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Colyton, Australia

New South Wales · Australia

Colyton is a small city in New South Wales, Australia with a population of 8,285. Elevation: 171 ft (52 m). Average temperature: 63°F (17°C).

Data updated June 2026

2.1 /5.0
C Fair
8,285 Population 4/sq mi density
171 ft Elevation 52 meters
63°F Avg Temperature 17°C
31.3 in Annual Rain
Australia / Sydney Timezone
$24,099 Median Income
C
Overall
2.1 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.5 / 5.0
$24,099 median income, 6.2% unemployment
D
Affordability
1.6 / 5.0
$214,000 home value, $1,070/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population8,285
Median Age36.0 yrs
Density4/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$24,099
Per Capita$24,099
Unemployment6.2%

Housing

D
Home Value$214,000
Rent$1,070
Ownership66.1%
Housing Units3,314

Climate

Avg Temp63°F (17°C)
Rain31.3 in/yr
Sunny Days334/yr
Elevation171 ft (52 m)
Population8,285
Population Density4 / sq mi
Elevation171 ft (52 m)
Coordinates-33.7828°, 150.7968°
TimezoneAustralia/Sydney
Country🇦🇺 Australia
State / ProvinceNew South Wales
Average Temperature63°F (17°C)
January Average70°F (21°C)
July Average54°F (12°C)
Annual Precipitation31.3 inches (795 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$24,099
Median Age36.0 years

About Colyton

Colyton is a small city in Australia (New South Wales) with a population of 8,285. The city sits at an elevation of 171 feet (52 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 63°F (17°C). Temperatures range from 70°F in January to 54°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 31.3 inches. The timezone is Australia/Sydney.

Colyton has a population of 8,285 with a density of 4 people per square mile, spread across 2,265.5 square miles. The median age is 36.0 years, 7% younger than the national median of 38.9.

Population

8,285
Total Population
4
People / sq mi
36.0yrs
Median Age
7% below Australia avg
2,265.5mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Colyton vs Australia Average

The median household income in Colyton is $24,099, which is 68% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $24,099 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $463, 68% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 6.2% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 787 business establishments.

Income: Colyton vs Australia

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$24,099
68% below Australia avg
Per Capita Income$24,099
Avg Weekly Wage$463

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment6.2%
72% above Australia avg
Establishments (County)787

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Colyton is $214,000, 24% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $1,070 (8% below the national average of $1,163). 66.1% of housing units are owner-occupied. There are 3,314 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 8.9x, making homeownership a significant financial stretch for most families.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$214,000
24% below Australia avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,070
8% below Australia avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership66.1%
Owner-Occupied66.1%
Renter-Occupied33.9%
Housing Units3,314

Property Tax

Climate in Colyton

Colyton has an average annual temperature of 18°C (64°F). The hottest month is Jan (23.5°C), the coldest is Jul (11.7°C). Average annual precipitation is 834 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 23.5°C / 74°F 17.9° / 29.1° 84.9
Feb 23.2°C / 74°F 17.9° / 28.6° 126.9
Mar 21.6°C / 71°F 16.3° / 26.8° 94.0
Apr 18.6°C / 65°F 12.9° / 24.2° 67.3
May 15.2°C / 59°F 9.7° / 20.7° 51.2
Jun 12.5°C / 55°F 7.4° / 17.6° 75.4
Jul 11.7°C / 53°F 6.2° / 17.2° 42.8
Aug 12.9°C / 55°F 6.7° / 19.1° 39.1
Sep 15.8°C / 60°F 9.4° / 22.1° 43.0
Oct 18.3°C / 65°F 11.9° / 24.7° 58.3
Nov 20.2°C / 68°F 14.4° / 26.1° 75.7
Dec 22°C / 72°F 16.2° / 27.8° 75.5
Colyton enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 70°F in January while summers reach 54°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 334 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 31.3 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 171 feet.

