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Adelong, Australia

New South Wales · Australia

Adelong is a small town in New South Wales, Australia with a population of 919. Elevation: 1,168 ft (356 m). Average temperature: 58°F (15°C).

Data updated June 2026

3.0 /5.0
B Good
919 Population 901/sq mi density
1,168 ft Elevation 356 meters
58°F Avg Temperature 15°C
34.5 in Annual Rain
Australia / Sydney Timezone
$20,246 Median Income
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.5 / 5.0
$20,246 median income, 5.5% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.5 / 5.0
$115,400 home value, $577/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population919
Median Age49.0 yrs
Density901/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$20,246
Per Capita$20,246
Unemployment5.5%

Housing

B
Home Value$115,400
Rent$577
Ownership83.8%
Housing Units368

Climate

Avg Temp58°F (15°C)
Rain34.5 in/yr
Sunny Days273/yr
Elevation1,168 ft (356 m)
Population919
Population Density901 / sq mi
Elevation1,168 ft (356 m)
Coordinates-35.3049°, 148.0690°
TimezoneAustralia/Sydney
Country🇦🇺 Australia
State / ProvinceNew South Wales
Average Temperature58°F (15°C)
January Average72°F (22°C)
July Average45°F (7°C)
Annual Precipitation34.5 inches (877 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$20,246
Median Age49.0 years

About Adelong

Adelong is a small town in Australia (New South Wales) with a population of 919. The city sits at an elevation of 1,168 feet (356 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 58°F (15°C). Temperatures range from 72°F in January to 45°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 34.5 inches. The timezone is Australia/Sydney.

Adelong has a population of 919 with a density of 901 people per square mile, spread across 1.0 square miles. The median age is 49.0 years, 26% older than the national median of 38.9.

Population

919
Total Population
901
People / sq mi
49.0yrs
Median Age
26% above Australia avg
1.0mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Adelong vs Australia Average

The median household income in Adelong is $20,246, which is 73% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $20,246 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $389, 73% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 5.5% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 87 business establishments.

Income: Adelong vs Australia

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$20,246
73% below Australia avg
Per Capita Income$20,246
Avg Weekly Wage$389

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment5.5%
53% above Australia avg
Establishments (County)87

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Adelong is $115,400, 59% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $577 (50% below the national average of $1,163). 83.8% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 368 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 5.7x, above the traditionally affordable threshold of 3-4x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$115,400
59% below Australia avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$577
50% below Australia avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership83.8%
Owner-Occupied83.8%
Renter-Occupied16.2%
Housing Units368

Property Tax

Climate in Adelong

Adelong has an average annual temperature of 15.8°C (60°F). The hottest month is Jan (24.8°C), the coldest is Jul (7.8°C). Average annual precipitation is 633 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 24.8°C / 77°F 16.9° / 32.6° 41.2
Feb 23.6°C / 74°F 16.2° / 31° 50.1
Mar 20.5°C / 69°F 13.3° / 27.7° 52.8
Apr 15.4°C / 60°F 8.3° / 22.5° 32.8
May 11.4°C / 53°F 5.1° / 17.8° 37.6
Jun 8.6°C / 47°F 3.2° / 14.1° 57.6
Jul 7.8°C / 46°F 2.7° / 13° 65.0
Aug 9°C / 48°F 3.2° / 14.9° 55.3
Sep 12°C / 54°F 5.4° / 18.5° 63.4
Oct 15.3°C / 60°F 8.2° / 22.4° 57.6
Nov 19°C / 66°F 11.6° / 26.5° 64.0
Dec 21.9°C / 71°F 13.9° / 29.9° 55.6
Adelong enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (15°C). Winters average 72°F in January while summers reach 45°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 273 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 34.5 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 1,168 feet.

Temperature

72°F Jan (22°C) 45°F Jul (7°C)
Annual Average58.3°F
8% above Australia avg
January Average72°F (22°C)
July Average45°F (7°C)
Sunny Days273 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,168 ft (356 m)
Area1.0 sq mi (2.6 km²)
Population Density901/sq mi
Coordinates-35.3049°N, 148.0690°W
TimezoneAustralia/Sydney

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 34.5"
9% below Australia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 3.90"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.65"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

37 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.1. Most recent: M2.8 on Sep 25, 2019.

