Caves Beach, Australia

Full City Profile

1.9 /5.0

D Poor

3,958 Population 11/sq mi density

72 ft Elevation 22 meters

64°F Avg Temperature 18°C

Overall

1.9 / 5.0

Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

C+

Economy

2.8 / 5.0

$24,032 median income, 4.6% unemployment

Affordability

1.1 / 5.0

$236,600 home value, $1,183/mo rent

Caves Beach enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 70°F in January while summers reach 55°F in July. The area gets 345 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 31.7 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

70°F Jan (21°C) 55°F Jul (13°C)

Annual Average	63.7°F
	18% above US avg
January Average	70°F (21°C)
July Average	55°F (13°C)
Sunny Days	345 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	72 ft (22 m)
Area	351.4 sq mi (910.1 km²)
Population Density	11/sq mi
Coordinates	-33.1064°N, 151.6440°W
Timezone	Australia/Sydney

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 31.7"

17% below US avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (Mar) 5.55"

Driest Month (Aug) 2.17"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

17 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.3. Most recent: M3.6 on May 28, 2025.

Aug 6, 1994	9 km WSW of Ellalong, Australia	M5.3	42 km
Apr 22, 2025	18 km SW of Singleton, Australia	M5.1	71 km
Aug 23, 2024	7 km ENE of Denman, Australia	M4.8	118 km
Aug 24, 2024	8 km NE of Denman, Australia	M4.5	120 km
Sep 6, 2024	New South Wales, Australia	M4.4	122 km
May 2, 2020	11 km ENE of Denman, Australia	M4.0	115 km
May 28, 2025	3 km WNW of Cobbitty, Australia	M3.6	136 km
Mar 8, 2024	14 km SSW of Woodford, Australia	M3.5	139 km
Mar 11, 2010	8 km NE of Hawks Nest, Australia	M3.3	78 km
Mar 1, 2025	12 km N of Denman, Australia	M3.3	130 km
Sep 10, 2012	33 km ESE of Blue Bay, Australia	M3.2	42 km
Apr 11, 2007	3 km SE of Stanwell Park, Australia	M3.1	140 km
Feb 23, 1990	49 km S of Denman, Australia	M3.0	94 km
Jul 2, 2006	9 km SSW of Muswellbrook, Australia	M2.8	111 km
May 15, 2004	23 km ENE of Dungog, Australia	M2.8	93 km
Aug 26, 2024	12 km SSW of Muswellbrook, Australia	M2.7	111 km
Jan 14, 2025	13 km ESE of Denman, Australia	M2.7	109 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	70°F (21°C)	4.8 in
February	73°F (23°C)	5.3 in	Warmest
March	70°F (21°C)	5.6 in	Wettest
April	66°F (19°C)	4.3 in
May	61°F (16°C)	4.2 in
June	56°F (13°C)	4.4 in
July	55°F (13°C)	2.4 in	Coldest
August	56°F (13°C)	2.2 in	Driest
September	60°F (15°C)	2.6 in
October	64°F (18°C)	3.0 in
November	67°F (19°C)	3.6 in
December	71°F (22°C)	3.3 in

Caves Beach has a seasonal temperature swing of 18°F / from 55°F in July to 73°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 45.5 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.6") and August the driest (2.2").

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