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Blayney, Australia

New South Wales · Australia

Blayney is a small town in New South Wales, Australia with a population of 3,355. Elevation: 2,854 ft (870 m). Average temperature: 55°F (13°C).

Data updated June 2026

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
3,355 Population 31/sq mi density
2,854 ft Elevation 870 meters
55°F Avg Temperature 13°C
24.9 in Annual Rain
Australia / Sydney Timezone
$23,525 Median Income
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.5 / 5.0
$23,525 median income, 6.3% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.1 / 5.0
$149,200 home value, $746/mo rent

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About Blayney

Blayney

Blayney is a farming town and administrative centre with a population of 2,997 in 2021, in the Central West region of New South Wales, Australia. Situated on the Mid-Western Highway about 240 km (150 mi) west of Sydney, 35 km (22 mi) west of Bathurst and 863 m (2,831 ft) above sea-level, Blayney is the seat of Blayney Shire Council.

People

Population3,355
Median Age38.0 yrs
Density31/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$23,525
Per Capita$23,525
Unemployment6.3%

Housing

B
Home Value$149,200
Rent$746
Ownership68.4%
Housing Units1,342

Climate

Avg Temp55°F (13°C)
Rain24.9 in/yr
Sunny Days335/yr
Elevation2,854 ft (870 m)
Population3,355
Population Density31 / sq mi
Elevation2,854 ft (870 m)
Coordinates-33.5323°, 149.2537°
TimezoneAustralia/Sydney
Country🇦🇺 Australia
State / ProvinceNew South Wales
Average Temperature55°F (13°C)
January Average66°F (19°C)
July Average43°F (6°C)
Annual Precipitation24.9 inches (632 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.3 inches (1 cm)
Median Household Income$23,525
Median Age38.0 years

About Blayney

Blayney is a small town in Australia (New South Wales) with a population of 3,355. The city sits at an elevation of 2,854 feet (870 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 55°F (13°C). Temperatures range from 66°F in January to 43°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 24.9 inches. The timezone is Australia/Sydney.

Blayney has a population of 3,355 with a density of 31 people per square mile, spread across 110.0 square miles. The median age is 38.0 years, 2% younger than the national median of 38.9.

Population

3,355
Total Population
31
People / sq mi
38.0yrs
Median Age
2% below Australia avg
110.0mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Blayney vs Australia Average

The median household income in Blayney is $23,525, which is 69% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $23,525 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $452, 68% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 6.3% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 319 business establishments.

Income: Blayney vs Australia

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$23,525
69% below Australia avg
Per Capita Income$23,525
Avg Weekly Wage$452

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment6.3%
75% above Australia avg
Establishments (County)319

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Blayney is $149,200, 47% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $746 (36% below the national average of $1,163). 68.4% of housing units are owner-occupied. There are 1,342 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 6.3x, above the traditionally affordable threshold of 3-4x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$149,200
47% below Australia avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$746
36% below Australia avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership68.4%
Owner-Occupied68.4%
Renter-Occupied31.6%
Housing Units1,342

Property Tax

Climate in Blayney

Blayney has an average annual temperature of 12.4°C (54°F). The hottest month is Jan (20.6°C), the coldest is Jul (5.2°C). Average annual precipitation is 827 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 20.6°C / 69°F 13.2° / 28° 66.2
Feb 19.4°C / 67°F 12.6° / 26.1° 76.8
Mar 16.4°C / 62°F 9.9° / 22.9° 68.2
Apr 12.6°C / 55°F 6° / 19.3° 44.0
May 8.2°C / 47°F 2.4° / 14° 49.5
Jun 6.1°C / 43°F 1.4° / 10.8° 70.4
Jul 5.2°C / 41°F 0.4° / 9.9° 74.6
Aug 6.2°C / 43°F 0.9° / 11.5° 77.8
Sep 8.9°C / 48°F 2.9° / 14.9° 75.4
Oct 12°C / 54°F 5.6° / 18.4° 61.5
Nov 15.4°C / 60°F 8.5° / 22.3° 73.3
Dec 18°C / 64°F 10.8° / 25.2° 89.4
Blayney experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 66°F in January while summers reach 43°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 335 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 24.9 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 2,854 feet.

Temperature

66°F Jan (19°C) 43°F Jul (6°C)
Annual Average54.8°F
1% above Australia avg
January Average66°F (19°C)
July Average43°F (6°C)
Sunny Days335 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,854 ft (870 m)
Area110.0 sq mi (285.0 km²)
Population Density31/sq mi
Coordinates-33.5323°N, 149.2537°W
TimezoneAustralia/Sydney

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 24.9"
35% below Australia avg
Snowfall 0.3"
Wettest Month (Aug) 3.82"
Driest Month (Apr) 2.01"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

41 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.2. Most recent: M3.6 on May 28, 2025.

