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Avondale, Australia

New South Wales · Australia

Avondale is a small town in New South Wales, Australia with a population of 1,649. Elevation: 148 ft (45 m). Average temperature: 63°F (17°C).

Data updated June 2026

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
1,649 Population 4/sq mi density
148 ft Elevation 45 meters
63°F Avg Temperature 17°C
37.5 in Annual Rain
Australia / Sydney Timezone
$24,505 Median Income
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.0 / 5.0
$24,505 median income, 3.2% unemployment
C+
Affordability
2.8 / 5.0
$169,000 home value, $845/mo rent

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About Avondale

Avondale is a village in New South Wales. It is located just west of Lake Illawarra. At the 2021 census, it had a population of 1,695.

People

Population1,649
Median Age40.0 yrs
Density4/mi²

Economy

B
Median Income$24,505
Per Capita$24,505
Unemployment3.2%

Housing

C+
Home Value$169,000
Rent$845
Ownership73.5%
Housing Units660

Climate

Avg Temp63°F (17°C)
Rain37.5 in/yr
Sunny Days328/yr
Elevation148 ft (45 m)
Population1,649
Population Density4 / sq mi
Elevation148 ft (45 m)
Coordinates-34.5175°, 150.7501°
TimezoneAustralia/Sydney
Country🇦🇺 Australia
State / ProvinceNew South Wales
Average Temperature63°F (17°C)
January Average70°F (21°C)
July Average55°F (13°C)
Annual Precipitation37.5 inches (953 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$24,505
Median Age40.0 years

About Avondale

Avondale is a small town in Australia (New South Wales) with a population of 1,649. The city sits at an elevation of 148 feet (45 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 63°F (17°C). Temperatures range from 70°F in January to 55°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 37.5 inches. The timezone is Australia/Sydney.

Avondale has a population of 1,649 with a density of 4 people per square mile, spread across 469.5 square miles. The median age is 40.0 years, 3% older than the national median of 38.9.

Population

1,649
Total Population
4
People / sq mi
40.0yrs
Median Age
3% above Australia avg
469.5mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Avondale vs Australia Average

The median household income in Avondale is $24,505, which is 67% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $24,505 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $471, 67% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 3.2% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 157 business establishments.

Income: Avondale vs Australia

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Income

Median HH Income$24,505
67% below Australia avg
Per Capita Income$24,505
Avg Weekly Wage$471

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment3.2%
11% below Australia avg
Establishments (County)157

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Avondale is $169,000, 40% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $845 (27% below the national average of $1,163). 73.5% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 660 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 6.9x, 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

Homeownership73.5%
Owner-Occupied73.5%
Renter-Occupied26.5%
Housing Units660

Property Tax

Climate in Avondale

Avondale has an average annual temperature of 17.2°C (63°F). The hottest month is Jan (22°C), the coldest is Jul (12°C). Average annual precipitation is 900 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 22°C / 72°F 17.2° / 26.9° 70.1
Feb 21.8°C / 71°F 17.1° / 26.4° 136.7
Mar 20.4°C / 69°F 15.6° / 25.3° 107.4
Apr 17.8°C / 64°F 12.2° / 23.3° 65.3
May 14.8°C / 59°F 8.9° / 20.7° 57.3
Jun 12.8°C / 55°F 7.4° / 18.1° 77.9
Jul 12°C / 54°F 6.2° / 17.8° 56.0
Aug 12.8°C / 55°F 6.7° / 18.8° 66.5
Sep 15°C / 59°F 8.7° / 21.3° 44.0
Oct 17°C / 63°F 10.9° / 23.2° 74.5
Nov 18.8°C / 66°F 13.4° / 24.2° 77.5
Dec 20.6°C / 69°F 15.4° / 25.7° 66.9
Avondale enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 70°F in January while summers reach 55°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 328 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 37.5 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 148 feet.

Temperature

70°F Jan (21°C) 55°F Jul (13°C)
Annual Average62.9°F
16% above Australia avg
January Average70°F (21°C)
July Average55°F (13°C)
Sunny Days328 days/yr

Geography

Elevation148 ft (45 m)
Area469.5 sq mi (1,216.0 km²)
Population Density4/sq mi
Coordinates-34.5175°N, 150.7501°W
TimezoneAustralia/Sydney

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 37.5"
1% below Australia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Mar) 6.50"
Driest Month (Jul) 2.28"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

11 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.9. Most recent: M3.6 on May 28, 2025.

