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Witta, Australia

Queensland · Australia

Witta is a small town in Queensland, Australia with a population of 1,200. Elevation: 1,450 ft (442 m). Average temperature: 69°F (20°C).

Data updated June 2026

1.7 /5.0
D Poor
1,200 Population 125/sq mi density
1,450 ft Elevation 442 meters
69°F Avg Temperature 20°C
38.7 in Annual Rain
Australia / Brisbane Timezone
$20,077 Median Income
D
Overall
1.7 / 5.0
Poor overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.4 / 5.0
$20,077 median income, 6.6% unemployment
F
Affordability
1.0 / 5.0
$207,400 home value, $1,037/mo rent

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About Witta

Witta

Witta is a rural town and locality in the Sunshine Coast Region, Queensland, Australia. In the 2021 census, the locality of Witta had a population of 1,296 people.

People

Population1,200
Median Age54.0 yrs
Density125/mi²

Economy

C
Median Income$20,077
Per Capita$20,077
Unemployment6.6%

Housing

F
Home Value$207,400
Rent$1,037
Ownership88.5%
Housing Units480

Climate

Avg Temp69°F (20°C)
Rain38.7 in/yr
Sunny Days337/yr
Elevation1,450 ft (442 m)
Population1,200
Population Density125 / sq mi
Elevation1,450 ft (442 m)
Coordinates-26.7000°, 152.8167°
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$20,077
Median Age54.0 years

About Witta

Witta is a small town in Australia (Queensland) with a population of 1,200. The city sits at an elevation of 1,450 feet (442 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.

Witta has a population of 1,200 with a density of 125 people per square mile, spread across 9.6 square miles. The median age is 54.0 years, 39% older than the national median of 38.9.

Population

1,200
Total Population
125
People / sq mi
54.0yrs
Median Age
39% above Australia avg
9.6mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Witta vs Australia Average

The median household income in Witta is $20,077, which is 73% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $20,077 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $386, 73% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 6.6% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 114 business establishments.

Income: Witta vs Australia

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Income

Median HH Income$20,077
73% below Australia avg
Per Capita Income$20,077
Avg Weekly Wage$386

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment6.6%
83% above Australia avg
Establishments (County)114

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Witta is $207,400, 26% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $1,037 (11% below the national average of $1,163). 88.5% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 480 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 10.3x, making homeownership a significant financial stretch for most families.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$207,400
26% below Australia avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,037
11% below Australia avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership88.5%
Owner-Occupied88.5%
Renter-Occupied11.5%
Housing Units480

Property Tax

Climate in Witta

Witta has an average annual temperature of 18.8°C (66°F). The hottest month is Jan (22.8°C), the coldest is Jul (13.9°C). Average annual precipitation is 1922 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 22.8°C / 73°F 18.8° / 26.7° 257.4
Feb 22.4°C / 72°F 18.7° / 26.2° 357.9
Mar 21.5°C / 71°F 17.6° / 25.3° 243.6
Apr 19.3°C / 67°F 15° / 23.6° 146.3
May 16.6°C / 62°F 12° / 21.3° 145.0
Jun 14.6°C / 58°F 10.3° / 19° 107.1
Jul 13.9°C / 57°F 9.1° / 18.7° 58.1
Aug 15.2°C / 59°F 10° / 20.3° 81.0
Sep 17.6°C / 64°F 12.5° / 22.8° 70.2
Oct 19.2°C / 67°F 14.2° / 24.2° 105.2
Nov 20.7°C / 69°F 16.2° / 25.2° 135.9
Dec 22°C / 72°F 17.6° / 26.3° 214.6
Witta 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 1,450 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

Elevation1,450 ft (442 m)
Area9.6 sq mi (24.9 km²)
Population Density125/sq mi
Coordinates-26.7000°N, 152.8167°W
TimezoneAustralia/Brisbane

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 38.7"
2% above Australia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Feb) 8.62"
Driest Month (Aug) 1.73"

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 84 km
Feb 21, 2004 47 km WNW of Kingaroy, Australia M3.7 146 km
Mar 7, 2005 36 km WNW of Kingaroy, Australia M3.6 135 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 75°F (24°C) 7.2 in Warmest
February 73°F (23°C) 8.6 in Wettest
March 71°F (22°C) 6.3 in
April 67°F (19°C) 5.2 in
May 62°F (17°C) 4.7 in
June 57°F (14°C) 2.4 in
July 60°F (16°C) 3.0 in
August 56°F (14°C) 1.7 in Coldest, Driest
September 61°F (16°C) 1.8 in
October 66°F (19°C) 3.6 in
November 69°F (21°C) 4.6 in
December 73°F (23°C) 6.2 in

Witta has a seasonal temperature swing of 18°F / from 56°F in August to 75°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 55.3 inches, with February being the wettest month (8.6") and August the driest (1.7").

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Radio Stations near Witta

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 Witta

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Eumundi Museum
Landsborough Shire's Historical Museum
Nambour Museum
Nambour Museum
The Kenilworth Museum
Yandina Historic House

Libraries in Witta

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Beerwah Library0.0
Buderim Library0.0
Imbil Library0.0
Kenilworth Library0.0
Maleny Library0.0
Mapleton Library0.0
Mapleton Library0.0
Nambour Library0.0
Nambour Library0.0
Woombye School of Arts0.0

Farmers Markets in Witta

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

Restaurants in Witta

1 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Nest in Witta

Gas Stations in Witta

1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Neuman

Breweries in Witta

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Glass House Brewery
Glass House Brewery
Sunshine Brewery
Sunshine Coast Brewery
Terella Brewing
Wild Rocket Micro Brewery

Stadiums & Teams in Witta

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Airports Near Witta

23 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Brisbane International AirportBNELarge Airport
Sunshine Coast AirportMCYLarge Airport
Caboolture Airport-Small Airport
Caloundra AirportCUDSmall Airport
Churchable Airstrip-Small Airport
Cooeeimbardi airstrip Private?-Small Airport
Cooloola Village Airpark-Small Airport
Coominya-Small Airport
Donnybrook Airstrip-Small Airport
Driftn-in Airstrip-Small Airport
Greenfield (Cootharaba) Airfield-Small Airport
Gympie AirportGYPSmall Airport
Hazelton Private Airstrip-Small Airport
Kilcoy Airfield-Small Airport
Kooringal Airstrip-Small Airport
Landsborough Airport-Small Airport
Mccarons private strip-Small Airport
mount archer-Small Airport
Noosa AirportNSVSmall Airport
Redcliffe Airport-Small Airport
Tangalooma AirportTANSmall Airport
Tinbeerwah Airstrip (private)-Small Airport
Watts Bridge Airport-Small Airport

Treatment Centers in Witta

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 Witta

What is the population of Witta?

Witta has a population of 1,200 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 125 people per square mile, spread across 9.6 square miles. The median age of residents is 54.0 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Witta expensive to live in?

The median household income is $20,077, 73% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $207,400 (26% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,037 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 10.3x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Witta?

Witta 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 Witta?

The unemployment rate in Witta is 6.6%, somewhat above the national average of 3.6%. Job seekers may face moderate competition. The average weekly wage is $386. There are 114 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Witta?

The median home value in Witta is $207,400. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,037. The homeownership rate is 88.5%.

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