Jul 17, 1998 17 km WSW of Corryong, Australia M4.1 109 km
Oct 11, 1992 25 km NW of Temora, Australia M4.1 131 km
Oct 16, 1998 18 km WSW of Temora, Australia M4.0 113 km
Feb 28, 2004 16 km SSE of Junee, Australia M3.9 50 km
Jun 22, 2012 23 km N of Boorowa, Australia M3.8 133 km
Apr 19, 2012 36 km ENE of Tumut, Australia M3.7 49 km
May 21, 1994 5 km N of Jindera, Australia M3.4 125 km
Mar 2, 2006 23 km NE of Murrumbateman, Australia M3.4 115 km
Jul 11, 2003 15 km WNW of Cootamundra, Australia M3.3 80 km
Jan 25, 2003 2 km NNE of Jindera, Australia M3.2 127 km
May 18, 2001 12 km WNW of Boorowa, Australia M3.2 112 km
Nov 9, 2002 13 km NE of Berridale, Australia M3.2 133 km
Dec 12, 1992 18 km W of Boorowa, Australia M3.1 103 km
Feb 27, 2000 14 km SSE of Young, Australia M3.1 100 km
Jan 14, 2003 5 km SSW of Murrumbateman, Australia M3.1 91 km
Apr 21, 2006 20 km NNE of Murrumbateman, Australia M3.1 112 km
Feb 27, 2002 10 km WNW of Boorowa, Australia M3.0 111 km
Jul 2, 1992 4 km NNE of Yass, Australia M3.0 97 km
May 17, 2003 8 km NW of Kosciuszko National Park, Australia M3.0 105 km
Oct 25, 2001 9 km NE of Tumut, Australia M2.9 21 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 72°F (22°C) 2.6 in
February 73°F (23°C) 1.7 in Warmest, Driest
March 67°F (20°C) 1.9 in
April 59°F (15°C) 2.6 in
May 52°F (11°C) 3.2 in
June 46°F (8°C) 3.0 in
July 45°F (7°C) 3.9 in Coldest, Wettest
August 47°F (8°C) 3.9 in
September 51°F (11°C) 3.4 in
October 57°F (14°C) 3.4 in
November 62°F (17°C) 2.6 in
December 68°F (20°C) 2.5 in

Adelong has a seasonal temperature swing of 28°F / from 45°F in July to 73°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 34.5 inches, with July being the wettest month (3.9") and February the driest (1.7").

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Schools in Adelong

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Adelong Public School
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Radio Stations near Adelong

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Sounds of the Mountains - THE LOCAL RADIO STATION FOR THE SNOWY VALLEYS & COOTAMUNDRA-GUNDAGAI REGIONAL COUNCIL AREAS community news, community radio MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Adelong

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Adelong Alive Museum
Australian Road Transport Heritage Centre
batlow musuim
Gundagai Museum
historical museum
Old Flour Mill
Tumut and District Museum

Libraries in Adelong

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Adelong Library0.0
Batlow Library0.0
Gundagai Library0.0
Tumut Library0.0

Golf Courses in Adelong

1 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Adelong Golf Course

Stadiums & Teams in Adelong

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Ski Resorts Near Adelong

1 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Selwyn Snow Resort 0.0 $0

Airports Near Adelong

16 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Cootamundra AirportCMDMedium Airport
Tumut AerodromeTUMMedium Airport
Wagga Wagga AirportWGAMedium Airport
Adaminaby AirportSmall Airport
Bondo AirstripSmall Airport
Cabramurra AirportSmall Airport
Deltroit Station AirstripSmall Airport
Federation Hsd AirportSmall Airport
Harden AirportSmall Airport
Holbrook AirportSmall Airport
Oura Private AirstripSmall Airport
Rose Vale AirportSmall Airport
Talbingo AirportSmall Airport
The Grove AirportSmall Airport
Tumbarumba AirportSmall Airport
Wee Jasper AirportSmall Airport

Post Offices in Adelong

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Adelong Post Office

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 Adelong

What is the population of Adelong?

Adelong has a population of 919 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 901 people per square mile, spread across 1.0 square miles. The median age of residents is 49.0 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Adelong expensive to live in?

The median household income is $20,246, 73% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $115,400 (59% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $577 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 5.7x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Adelong?

Adelong enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (15°C). Winter temperatures average 72°F in January, while summers reach an average of 45°F in July. The area receives 273 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 34.5 inches.

How is the job market in Adelong?

The unemployment rate in Adelong is 5.5%, somewhat above the national average of 3.6%. Job seekers may face moderate competition. The average weekly wage is $389. There are 87 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Adelong?

The median home value in Adelong is $115,400. For renters, the median monthly rent is $577. The homeownership rate is 83.8%.

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