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Boat Harbour, Australia

New South Wales · Australia

Boat Harbour is a small town in New South Wales, Australia with a population of 930. Elevation: 56 ft (17 m). Average temperature: 67°F (19°C).

Data updated June 2026

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
930 Population 2/sq mi density
56 ft Elevation 17 meters
67°F Avg Temperature 19°C
27.5 in Annual Rain
Australia / Sydney Timezone
$44,346 Median Income
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$44,346 median income, 4.1% unemployment
C
Affordability
2.4 / 5.0
$332,400 home value, $1,662/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population930
Median Age38.0 yrs
Density2/mi²

Economy

B
Median Income$44,346
Per Capita$44,346
Unemployment4.1%

Housing

C
Home Value$332,400
Rent$1,662
Ownership66.0%
Housing Units372

Climate

Avg Temp67°F (19°C)
Rain27.5 in/yr
Sunny Days347/yr
Elevation56 ft (17 m)
Population930
Population Density2 / sq mi
Elevation56 ft (17 m)
Coordinates-32.7896°, 152.1091°
TimezoneAustralia/Sydney
Country🇦🇺 Australia
State / ProvinceNew South Wales
Average Temperature67°F (19°C)
January Average72°F (22°C)
July Average61°F (16°C)
Annual Precipitation27.5 inches (698 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$44,346
Median Age38.0 years

About Boat Harbour

Boat Harbour is a small town in Australia (New South Wales) with a population of 930. The city sits at an elevation of 56 feet (17 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 67°F (19°C). Temperatures range from 72°F in January to 61°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 27.5 inches. The timezone is Australia/Sydney.

Boat Harbour has a population of 930 with a density of 2 people per square mile, spread across 478.7 square miles. The median age is 38.0 years, 2% younger than the national median of 38.9.

Population

930
Total Population
2
People / sq mi
38.0yrs
Median Age
2% below Australia avg
478.7mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Boat Harbour vs Australia Average

The median household income in Boat Harbour is $44,346, which is 41% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $44,346 (above the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $853, 40% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 4.1% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 88 business establishments.

Income: Boat Harbour vs Australia

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Income

Median HH Income$44,346
41% below Australia avg
Per Capita Income$44,346
Avg Weekly Wage$853

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment4.1%
14% above Australia avg
Establishments (County)88

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Boat Harbour is $332,400, 18% above the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $1,662 (43% above the national average of $1,163). 66.0% of housing units are owner-occupied. There are 372 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 7.5x, making homeownership a significant financial stretch for most families.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$332,400
18% above Australia avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,662
43% above Australia avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership66.0%
Owner-Occupied66.0%
Renter-Occupied34.0%
Housing Units372

Property Tax

Climate in Boat Harbour

Boat Harbour has an average annual temperature of 19.3°C (67°F). The hottest month is Feb (23.7°C), the coldest is Jul (14.1°C). Average annual precipitation is 1353 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 23.6°C / 74°F 20.2° / 27.1° 88.1
Feb 23.7°C / 75°F 20.3° / 27.1° 123.3
Mar 22.6°C / 73°F 19.3° / 25.8° 117.4
Apr 20°C / 68°F 16.6° / 23.4° 136.2
May 17.2°C / 63°F 13.7° / 20.7° 163.0
Jun 14.8°C / 59°F 11.6° / 18° 179.3
Jul 14.1°C / 57°F 10.5° / 17.7° 117.1
Aug 15°C / 59°F 11.1° / 18.9° 80.9
Sep 17.5°C / 64°F 13.5° / 21.5° 83.3
Oct 19.3°C / 67°F 15.5° / 23.1° 76.1
Nov 20.9°C / 70°F 17.2° / 24.6° 101.1
Dec 22.4°C / 72°F 18.8° / 25.9° 86.7
Boat Harbour enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C). Winters average 72°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 347 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 27.5 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 56 feet.

