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Woongarra, Australia

Queensland · Australia

Woongarra is a small town in Queensland, Australia with a population of 524. Elevation: 69 ft (21 m). Average temperature: 71°F (22°C).

Data updated June 2026

3.0 /5.0
B Good
524 Population 2/sq mi density
69 ft Elevation 21 meters
71°F Avg Temperature 22°C
26.3 in Annual Rain
Australia / Brisbane Timezone
$26,837 Median Income
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$26,837 median income, 4.3% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.1 / 5.0
$169,000 home value, $845/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population524
Median Age46.0 yrs
Density2/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$26,837
Per Capita$26,837
Unemployment4.3%

Housing

B
Home Value$169,000
Rent$845
Ownership81.4%
Housing Units210

Climate

Avg Temp71°F (22°C)
Rain26.3 in/yr
Sunny Days345/yr
Elevation69 ft (21 m)
Population524
Population Density2 / sq mi
Elevation69 ft (21 m)
Coordinates-24.8987°, 152.4217°
TimezoneAustralia/Brisbane
Country🇦🇺 Australia
State / ProvinceQueensland
Average Temperature71°F (22°C)
January Average76°F (25°C)
July Average64°F (18°C)
Annual Precipitation26.3 inches (667 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$26,837
Median Age46.0 years

About Woongarra

Woongarra is a small town in Australia (Queensland) with a population of 524. The city sits at an elevation of 69 feet (21 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 71°F (22°C). Temperatures range from 76°F in January to 64°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 26.3 inches. The timezone is Australia/Brisbane.

Woongarra has a population of 524 with a density of 2 people per square mile, spread across 289.0 square miles. The median age is 46.0 years, 18% older than the national median of 38.9.

Population

524
Total Population
2
People / sq mi
46.0yrs
Median Age
18% above Australia avg
289.0mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Woongarra vs Australia Average

The median household income in Woongarra is $26,837, which is 64% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $26,837 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $516, 64% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 4.3% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 50 business establishments.

Income: Woongarra vs Australia

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Income

Median HH Income$26,837
64% below Australia avg
Per Capita Income$26,837
Avg Weekly Wage$516

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment4.3%
19% above Australia avg
Establishments (County)50

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Woongarra is $169,000, 40% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $845 (27% below the national average of $1,163). 81.4% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 210 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 6.3x, above the traditionally affordable threshold of 3-4x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$169,000
40% below Australia avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$845
27% below Australia avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership81.4%
Owner-Occupied81.4%
Renter-Occupied18.6%
Housing Units210

Property Tax

Climate in Woongarra

Woongarra has an average annual temperature of 21.9°C (71°F). The hottest month is Feb (26.1°C), the coldest is Jul (16.8°C). Average annual precipitation is 922 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 26°C / 79°F 21.4° / 30.7° 135.7
Feb 26.1°C / 79°F 21.7° / 30.5° 164.8
Mar 25°C / 77°F 20.4° / 29.5° 106.5
Apr 22.7°C / 73°F 17.6° / 27.8° 45.3
May 19.8°C / 68°F 14.5° / 25.2° 64.2
Jun 17.4°C / 63°F 12° / 22.9° 55.6
Jul 16.8°C / 62°F 10.7° / 22.8° 24.9
Aug 17.5°C / 64°F 11.1° / 23.9° 32.0
Sep 20.1°C / 68°F 14.1° / 26.1° 38.2
Oct 22°C / 72°F 16.7° / 27.4° 69.8
Nov 24°C / 75°F 19° / 29° 73.1
Dec 25.3°C / 78°F 20.6° / 30° 111.9
Woongarra has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 71°F (22°C). Winters average 76°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 345 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 26.3 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 69 feet.

Temperature

76°F Jan (25°C) 64°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average71.1°F
32% above Australia avg
January Average76°F (25°C)
July Average64°F (18°C)
Sunny Days345 days/yr

Geography

Elevation69 ft (21 m)
Area289.0 sq mi (748.4 km²)
Population Density2/sq mi
Coordinates-24.8987°N, 152.4217°W
TimezoneAustralia/Brisbane

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 26.3"
31% below Australia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Feb) 6.54"
Driest Month (Aug) 1.42"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

3 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.9. Most recent: M4.6 on Aug 13, 2016.

Feb 15, 2015 42 km N of Mundubbera, Australia M4.9 111 km
Aug 13, 2016 111 km ENE of Agnes Water, Australia M4.6 127 km
Jan 16, 2004 27 km SE of Monto, Australia M4.4 117 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 4 182 km
2009 Hamish Category 4 218 km
1980 Simon Category 2 160 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 76°F (25°C) 6.4 in
February 79°F (26°C) 6.5 in Warmest, Wettest
March 77°F (25°C) 4.5 in
April 73°F (23°C) 3.1 in
May 68°F (20°C) 3.4 in
June 63°F (17°C) 1.7 in Coldest
July 64°F (18°C) 1.9 in
August 63°F (17°C) 1.4 in Driest
September 68°F (20°C) 1.4 in
October 72°F (22°C) 2.8 in
November 75°F (24°C) 4.0 in
December 78°F (26°C) 4.9 in

Woongarra has a seasonal temperature swing of 16°F / from 63°F in June to 79°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 42.0 inches, with February being the wettest month (6.5") and August the driest (1.4").

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Radio Stations near Woongarra

3 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Triple M Bundy good times and greatest hits, greatest hits AAC 130 kbps
Gin Gin's Own 104.9 community MP3 128 kbps
CherbOURg Radio community, indigenous AAC+ 64 kbps

Museums in Woongarra

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Bert Hinkler House
Bundaberg Museum
Bundaberg Railway Museum
Fairymead House Museum
Hinkler Hall of Aviation

Libraries in Woongarra

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bundaberg Library0.0
Woodgate Beach Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Woongarra

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Farmer's markets

Breweries in Woongarra

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
384 North Brewing

Stadiums & Teams in Woongarra

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Woongarra

15 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Bundaberg AirportBDBMedium Airport
Hervey Bay AirportHVBMedium Airport
Agnes Water private AirportSmall Airport
Aquila AirfieldSmall Airport
Biggenden AirportSmall Airport
Bully Yard private AirfieldSmall Airport
Childers AirportSmall Airport
Maryborough AirportMBHSmall Airport
Monduran AirportSmall Airport
North Gregory/Elliott FieldSmall Airport
Pacific Haven AirportSmall Airport
private airfield agnes watersSmall Airport
private airstrip agnes watersSmall Airport
private runway agnes watersSmall Airport
Toby's Gap AirstripSmall Airport

Treatment Centers in Woongarra

1 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Health First Bundaberg

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 Woongarra

What is the population of Woongarra?

Woongarra has a population of 524 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 2 people per square mile, spread across 289.0 square miles. The median age of residents is 46.0 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Woongarra expensive to live in?

The median household income is $26,837, 64% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $169,000 (40% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $845 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 6.3x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Woongarra?

Woongarra 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 64°F in July. The area receives 345 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 26.3 inches.

How is the job market in Woongarra?

Woongarra has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 4.3%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $516. There are 50 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Woongarra?

The median home value in Woongarra is $169,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $845. The homeownership rate is 81.4%.

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