Coonamble, Australia

New South Wales · Australia

Coonamble is a small town in New South Wales, Australia with a population of 2,353. Elevation: 597 ft (182 m). Average temperature: 66°F (19°C).

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

2,353 Population
597 ft Elevation 182 meters
66°F Avg Temperature 19°C
20.9 in Annual Rain
Australia / Sydney Timezone

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About Coonamble

Coonamble

Coonamble is a town on the central-western plains of New South Wales, Australia. It lies on the Castlereagh Highway 95 km north-west of Gilgandra and 115 km south-east of Walgett. At the 2016 census, Coonamble had a population of 2,750. It is the regional hub for wheat growing and sheep and wool. The name for the town is taken from the Gamilaraay word guna (faeces) and -bil.

People

Population2,353

Climate

Avg Temp66°F (19°C)
Rain20.9 in/yr
Elevation597 ft (182 m)
Population2,353
Elevation597 ft (182 m)
Coordinates-30.9539°, 148.3888°
TimezoneAustralia/Sydney
Country🇦🇺 Australia
State / ProvinceNew South Wales
Average Temperature66°F (19°C)
January Average80°F (27°C)
July Average51°F (10°C)
Annual Precipitation20.9 inches (532 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Coonamble

Coonamble is a small town in Australia (New South Wales) with a population of 2,353. The city sits at an elevation of 597 feet (182 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 66°F (19°C). Temperatures range from 80°F in January to 51°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 20.9 inches. The timezone is Australia/Sydney.

Climate in Coonamble

Coonamble has an average annual temperature of 19.2°C (67°F). The hottest month is Jan (27.2°C), the coldest is Jul (10.6°C). Average annual precipitation is 534 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 27.2°C / 81°F 20.2° / 34.3° 52.8
Feb 26.6°C / 80°F 19.6° / 33.6° 54.4
Mar 23.6°C / 74°F 16.3° / 30.8° 33.6
Apr 19.4°C / 67°F 12° / 26.8° 33.9
May 15°C / 59°F 8° / 22.1° 39.6
Jun 12.1°C / 54°F 6° / 18.2° 38.9
Jul 10.6°C / 51°F 4° / 17.2° 39.8
Aug 12.2°C / 54°F 4.8° / 19.7° 26.2
Sep 15.4°C / 60°F 8.2° / 22.7° 35.0
Oct 19.8°C / 68°F 12° / 27.6° 45.5
Nov 23°C / 73°F 15.7° / 30.3° 61.2
Dec 25.5°C / 78°F 18.4° / 32.6° 72.6
Coonamble enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 80°F in January while summers reach 51°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. Annual precipitation totals 20.9 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 597 feet.

Temperature

80°F Jan (27°C) 51°F Jul (10°C)
Annual Average66.1°F
22% above Australia avg
January Average80°F (27°C)
July Average51°F (10°C)

Geography

Elevation597 ft (182 m)
Coordinates30.9539°S, 148.3888°E
TimezoneAustralia/Sydney

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 20.9"
45% below Australia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 3.11"
Driest Month (Jun) 1.10"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1 earthquake (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M4.8 on May 23, 2025.

May 23, 2025 86 km NNE of Nyngan, Australia M4.8 98 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 80°F (27°C) 3.1 in Warmest, Wettest
February 80°F (26°C) 1.9 in
March 75°F (24°C) 1.4 in
April 67°F (19°C) 1.5 in
May 60°F (15°C) 2.0 in
June 53°F (12°C) 1.1 in Driest
July 51°F (10°C) 1.6 in Coldest
August 53°F (12°C) 1.3 in
September 59°F (15°C) 1.4 in
October 66°F (19°C) 1.9 in
November 72°F (22°C) 2.0 in
December 78°F (25°C) 1.9 in

Coonamble has a seasonal temperature swing of 30°F / from 51°F in July to 80°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 21.0 inches, with January being the wettest month (3.1") and June the driest (1.1").

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Colleges & Universities in Coonamble

Institution Type Founded Website
Coonamble TAFE College - Visit →

Schools in Coonamble

3 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Coonamble High School - - - -
St Brigid's Catholic Primary School - - - -
Coonamble Public School - - - -
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Radio Stations near Coonamble

0 stations within ~55 km.

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Museums in Coonamble

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Coonamble Historical Museum

Libraries in Coonamble

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Coonamble Library0.0
Coonamble Public School Library0.0

Hotels in Coonamble

1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Terminus Hotel

Restaurants in Coonamble

2 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Global Village
Tong Fong

Cafes in Coonamble

2 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Global Village
Gumnut Cafe

Gas Stations in Coonamble

2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Coonamble Fuel Centre
Woodham Petroleum Services 24Hr

Banks in Coonamble

2 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Commonwealth Bank
NAB

Golf Courses in Coonamble

1 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Coonamble Golf Course

Airports Near Coonamble

12 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Coonamble AirportCNBMedium Airport
Baradine Airport-Small Airport
Carinda Airport-Small Airport
Eulalia Airport-Small Airport
Gilgandra Airport-Small Airport
Glencoe Airport-Small Airport
Haddon Rig Airport-Small Airport
Marthaguy airstrip private-Small Airport
Oxley Station Airport-Small Airport
Pilliga Airport-Small Airport
Quambone Royona Airport-Small Airport
Tooraweenah Airport-Small Airport

Post Offices in Coonamble

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Coonamble LPO

Churches & Religious Organizations in Coonamble

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Catholic Church
Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses
St Barnabas

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 Coonamble?

Coonamble has a population of 2,353 residents and is located in Australia..

What is the weather like in Coonamble?

Coonamble enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winter temperatures average 80°F in January, while summers reach an average of 51°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 20.9 inches.

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