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Wongan Hills, Australia

Western Australia · Australia

Wongan Hills is a small town in Western Australia, Australia with a population of 896. Elevation: 955 ft (291 m). Average temperature: 65°F (18°C).

Data updated June 2026

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
896 Population 10/sq mi density
955 ft Elevation 291 meters
65°F Avg Temperature 18°C
14.7 in Annual Rain
Australia / Perth Timezone
$24,539 Median Income
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$24,539 median income, 4.1% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.4 / 5.0
$101,400 home value, $507/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population896
Median Age43.0 yrs
Density10/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$24,539
Per Capita$24,539
Unemployment4.1%

Housing

A
Home Value$101,400
Rent$507
Ownership63.9%
Housing Units358

Climate

Avg Temp65°F (18°C)
Rain14.7 in/yr
Sunny Days309/yr
Elevation955 ft (291 m)
Population896
Population Density10 / sq mi
Elevation955 ft (291 m)
Coordinates-30.8929°, 116.7193°
TimezoneAustralia/Perth
Country🇦🇺 Australia
State / ProvinceWestern Australia
Average Temperature65°F (18°C)
January Average79°F (26°C)
July Average53°F (12°C)
Annual Precipitation14.7 inches (373 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$24,539
Median Age43.0 years

About Wongan Hills

Wongan Hills is a small town in Australia (Western Australia) with a population of 896. The city sits at an elevation of 955 feet (291 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 65°F (18°C). Temperatures range from 79°F in January to 53°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 14.7 inches. The timezone is Australia/Perth.

Wongan Hills has a population of 896 with a density of 10 people per square mile, spread across 91.2 square miles. The median age is 43.0 years, 11% older than the national median of 38.9.

Population

896
Total Population
10
People / sq mi
43.0yrs
Median Age
11% above Australia avg
91.2mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Wongan Hills vs Australia Average

The median household income in Wongan Hills is $24,539, which is 67% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $24,539 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $472, 67% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 4.1% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 85 business establishments.

Income: Wongan Hills vs Australia

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Income

Median HH Income$24,539
67% below Australia avg
Per Capita Income$24,539
Avg Weekly Wage$472

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment4.1%
14% above Australia avg
Establishments (County)85

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Wongan Hills is $101,400, 64% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $507 (56% below the national average of $1,163). 63.9% of housing units are owner-occupied. There are 358 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 4.1x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$101,400
64% below Australia avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$507
56% below Australia avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership63.9%
Owner-Occupied63.9%
Renter-Occupied36.1%
Housing Units358

Property Tax

Climate in Wongan Hills

Wongan Hills has an average annual temperature of 19°C (66°F). The hottest month is Jan (26.4°C), the coldest is Jul (12°C). Average annual precipitation is 380 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 26.4°C / 80°F 17.9° / 35° 23.7
Feb 26.3°C / 79°F 18.3° / 34.3° 15.8
Mar 23.8°C / 75°F 16.4° / 31.2° 19.5
Apr 20.2°C / 68°F 13.5° / 27° 18.5
May 16°C / 61°F 10.2° / 21.9° 44.7
Jun 13.2°C / 56°F 7.8° / 18.6° 54.3
Jul 12°C / 54°F 6.7° / 17.3° 66.4
Aug 12.6°C / 55°F 6.8° / 18.4° 53.5
Sep 14.4°C / 58°F 7.9° / 20.9° 34.8
Oct 18°C / 64°F 10.1° / 25.8° 20.1
Nov 21.4°C / 71°F 13.2° / 29.7° 17.0
Dec 24.2°C / 76°F 15.7° / 32.7° 11.3
Wongan Hills enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 79°F in January while summers reach 53°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 309 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 14.7 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 955 feet.

Temperature

79°F Jan (26°C) 53°F Jul (12°C)
Annual Average65.2°F
21% above Australia avg
January Average79°F (26°C)
July Average53°F (12°C)
Sunny Days309 days/yr

Geography

Elevation955 ft (291 m)
Area91.2 sq mi (236.2 km²)
Population Density10/sq mi
Coordinates-30.8929°N, 116.7193°W
TimezoneAustralia/Perth

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 14.7"
61% below Australia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 2.52"
Driest Month (Dec) 0.43"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

166 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.2. Most recent: M4.1 on Jul 27, 2025.

