Bywong, Australia
New South Wales · Australia
Bywong is a small town in New South Wales, Australia with a population of 1,342. Elevation: 2,470 ft (753 m). Average temperature: 48°F (9°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 Bywong
Bywong is a rural residential area in the Southern Tablelands of New South Wales, Australia in the Queanbeyan-Palerang Regional Council LGA. It is approximately 24 kilometres north-east of Canberra on the Federal Highway. It is also traversed by Macs Reef Road, Shingle Hill Way and Bungendore Road, the last two roads connecting Gundaroo and Bungendore. Its name is derived from an aboriginal word for "big hill". At the 2021 census, it had a population of 1,342. It had a public school from 1895 to 1906.
It has a community association called Bywong Community Inc.
Its local Pony Club is called Gearys Gap Pony Club, which meets at the Les Reardon Reserve, Bywong.
People
Climate
| Population | 1,342 |
| Population Density | 36 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 2,470 ft (753 m) |
| Coordinates | -35.1648°, 149.3289° |
| Timezone | Australia/Sydney |
| Country | 🇦🇺 Australia |
| State / Province | New South Wales |
| Average Temperature | 48°F (9°C) |
| January Average | 58°F (14°C) |
| July Average | 37°F (3°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 26.9 inches (684 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.8 inches (2 cm) |
About Bywong
Bywong is a small town in Australia (New South Wales) with a population of 1,342. The city sits at an elevation of 2,470 feet (753 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 48°F (9°C). Temperatures range from 58°F in January to 37°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 26.9 inches. The timezone is Australia/Sydney.
Climate in Bywong
Bywong has an average annual temperature of 13.9°C (57°F). The hottest month is Jan (22°C), the coldest is Jul (6.2°C). Average annual precipitation is 596 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 48.4°F |
| 10% below Australia avg | |
| January Average | 58°F (14°C) |
| July Average | 37°F (3°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,470 ft (753 m) |
| Area | 37.6 sq mi (97.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 36/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.1648°S, 149.3289°E |
| Timezone | Australia/Sydney |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 58°F (14°C) | 2.6 in | |
| February | 68°F (20°C) | 2.0 in | Warmest |
| March | 64°F (18°C) | 2.1 in | |
| April | 56°F (14°C) | 2.1 in | |
| May | 50°F (10°C) | 2.1 in | |
| June | 44°F (7°C) | 1.9 in | Driest |
| July | 37°F (3°C) | 2.4 in | Coldest |
| August | 45°F (7°C) | 2.3 in | |
| September | 49°F (10°C) | 2.6 in | |
| October | 55°F (13°C) | 2.7 in | Wettest |
| November | 60°F (15°C) | 2.7 in | |
| December | 65°F (19°C) | 2.1 in |
Bywong has a seasonal temperature swing of 31°F / from 37°F in July to 68°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 27.4 inches, with October being the wettest month (2.7") and June the driest (1.9").
Radio Stations near Bywong
1 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| NIGE! | alternative rock, classic rock | AAC+ 48 kbps |
Museums in Bywong
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Australian War Memorial | ||||
| Bayonets And Bandages War Museum | ||||
| Bungendore Fine Art | ||||
| Calthorpes House | ||||
| Canberra Fire Museum | ||||
| Canberra Museum and Gallery | ||||
| Canberra Railway Museum | ||||
| Canberra Railway Museum | ||||
| Museum of Australian Democracy | ||||
| National Archives of Australia | ||||
| National Capital Exhibition | ||||
| National Dinosaur Museum | ||||
| National Film & Sound Archive | ||||
| Queanbeyan and District Historical Museum | ||||
| Queanbeyan Printing Museum | ||||
| St Johns Schoolhouse Museum |
Libraries in Bywong
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ACT Heritage Library | 0.0 | |||||
| ACT Public Library Erindale | 0.0 | |||||
| ANU Law Library | 0.0 | |||||
| ArchivesACT | 0.0 | |||||
| ArchivesACT | 0.0 | |||||
| Black Mountain Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Black Mountain Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Bungendore Community Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Civic Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Civic Library | 0.0 | |||||
| CSIRO Black Mountain | 0.0 | |||||
| Dickson Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Dickson Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Dickson Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Gungahlin Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Hancock Library East Wing | 0.0 | |||||
| Hancock Library West Wing | 0.0 | |||||
| JB Chifley Building | 0.0 | |||||
| Kingston Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Kingston Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Meg's Toy Box | 0.0 | |||||
| Meg's Toy Box | 0.0 | |||||
| National Centre for Australian Children's Literature | 0.0 | |||||
| National Centre for Australian Children's Literature | 0.0 | |||||
| National Library of Australia | 0.0 | |||||
| Old Senior School Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Queanbeyan City Council Library | 0.0 | |||||
| R.G. Menzies Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Research Library of the National Museum of Australia | 0.0 | |||||
| Research Library of the National Museum of Australia | 0.0 | |||||
| School of Art Library | 0.0 | |||||
| School of Art Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Senior Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Woden Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Woden Library | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Bywong
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capital Region Farmers Market | |||||
| Capital Region Farmers Market |
Breweries in Bywong
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attitude | ||||
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Stadiums & Teams in Bywong
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Bywong
14 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Canberra Airport | CBR | Medium Airport |
| Goulburn Airport | GUL | Medium Airport |
| 2nd Crookwell Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Bakblok Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Braidwood Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Collector Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Crookwell Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Currandooley Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Gundaroo Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Hall Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Marulan (Tangryang) Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Southern tablelands gliding club | - | Small Airport |
| Wallaroo Private Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Wee Jasper Airport | - | Small Airport |
Treatment Centers in Bywong
7 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Central Outpatients | ||
| Child Health Clinic | ||
| Chiropractic Life | ||
| ICON Cancer Centre Canberra | ||
| Nephrocare Northside Dialysis Clinic | ||
| Orthoclinic Specialist Orthodontics | ||
| QSCAN Bruce |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Australia
25 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Bywong
What is the population of Bywong?
Bywong has a population of 1,342 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 36 people per square mile, spread across 37.6 square miles.
What is the weather like in Bywong?
Bywong has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winter temperatures average 58°F in January, while summers reach an average of 37°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 26.9 inches.
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