Temperature

70°F Jan (21°C) 54°F Jul (12°C)
Annual Average63.1°F
17% above Australia avg
January Average70°F (21°C)
July Average54°F (12°C)
Sunny Days334 days/yr

Geography

Elevation171 ft (52 m)
Area2,265.5 sq mi (5,867.6 km²)
Population Density4/sq mi
Coordinates-33.7828°N, 150.7968°W
TimezoneAustralia/Sydney

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 31.3"
18% below Australia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 4.25"
Driest Month (Jul) 1.54"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

13 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 M5.3 100 km
Apr 22, 2025 18 km SW of Singleton, Australia M5.1 123 km
Feb 14, 2002 1 km NNW of Yerrinbool, Australia M3.9 68 km
Mar 17, 1999 2 km SE of Picton, Australia M3.8 47 km
May 28, 2025 3 km WNW of Cobbitty, Australia M3.6 28 km
Mar 8, 2024 14 km SSW of Woodford, Australia M3.5 34 km
Aug 18, 2007 10 km NW of Mittagong, Australia M3.2 77 km
Sep 10, 2012 33 km ESE of Blue Bay, Australia M3.2 104 km
Jul 27, 2003 36 km NE of Crookwell, Australia M3.1 108 km
Apr 11, 2007 3 km SE of Stanwell Park, Australia M3.1 56 km
Jun 18, 2006 8 km W of Oakdale, Australia M3.0 47 km
Feb 23, 1990 49 km S of Denman, Australia M3.0 106 km
Aug 18, 2007 11 km NW of Mittagong, Australia M2.6 76 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 70°F (21°C) 4.3 in Wettest
February 73°F (23°C) 4.2 in Warmest
March 70°F (21°C) 4.1 in
April 64°F (18°C) 2.8 in
May 59°F (15°C) 2.6 in
June 53°F (12°C) 2.1 in Coldest
July 54°F (12°C) 1.5 in Driest
August 54°F (12°C) 1.9 in
September 59°F (15°C) 1.8 in
October 64°F (18°C) 2.5 in
November 67°F (20°C) 3.2 in
December 72°F (22°C) 2.9 in

Colyton has a seasonal temperature swing of 20°F / from 53°F in June to 73°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 33.8 inches, with January being the wettest month (4.3") and July the driest (1.5").

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Schools in Colyton

3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Colyton High School - - - -
St Marys South Public School - - - -
Bennett Road Public School - - - -
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Radio Stations near Colyton

29 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 Country 20220701 country AAC 238 kbps
ABC RN culture, history AAC+ 56 kbps
Voice of Islam islamic MP3
CADA (AAC+) urban AAC+ 48 kbps
CADA (MP3) urban MP3 128 kbps
ABC 702kHz AM Sydney NSW Local Radio 20220701 contemporary, current affairs AAC 94 kbps
ABC Classic FM 20220701 classic, news AAC 238 kbps
SBS PopAsia c-pop, cantonese AAC+ 97 kbps
C91.3 FM - Macarthur's Radio Station commercial, hot adult contemporary AAC+ 64 kbps
C-Dance club, dance MP3 192 kbps
C91.3 - AAC+ 64 kbps
Pulse 89.9 FM - MP3 128 kbps
Bondi Radio (MP3) dance, electronic MP3 128 kbps
2MCR 100.3 - Sounds of Macarthur - Macarthur Community Radio australian music, community radio MP3 128 kbps
Power Cuts Radio - AAC+ 64 kbps
Northside Radio 99.3 - AAC+ 128 kbps
Starter FM dance, electronic MP3 320 kbps
Eastside Radio 89.7FM - AAC 192 kbps
Hawkesbury Radio - Sydney (MP3) community radio MP3 192 kbps
Hawkesbury Radio - AAC 48 kbps
Radio Blue Mountains - MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Colyton

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Arms of Australia Inn Museum
Australian Army Museum of Military Engineering
Blacktown Arts Centre
Brislington Medical and Nursing Museum
Burnside Heritage Centre
Butterfly Museum
Collingwood House
Elizabeth Farm
Experiment Farm Cottage
Fairfield City Museum and Gallery
Fairfield City Museum And Gallery
Hawkesbury Regional Museum
House Down Under
Howe House
Kurrajong Radio Museum
Linnwood Museum
Liverpool Regional Museum and Family History Centre
Minto Carriage Museum
Museum of Fire
Museum of Printing
Museums Discovery Centre
Nativity House Museum And Gallery
Nepean Naval Museum
Netherby House
New South Wales Lancers Memorial Museum
Norman Lindsay Gallery
Old Government House
Peninsula House & Tebbutt's Observatory 1879 & 1894
Riverstone Museum
Rouse Hill Estate
Rouse Hill House
The King's School Robert Robertson Museum
Valley Heights Locomotive Depot Heritage Museum
Waterfall Art Gallery

