Coolah, Australia

New South Wales · Australia

Coolah is a small town in New South Wales, Australia with a population of 722. Elevation: 1,614 ft (492 m). Average temperature: 60°F (15°C).

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

722 Population
1,614 ft Elevation 492 meters
60°F Avg Temperature 15°C
29.3 in Annual Rain
Australia / Sydney Timezone

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About Coolah

Coolah

Coolah is a town in the central western part of New South Wales, Australia in Warrumbungle Shire. At the 2016 census, Coolah had a population of 1,290. The name Coolah is derived from the Port Jackson Pidgin English word meaning "angry".

People

Population722

Climate

Avg Temp60°F (15°C)
Rain29.3 in/yr
Elevation1,614 ft (492 m)
Population722
Elevation1,614 ft (492 m)
Coordinates-31.8279°, 149.7156°
TimezoneAustralia/Sydney
Country🇦🇺 Australia
State / ProvinceNew South Wales
Average Temperature60°F (15°C)
January Average73°F (23°C)
July Average46°F (8°C)
Annual Precipitation29.3 inches (744 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Coolah

Coolah is a small town in Australia (New South Wales) with a population of 722. The city sits at an elevation of 1,614 feet (492 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 60°F (15°C). Temperatures range from 73°F in January to 46°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 29.3 inches. The timezone is Australia/Sydney.

Coolah enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (15°C). Winters average 73°F in January while summers reach 46°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. Annual precipitation totals 29.3 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,614 feet.

Temperature

73°F Jan (23°C) 46°F Jul (8°C)
Annual Average59.6°F
10% above Australia avg
January Average73°F (23°C)
July Average46°F (8°C)

Geography

Elevation1,614 ft (492 m)
Coordinates31.8279°S, 149.7156°E
TimezoneAustralia/Sydney

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 29.3"
23% below Australia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 4.17"
Driest Month (Apr) 1.73"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

13 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M3.3 on Mar 1, 2025.

Aug 23, 2024 7 km ENE of Denman, Australia M4.8 114 km
Aug 24, 2024 8 km NE of Denman, Australia M4.5 112 km
Sep 6, 2024 New South Wales, Australia M4.4 110 km
Jun 8, 2012 22 km ESE of Blair Athol, Australia M4.1 137 km
Jun 8, 2012 23 km ESE of Blair Athol, Australia M4.0 136 km
May 2, 2020 11 km ENE of Denman, Australia M4.0 118 km
Mar 18, 2008 32 km NE of Peak Hill, Australia M3.7 143 km
Sep 13, 1990 New South Wales, Australia M3.5 83 km
Mar 1, 2025 12 km N of Denman, Australia M3.3 103 km
Feb 23, 1990 49 km S of Denman, Australia M3.0 145 km
Jul 2, 2006 9 km SSW of Muswellbrook, Australia M2.8 123 km
Jan 14, 2025 13 km ESE of Denman, Australia M2.7 123 km
Aug 26, 2024 12 km SSW of Muswellbrook, Australia M2.7 123 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 73°F (23°C) 4.2 in Warmest, Wettest
February 72°F (22°C) 2.6 in
March 68°F (20°C) 2.3 in
April 60°F (16°C) 1.7 in Driest
May 53°F (12°C) 2.2 in
June 48°F (9°C) 1.8 in
July 46°F (8°C) 2.3 in Coldest
August 48°F (9°C) 1.9 in
September 53°F (12°C) 2.1 in
October 60°F (15°C) 2.5 in
November 65°F (18°C) 2.8 in
December 71°F (22°C) 2.8 in

Coolah has a seasonal temperature swing of 27°F / from 46°F in July to 73°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 29.3 inches, with January being the wettest month (4.2") and April the driest (1.7").

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Schools in Coolah

2 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Coolah Central School - - - -
Sacred Heart Primary School - - - -
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Radio Stations near Coolah

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Libraries in Coolah

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Coolah Library0.0

Hotels in Coolah

2 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Black Stump Inn
Coolah Valley Hotel

Restaurants in Coolah

1 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Coolah Sporting Club Chinese Restaurant

Cafes in Coolah

2 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Coolah Bakery
The Coffee Pantry

Veterinaries in Coolah

1 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Coolah Veterinary Clinic

Gas Stations in Coolah

3 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

BP Truckstop
Coolah's Top Servo
The Black Stump Servo

Golf Courses in Coolah

1 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Coolah Golf Course

Airports Near Coolah

15 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Coonabarabran AirportCOJMedium Airport
Mudgee AirportDGEMedium Airport
Ardgour Airstrip-Small Airport
Blackville Airport-Small Airport
bungebah airfield-Small Airport
Butheroo Station Airport-Small Airport
Cassilis Rotherw Airport-Small Airport
Coolah AirportCLHSmall Airport
Gulgong Aero Park Airport-Small Airport
Lambrook Airport-Small Airport
Mullaley Airport-Small Airport
Premer Betoota Airport-Small Airport
Tambar Springs Airport-Small Airport
Wellington Airport-Small Airport
Wyaldra Airstrip-Small Airport

Post Offices in Coolah

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Coolah LPO

Churches & Religious Organizations in Coolah

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Sacred Heart
St Andrews Anglican Church
St James

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Waterfalls
6
Natural waterfalls documented by USGS and OpenStreetMap contributors
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Waterfalls Near Coolah

6 waterfalls from OpenStreetMap and USGS geographic data found near Coolah.

Name Description
Bald Hill's Falls
Coxs Creek Falls
Iron Pots Waterfall
Norfolk Falls
Rocky Creek Falls
Talbragar River Falls

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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Coolah has a population of 722 residents and is located in Australia..

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Coolah enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (15°C). Winter temperatures average 73°F in January, while summers reach an average of 46°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 29.3 inches.

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