Blackheath, Australia

New South Wales · Australia

Blackheath is a small town in New South Wales, Australia with a population of 4,479. Elevation: 3,488 ft (1,063 m). Average temperature: 58°F (15°C).

Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026

4,479 Population 7/sq mi density
3,488 ft Elevation 1,063 meters
58°F Avg Temperature 15°C
38.9 in Annual Rain
Australia / Sydney Timezone

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About Blackheath

Blackheath

Blackheath is a town located near the highest point of the Blue Mountains, between Katoomba and Mount Victoria in New South Wales, Australia. The town's altitude is about 1,065 m (3,494 ft) AHD and it is located about 120 km (75 mi) west north-west of Sydney, 11 km (6.8 mi) north-west of Katoomba, and about 30 km (19 mi) south-east of Lithgow.

People

Population4,479
Density7/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp58°F (15°C)
Rain38.9 in/yr
Elevation3,488 ft (1,063 m)
Population4,479
Population Density7 / sq mi
Elevation3,488 ft (1,063 m)
Coordinates-33.6357°, 150.2832°
TimezoneAustralia/Sydney
Country🇦🇺 Australia
State / ProvinceNew South Wales
Average Temperature58°F (15°C)
January Average65°F (18°C)
July Average49°F (10°C)
Annual Precipitation38.9 inches (988 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.4 inches (1 cm)

About Blackheath

Blackheath is a small town in Australia (New South Wales) with a population of 4,479. The city sits at an elevation of 3,488 feet (1,063 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 58°F (15°C). Temperatures range from 65°F in January to 49°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 38.9 inches. The timezone is Australia/Sydney.

Climate in Blackheath

Blackheath has an average annual temperature of 12.9°C (55°F). The hottest month is Jan (18.8°C), the coldest is Jul (6.6°C). Average annual precipitation is 1277 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 18.8°C / 66°F 13.6° / 24.1° 153.2
Feb 18°C / 64°F 13.4° / 22.7° 194.5
Mar 16°C / 61°F 11.5° / 20.6° 148.9
Apr 13.2°C / 56°F 8.8° / 17.6° 89.8
May 10.2°C / 50°F 6.4° / 14° 86.3
Jun 7.6°C / 46°F 4.1° / 11° 103.7
Jul 6.6°C / 44°F 2.9° / 10.3° 52.9
Aug 7.8°C / 46°F 3.5° / 12.2° 68.3
Sep 10.8°C / 51°F 5.9° / 15.6° 61.9
Oct 13.1°C / 56°F 8° / 18.2° 75.4
Nov 15.3°C / 60°F 10° / 20.6° 130.6
Dec 17.2°C / 63°F 11.9° / 22.5° 111.1
Blackheath enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (15°C). Winters average 65°F in January while summers reach 49°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. Annual precipitation totals 38.9 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 3,488 feet.

Temperature

65°F Jan (18°C) 49°F Jul (10°C)
Annual Average58.1°F
8% above Australia avg
January Average65°F (18°C)
July Average49°F (10°C)

Geography

Elevation3,488 ft (1,063 m)
Area686.6 sq mi (1,778.2 km²)
Population Density7/sq mi
Coordinates33.6357°S, 150.2832°E
TimezoneAustralia/Sydney

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 38.9"
2% above Australia avg
Snowfall 0.4"
Wettest Month (Jan) 5.63"
Driest Month (Jul) 2.20"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

21 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.3. Most recent: M3.6 on May 28, 2025.

Aug 6, 1994 9 km WSW of Ellalong, Australia M5.3 116 km
Apr 22, 2025 18 km SW of Singleton, Australia M5.1 126 km
Aug 23, 2024 7 km ENE of Denman, Australia M4.8 149 km
Apr 13, 2017 23 km WSW of Millthorpe, Australia M4.2 124 km
Feb 14, 2002 1 km NNW of Yerrinbool, Australia M3.9 83 km
Mar 17, 1999 2 km SE of Picton, Australia M3.8 69 km
May 28, 2025 3 km WNW of Cobbitty, Australia M3.6 53 km
Mar 8, 2024 14 km SSW of Woodford, Australia M3.5 29 km
May 20, 1991 23 km S of Cowra, Australia M3.4 150 km
Aug 18, 2007 10 km NW of Mittagong, Australia M3.2 83 km
Sep 10, 2012 33 km ESE of Blue Bay, Australia M3.2 146 km
Jul 27, 2003 36 km NE of Crookwell, Australia M3.1 82 km
Apr 11, 2007 3 km SE of Stanwell Park, Australia M3.1 96 km
Jun 18, 2006 8 km W of Oakdale, Australia M3.0 50 km
Feb 23, 1990 49 km S of Denman, Australia M3.0 97 km
Nov 24, 1991 18 km WSW of Crookwell, Australia M2.9 134 km
Jul 15, 2003 27 km SE of Cowra, Australia M2.8 138 km
Jan 14, 2025 13 km ESE of Denman, Australia M2.7 145 km
Jun 30, 2006 21 km SSE of Cowra, Australia M2.7 149 km
Aug 10, 2002 1 km ESE of Cowra, Australia M2.7 147 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 65°F (18°C) 5.6 in Wettest
February 65°F (18°C) 5.1 in Warmest
March 61°F (16°C) 5.1 in
April 55°F (13°C) 3.5 in
May 50°F (10°C) 3.4 in
June 45°F (7°C) 2.7 in Coldest
July 49°F (10°C) 2.2 in Driest
August 45°F (7°C) 3.0 in
September 49°F (10°C) 2.8 in
October 55°F (13°C) 3.3 in
November 59°F (15°C) 3.6 in
December 63°F (17°C) 3.6 in

Blackheath has a seasonal temperature swing of 20°F / from 45°F in June to 65°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 43.9 inches, with January being the wettest month (5.6") and July the driest (2.2").