Libraries in Colyton

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Auburn Library0.0
Bankstown Library and Knowledge Centre0.0
Baulkham Hills Library0.0
Blaxland Library0.0
Blaxland Public Library0.0
Bonnyrigg Branch Library0.0
Carnes Hill Library0.0
Castle Hill Library0.0
Casula Library0.0
Casula Library0.0
Chester Hill Library0.0
Constitution Hill Branch Library0.0
Dennis Johnson Library0.0
Dundas Valley Branch Library0.0
Dural Library0.0
Emu Plains Library0.0
Fairfield Library and Cafe0.0
Federal Court of Australia Library & Information Services, Parramatta0.0
Galston Library0.0
Glenquarie Library0.0
Graham Swain Library0.0
Granville Branch Library0.0
Green Valley Library0.0
Greystanes Library0.0
Guildford Library0.0
Ingleburn Library0.0
John Phillips Library0.0
Lalor Park Library0.0
Library Building0.0
Lidcombe Library0.0
Liverpool TAFE Library0.0
Local Studies Family History Library0.0
Max Webber Library0.0
Menai Library0.0
Merrylands Central Library0.0
Miller Library0.0
Moorebank Library0.0
Mount Druitt Library0.0
Oran Park Library0.0
Padstow Library0.0
Panania Library0.0
Parramatta Library0.0
Penrith City Library0.0
Persian Library0.0
PJ Walsh Library0.0
Regents Park Library0.0
Richmond Branch Library0.0
Riverstone Library0.0
School Library0.0
Smithfield Library0.0
Springwood Library0.0
St Clair Branch Public Library0.0
St Marys Library0.0
The Kings' School Parramatta CLL Senior Library0.0
Vinegar Hill Memorial Library0.0
Wentworthville Library0.0
Western Sydney University Parramatta City Campus Library0.0
Wetherill Park Library0.0
Whitlam Library0.0
Whitlam Library0.0
William Carey Christian School Library0.0
Windsor Library0.0
Yellamundie Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Colyton

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Fairfield Showgrounds
Market Square
Minchinbury Fruit Market
WF Plastic Pty Ltd

Gas Stations in Colyton

1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

7-Eleven

Gyms in Colyton

1 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Anytime Fitness

Breweries in Colyton

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Country Brewer
Tooheys Brewery Lidcombe

Stadiums & Teams in Colyton

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Colyton

23 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
(Duplicate)Western Sydney International Airport-Large Airport
(Duplicate)Western Sydney International AirportWSILarge Airport
Sydney Kingsford Smith International AirportSYDLarge Airport
Camden AirportCDUMedium Airport
RAAF Base RichmondXRHMedium Airport
Sydney Bankstown AirportBWUMedium Airport
Aberfoyle Airstrip-Small Airport
Bowral Private Airfield-Small Airport
Bullio Airport-Small Airport
Dr Fox Airstrip-Small Airport
Holsworthy (Military) Airport-Small Airport
Katoomba Airport-Small Airport
Mangrove Mountain Airport-Small Airport
Mittagong Airport-Small Airport
Somersby AirstripGOSSmall Airport
St Mary's / Kennetts Airfield-Small Airport
Tadji Park Airstrip-Small Airport
The Oaks Airport-Small Airport
Tucker Creek Airstrip-Small Airport
Warnervale Airport-Small Airport
Wedderburn Aerodrome-Small Airport
Wilton Airport-Small Airport
Yerranderie Airfield-Small Airport

Treatment Centers in Colyton

8 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Better Rehab Bankstown
Direct Solutions Rehabilitation and Occupational Services
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Mount Druitt Centre for Addiction Medicine
Mount Druitt Private Opioid Treatment Clinic
Westmead Rehabilitation Hospital

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 Colyton

What is the population of Colyton?

Colyton has a population of 8,285 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 4 people per square mile, spread across 2,265.5 square miles. The median age of residents is 36.0 years, which is younger than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Colyton expensive to live in?

The median household income is $24,099, 68% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $214,000 (24% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,070 per month. The home price-to-income ratio is 8.9x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Colyton?

Colyton 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 54°F in July. The area receives 334 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 31.3 inches.

How is the job market in Colyton?

The unemployment rate in Colyton is 6.2%, somewhat above the national average of 3.6%. Job seekers may face moderate competition. The average weekly wage is $463. There are 787 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Colyton?

The median home value in Colyton is $214,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,070. The homeownership rate is 66.1%.

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