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Wondai, Australia

Queensland · Australia

Wondai is a small town in Queensland, Australia with a population of 1,963. Elevation: 1,050 ft (320 m). Average temperature: 66°F (19°C).

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
1,963 Population 1/sq mi density
1,050 ft Elevation 320 meters
66°F Avg Temperature 19°C
29.0 in Annual Rain
Australia / Brisbane Timezone
$17,813 Median Income
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Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Economy
2.5 / 5.0
$17,813 median income, 5.8% unemployment
C+
Affordability
2.6 / 5.0
$126,800 home value, $634/mo rent

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About Wondai

Wondai

Wondai is a rural town and locality in the South Burnett Region, Queensland, Australia. In the 2021 census, the locality of Wondai had a population of 1,975 people.

People

Population1,963
Median Age53.0 yrs
Density1/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$17,813
Per Capita$17,813
Unemployment5.8%

Housing

C+
Home Value$126,800
Rent$634
Ownership71.3%
Housing Units785

Climate

Avg Temp66°F (19°C)
Rain29.0 in/yr
Sunny Days338/yr
Elevation1,050 ft (320 m)
Population1,963
Population Density1 / sq mi
Elevation1,050 ft (320 m)
Coordinates-26.3177°, 151.8724°
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$17,813
Median Age53.0 years

About Wondai

Wondai is a small town in Australia (Queensland) with a population of 1,963. The city sits at an elevation of 1,050 feet (320 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.

Wondai has a population of 1,963 with a density of 1 people per square mile, spread across 3,586.0 square miles. The median age is 53.0 years, 36% older than the national median of 38.9.

Population

1,963
Total Population
1
People / sq mi
53.0yrs
Median Age
36% above Australia avg
3,586.0mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Wondai vs Australia Average

The median household income in Wondai is $17,813, which is 76% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $17,813 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $343, 76% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 5.8% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 186 business establishments.

Income: Wondai vs Australia

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Income

Median HH Income$17,813
76% below Australia avg
Per Capita Income$17,813
Avg Weekly Wage$343

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment5.8%
61% above Australia avg
Establishments (County)186

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Wondai is $126,800, 55% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $634 (45% below the national average of $1,163). 71.3% of housing units are owner-occupied. There are 785 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 7.1x, making homeownership a significant financial stretch for most families.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$126,800
55% below Australia avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$634
45% below Australia avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership71.3%
Owner-Occupied71.3%
Renter-Occupied28.7%
Housing Units785

Property Tax

Climate in Wondai

Wondai 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
Wondai 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 1,050 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

Elevation1,050 ft (320 m)
Area3,586.0 sq mi (9,287.7 km²)
Population Density1/sq mi
Coordinates-26.3177°N, 151.8724°W
TimezoneAustralia/Brisbane

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 29.0"
24% below Australia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 4.57"
Driest Month (Jun) 1.14"

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 20 km
Feb 15, 2015 42 km N of Mundubbera, Australia M4.9 132 km
Feb 21, 2004 47 km WNW of Kingaroy, Australia M3.7 50 km
Mar 7, 2005 36 km WNW of Kingaroy, Australia M3.6 42 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 1 259 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 73°F (23°C) 4.6 in Wettest
February 75°F (24°C) 4.2 in Warmest
March 73°F (23°C) 2.5 in
April 68°F (20°C) 2.1 in
May 62°F (17°C) 2.0 in
June 56°F (13°C) 1.1 in Driest
July 56°F (13°C) 1.8 in Coldest
August 57°F (14°C) 1.2 in
September 62°F (17°C) 1.5 in
October 68°F (20°C) 2.8 in
November 72°F (22°C) 3.4 in
December 75°F (24°C) 4.3 in

Wondai has a seasonal temperature swing of 19°F / from 56°F in July to 75°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 31.5 inches, with January being the wettest month (4.6") and June the driest (1.1").

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Schools in Wondai

3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Wondai State School
Wooroolin State School
Tingoora State School
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Radio Stations near Wondai

1 stations within ~55 km.

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

Museums in Wondai

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Heritage Museum
The Country Way Museum
The Ration Shed Museum
Wondai Heritage Museum

Libraries in Wondai

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Dermont Tiernan Memorial Library0.0
Goomeri 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 Wondai

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
South Burnett Mart Auction

Restaurants in Wondai

2 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Dan's Diner
Hotel Cecil Restaurant

Cafes in Wondai

2 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Soul Moon Energies Cafe
Wondai Bakery

Monuments in Wondai

2 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Andrew McLucas
Wondai Diggers Memorial

Clinics in Wondai

2 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

CRAICCHS Health Services
Wondai Medical Centre

Veterinaries in Wondai

1 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Wooroolin Veterinary Services

Gas Stations in Wondai

3 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Dan's Diner
Lowes BP Depot
United

Banks in Wondai

1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

BOQ

Gyms in Wondai

1 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Adore Your Core

Golf Courses in Wondai

2 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Proston Golf Club
Wondai Country Club

Airports Near Wondai

10 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Kingaroy AirportKGYMedium Airport
Gayndah AirportGAHSmall Airport
george lees airfieldSmall Airport
Jimbour Homestead airstripSmall Airport
Kilcoy AirfieldSmall Airport
Lyndley AirportSmall Airport
Mundubbera AirportSmall Airport
Murgon AirportSmall Airport
Nanango AirportSmall Airport
Wondai AirportWDISmall Airport

Post Offices in Wondai

2 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Wondai Post Office
Wooroolin LPO

Churches & Religious Organizations in Wondai

6 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Baptist Church
St John the Baptist's Catholic Church
St John Trinity Lutheran Church
St Mary's Anglican Church
St. Mark's Lutheran Church
Wondai Uniting Church

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 Wondai

What is the population of Wondai?

Wondai has a population of 1,963 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 1 people per square mile, spread across 3,586.0 square miles. The median age of residents is 53.0 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Wondai expensive to live in?

The median household income is $17,813, 76% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $126,800 (55% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $634 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 7.1x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Wondai?

Wondai 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 Wondai?

The unemployment rate in Wondai is 5.8%, somewhat above the national average of 3.6%. Job seekers may face moderate competition. The average weekly wage is $343. There are 186 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Wondai?

The median home value in Wondai is $126,800. For renters, the median monthly rent is $634. The homeownership rate is 71.3%.

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