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Bingara, Australia

New South Wales · Australia

Bingara is a small town in New South Wales, Australia with a population of 1,435. Elevation: 991 ft (302 m). Average temperature: 63°F (17°C).

Data updated June 2026

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
1,435 Population 0/sq mi density
991 ft Elevation 302 meters
63°F Avg Temperature 17°C
30.3 in Annual Rain
Australia / Sydney Timezone
$16,190 Median Income
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Economy
2.4 / 5.0
$16,190 median income, 6.4% unemployment
C+
Affordability
2.7 / 5.0
$112,600 home value, $563/mo rent

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About Bingara

Bingara

Bingara is a small town on the Gwydir River in Murchison County in the New England region of New South Wales, Australia. Bingara is currently the administrative centre for the Gwydir Shire that was created in 2003. The Gwydir River is part of the Murray-Darling catchment area.

People

Population1,435
Median Age61.0 yrs
Density0/mi²

Economy

C
Median Income$16,190
Per Capita$16,190
Unemployment6.4%

Housing

C+
Home Value$112,600
Rent$563
Ownership79.2%
Housing Units574

Climate

Avg Temp63°F (17°C)
Rain30.3 in/yr
Sunny Days281/yr
Elevation991 ft (302 m)
Population1,435
Population Density0 / sq mi
Elevation991 ft (302 m)
Coordinates-29.8693°, 150.5720°
TimezoneAustralia/Sydney
Country🇦🇺 Australia
State / ProvinceNew South Wales
Average Temperature63°F (17°C)
January Average75°F (24°C)
July Average49°F (9°C)
Annual Precipitation30.3 inches (770 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$16,190
Median Age61.0 years

About Bingara

Bingara is a small town in Australia (New South Wales) with a population of 1,435. The city sits at an elevation of 991 feet (302 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 63°F (17°C). Temperatures range from 75°F in January to 49°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 30.3 inches. The timezone is Australia/Sydney.

Bingara has a population of 1,435 with a density of 0 people per square mile, spread across 4,896.7 square miles. The median age is 61.0 years, 57% older than the national median of 38.9.

Population

1,435
Total Population
0
People / sq mi
61.0yrs
Median Age
57% above Australia avg
4,896.7mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Bingara vs Australia Average

The median household income in Bingara is $16,190, which is 78% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $16,190 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $311, 78% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 6.4% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 136 business establishments.

Income: Bingara vs Australia

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Income

Median HH Income$16,190
78% below Australia avg
Per Capita Income$16,190
Avg Weekly Wage$311

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment6.4%
78% above Australia avg
Establishments (County)136

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Bingara is $112,600, 60% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $563 (52% below the national average of $1,163). 79.2% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 574 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 7x, above the traditionally affordable threshold of 3-4x.

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Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$112,600
60% below Australia avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$563
52% below Australia avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership79.2%
Owner-Occupied79.2%
Renter-Occupied20.8%
Housing Units574

Property Tax

Bingara enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 75°F in January while summers reach 49°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 281 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 30.3 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 991 feet.

Temperature

75°F Jan (24°C) 49°F Jul (9°C)
Annual Average62.8°F
16% above Australia avg
January Average75°F (24°C)
July Average49°F (9°C)
Sunny Days281 days/yr

Geography

Elevation991 ft (302 m)
Area4,896.7 sq mi (12,682.5 km²)
Population Density0/sq mi
Coordinates-29.8693°N, 150.5720°W
TimezoneAustralia/Sydney

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 30.3"
20% below Australia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 4.25"
Driest Month (Apr) 1.61"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

3 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.1. Most recent: M4.1 on Jun 8, 2012.

Jun 8, 2012 22 km ESE of Blair Athol, Australia M4.1 99 km
Jun 8, 2012 23 km ESE of Blair Athol, Australia M4.0 100 km
Feb 23, 2001 59 km S of Goondiwindi, Australia M2.6 93 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 75°F (24°C) 4.3 in Warmest, Wettest
February 75°F (24°C) 3.5 in
March 71°F (22°C) 2.2 in
April 64°F (18°C) 1.6 in Driest
May 57°F (14°C) 2.2 in
June 51°F (10°C) 1.7 in
July 49°F (9°C) 2.3 in Coldest
August 51°F (11°C) 1.7 in
September 57°F (14°C) 2.0 in
October 63°F (17°C) 2.6 in
November 68°F (20°C) 2.9 in
December 73°F (23°C) 3.3 in

Bingara has a seasonal temperature swing of 26°F / from 49°F in July to 75°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 30.3 inches, with January being the wettest month (4.3") and April the driest (1.6").

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Schools in Bingara

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Bingara Central School - - - -
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Radio Stations near Bingara

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Museums in Bingara

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Bingara Diatrict Historical Society Museum

Libraries in Bingara

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bingara Library0.0
Public Library0.0

Hotels in Bingara

1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Imperial Hotel

Restaurants in Bingara

1 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Yum Yum Malay

Cafes in Bingara

2 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Liberty Bingara Cafe
Regent Cafe

Gas Stations in Bingara

3 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

AU #2179309775
Liberty Bingara Cafe
Shell

Banks in Bingara

1 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Regional Australia Bank

Gyms in Bingara

1 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Selah Yoga

Golf Courses in Bingara

1 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bingara Golf Course

Airports Near Bingara

12 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Inverell AirportIVRMedium Airport
Moree AirportMRZMedium Airport
Narrabri AirportNAAMedium Airport
Ashford Airport-Small Airport
Barraba Airport-Small Airport
Beela Airstrip-Small Airport
Bingara Airport-Small Airport
Biniguy Airport-Small Airport
Coolatai Airport-Small Airport
Inverell North Airport-Small Airport
Upper Horton Wyl Airport-Small Airport
Warialda Airport-Small Airport

Post Offices in Bingara

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Bingara LPO

Churches & Religious Organizations in Bingara

4 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Scots Presbyterian Church
St Johns Anglican Church
St Mary's Catholic Church
Uniting Church

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Waterfalls
2
Natural waterfalls documented by USGS and OpenStreetMap contributors
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Meteorites
1
Confirmed meteorite landing sites recorded in NASA meteorite catalog
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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 Bingara

What is the population of Bingara?

Bingara has a population of 1,435 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 0 people per square mile, spread across 4,896.7 square miles. The median age of residents is 61.0 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Bingara expensive to live in?

The median household income is $16,190, 78% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $112,600 (60% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $563 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 7x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Bingara?

Bingara 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 49°F in July. The area receives 281 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 30.3 inches.

How is the job market in Bingara?

The unemployment rate in Bingara is 6.4%, somewhat above the national average of 3.6%. Job seekers may face moderate competition. The average weekly wage is $311. There are 136 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Bingara?

The median home value in Bingara is $112,600. For renters, the median monthly rent is $563. The homeownership rate is 79.2%.

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