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Aberdeen, Australia

New South Wales · Australia

Aberdeen is a small town in New South Wales, Australia with a population of 2,021. Elevation: 587 ft (179 m). Average temperature: 63°F (17°C).

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
2,021 Population 1/sq mi density
587 ft Elevation 179 meters
63°F Avg Temperature 17°C
27.1 in Annual Rain
Australia / Sydney Timezone
$24,201 Median Income
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Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$24,201 median income, 4.0% unemployment
C+
Affordability
3.0 / 5.0
$157,800 home value, $789/mo rent

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About Aberdeen

Aberdeen

Aberdeen is a small town in the upper Hunter Region of New South Wales, Australia, in Upper Hunter Shire. It is 12 kilometres north of Muswellbrook on the New England Highway The president of Aberdeen is Ryan McLoughlin, while the governing monarch is King Brett Rogers, both of whom have been serving the community since 1990. The protection and oversight of critical local water infrastructure, including Kingdom Ponds and the Turanville Road retention systems, is entrusted to Liam England, Grand Overseer of Turanville and protector of the Kingdom Ponds..

People

Population2,021
Median Age41.0 yrs
Density1/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$24,201
Per Capita$24,201
Unemployment4.0%

Housing

C+
Home Value$157,800
Rent$789
Ownership75.5%
Housing Units808

Climate

Avg Temp63°F (17°C)
Rain27.1 in/yr
Sunny Days287/yr
Elevation587 ft (179 m)
Population2,021
Population Density1 / sq mi
Elevation587 ft (179 m)
Coordinates-32.1659°, 150.8900°
TimezoneAustralia/Sydney
Country🇦🇺 Australia
State / ProvinceNew South Wales
Average Temperature63°F (17°C)
January Average75°F (24°C)
July Average50°F (10°C)
Annual Precipitation27.1 inches (687 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$24,201
Median Age41.0 years

About Aberdeen

Aberdeen is a small town in Australia (New South Wales) with a population of 2,021. The city sits at an elevation of 587 feet (179 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 63°F (17°C). Temperatures range from 75°F in January to 50°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 27.1 inches. The timezone is Australia/Sydney.

Aberdeen has a population of 2,021 with a density of 1 people per square mile, spread across 1,772.9 square miles. The median age is 41.0 years, 5% older than the national median of 38.9.

Population

2,021
Total Population
1
People / sq mi
41.0yrs
Median Age
5% above Australia avg
1,772.9mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Aberdeen vs Australia Average

The median household income in Aberdeen is $24,201, which is 68% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $24,201 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $465, 68% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 4.0% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 192 business establishments.

Income: Aberdeen vs Australia

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Income

Median HH Income$24,201
68% below Australia avg
Per Capita Income$24,201
Avg Weekly Wage$465

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment4.0%
11% above Australia avg
Establishments (County)192

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Aberdeen is $157,800, 44% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $789 (32% below the national average of $1,163). 75.5% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 808 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 6.5x, above the traditionally affordable threshold of 3-4x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$157,800
44% below Australia avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$789
32% below Australia avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership75.5%
Owner-Occupied75.5%
Renter-Occupied24.5%
Housing Units808

Property Tax

Climate in Aberdeen

Aberdeen has an average annual temperature of 17.5°C (64°F). The hottest month is Jan (24.9°C), the coldest is Jul (10.1°C). Average annual precipitation is 590 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 24.9°C / 77°F 17.4° / 32.4° 59.2
Feb 24°C / 75°F 16.7° / 31.2° 66.7
Mar 21.4°C / 71°F 14.5° / 28.3° 47.4
Apr 17.4°C / 63°F 10.2° / 24.7° 31.4
May 13.4°C / 56°F 6.4° / 20.5° 35.5
Jun 10.9°C / 52°F 4.8° / 17° 37.8
Jul 10.1°C / 50°F 3.3° / 16.9° 39.5
Aug 11.4°C / 53°F 3.8° / 19° 33.2
Sep 14.6°C / 58°F 6.8° / 22.4° 38.8
Oct 17.8°C / 64°F 9.7° / 25.8° 47.3
Nov 20.9°C / 70°F 13.1° / 28.7° 69.8
Dec 23.2°C / 74°F 15.5° / 30.9° 83.8
Aberdeen enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 75°F in January while summers reach 50°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 287 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 27.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 587 feet.