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Schools in Blackheath

2 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Mountains Christian College - - - -
Blackheath Public School - - - -
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Radio Stations near Blackheath

6 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
C-Dance club, dance MP3 192 kbps
C91.3 - AAC+ 64 kbps
Pulse 89.9 FM - MP3 128 kbps
Hawkesbury Radio - Sydney (MP3) community radio MP3 192 kbps
Hawkesbury Radio - AAC 48 kbps
Radio Blue Mountains - MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Blackheath

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Eskbank House
Lithgow Mine State Heritage Park
Lithgow Small Arms Factory Museum
Mount Victoria Historical Society Museum
Tarella Cottage
Treasured Teapot Museum
Turkish Bath Museum

Libraries in Blackheath

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Blackheath Library0.0
Katoomba Library0.0
Lawson Library0.0
Lithgow Library0.0
Wallerawang Library0.0
Wentworth Falls Library0.0

Hotels in Blackheath

3 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Kyah Boutique Hotel
Parklands Country Garden and Lodges
The George Boutique Hotel

Restaurants in Blackheath

11 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Ates Blackheath
Birdies Bistro
Blaq
Blue Jax Restaurant
Blue Mountains Sushi
Ho's Palace Chinese & Seafood Restaurant
Ivanhoe Bistro
Osteria
Pizza Delish
Thai Silk
Zoe's Blackheath

Cafes in Blackheath

8 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Altitude Gourmet Sandwich Bar
Ellie Belly Cafe & Dessert Bar
Hounslow
Pomelo Cafe
Rhodo Tea Room
Roasters With Altitude
Sanguinary
Victory Cafe

Dentists in Blackheath

1 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Blackheath Dental

Veterinaries in Blackheath

1 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

AU #4230081850

Train Stations in Blackheath

1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Blackheath

Gas Stations in Blackheath

2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

BP
IGA Blackheath

Gyms in Blackheath

1 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Blue Mountains Lyengar Yoga Studio

Golf Courses in Blackheath

1 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Blackheath Golf Course

Airports Near Blackheath

22 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
(Duplicate)Western Sydney International Airport-Large Airport
(Duplicate)Western Sydney International AirportWSILarge Airport
Bathurst AirportBHSMedium Airport
Camden AirportCDUMedium Airport
RAAF Base RichmondXRHMedium Airport
Sydney Bankstown AirportBWUMedium Airport
Aberfoyle Airstrip-Small Airport
airlie private strip-Small Airport
Bullio Airport-Small Airport
Burraga Airstrip no.1-Small Airport
Gingkin Airfield-Small Airport
Holsworthy (Military) Airport-Small Airport
Katoomba Airport-Small Airport
Limekilns airfield-Small Airport
St Mary's / Kennetts Airfield-Small Airport
Tadji Park Airstrip-Small Airport
Taralga Grathawa Airport-Small Airport
The Oaks Airport-Small Airport
Tucker Creek Airstrip-Small Airport
Wedderburn Aerodrome-Small Airport
Wilton Airport-Small Airport
Yerranderie Airfield-Small Airport

Post Offices in Blackheath

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Blackheath Post Office

Treatment Centers in Blackheath

2 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Rehabilitation Unit
Woodlands Clinic (Drug and Alcohol)

Churches & Religious Organizations in Blackheath

5 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Blackheath Baptist Church
Blackheath Uniting Church
Leslie Memorial Presbyterian Church
Sacred Heart Catholic Church
St Aidan's Anglican Church

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Waterfalls
17
Natural waterfalls documented by USGS and OpenStreetMap contributors
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Waterfalls Near Blackheath

17 waterfalls from OpenStreetMap and USGS geographic data found near Blackheath.

Name Description
Beauchamp Falls
Calcutta Falls
Centennial Falls
Centennial Glen Waterfall
Edenderry Falls
Fortress Falls
Gossamer Falls
Govetts Leap Falls Height: 180m
Hilary Falls
Horseshoe Falls
Mermaids Fall
Slippery Dip Falls
Taylor Fall Height: 3
Teazing Falls Height: 15
Trinity Falls
Walfords Falls Height: 50
Westerway Falls

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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What is the population of Blackheath?

Blackheath has a population of 4,479 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 7 people per square mile, spread across 686.6 square miles.

What is the weather like in Blackheath?

Blackheath enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (15°C). Winter temperatures average 65°F in January, while summers reach an average of 49°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 38.9 inches.

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