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Coledale, Australia

New South Wales · Australia

Coledale is a small town in New South Wales, Australia with a population of 1,233. Elevation: 66 ft (20 m). Average temperature: 63°F (17°C).

2.0 /5.0
C Fair
1,233 Population 3/sq mi density
66 ft Elevation 20 meters
63°F Avg Temperature 17°C
37.5 in Annual Rain
Australia / Sydney Timezone
$33,834 Median Income
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Overall
2.0 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.0 / 5.0
$33,834 median income, 4.3% unemployment
F
Affordability
1.0 / 5.0
$338,000 home value, $1,690/mo rent

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About Coledale

Coledale

Coledale is a costal village in the Illawarra region of New South Wales, Australia, approximately 18 kilometres (11 mi) north of Wollongong and 52 kilometres (32 mi) south of the Sydney Central Business District. It is located along the Princes Highway and the South Coast railway line. Coledale is part of the City of Wollongong and lies between the villages of Wombarra and Austinmer.

People

Population1,233
Median Age42.0 yrs
Density3/mi²

Economy

B
Median Income$33,834
Per Capita$33,834
Unemployment4.3%

Housing

F
Home Value$338,000
Rent$1,690
Ownership85.2%
Housing Units493

Climate

Avg Temp63°F (17°C)
Rain37.5 in/yr
Sunny Days328/yr
Elevation66 ft (20 m)
Population1,233
Population Density3 / sq mi
Elevation66 ft (20 m)
Coordinates-34.2911°, 150.9447°
TimezoneAustralia/Sydney
Country🇦🇺 Australia
State / ProvinceNew South Wales
Average Temperature63°F (17°C)
January Average70°F (21°C)
July Average55°F (13°C)
Annual Precipitation37.5 inches (953 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$33,834
Median Age42.0 years

About Coledale

Coledale is a small town in Australia (New South Wales) with a population of 1,233. The city sits at an elevation of 66 feet (20 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 63°F (17°C). Temperatures range from 70°F in January to 55°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 37.5 inches. The timezone is Australia/Sydney.

Coledale has a population of 1,233 with a density of 3 people per square mile, spread across 469.5 square miles. The median age is 42.0 years, 8% older than the national median of 38.9.

Population

1,233
Total Population
3
People / sq mi
42.0yrs
Median Age
8% above Australia avg
469.5mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Coledale vs Australia Average

The median household income in Coledale is $33,834, which is 55% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $33,834 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $651, 55% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 4.3% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 117 business establishments.

Income: Coledale vs Australia

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Income

Median HH Income$33,834
55% below Australia avg
Per Capita Income$33,834
Avg Weekly Wage$651

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment4.3%
19% above Australia avg
Establishments (County)117

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Coledale is $338,000, 20% above the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $1,690 (45% above the national average of $1,163). 85.2% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 493 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 10x, making homeownership a significant financial stretch for most families.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$338,000
20% above Australia avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,690
45% above Australia avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership85.2%
Owner-Occupied85.2%
Renter-Occupied14.8%
Housing Units493

Property Tax

Climate in Coledale

Coledale has an average annual temperature of 18.1°C (65°F). The hottest month is Jan (22.2°C), the coldest is Jul (13.6°C). Average annual precipitation is 1146 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 22.2°C / 72°F 19.2° / 25.1° 88.6
Feb 22°C / 72°F 19.1° / 24.8° 143.2
Mar 21°C / 70°F 18.1° / 24° 142.2
Apr 19°C / 66°F 15.8° / 22.3° 92.8
May 16.4°C / 62°F 13° / 19.9° 51.7
Jun 14.4°C / 58°F 11.2° / 17.7° 125.4
Jul 13.6°C / 56°F 10.1° / 17.2° 78.9
Aug 14.2°C / 58°F 10.5° / 18° 107.5
Sep 16.4°C / 62°F 12.4° / 20.3° 51.6
Oct 18°C / 64°F 14.2° / 21.7° 71.7
Nov 19.2°C / 67°F 16° / 22.5° 117.0
Dec 20.9°C / 70°F 17.7° / 24.1° 75.3
Coledale enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 70°F in January while summers reach 55°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 328 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 37.5 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 66 feet.

Temperature

70°F Jan (21°C) 55°F Jul (13°C)
Annual Average62.9°F
16% above Australia avg
January Average70°F (21°C)
July Average55°F (13°C)
Sunny Days328 days/yr

Geography

Elevation66 ft (20 m)
Area469.5 sq mi (1,216.0 km²)
Population Density3/sq mi
Coordinates-34.2911°N, 150.9447°W
TimezoneAustralia/Sydney

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 37.5"
1% below Australia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Mar) 6.81"
Driest Month (Jul) 2.72"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

10 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.9. Most recent: M3.6 on May 28, 2025.

Feb 14, 2002 1 km NNW of Yerrinbool, Australia M3.9 39 km
Mar 17, 1999 2 km SE of Picton, Australia M3.8 31 km
May 28, 2025 3 km WNW of Cobbitty, Australia M3.6 42 km
Mar 8, 2024 14 km SSW of Woodford, Australia M3.5 67 km
Aug 18, 2007 10 km NW of Mittagong, Australia M3.2 53 km
Sep 10, 2012 33 km ESE of Blue Bay, Australia M3.2 125 km
Jul 27, 2003 36 km NE of Crookwell, Australia M3.1 110 km
Apr 11, 2007 3 km SE of Stanwell Park, Australia M3.1 7 km
Jun 18, 2006 8 km W of Oakdale, Australia M3.0 54 km
Aug 18, 2007 11 km NW of Mittagong, Australia M2.6 54 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 70°F (21°C) 5.4 in Warmest
February 68°F (20°C) 5.8 in
March 66°F (19°C) 6.8 in Wettest
April 61°F (16°C) 4.9 in
May 57°F (14°C) 4.7 in
June 52°F (11°C) 4.9 in
July 55°F (13°C) 2.7 in Driest
August 52°F (11°C) 4.0 in Coldest
September 55°F (13°C) 2.8 in
October 59°F (15°C) 4.3 in
November 62°F (17°C) 4.5 in
December 66°F (19°C) 3.8 in

Coledale has a seasonal temperature swing of 18°F / from 52°F in August to 70°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 54.6 inches, with March being the wettest month (6.8") and July the driest (2.7").