Feb 14, 2002 1 km NNW of Yerrinbool, Australia M3.9 27 km
Mar 17, 1999 2 km SE of Picton, Australia M3.8 38 km
May 28, 2025 3 km WNW of Cobbitty, Australia M3.6 58 km
Mar 8, 2024 14 km SSW of Woodford, Australia M3.5 78 km
Mar 2, 2006 23 km NE of Murrumbateman, Australia M3.4 147 km
Aug 18, 2007 10 km NW of Mittagong, Australia M3.2 38 km
Jul 27, 2003 36 km NE of Crookwell, Australia M3.1 97 km
Apr 11, 2007 3 km SE of Stanwell Park, Australia M3.1 38 km
Jun 18, 2006 8 km W of Oakdale, Australia M3.0 58 km
Nov 24, 1991 18 km WSW of Crookwell, Australia M2.9 135 km
Aug 18, 2007 11 km NW of Mittagong, Australia M2.6 38 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 70°F (21°C) 5.0 in Warmest
February 70°F (21°C) 5.8 in
March 67°F (20°C) 6.5 in Wettest
April 63°F (17°C) 4.8 in
May 58°F (14°C) 4.4 in
June 53°F (12°C) 4.9 in Coldest
July 55°F (13°C) 2.3 in Driest
August 53°F (12°C) 3.7 in
September 57°F (14°C) 3.0 in
October 61°F (16°C) 4.1 in
November 63°F (17°C) 4.3 in
December 67°F (20°C) 3.5 in

Avondale has a seasonal temperature swing of 17°F / from 53°F in June to 70°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 52.6 inches, with March being the wettest month (6.5") and July the driest (2.3").

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Radio Stations near Avondale

3 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
2MCR 100.3 - Sounds of Macarthur - Macarthur Community Radio australian music, community radio MP3 128 kbps
C91.3 FM - Macarthur's Radio Station commercial, hot adult contemporary AAC+ 64 kbps
i98FM - MP3 64 kbps

Museums in Avondale

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Black Diamond Heritage Centre
Breakwater Battery
Breakwater Battery
Breakwater Battery Military Museum
Breakwater Battery Military Museum
Gerringong Heritage Museum
Historical Aircraft Restoration Society
Illawarra Historical Society Inc & Illawarra Museum
Illawarra Historical Society Inc & Illawarra Museum
Illawarra Light Railway Museum
Pioneer Village Museum
Science Space
Science Space
Shellharbour City Museum
The Old Court House
The Old Court House
The Pilots Cottage Museum
Tongarra Museum

Libraries in Avondale

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Albion Park library0.0
Bulli Library0.0
Bulli Library0.0
Corrimal Library0.0
Corrimal Library0.0
Dapto District Library0.0
Gerringong Library0.0
Kiama Library0.0
Oak Flats Library0.0
Shellharbour Branch Library0.0
Shellharbour City Library0.0
Thirroul Library0.0
Unanderra Library0.0
Unanderra Library0.0
University of Wollongong Library (16)0.0
University of Wollongong Library (16)0.0
Warrawong District Library0.0
Warrawong District Library0.0
Warrawong Library0.0
Warrawong Library0.0
Wollongong City Library0.0
Wollongong City Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Avondale

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Kiama Farmers Market

Golf Courses in Avondale

1 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

The Huntley

Breweries in Avondale

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Resin Brewing

Stadiums & Teams in Avondale

TeamLeagueDivision
WIN Entertainment Centre
WIN Stadium

Airports Near Avondale

23 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
(Duplicate)Western Sydney International AirportWSILarge Airport
(Duplicate)Western Sydney International Airport-Large Airport
Sydney Kingsford Smith International AirportSYDLarge Airport
Camden AirportCDUMedium Airport
Naval Air Station Nowra - HMAS AlbatrossNOAMedium Airport
Shellharbour AirportWOLMedium Airport
Sydney Bankstown AirportBWUMedium Airport
Aberfoyle Airstrip-Small Airport
Bowral Private Airfield-Small Airport
Bullio Airport-Small Airport
Cambewarra Airstrip-Small Airport
Holsworthy (Military) Airport-Small Airport
Jaspers Brush Airfield-Small Airport
Jervis Bay Airport-Small Airport
Mittagong Airport-Small Airport
Robertson Airstrip-Small Airport
St Mary's / Kennetts Airfield-Small Airport
Tadji Park Airstrip-Small Airport
The Oaks Airport-Small Airport
Tucker Creek Airstrip-Small Airport
Wedderburn Aerodrome-Small Airport
Wilton Airport-Small Airport
Yerranderie Airfield-Small Airport

Treatment Centers in Avondale

3 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Illawarra Cancer Care Centre
Illawarra Radiology Group
Wollongong Campus Medical Centre

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 Avondale

What is the population of Avondale?

Avondale has a population of 1,649 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 4 people per square mile, spread across 469.5 square miles. The median age of residents is 40.0 years.

Is Avondale expensive to live in?

The median household income is $24,505, 67% 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 6.9x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Avondale?

Avondale enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winter temperatures average 70°F in January, while summers reach an average of 55°F in July. The area receives 328 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 37.5 inches.

How is the job market in Avondale?

Avondale has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 3.2%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $471. There are 157 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Avondale?

The median home value in Avondale is $169,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $845. The homeownership rate is 73.5%.

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