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Wondunna, Australia

Queensland · Australia

Wondunna is a small town in Queensland, Australia with a population of 2,605. Elevation: 72 ft (22 m). Average temperature: 71°F (22°C).

2.2 /5.0
C Fair
2,605 Population 9/sq mi density
72 ft Elevation 22 meters
71°F Avg Temperature 22°C
30.9 in Annual Rain
Australia / Brisbane Timezone
$25,857 Median Income
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Overall
2.2 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.6 / 5.0
$25,857 median income, 5.6% unemployment
D
Affordability
1.9 / 5.0
$219,600 home value, $1,098/mo rent

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About Wondunna

Wondunna is a suburb of Hervey Bay in the Fraser Coast Region, Queensland, Australia. In the 2021 census, Wondunna had a population of 3,315 people.

People

Population2,605
Median Age40.0 yrs
Density9/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$25,857
Per Capita$25,857
Unemployment5.6%

Housing

D
Home Value$219,600
Rent$1,098
Ownership83.1%
Housing Units1,042

Climate

Avg Temp71°F (22°C)
Rain30.9 in/yr
Sunny Days336/yr
Elevation72 ft (22 m)
Population2,605
Population Density9 / sq mi
Elevation72 ft (22 m)
Coordinates-25.3176°, 152.8591°
TimezoneAustralia/Brisbane
Country🇦🇺 Australia
State / ProvinceQueensland
Average Temperature71°F (22°C)
January Average76°F (25°C)
July Average65°F (18°C)
Annual Precipitation30.9 inches (785 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$25,857
Median Age40.0 years

About Wondunna

Wondunna is a small town in Australia (Queensland) with a population of 2,605. The city sits at an elevation of 72 feet (22 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 71°F (22°C). Temperatures range from 76°F in January to 65°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 30.9 inches. The timezone is Australia/Brisbane.

Wondunna has a population of 2,605 with a density of 9 people per square mile, spread across 287.9 square miles. The median age is 40.0 years, 3% older than the national median of 38.9.

Population

2,605
Total Population
9
People / sq mi
40.0yrs
Median Age
3% above Australia avg
287.9mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Wondunna vs Australia Average

The median household income in Wondunna is $25,857, which is 66% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $25,857 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $497, 65% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 5.6% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 247 business establishments.

Income: Wondunna vs Australia

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Income

Median HH Income$25,857
66% below Australia avg
Per Capita Income$25,857
Avg Weekly Wage$497

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment5.6%
56% above Australia avg
Establishments (County)247

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Wondunna is $219,600, 22% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $1,098 (6% below the national average of $1,163). 83.1% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 1,042 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 8.5x, making homeownership a significant financial stretch for most families.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$219,600
22% below Australia avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,098
6% below Australia avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership83.1%
Owner-Occupied83.1%
Renter-Occupied16.9%
Housing Units1,042

Property Tax

Climate in Wondunna

Wondunna has an average annual temperature of 21.6°C (71°F). The hottest month is Jan (26.3°C), the coldest is Jul (16°C). Average annual precipitation is 1057 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 26.3°C / 79°F 22.2° / 30.4° 140.0
Feb 26.2°C / 79°F 22.1° / 30.2° 132.4
Mar 25°C / 77°F 20.8° / 29.1° 145.5
Apr 22.5°C / 73°F 17.9° / 27.2° 65.4
May 19.2°C / 67°F 13.9° / 24.4° 85.6
Jun 17°C / 63°F 11.9° / 22.1° 79.5
Jul 16°C / 61°F 10.1° / 21.9° 40.1
Aug 16.6°C / 62°F 10.3° / 22.9° 61.9
Sep 19.4°C / 67°F 13.9° / 24.9° 36.9
Oct 21.8°C / 71°F 17° / 26.6° 88.0
Nov 23.6°C / 74°F 19.1° / 28.2° 60.9
Dec 25.3°C / 78°F 21.1° / 29.5° 120.8
Wondunna has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 71°F (22°C). Winters average 76°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 336 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 30.9 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 72 feet.

