36 km WNW of Kingaroy, Australia M3.6 132 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 72°F (22°C) 4.3 in
February 74°F (24°C) 4.0 in Warmest
March 72°F (22°C) 2.4 in
April 67°F (20°C) 2.0 in
May 62°F (17°C) 2.4 in
June 56°F (13°C) 1.1 in
July 54°F (12°C) 1.5 in Coldest
August 56°F (13°C) 1.1 in Driest
September 61°F (16°C) 1.3 in
October 66°F (19°C) 2.6 in
November 70°F (21°C) 3.4 in
December 74°F (23°C) 4.3 in Wettest

Withcott has a seasonal temperature swing of 20°F / from 54°F in July to 74°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 30.5 inches, with December being the wettest month (4.3") and August the driest (1.1").

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Schools in Withcott

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Withcott State School - - - -
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Museums in Withcott

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Cobb & Co Museum
DownSteam Toowoomba
Main Roads Heritage Centre
Murphy's Creek Railway Museum
Queensland Transport Museum
School Museum and Archives

Libraries in Withcott

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Dent Library0.0
Gatton Library0.0
Highfields Library0.0
K Block (Library)0.0
Toowoomba City Library0.0
UniSQ Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Withcott

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Cabarlah Markets

Clinics in Withcott

2 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Withcott Medical Centre
Withcott Medical Centre

Gas Stations in Withcott

2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Freedom Fuels Withcott
Metro Petroleum

Breweries in Withcott

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
5 Brothers Brewing
Bone Idol Brewery
Mouse Proof brewery

Stadiums & Teams in Withcott

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Airports Near Withcott

27 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Toowoomba Wellcamp AirportWTBLarge Airport
Oakey Army Aviation CentreOKYMedium Airport
RAAF Base Amberley-Medium Airport
Aratula Airstrip-Small Airport
Argyle Airstrip-Small Airport
Blenheim Airstrip-Small Airport
Boonah Airport-Small Airport
Cambooya Airfield-Small Airport
Churchable Airstrip-Small Airport
Clifton Airport-Small Airport
Cooeeimbardi airstrip Private?-Small Airport
Coominya-Small Airport
Crowley Vale private airfield-Small Airport
Driftn-in Airstrip-Small Airport
Ellinthorp Airstrip-Small Airport
Emu Gully (Toowoomba) Airfield-Small Airport
Gatton Airpark-Small Airport
Greenmount ALA-Small Airport
Kilcoy Airfield-Small Airport
McCaffrey Field-Small Airport
Mccarons private strip-Small Airport
mount archer-Small Airport
Mount Walker airstrip-Small Airport
Pittsworth Airport-Small Airport
Toowoomba AirportTWBSmall Airport
Warwick AirportWAZSmall Airport
Watts Bridge Airport-Small Airport

Treatment Centers in Withcott

1 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Sunrise Way Drug & Alcohol Rehabilitation Services

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 Withcott

What is the population of Withcott?

Withcott has a population of 1,821 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 6 people per square mile, spread across 282.3 square miles. The median age of residents is 37.0 years.

Is Withcott expensive to live in?

The median household income is $30,690, 59% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $197,200 (30% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $986 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 6.4x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Withcott?

Withcott enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winter temperatures average 72°F in January, while summers reach an average of 54°F in July. The area receives 332 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 30.8 inches.

How is the job market in Withcott?

Withcott has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 3.3%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $590. There are 173 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Withcott?

The median home value in Withcott is $197,200. For renters, the median monthly rent is $986. The homeownership rate is 89.1%.

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