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Bangalow, Australia

New South Wales · Australia

Bangalow is a small town in New South Wales, Australia with a population of 1,980. Elevation: 197 ft (60 m). Average temperature: 68°F (20°C).

2.1 /5.0
C Fair
1,980 Population 0/sq mi density
197 ft Elevation 60 meters
68°F Avg Temperature 20°C
38.8 in Annual Rain
Australia / Sydney Timezone
$31,096 Median Income
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Overall
2.1 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$31,096 median income, 3.4% unemployment
F
Affordability
1.0 / 5.0
$366,200 home value, $1,831/mo rent

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About Bangalow

Bangalow

Bangalow is a small town in the Northern Rivers region of New South Wales, Australia in Byron Shire. The town is 765 kilometres (475 mi) north of Sydney and 167 kilometres (104 mi) south of Brisbane, just off the Pacific Highway. It is on the Lands of the Bundjalung people.

People

Population1,980
Median Age40.0 yrs
Density0/mi²

Economy

B
Median Income$31,096
Per Capita$31,096
Unemployment3.4%

Housing

F
Home Value$366,200
Rent$1,831
Ownership73.4%
Housing Units792

Climate

Avg Temp68°F (20°C)
Rain38.8 in/yr
Sunny Days338/yr
Elevation197 ft (60 m)
Population1,980
Population Density0 / sq mi
Elevation197 ft (60 m)
Coordinates-28.6863°, 153.5215°
TimezoneAustralia/Sydney
Country🇦🇺 Australia
State / ProvinceNew South Wales
Average Temperature68°F (20°C)
January Average73°F (23°C)
July Average60°F (16°C)
Annual Precipitation38.8 inches (985 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$31,096
Median Age40.0 years

About Bangalow

Bangalow is a small town in Australia (New South Wales) with a population of 1,980. The city sits at an elevation of 197 feet (60 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 68°F (20°C). Temperatures range from 73°F in January to 60°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 38.8 inches. The timezone is Australia/Sydney.

Bangalow has a population of 1,980 with a density of 0 people per square mile, spread across 4,790.0 square miles. The median age is 40.0 years, 3% older than the national median of 38.9.

Population

1,980
Total Population
0
People / sq mi
40.0yrs
Median Age
3% above Australia avg
4,790.0mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Bangalow vs Australia Average

The median household income in Bangalow is $31,096, which is 59% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $31,096 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $598, 58% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 3.4% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 188 business establishments.

Income: Bangalow vs Australia

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Income

Median HH Income$31,096
59% below Australia avg
Per Capita Income$31,096
Avg Weekly Wage$598

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment3.4%
6% below Australia avg
Establishments (County)188

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Bangalow is $366,200, 30% above the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $1,831 (57% above the national average of $1,163). 73.4% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 792 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 11.8x, making homeownership a significant financial stretch for most families.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$366,200
30% above Australia avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,831
57% above Australia avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership73.4%
Owner-Occupied73.4%
Renter-Occupied26.6%
Housing Units792

Property Tax

Climate in Bangalow

Bangalow has an average annual temperature of 20.4°C (69°F). The hottest month is Jan (24.6°C), the coldest is Jul (15.8°C). Average annual precipitation is 1427 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 24.6°C / 76°F 21.2° / 28° 150.8
Feb 24.4°C / 76°F 21.2° / 27.6° 233.9
Mar 23.6°C / 74°F 20.3° / 26.9° 149.0
Apr 21.1°C / 70°F 17.9° / 24.3° 137.7
May 18.4°C / 65°F 15.2° / 21.5° 93.6
Jun 16.2°C / 61°F 13.2° / 19.3° 175.4
Jul 15.8°C / 60°F 12.5° / 19.1° 64.8
Aug 16.6°C / 62°F 13.1° / 20.2° 81.7
Sep 18.6°C / 65°F 15.3° / 22° 54.5
Oct 20.4°C / 69°F 17.1° / 23.7° 60.6
Nov 21.8°C / 71°F 18.4° / 25.3° 105.2
Dec 23.4°C / 74°F 20.1° / 26.7° 119.8
Bangalow enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winters average 73°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 338 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 38.8 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 197 feet.