Jan 17, 1990 30 km E of Northam, Australia M5.2 91 km
Mar 5, 2002 113 km E of Moora, Australia M4.8 61 km
Sep 28, 2001 133 km E of Moora, Australia M4.7 79 km
Mar 5, 2009 149 km NNW of Merredin, Australia M4.6 127 km
Mar 23, 2002 117 km E of Moora, Australia M4.6 65 km
Mar 5, 2002 129 km NNW of Merredin, Australia M4.6 88 km
Mar 30, 2002 110 km E of Moora, Australia M4.6 59 km
Aug 18, 2024 62 km WNW of Merredin, Australia M4.6 100 km
Mar 27, 1997 37 km W of Merredin, Australia M4.6 125 km
Dec 20, 1996 61 km N of Toodyay, Australia M4.5 18 km
Jun 12, 2005 98 km E of Moora, Australia M4.5 48 km
Sep 15, 2019 133 km NNW of Merredin, Australia M4.4 130 km
Aug 18, 2024 70 km WNW of Merredin, Australia M4.4 91 km
Jun 12, 2005 102 km NNE of Northam, Australia M4.3 39 km
Jan 31, 2009 147 km NNW of Merredin, Australia M4.3 128 km
Mar 16, 2005 122 km NW of Merredin, Australia M4.2 78 km
Jun 25, 2009 122 km NW of Merredin, Australia M4.2 78 km
Jun 30, 2007 107 km NNE of Northam, Australia M4.2 44 km
Mar 27, 2025 57 km WNW of Merredin, Australia M4.2 104 km
Jan 31, 2009 146 km NNW of Merredin, Australia M4.2 126 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

1 hurricane (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 1. Most recent: Seroja (2021).

Year Name Category Closest
2021 Seroja Category 1 184 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 79°F (26°C) 0.5 in Warmest
February 79°F (26°C) 0.8 in
March 74°F (24°C) 0.8 in
April 68°F (20°C) 0.9 in
May 60°F (16°C) 2.0 in
June 55°F (13°C) 2.4 in
July 53°F (12°C) 2.5 in Coldest, Wettest
August 53°F (12°C) 1.9 in
September 57°F (14°C) 1.2 in
October 62°F (17°C) 0.8 in
November 69°F (20°C) 0.6 in
December 75°F (24°C) 0.4 in Driest

Wongan Hills has a seasonal temperature swing of 26°F / from 53°F in July to 79°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 14.7 inches, with July being the wettest month (2.5") and December the driest (0.4").

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Schools in Wongan Hills

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Wongan Hills District High School
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Veterinaries in Wongan Hills

1 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

AU #389526290

Train Stations in Wongan Hills

2 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Konnongorring
Wongan Hills

Golf Courses in Wongan Hills

2 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Ballidu Golf Club
Calingiri Golf Club

Airports Near Wongan Hills

13 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Ballidu AirportSmall Airport
Bindoon Hill AirstripSmall Airport
Chittering AirstripSmall Airport
Cunderdin AirportSmall Airport
Dalwallinu AirportSmall Airport
Dowerin AirportSmall Airport
Glentromie AirstripSmall Airport
Goomalling AirportSmall Airport
Kalannie AirportSmall Airport
Moora AirportSmall Airport
Northam AirportSmall Airport
Wongan Hills AirportSmall Airport
Wyalkatchem AirportSmall Airport

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Meteorites
1
Confirmed meteorite landing sites recorded in NASA meteorite catalog
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Quick Facts

Timezone
Australia/Perth

🇦🇺 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 Wongan Hills

What is the population of Wongan Hills?

Wongan Hills has a population of 896 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 10 people per square mile, spread across 91.2 square miles. The median age of residents is 43.0 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Wongan Hills expensive to live in?

The median household income is $24,539, 67% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $101,400 (64% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $507 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 4.1x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Wongan Hills?

Wongan Hills enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winter temperatures average 79°F in January, while summers reach an average of 53°F in July. The area receives 309 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 14.7 inches.

How is the job market in Wongan Hills?

Wongan Hills has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 4.1%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $472. There are 85 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Wongan Hills?

The median home value in Wongan Hills is $101,400. For renters, the median monthly rent is $507. The homeownership rate is 63.9%.

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