Temperature

75°F Jan (24°C) 50°F Jul (10°C)
Annual Average63.2°F
17% above Australia avg
January Average75°F (24°C)
July Average50°F (10°C)
Sunny Days287 days/yr

Geography

Elevation587 ft (179 m)
Area1,772.9 sq mi (4,591.8 km²)
Population Density1/sq mi
Coordinates-32.1659°N, 150.8900°W
TimezoneAustralia/Sydney

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 27.1"
29% below Australia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 3.74"
Driest Month (Aug) 1.46"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

13 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.3. Most recent: M5.1 on Apr 22, 2025.

Aug 6, 1994 9 km WSW of Ellalong, Australia M5.3 93 km
Apr 22, 2025 18 km SW of Singleton, Australia M5.1 61 km
Aug 23, 2024 7 km ENE of Denman, Australia M4.8 25 km
Aug 24, 2024 8 km NE of Denman, Australia M4.5 22 km
Sep 6, 2024 New South Wales, Australia M4.4 24 km
May 2, 2020 11 km ENE of Denman, Australia M4.0 23 km
Mar 1, 2025 12 km N of Denman, Australia M3.3 24 km
Mar 11, 2010 8 km NE of Hawks Nest, Australia M3.3 138 km
Feb 23, 1990 49 km S of Denman, Australia M3.0 77 km
Jul 2, 2006 9 km SSW of Muswellbrook, Australia M2.8 20 km
May 15, 2004 23 km ENE of Dungog, Australia M2.8 103 km
Jan 14, 2025 13 km ESE of Denman, Australia M2.7 28 km
Aug 26, 2024 12 km SSW of Muswellbrook, Australia M2.7 23 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 75°F (24°C) 3.7 in Warmest, Wettest
February 74°F (23°C) 2.7 in
March 70°F (21°C) 2.4 in
April 64°F (18°C) 1.6 in
May 58°F (14°C) 2.1 in
June 52°F (11°C) 1.7 in
July 50°F (10°C) 1.7 in Coldest
August 53°F (11°C) 1.5 in Driest
September 58°F (14°C) 1.9 in
October 64°F (18°C) 2.4 in
November 68°F (20°C) 2.6 in
December 73°F (23°C) 2.8 in

Aberdeen has a seasonal temperature swing of 25°F / from 50°F in July to 75°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 27.0 inches, with January being the wettest month (3.7") and August the driest (1.5").

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Schools in Aberdeen

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Saint Joseph's High School Aberdeen
Aberdeen Public School
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Radio Stations near Aberdeen

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Museums in Aberdeen

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Denman and District Heritage Village
Scone Historical Museum

Libraries in Aberdeen

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Aberdeen Library0.0
Denman Library0.0
Muswellbrook Library0.0
Scone Library0.0

Restaurants in Aberdeen

1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

CANTEEN

Cafes in Aberdeen

1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

CAFE

Veterinaries in Aberdeen

1 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Vet and Pet Centre

Train Stations in Aberdeen

1 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Aberdeen Station

Gas Stations in Aberdeen

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Metro Petroleum

Airports Near Aberdeen

15 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Blackville AirportSmall Airport
Cessnock AirportCESSmall Airport
Denman Farm StripSmall Airport
Dochra AirfieldSmall Airport
Elderslie AirportSmall Airport
Luskintyre AirfieldSmall Airport
Maitland AirportMTLSmall Airport
Middlebrook Station Scone AirstripSmall Airport
Quirindi AirportUIRSmall Airport
Scone AirportNSOSmall Airport
Singleton AirportSIXSmall Airport
Singleton Military Area airstripSmall Airport
StrowanSmall Airport
Wallabadah AirportSmall Airport
Warkworth AirportSmall Airport

Post Offices in Aberdeen

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Aberdeen Post Office

Churches & Religious Organizations in Aberdeen

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Saint Thomas' Aberdeen

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Waterfalls
1
Natural waterfalls documented by USGS and OpenStreetMap contributors
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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 Aberdeen

What is the population of Aberdeen?

Aberdeen has a population of 2,021 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 1 people per square mile, spread across 1,772.9 square miles. The median age of residents is 41.0 years.

Is Aberdeen expensive to live in?

The median household income is $24,201, 68% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $157,800 (44% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $789 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 6.5x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Aberdeen?

Aberdeen enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winter temperatures average 75°F in January, while summers reach an average of 50°F in July. The area receives 287 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 27.1 inches.

How is the job market in Aberdeen?

Aberdeen has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 4.0%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $465. There are 192 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Aberdeen?

The median home value in Aberdeen is $157,800. For renters, the median monthly rent is $789. The homeownership rate is 75.5%.

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