Apr 13, 2017 23 km WSW of Millthorpe, Australia M4.2 28 km
Aug 22, 2002 9 km NE of Grenfell, Australia M3.9 99 km
Feb 14, 2002 1 km NNW of Yerrinbool, Australia M3.9 149 km
Aug 21, 1994 16 km E of Forbes, Australia M3.8 100 km
Nov 23, 2001 9 km ENE of Grenfell, Australia M3.8 100 km
Mar 17, 1999 2 km SE of Picton, Australia M3.8 147 km
Jun 22, 2012 23 km N of Boorowa, Australia M3.8 92 km
Mar 18, 2008 32 km NE of Peak Hill, Australia M3.7 136 km
May 28, 2025 3 km WNW of Cobbitty, Australia M3.6 139 km
Sep 13, 1990 New South Wales, Australia M3.5 127 km
Aug 19, 1994 21 km E of Forbes, Australia M3.5 97 km
Mar 8, 2024 14 km SSW of Woodford, Australia M3.5 116 km
May 20, 1991 23 km S of Cowra, Australia M3.4 74 km
Mar 2, 2006 23 km NE of Murrumbateman, Australia M3.4 141 km
Aug 19, 1994 29 km NW of Grenfell, Australia M3.4 119 km
Aug 21, 1994 25 km E of Forbes, Australia M3.4 93 km
Aug 19, 1994 23 km E of Forbes, Australia M3.4 93 km
May 18, 2001 12 km WNW of Boorowa, Australia M3.2 114 km
Aug 18, 2007 10 km NW of Mittagong, Australia M3.2 140 km
Sep 18, 1994 15 km N of Grenfell, Australia M3.2 105 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 66°F (19°C) 3.5 in
February 67°F (19°C) 2.7 in Warmest
March 62°F (17°C) 2.1 in
April 55°F (13°C) 2.0 in Driest
May 48°F (9°C) 2.6 in
June 43°F (6°C) 2.5 in Coldest
July 43°F (6°C) 3.3 in
August 43°F (6°C) 3.8 in Wettest
September 47°F (9°C) 3.2 in
October 53°F (12°C) 3.2 in
November 58°F (14°C) 2.7 in
December 64°F (18°C) 2.7 in

Blayney has a seasonal temperature swing of 24°F / from 43°F in June to 67°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 34.6 inches, with August being the wettest month (3.8") and April the driest (2.0").

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Schools in Blayney

4 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Newbridge Public School - - - -
Blayney High School - - - -
Blayney Public School - - - -
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School - - - -
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Radio Stations near Blayney

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Museums in Blayney

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Carcoar Hospital Museum
Carmanhurst Military Museum
Court House Museum
Golden Memories Millthorpe Museum
Stoke Stable Museum
The Viv Kable Museum

Libraries in Blayney

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Blayney Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Blayney

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Central Tablelands Livestock Exchange

Hotels in Blayney

2 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Exchange Hotel
Gladstone Hotel

Restaurants in Blayney

2 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Han Sing
Tony G's Bistro

Cafes in Blayney

3 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Cafe 2799
Espresso 125
Ironbark Espresso Bar

Veterinaries in Blayney

1 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Blayney Veterinary Hospital

Train Stations in Blayney

1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Blayney Station

Gas Stations in Blayney

3 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Ampol Blayney
Ampol Diesel Stop - 24 Hour Card
Westside

Banks in Blayney

1 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Reliance Bank

Golf Courses in Blayney

1 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Blayney Golf Club

Breweries in Blayney

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
1859 Brewery
Badlands Brewery

Airports Near Blayney

13 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Bathurst AirportBHSMedium Airport
Cowra AirportCWTMedium Airport
Orange AirportOAGMedium Airport
airlie private strip-Small Airport
Burraga Airstrip no.1-Small Airport
Burraga Airstrip no.2-Small Airport
Canowindra Airport-Small Airport
Coombing Park Airport-Small Airport
Cudal AirportCUGSmall Airport
Fairview Airport-Small Airport
Gingkin Airfield-Small Airport
Limekilns airfield-Small Airport
Pipers Airfield-Small Airport

Post Offices in Blayney

2 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Blayney Post Office
Carcoar Post Office

Churches & Religious Organizations in Blayney

6 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Abundant Life Church
Blayney Community Baptist Church
Blayney Uniting Church
Christ Church
St James Catholic Church
St Pauls

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Waterfalls
2
Natural waterfalls documented by USGS and OpenStreetMap contributors
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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 Blayney

What is the population of Blayney?

Blayney has a population of 3,355 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 31 people per square mile, spread across 110.0 square miles. The median age of residents is 38.0 years.

Is Blayney expensive to live in?

The median household income is $23,525, 69% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $149,200 (47% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $746 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 6.3x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Blayney?

Blayney has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winter temperatures average 66°F in January, while summers reach an average of 43°F in July. The area receives 335 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 24.9 inches.

How is the job market in Blayney?

The unemployment rate in Blayney is 6.3%, somewhat above the national average of 3.6%. Job seekers may face moderate competition. The average weekly wage is $452. There are 319 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Blayney?

The median home value in Blayney is $149,200. For renters, the median monthly rent is $746. The homeownership rate is 68.4%.

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