Captains Flat, Australia

New South Wales · Australia

Captains Flat is a small town in New South Wales, Australia with a population of 611. Elevation: 2,792 ft (851 m). Average temperature: 52°F (11°C).

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

611 Population 2/sq mi density
2,792 ft Elevation 851 meters
52°F Avg Temperature 11°C
31.3 in Annual Rain
Australia / Sydney Timezone

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People

Population611
Density2/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp52°F (11°C)
Rain31.3 in/yr
Elevation2,792 ft (851 m)
Population611
Population Density2 / sq mi
Elevation2,792 ft (851 m)
Coordinates-35.5911°, 149.4452°
TimezoneAustralia/Sydney
Country🇦🇺 Australia
State / ProvinceNew South Wales
Average Temperature52°F (11°C)
January Average63°F (17°C)
July Average39°F (4°C)
Annual Precipitation31.3 inches (794 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Captains Flat

Captains Flat is a small town in Australia (New South Wales) with a population of 611. The city sits at an elevation of 2,792 feet (851 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 52°F (11°C). Temperatures range from 63°F in January to 39°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 31.3 inches. The timezone is Australia/Sydney.

Captains Flat experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 63°F in January while summers reach 39°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. Annual precipitation totals 31.3 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 2,792 feet.

Temperature

63°F Jan (17°C) 39°F Jul (4°C)
Annual Average51.5°F
5% below Australia avg
January Average63°F (17°C)
July Average39°F (4°C)

Geography

Elevation2,792 ft (851 m)
Area259.8 sq mi (672.8 km²)
Population Density2/sq mi
Coordinates35.5911°S, 149.4452°E
TimezoneAustralia/Sydney

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 31.3"
18% below Australia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 3.23"
Driest Month (Jul) 2.05"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

19 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.7. Most recent: M2.8 on Sep 25, 2019.

Apr 19, 2012 36 km ENE of Tumut, Australia M3.7 86 km
Apr 1, 1990 35 km SSE of Cooma, Australia M3.4 103 km
Mar 2, 2006 23 km NE of Murrumbateman, Australia M3.4 91 km
Nov 9, 2002 13 km NE of Berridale, Australia M3.2 89 km
Apr 21, 2006 20 km NNE of Murrumbateman, Australia M3.1 91 km
Jan 14, 2003 5 km SSW of Murrumbateman, Australia M3.1 75 km
May 17, 2003 8 km NW of Kosciuszko National Park, Australia M3.0 115 km
Jul 2, 1992 4 km NNE of Yass, Australia M3.0 99 km
Oct 25, 2001 9 km NE of Tumut, Australia M2.9 111 km
Nov 24, 1991 18 km WSW of Crookwell, Australia M2.9 122 km
Jan 2, 2005 35 km W of Duffy, Australia M2.9 76 km
Sep 25, 2019 21 km WNW of Cooma, Australia M2.8 82 km
Mar 24, 2001 6 km SW of Murrumbateman, Australia M2.8 77 km
Sep 21, 2004 30 km SSW of Boorowa, Australia M2.8 128 km
Apr 8, 2002 31 km SE of Batlow, Australia M2.8 94 km
Jul 3, 2003 5 km WNW of Berridale, Australia M2.7 104 km
Jul 30, 2002 11 km S of Kosciuszko National Park, Australia M2.7 121 km
Apr 29, 2007 35 km W of Yass, Australia M2.6 114 km
Oct 23, 2002 11 km SW of Batlow, Australia M2.6 127 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 63°F (17°C) 3.1 in Warmest
February 63°F (17°C) 2.4 in
March 59°F (15°C) 2.9 in
April 52°F (11°C) 2.4 in
May 47°F (8°C) 2.2 in
June 41°F (5°C) 2.2 in
July 39°F (4°C) 2.1 in Coldest, Driest
August 41°F (5°C) 2.7 in
September 46°F (8°C) 2.7 in
October 51°F (11°C) 3.0 in
November 55°F (13°C) 3.2 in Wettest
December 60°F (16°C) 2.5 in

Captains Flat has a seasonal temperature swing of 24°F / from 39°F in July to 63°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 31.3 inches, with November being the wettest month (3.2") and July the driest (2.1").

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Schools in Captains Flat

1 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Captains Flat Public School - - - -
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Radio Stations near Captains Flat

2 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
NIGE! alternative rock, classic rock AAC+ 48 kbps
ABC AFL live sports, sports talk AAC 238 kbps

Museums in Captains Flat

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Queanbeyan and District Historical Museum
Queanbeyan Printing Museum

Libraries in Captains Flat

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Queanbeyan City Council Library0.0

Hotels in Captains Flat

1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Captains Flat Hotel

Cafes in Captains Flat

1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Captains Flat Mens Shed

Airports Near Captains Flat

13 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Canberra AirportCBRMedium Airport
Cooma Snowy Mountains AirportOOMMedium Airport
Moruya AirportMYAMedium Airport
Adaminaby Airport-Small Airport
Bakblok Airport-Small Airport
Braidwood Airport-Small Airport
Bunyan Airfield-Small Airport
Collector Airport-Small Airport
Cooma/Polo Flat Airport-Small Airport
Currandooley Airport-Small Airport
Gundaroo Airport-Small Airport
Hall Airport-Small Airport
Wallaroo Private Airstrip-Small Airport

Post Offices in Captains Flat

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Captains Flat CPA

Churches & Religious Organizations in Captains Flat

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Captains Flat Anglican Church

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 Captains Flat?

Captains Flat has a population of 611 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 2 people per square mile, spread across 259.8 square miles.

What is the weather like in Captains Flat?

Captains Flat has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winter temperatures average 63°F in January, while summers reach an average of 39°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 31.3 inches.

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