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Aberdare, Australia

New South Wales · Australia

Aberdare is a small town in New South Wales, Australia with a population of 2,419. Elevation: 292 ft (89 m). Average temperature: 64°F (18°C).

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2,419 Population 9/sq mi density
292 ft Elevation 89 meters
64°F Avg Temperature 18°C
31.7 in Annual Rain
Australia / Sydney Timezone
$21,632 Median Income
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Overall
2.3 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Economy
2.3 / 5.0
$21,632 median income, 7.4% unemployment
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Affordability
2.2 / 5.0
$170,600 home value, $853/mo rent

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About Aberdare

Aberdare is a suburb of Cessnock, a large town based on coal mining in the Lower Hunter Region, New South Wales, Australia. Aberdare is a small suburb just 15 minutes from wine country, 45 minutes from Newcastle and two hours from Sydney. George Brown found coal in the area in 1800s. Coal mining created the land boom of 1903-23 and by 1926 Cessnock had a population of 12,000 within a 1,600 m (1 mi) radius.

People

Population2,419
Median Age36.0 yrs
Density9/mi²

Economy

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Median Income$21,632
Per Capita$21,632
Unemployment7.4%

Housing

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Home Value$170,600
Rent$853
Ownership64.4%
Housing Units968

Climate

Avg Temp64°F (18°C)
Rain31.7 in/yr
Sunny Days345/yr
Elevation292 ft (89 m)
Population2,419
Population Density9 / sq mi
Elevation292 ft (89 m)
Coordinates-32.8411°, 151.3817°
TimezoneAustralia/Sydney
Country🇦🇺 Australia
State / ProvinceNew South Wales
Average Temperature64°F (18°C)
January Average70°F (21°C)
July Average55°F (13°C)
Annual Precipitation31.7 inches (805 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$21,632
Median Age36.0 years

About Aberdare

Aberdare is a small town in Australia (New South Wales) with a population of 2,419. The city sits at an elevation of 292 feet (89 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 64°F (18°C). Temperatures range from 70°F in January to 55°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 31.7 inches. The timezone is Australia/Sydney.

Aberdare has a population of 2,419 with a density of 9 people per square mile, spread across 267.6 square miles. The median age is 36.0 years, 7% younger than the national median of 38.9.

Population

2,419
Total Population
9
People / sq mi
36.0yrs
Median Age
7% below Australia avg
267.6mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Aberdare vs Australia Average

The median household income in Aberdare is $21,632, which is 71% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $21,632 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $416, 71% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 7.4% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 230 business establishments.

Income: Aberdare vs Australia

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Income

Median HH Income$21,632
71% below Australia avg
Per Capita Income$21,632
Avg Weekly Wage$416

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment7.4%
106% above Australia avg
Establishments (County)230

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Aberdare is $170,600, 39% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $853 (27% below the national average of $1,163). 64.4% of housing units are owner-occupied. There are 968 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 7.9x, making homeownership a significant financial stretch for most families.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$170,600
39% below Australia avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$853
27% below Australia avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership64.4%
Owner-Occupied64.4%
Renter-Occupied35.6%
Housing Units968

Property Tax

Climate in Aberdare

Aberdare has an average annual temperature of 18.1°C (65°F). The hottest month is Jan (24.2°C), the coldest is Jul (11.4°C). Average annual precipitation is 734 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 24.2°C / 76°F 17.8° / 30.6° 66.6
Feb 23.9°C / 75°F 17.9° / 29.9° 115.5
Mar 21.6°C / 71°F 15.6° / 27.7° 74.9
Apr 18.2°C / 65°F 11.5° / 24.8° 47.8
May 15°C / 59°F 8.6° / 21.4° 47.3
Jun 12.4°C / 54°F 6.4° / 18.5° 65.1
Jul 11.4°C / 53°F 4.9° / 17.9° 36.4
Aug 12.8°C / 55°F 5.4° / 20.1° 30.7
Sep 15.6°C / 60°F 8.1° / 23.2° 48.9
Oct 18.4°C / 65°F 11.2° / 25.6° 52.9
Nov 20.8°C / 69°F 14° / 27.5° 69.6
Dec 22.6°C / 73°F 16.1° / 29° 78.0
Aberdare enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 70°F in January while summers reach 55°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 31.7 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 292 feet.

Temperature

70°F Jan (21°C) 55°F Jul (13°C)
Annual Average63.7°F
18% above Australia avg
January Average70°F (21°C)
July Average55°F (13°C)
Sunny Days345 days/yr

Geography

Elevation292 ft (89 m)
Area267.6 sq mi (693.1 km²)
Population Density9/sq mi
Coordinates-32.8411°N, 151.3817°W
TimezoneAustralia/Sydney

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 31.7"
17% below Australia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Mar) 4.61"
Driest Month (Aug) 1.69"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

16 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.3. Most recent: M3.6 on May 28, 2025.