Temperature

72°F Jan (22°C) 61°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average66.6°F
23% above Australia avg
January Average72°F (22°C)
July Average61°F (16°C)
Sunny Days347 days/yr

Geography

Elevation56 ft (17 m)
Area478.7 sq mi (1,239.9 km²)
Population Density2/sq mi
Coordinates-32.7896°N, 152.1091°W
TimezoneAustralia/Sydney

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 27.5"
28% below Australia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 5.79"
Driest Month (Sep) 2.76"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

15 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.3. Most recent: M5.1 on Apr 22, 2025.

Aug 6, 1994 9 km WSW of Ellalong, Australia M5.3 84 km
Apr 22, 2025 18 km SW of Singleton, Australia M5.1 99 km
Aug 23, 2024 7 km ENE of Denman, Australia M4.8 136 km
Aug 24, 2024 8 km NE of Denman, Australia M4.5 137 km
Sep 6, 2024 New South Wales, Australia M4.4 140 km
May 2, 2020 11 km ENE of Denman, Australia M4.0 131 km
Apr 19, 2017 62 km ESE of Forster, Australia M3.9 112 km
Mar 1, 2025 12 km N of Denman, Australia M3.3 146 km
Mar 11, 2010 8 km NE of Hawks Nest, Australia M3.3 23 km
Sep 10, 2012 33 km ESE of Blue Bay, Australia M3.2 77 km
Feb 23, 1990 49 km S of Denman, Australia M3.0 132 km
Jul 2, 2006 9 km SSW of Muswellbrook, Australia M2.8 126 km
May 15, 2004 23 km ENE of Dungog, Australia M2.8 54 km
Jan 14, 2025 13 km ESE of Denman, Australia M2.7 127 km
Aug 26, 2024 12 km SSW of Muswellbrook, Australia M2.7 127 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 72°F (22°C) 4.2 in
February 73°F (23°C) 4.3 in Warmest
March 70°F (21°C) 5.6 in
April 66°F (19°C) 5.1 in
May 61°F (16°C) 5.3 in
June 56°F (13°C) 5.8 in Wettest
July 61°F (16°C) 3.9 in
August 56°F (13°C) 3.0 in Coldest
September 60°F (16°C) 2.8 in Driest
October 64°F (18°C) 3.5 in
November 67°F (20°C) 3.6 in
December 71°F (22°C) 3.1 in

Boat Harbour has a seasonal temperature swing of 17°F / from 56°F in August to 73°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 50.2 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.8") and September the driest (2.8").

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Radio Stations near Boat Harbour

3 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
2GB 873 Sydney news, sport AAC+ 48 kbps
2NURFM easy listening MP3 128 kbps
2BOB Radio 104.7FM MP3 128 kbps

Libraries in Boat Harbour

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Tea Gardens Library0.0
Tilligerry Library0.0
Tomaree Library0.0

Cafes in Boat Harbour

1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Swell Kiosk Cafe

Breweries in Boat Harbour

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Murrays

Airports Near Boat Harbour

7 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Newcastle AirportNTLLarge Airport
Forster (Wallis Is) AirportFOTSmall Airport
Gloucester AirportSmall Airport
Lake Macquarie AirportBEOSmall Airport
Luskintyre AirfieldSmall Airport
Maitland AirportMTLSmall Airport
Warnervale AirportSmall Airport

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 Boat Harbour

What is the population of Boat Harbour?

Boat Harbour has a population of 930 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 2 people per square mile, spread across 478.7 square miles. The median age of residents is 38.0 years.

Is Boat Harbour expensive to live in?

The median household income is $44,346, 41% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $332,400 (18% above the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,662 per month, above the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 7.5x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Boat Harbour?

Boat Harbour enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C). Winter temperatures average 72°F in January, while summers reach an average of 61°F in July. The area receives 347 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 27.5 inches.

How is the job market in Boat Harbour?

Boat Harbour has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 4.1%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $853. There are 88 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Boat Harbour?

The median home value in Boat Harbour is $332,400. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,662. The homeownership rate is 66.0%.

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