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Woombye, Australia

Queensland · Australia

Woombye is a small town in Queensland, Australia with a population of 3,224. Elevation: 85 ft (26 m). Average temperature: 69°F (20°C).

Data updated June 2026

2.2 /5.0
C Fair
3,224 Population 4/sq mi density
85 ft Elevation 26 meters
69°F Avg Temperature 20°C
38.7 in Annual Rain
Australia / Brisbane Timezone
$25,587 Median Income
C
Overall
2.2 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$25,587 median income, 4.4% unemployment
D
Affordability
1.7 / 5.0
$225,400 home value, $1,127/mo rent

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About Woombye

Woombye

Woombye is a rural town and locality in the Sunshine Coast Region, Queensland, Australia. In the 2021 census, the locality of Woombye had a population of 3,944 people.

People

Population3,224
Median Age40.0 yrs
Density4/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$25,587
Per Capita$25,587
Unemployment4.4%

Housing

D
Home Value$225,400
Rent$1,127
Ownership73.1%
Housing Units1,290

Climate

Avg Temp69°F (20°C)
Rain38.7 in/yr
Sunny Days337/yr
Elevation85 ft (26 m)
Population3,224
Population Density4 / sq mi
Elevation85 ft (26 m)
Coordinates-26.6605°, 152.9695°
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$25,587
Median Age40.0 years

About Woombye

Woombye is a small town in Australia (Queensland) with a population of 3,224. The city sits at an elevation of 85 feet (26 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.

Woombye has a population of 3,224 with a density of 4 people per square mile, spread across 922.6 square miles. The median age is 40.0 years, 3% older than the national median of 38.9.

Population

3,224
Total Population
4
People / sq mi
40.0yrs
Median Age
3% above Australia avg
922.6mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Woombye vs Australia Average

The median household income in Woombye is $25,587, which is 66% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $25,587 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $492, 66% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 4.4% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 306 business establishments.

Income: Woombye vs Australia

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Income

Median HH Income$25,587
66% below Australia avg
Per Capita Income$25,587
Avg Weekly Wage$492

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment4.4%
22% above Australia avg
Establishments (County)306

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Woombye is $225,400, 20% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $1,127 (3% below the national average of $1,163). 73.1% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 1,290 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 8.8x, making homeownership a significant financial stretch for most families.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$225,400
20% below Australia avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,127
3% below Australia avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership73.1%
Owner-Occupied73.1%
Renter-Occupied26.9%
Housing Units1,290

Property Tax

Climate in Woombye

Woombye has an average annual temperature of 20.8°C (69°F). The hottest month is Jan (25.2°C), the coldest is Jul (15.6°C). Average annual precipitation is 1439 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 25.2°C / 77°F 21.3° / 29.1° 151.7
Feb 25.2°C / 77°F 21.3° / 29.1° 210.1
Mar 24°C / 75°F 20.2° / 27.9° 161.8
Apr 21.6°C / 71°F 17.2° / 26.1° 123.4
May 18.6°C / 65°F 13.5° / 23.6° 158.0
Jun 16.5°C / 62°F 11.4° / 21.6° 114.9
Jul 15.6°C / 60°F 10° / 21.3° 66.0
Aug 16.2°C / 61°F 10° / 22.3° 56.7
Sep 18.7°C / 66°F 13° / 24.4° 62.3
Oct 20.6°C / 69°F 15.5° / 25.8° 97.7
Nov 22.6°C / 73°F 17.8° / 27.4° 76.7
Dec 24.3°C / 76°F 19.9° / 28.7° 159.9
Woombye 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 85 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

Elevation85 ft (26 m)
Area922.6 sq mi (2,389.5 km²)
Population Density4/sq mi
Coordinates-26.6605°N, 152.9695°W
TimezoneAustralia/Brisbane

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 38.7"
2% above Australia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Feb) 9.65"
Driest Month (Sep) 1.81"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2 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 96 km
Mar 7, 2005 36 km WNW of Kingaroy, Australia M3.6 150 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 75°F (24°C) 8.1 in
February 75°F (24°C) 9.7 in Warmest, Wettest
March 73°F (23°C) 7.3 in
April 69°F (21°C) 5.7 in
May 64°F (18°C) 5.7 in
June 59°F (15°C) 2.9 in
July 60°F (16°C) 3.5 in
August 59°F (15°C) 2.1 in Coldest
September 63°F (17°C) 1.8 in Driest
October 68°F (20°C) 3.8 in
November 71°F (22°C) 5.0 in
December 74°F (23°C) 6.5 in

Woombye has a seasonal temperature swing of 16°F / from 59°F in August to 75°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 62.0 inches, with February being the wettest month (9.7") and September the driest (1.8").

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Schools in Woombye

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Suncoast Christian College - - - -
Woombye State School - - - -
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Radio Stations near Woombye

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 Woombye

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Cooroy Saw Mill site
Eumundi Museum
Landsborough Shire's Historical Museum
Nambour Museum
Nambour Museum
Queensland Air Museum
The Heritage Centre
The Kenilworth Museum
Yandina Historic House

Libraries in Woombye

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Beerwah Library0.0
Buderim Library0.0
Caloundra Library0.0
Coolum Library0.0
Cooroy Library0.0
CSS Library0.0
Kawana Library0.0
Kenilworth Library0.0
Maleny Library0.0
Mapleton Library0.0
Mapleton Library0.0
Maroochydore Library0.0
Nambour Library0.0
Nambour Library0.0
Woombye School of Arts0.0

Farmers Markets in Woombye

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

Restaurants in Woombye

1 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Reds Restaurant and Bar

Train Stations in Woombye

1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Woombye

Gas Stations in Woombye

3 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

7-Eleven
Mobil 7-Eleven
Southeast Queensland Fuels

Banks in Woombye

1 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bendigo Bank Woombye Branch

Breweries in Woombye

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Glass House Brewery
Glass House Brewery
Heads of Noosa
Sunshine Brewery
Sunshine Coast Brewery
Ten Toes
Ten Toes
Terella Brewing
Wild Rocket Micro Brewery
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Stadiums & Teams in Woombye

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Airports Near Woombye

22 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Brisbane International AirportBNELarge Airport
Sunshine Coast AirportMCYLarge Airport
Caboolture Airport-Small Airport
Caloundra AirportCUDSmall 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 Woombye

1 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Nicklin Lodge

Churches & Religious Organizations in Woombye

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Suncoast Christian 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 Woombye

What is the population of Woombye?

Woombye has a population of 3,224 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 4 people per square mile, spread across 922.6 square miles. The median age of residents is 40.0 years.

Is Woombye expensive to live in?

The median household income is $25,587, 66% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $225,400 (20% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,127 per month. The home price-to-income ratio is 8.8x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Woombye?

Woombye 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 Woombye?

Woombye has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 4.4%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $492. There are 306 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Woombye?

The median home value in Woombye is $225,400. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,127. The homeownership rate is 73.1%.

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