Temperature

73°F Jan (23°C) 60°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average67.9°F
26% above Australia avg
January Average73°F (23°C)
July Average60°F (16°C)
Sunny Days338 days/yr

Geography

Elevation197 ft (60 m)
Area4,790.0 sq mi (12,406.0 km²)
Population Density0/sq mi
Coordinates-28.6863°N, 153.5215°W
TimezoneAustralia/Sydney

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 38.8"
2% above Australia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Mar) 9.13"
Driest Month (Sep) 2.44"

Air Quality

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 73°F (23°C) 6.9 in
February 75°F (24°C) 8.5 in Warmest
March 73°F (23°C) 9.1 in Wettest
April 69°F (21°C) 7.8 in
May 64°F (18°C) 8.0 in
June 60°F (15°C) 6.1 in
July 60°F (16°C) 4.3 in
August 59°F (15°C) 2.6 in Coldest
September 63°F (17°C) 2.4 in Driest
October 67°F (20°C) 4.3 in
November 70°F (21°C) 4.9 in
December 73°F (23°C) 6.3 in

Bangalow has a seasonal temperature swing of 16°F / from 59°F in August to 75°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 71.3 inches, with March being the wettest month (9.1") and September the driest (2.4").

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Schools in Bangalow

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Newrybar Public School
Bangalow Public School
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Radio Stations near Bangalow

9 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
River 94.9 AAC+ 64 kbps
ABC Newsradio AAC+ 56 kbps
Smooth FM 95.3 commercial, easy listening AAC+ 48 kbps
Bay 93.9 MP3 128 kbps
Smooth-Relax relax, smooth AAC+ 48 kbps
ABC North Coast AAC 94 kbps
2NCR - River FM AAC 88 kbps
Rim FM 100.1 community MP3 64 kbps
NimFM alternative, talk MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Bangalow

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Ballina Naval And Maritime Museum
Ballina Naval and Maritime Museum
Bangalow Historical Society
Brunswick Valley Historical Society
Cape Byron Lighthouse Museum
Crawford House
Crawford House Museum
Richmond River Historical Society
Richmond River Historical Society Museum

Libraries in Bangalow

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Alstonville Library0.0
Ballina Public Library0.0
Ballina Public Library0.0
Brunswick Heads Library0.0
Byron Bay Library0.0
Goonellabah Library0.0
Lennox Head Public Library0.0
Lismore Library0.0
Mullumbimby Library0.0
Richmond Tweed Regional Library0.0
SCU Learning Centre0.0

Farmers Markets in Bangalow

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Bangalow Markets
Byron Farmers Market
New Brighton Farmer’s Market (Tuesday Morning Market)

Restaurants in Bangalow

6 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bamboo Thai Food
Bangalow Hotel Dining Rooms
Red Ginger Bangalow
The Italian Diner
The Stockpot Kitchen & Smokehouse BBQ
Tsang's Chinese Restaurant

Cafes in Bangalow

7 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bangalore Bread Co.
Butcher Bakery
Corner Kitchen
Pantry 29
Sparrow Cafe
Town
Woods Cafe

Veterinaries in Bangalow

2 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Animal Emergency Service North Coast
Bangalow Vets

Gas Stations in Bangalow

2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bangalow General Store
Liberty

Gyms in Bangalow

1 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bangalow Pilates

Breweries in Bangalow

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Common People Brewing Co.
Seven Mile Brewery
Stone & Wood Brewing Company

Airports Near Bangalow

10 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Gold Coast AirportOOLLarge Airport
Ballina Byron Gateway AirportBNKMedium Airport
Lismore AirportLSYMedium Airport
Casino AirportCSISmall Airport
Evans Head AerodromeEVHSmall Airport
Kooralbyn AirportSmall Airport
Murwillumbah AirportSmall Airport
Nobbys Creek private StripSmall Airport
Tabragalba Homestead private stripSmall Airport
Tyagarah AirportSmall Airport

Post Offices in Bangalow

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Bangalow Post Office

Churches & Religious Organizations in Bangalow

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
St. Kevin's Catholic Church

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 Bangalow

What is the population of Bangalow?

Bangalow has a population of 1,980 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 0 people per square mile, spread across 4,790.0 square miles. The median age of residents is 40.0 years.

Is Bangalow expensive to live in?

The median household income is $31,096, 59% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $366,200 (30% above the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,831 per month, above the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 11.8x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Bangalow?

Bangalow enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winter temperatures average 73°F in January, while summers reach an average of 60°F in July. The area receives 338 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 38.8 inches.

How is the job market in Bangalow?

Bangalow has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 3.4%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $598. There are 188 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Bangalow?

The median home value in Bangalow is $366,200. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,831. The homeownership rate is 73.4%.

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