Aug 6, 1994 9 km WSW of Ellalong, Australia M5.3 19 km
Apr 22, 2025 18 km SW of Singleton, Australia M5.1 34 km
Aug 23, 2024 7 km ENE of Denman, Australia M4.8 80 km
Aug 24, 2024 8 km NE of Denman, Australia M4.5 82 km
Sep 6, 2024 New South Wales, Australia M4.4 84 km
May 2, 2020 11 km ENE of Denman, Australia M4.0 76 km
May 28, 2025 3 km WNW of Cobbitty, Australia M3.6 146 km
Mar 8, 2024 14 km SSW of Woodford, Australia M3.5 143 km
Mar 1, 2025 12 km N of Denman, Australia M3.3 92 km
Mar 11, 2010 8 km NE of Hawks Nest, Australia M3.3 85 km
Sep 10, 2012 33 km ESE of Blue Bay, Australia M3.2 80 km
Feb 23, 1990 49 km S of Denman, Australia M3.0 64 km
Jul 2, 2006 9 km SSW of Muswellbrook, Australia M2.8 73 km
May 15, 2004 23 km ENE of Dungog, Australia M2.8 81 km
Jan 14, 2025 13 km ESE of Denman, Australia M2.7 70 km
Aug 26, 2024 12 km SSW of Muswellbrook, Australia M2.7 72 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 70°F (21°C) 4.3 in
February 72°F (22°C) 4.4 in Warmest
March 69°F (21°C) 4.6 in Wettest
April 64°F (18°C) 3.2 in
May 59°F (15°C) 3.0 in
June 54°F (12°C) 2.8 in Coldest
July 55°F (13°C) 1.9 in
August 54°F (12°C) 1.7 in Driest
September 58°F (15°C) 2.1 in
October 63°F (17°C) 2.7 in
November 66°F (19°C) 3.3 in
December 71°F (22°C) 3.1 in

Aberdare has a seasonal temperature swing of 19°F / from 54°F in June to 72°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 37.1 inches, with March being the wettest month (4.6") and August the driest (1.7").

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Schools in Aberdare

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Cessnock High School
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Radio Stations near Aberdare

2 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
2GB 873 Sydney news, sport AAC+ 48 kbps
2NURFM easy listening MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Aberdare

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Australian Army Infantry Museum
Court House Museum
Luskintyre Aviation Museum
Maitland Regional Museum
Morpeth Museum
Paterson Rail Motor Society
Poppethead
Richmond Vale Railway Museum
South Sea Island Museum
Sunnyside and South Sea Island Museum
Wirraway Aviation Museum
Wollombi Endeavour Museum

Libraries in Aberdare

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Cessnock City Library0.0
East Maitland Library0.0
Edgeworth Library0.0
Kurri Kurri Library0.0
Maitland City Library0.0
Rutherford Library0.0
Speers Point Library0.0
Sugar Valley Library Museum0.0
Toronto Library0.0
Wangi Wangi Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Aberdare

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Wollombi Saleyards

Gas Stations in Aberdare

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Shell

Breweries in Aberdare

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
IronBark Hill Brewing Co

Airports Near Aberdare

16 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Newcastle AirportNTLLarge Airport
Cessnock AirportCESSmall Airport
Denman Farm StripSmall Airport
Dochra AirfieldSmall Airport
Dr Fox AirstripSmall Airport
Elderslie AirportSmall Airport
Lake Macquarie AirportBEOSmall Airport
Luskintyre AirfieldSmall Airport
Maitland AirportMTLSmall Airport
Mangrove Mountain AirportSmall Airport
Singleton AirportSIXSmall Airport
Singleton Military Area airstripSmall Airport
Somersby AirstripGOSSmall Airport
StrowanSmall Airport
Warkworth AirportSmall Airport
Warnervale AirportSmall Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
Australia/Sydney

🇦🇺 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 Aberdare

What is the population of Aberdare?

Aberdare has a population of 2,419 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 9 people per square mile, spread across 267.6 square miles. The median age of residents is 36.0 years, which is younger than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Aberdare expensive to live in?

The median household income is $21,632, 71% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $170,600 (39% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $853 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 7.9x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Aberdare?

Aberdare enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winter temperatures average 70°F in January, while summers reach an average of 55°F in July. The area receives 345 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 31.7 inches.

How is the job market in Aberdare?

The unemployment rate in Aberdare is 7.4%, somewhat above the national average of 3.6%. Job seekers may face moderate competition. The average weekly wage is $416. There are 230 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Aberdare?

The median home value in Aberdare is $170,600. For renters, the median monthly rent is $853. The homeownership rate is 64.4%.

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