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Schools in Coledale

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Coledale Public School
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Radio Stations near Coledale

24 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Sky News Australia Radio conservative, discussion AAC+ 64 kbps
Triple J AAC+ 56 kbps
Triple J (QLD) alternative, indie AAC+ 56 kbps
ABC Radio Sydney news, talk AAC 94 kbps
triple j (NSW) dance, hip-hop AAC 238 kbps
Indian link radio music MP3 128 kbps
2SM SRN Sydney news talk, sport AAC+ 64 kbps
ABC Radio National Live 20220701 current affairs, news AAC 94 kbps
ABC RN culture, history AAC+ 56 kbps
Voice of Islam islamic MP3
ABC Country 20220701 country AAC 238 kbps
CADA (AAC+) urban AAC+ 48 kbps
ABC Classic FM 20220701 classic, news AAC 238 kbps
ABC 702kHz AM Sydney NSW Local Radio 20220701 contemporary, current affairs AAC 94 kbps
CADA (MP3) urban MP3 128 kbps
SBS PopAsia c-pop, cantonese AAC+ 97 kbps
Bondi Radio (MP3) dance, electronic MP3 128 kbps
C91.3 FM - Macarthur's Radio Station commercial, hot adult contemporary AAC+ 64 kbps
2MCR 100.3 - Sounds of Macarthur - Macarthur Community Radio australian music, community radio MP3 128 kbps
Northside Radio 99.3 AAC+ 128 kbps
Power Cuts Radio AAC+ 64 kbps
Starter FM dance, electronic MP3 320 kbps
Eastside Radio 89.7FM AAC 192 kbps
i98FM MP3 64 kbps

Museums in Coledale

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Black Diamond Heritage Centre
Breakwater Battery
Breakwater Battery
Breakwater Battery Military Museum
Breakwater Battery Military Museum
Camden Museum
Campbelltown Steam Museum
Illawarra Historical Society Inc & Illawarra Museum
Illawarra Historical Society Inc & Illawarra Museum
Richmond Villa Heritage Centre
Science Space
Science Space
Sydney Tramway Museum
The Old Court House
The Old Court House
YMCA building

Libraries in Coledale

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bulli Library0.0
Bulli Library0.0
Bundeena Library0.0
Camden Library0.0
Campbelltown TAFE Library0.0
Caringbah Public Library0.0
Corrimal Library0.0
Corrimal Library0.0
Cronulla Library0.0
Dapto District Library0.0
Engadine Library0.0
H. J. Daley Library0.0
Helensburgh Library0.0
Loftus TAFE Library0.0
Narellan Library0.0
Thirroul Library0.0
Unanderra Library0.0
Unanderra Library0.0
University of Wollongong Library (16)0.0
University of Wollongong Library (16)0.0
Warrawong District Library0.0
Warrawong District Library0.0
Warrawong Library0.0
Warrawong Library0.0
Wollongong City Library0.0
Wollongong City Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Coledale

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Caringbah Markets

Cafes in Coledale

2 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Earth Walker & CO.
Saltie Dog Coffee & Crepes

Train Stations in Coledale

1 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Coledale

Breweries in Coledale

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Resin Brewing

Stadiums & Teams in Coledale

TeamLeagueDivision
WIN Entertainment Centre
WIN Stadium

Airports Near Coledale

23 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
(Duplicate)Western Sydney International AirportLarge Airport
(Duplicate)Western Sydney International AirportWSILarge Airport
Sydney Kingsford Smith International AirportSYDLarge Airport
Camden AirportCDUMedium Airport
Naval Air Station Nowra - HMAS AlbatrossNOAMedium Airport
RAAF Base RichmondXRHMedium Airport
Shellharbour AirportWOLMedium Airport
Sydney Bankstown AirportBWUMedium Airport
Aberfoyle AirstripSmall Airport
Bowral Private AirfieldSmall Airport
Cambewarra AirstripSmall Airport
Holsworthy (Military) AirportSmall Airport
Jaspers Brush AirfieldSmall Airport
Katoomba AirportSmall Airport
Mittagong AirportSmall Airport
Robertson AirstripSmall Airport
St Mary's / Kennetts AirfieldSmall Airport
Tadji Park AirstripSmall Airport
The Oaks AirportSmall Airport
Tucker Creek AirstripSmall Airport
Wedderburn AerodromeSmall Airport
Wilton AirportSmall Airport
Yerranderie AirfieldSmall Airport

Treatment Centers in Coledale

3 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Illawarra Cancer Care Centre
Illawarra Radiology Group
Wollongong Campus Medical Centre

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 Coledale

What is the population of Coledale?

Coledale has a population of 1,233 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 3 people per square mile, spread across 469.5 square miles. The median age of residents is 42.0 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Coledale expensive to live in?

The median household income is $33,834, 55% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $338,000 (20% above the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,690 per month, above the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 10x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Coledale?

Coledale enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winter temperatures average 70°F in January, while summers reach an average of 55°F in July. The area receives 328 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 37.5 inches.

How is the job market in Coledale?

Coledale has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 4.3%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $651. There are 117 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Coledale?

The median home value in Coledale is $338,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,690. The homeownership rate is 85.2%.

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