Bourke, Australia
New South Wales · Australia
Bourke is a small town in New South Wales, Australia with a population of 1,699. Elevation: 361 ft (110 m). Average temperature: 69°F (20°C).
Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026
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About Bourke
Bourke is a town in the north-west of New South Wales, Australia. The administrative centre and largest town in Bourke Shire, Bourke is approximately 800 kilometres (500 mi) north-west of the state capital, Sydney, on the south bank of the Darling River. It is also situated:137 kilometres south of Barringun and the Queensland – New South Wales Border
256 kilometres south of Cunnamulla
454 kilometres south of Charleville
People
Climate
| Population | 1,699 |
| Elevation | 361 ft (110 m) |
| Coordinates | -30.0901°, 145.9365° |
| Timezone | Australia/Sydney |
| Country | 🇦🇺 Australia |
| State / Province | New South Wales |
| Average Temperature | 69°F (20°C) |
| January Average | 83°F (28°C) |
| July Average | 53°F (12°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 13.1 inches (333 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Bourke
Bourke is a small town in Australia (New South Wales) with a population of 1,699. The city sits at an elevation of 361 feet (110 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 69°F (20°C). Temperatures range from 83°F in January to 53°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 13.1 inches. The timezone is Australia/Sydney.
Climate in Bourke
Bourke has an average annual temperature of 20.9°C (70°F). The hottest month is Jan (30.6°C), the coldest is Jul (11.3°C). Average annual precipitation is 338 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 68.6°F |
| 27% above Australia avg | |
| January Average | 83°F (28°C) |
| July Average | 53°F (12°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 361 ft (110 m) |
| Coordinates | 30.0901°S, 145.9365°E |
| Timezone | Australia/Sydney |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 83°F (28°C) | 1.5 in | Warmest |
| February | 82°F (28°C) | 1.5 in | Wettest |
| March | 77°F (25°C) | 1.2 in | |
| April | 69°F (21°C) | 0.9 in | |
| May | 61°F (16°C) | 1.0 in | |
| June | 55°F (13°C) | 1.2 in | |
| July | 53°F (12°C) | 0.9 in | Coldest |
| August | 56°F (13°C) | 0.7 in | Driest |
| September | 62°F (17°C) | 0.8 in | |
| October | 69°F (21°C) | 0.9 in | |
| November | 75°F (24°C) | 1.1 in | |
| December | 81°F (27°C) | 1.3 in |
Bourke has a seasonal temperature swing of 30°F / from 53°F in July to 83°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 13.1 inches, with February being the wettest month (1.5") and August the driest (0.7").
Schools in Bourke
6 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Ignatius Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Bourke High School | - | - | - | - |
| Bourke Public School | - | - | - | - |
| Bourke-Walgett School of Distance Education | - | - | - | - |
| St Ignatius Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Koinonia Christian Academy | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Bourke
1 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Outback Radio 2WEB | - | MP3 128 kbps |
Libraries in Bourke
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bourke Public Library | 0.0 |
Cafes in Bourke
1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Bourke
3 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Bourke
1 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Airports Near Bourke
4 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Bourke Airport | BRK | Medium Airport |
| Bourke no.2 | - | Small Airport |
| Byrock Airport | - | Small Airport |
| North Bourke airstrip | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Bourke
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Bourke Post Office |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Bourke
5 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Bourke Seventh Day Adventist Church | |
| Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses | |
| Masonic Lodge 88 | |
| St Ignatius Church | |
| St Ignatius Church |
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Meteorites Near Bourke
1 meteorite landings recorded by NASA found near Bourke.
| Name | Year | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Nocoleche | 1895 |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Australia
25 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Bourke
What is the population of Bourke?
Bourke has a population of 1,699 residents and is located in Australia..
What is the weather like in Bourke?
Bourke enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F (20°C). Winter temperatures average 83°F in January, while summers reach an average of 53°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 13.1 inches.
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