Temperature

76°F Jan (25°C) 65°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average71.2°F
32% above Australia avg
January Average76°F (25°C)
July Average65°F (18°C)
Sunny Days336 days/yr

Geography

Elevation72 ft (22 m)
Area287.9 sq mi (745.7 km²)
Population Density9/sq mi
Coordinates-25.3176°N, 152.8591°W
TimezoneAustralia/Brisbane

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 30.9"
19% below Australia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Feb) 7.48"
Driest Month (Sep) 1.57"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

6 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.5. Most recent: M4.9 on Aug 15, 2025.

Jul 29, 2015 128 km ENE of Rainbow Beach, Australia M5.5 138 km
Aug 1, 2015 139 km ENE of Rainbow Beach, Australia M5.4 148 km
Aug 1, 2015 123 km ENE of Rainbow Beach, Australia M5.2 135 km
Aug 15, 2025 12 km ESE of Cherbourg, Australia M4.9 138 km
Feb 15, 2015 42 km N of Mundubbera, Australia M4.9 150 km
Aug 14, 2015 133 km ENE of Rainbow Beach, Australia M4.3 148 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2015 Marcia Category 4 242 km
2009 Hamish Category 4 217 km
1980 Simon Category 1 202 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 76°F (25°C) 6.6 in
February 79°F (26°C) 7.5 in Warmest, Wettest
March 77°F (25°C) 5.7 in
April 73°F (23°C) 4.1 in
May 68°F (20°C) 4.6 in
June 63°F (17°C) 2.5 in Coldest
July 65°F (18°C) 2.9 in
August 63°F (17°C) 1.6 in
September 67°F (20°C) 1.6 in Driest
October 71°F (22°C) 3.1 in
November 75°F (24°C) 4.4 in
December 78°F (25°C) 5.2 in

Wondunna has a seasonal temperature swing of 16°F / from 63°F in June to 79°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 49.6 inches, with February being the wettest month (7.5") and September the driest (1.6").

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Schools in Wondunna

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Fraser Coast Anglican College
Star of the Sea Catholic Sea
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Museums in Wondunna

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Doll Museum
Hervey Bay Historical Village & Museum
Maryborough Bond Store Museum
Maryborough Military and Colonial Museum
The Story Book
Whistle Stop Rail Museum
Wide Bay Hospitals Museum

Libraries in Wondunna

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Burrum Heads Library0.0
Hervey Bay Library0.0
Mayborough Library0.0

Bus Stations in Wondunna

1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Hervey Bay Airport

Gas Stations in Wondunna

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

BP

Airports Near Wondunna

11 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Bundaberg AirportBDBMedium Airport
Hervey Bay AirportHVBMedium Airport
Aquila AirfieldSmall Airport
Childers AirportSmall Airport
Cooloola Village AirparkSmall Airport
Maryborough AirportMBHSmall Airport
North Gregory/Elliott FieldSmall Airport
Orchid Beach AirportOKBSmall Airport
Pacific Haven AirportSmall Airport
Rainbow Beach AirportSmall Airport
Toby's Gap AirstripSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Wondunna

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
St John's Anglican 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 Wondunna

What is the population of Wondunna?

Wondunna has a population of 2,605 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 9 people per square mile, spread across 287.9 square miles. The median age of residents is 40.0 years.

Is Wondunna expensive to live in?

The median household income is $25,857, 66% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $219,600 (22% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,098 per month. The home price-to-income ratio is 8.5x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Wondunna?

Wondunna has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 71°F (22°C). Winter temperatures average 76°F in January, while summers reach an average of 65°F in July. The area receives 336 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 30.9 inches.

How is the job market in Wondunna?

The unemployment rate in Wondunna is 5.6%, somewhat above the national average of 3.6%. Job seekers may face moderate competition. The average weekly wage is $497. There are 247 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Wondunna?

The median home value in Wondunna is $219,600. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,098. The homeownership rate is 83.1%.

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