Crookwell, Australia

New South Wales · Australia

Crookwell is a small town in New South Wales, Australia with a population of 2,686. Elevation: 2,940 ft (896 m). Average temperature: 54°F (12°C).

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

2,686 Population
2,940 ft Elevation 896 meters
54°F Avg Temperature 12°C
31.1 in Annual Rain
Australia / Sydney Timezone

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About Crookwell

Crookwell

Crookwell is a small town located in the Southern Tablelands of New South Wales, Australia, in the Upper Lachlan Shire. At the 2016 census, Crookwell had a population of 2,641. The town is at a relatively high altitude of 887 metres and there are several snowfalls during the cooler months. The nearest major centre is the city of Goulburn which is about a half-hour drive to the south-east of the town. Crookwell is easily accessible to the state capital of Sydney and also the federal capital of Canberra.

People

Population2,686

Climate

Avg Temp54°F (12°C)
Rain31.1 in/yr
Elevation2,940 ft (896 m)
Population2,686
Elevation2,940 ft (896 m)
Coordinates-34.4593°, 149.4714°
TimezoneAustralia/Sydney
Country🇦🇺 Australia
State / ProvinceNew South Wales
Average Temperature54°F (12°C)
January Average66°F (19°C)
July Average41°F (5°C)
Annual Precipitation31.1 inches (790 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Crookwell

Crookwell is a small town in Australia (New South Wales) with a population of 2,686. The city sits at an elevation of 2,940 feet (896 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 54°F (12°C). Temperatures range from 66°F in January to 41°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 31.1 inches. The timezone is Australia/Sydney.

Climate in Crookwell

Crookwell has an average annual temperature of 12.5°C (55°F). The hottest month is Jan (19.6°C), the coldest is Jul (5.8°C). Average annual precipitation is 759 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 19.6°C / 67°F 12.5° / 26.8° 58.7
Feb 19°C / 66°F 12.5° / 25.5° 94.9
Mar 16.3°C / 61°F 10.1° / 22.5° 63.5
Apr 12.6°C / 55°F 6.1° / 19.1° 38.0
May 9°C / 48°F 3.1° / 14.9° 42.8
Jun 6.6°C / 44°F 1.9° / 11.4° 77.9
Jul 5.8°C / 42°F 0.7° / 10.8° 57.9
Aug 6.7°C / 44°F 1.1° / 12.3° 66.7
Sep 9.4°C / 49°F 3.1° / 15.7° 58.4
Oct 12.2°C / 54°F 5.2° / 19.1° 61.8
Nov 15.2°C / 59°F 8.2° / 22.1° 71.5
Dec 17.4°C / 63°F 10.4° / 24.4° 67.2
Crookwell experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 66°F in January while summers reach 41°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. Annual precipitation totals 31.1 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 2,940 feet.

Temperature

66°F Jan (19°C) 41°F Jul (5°C)
Annual Average53.5°F
1% below Australia avg
January Average66°F (19°C)
July Average41°F (5°C)

Geography

Elevation2,940 ft (896 m)
Coordinates34.4593°S, 149.4714°E
TimezoneAustralia/Sydney

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 31.1"
18% below Australia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 3.15"
Driest Month (Mar) 2.01"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

42 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.2. Most recent: M3.6 on May 28, 2025.

Apr 13, 2017 23 km WSW of Millthorpe, Australia M4.2 113 km
Feb 14, 2002 1 km NNW of Yerrinbool, Australia M3.9 98 km
Aug 22, 2002 9 km NE of Grenfell, Australia M3.9 132 km
Mar 17, 1999 2 km SE of Picton, Australia M3.8 111 km
Nov 23, 2001 9 km ENE of Grenfell, Australia M3.8 131 km
Jun 22, 2012 23 km N of Boorowa, Australia M3.8 74 km
Apr 19, 2012 36 km ENE of Tumut, Australia M3.7 117 km
May 28, 2025 3 km WNW of Cobbitty, Australia M3.6 120 km
Mar 8, 2024 14 km SSW of Woodford, Australia M3.5 112 km
Mar 2, 2006 23 km NE of Murrumbateman, Australia M3.4 46 km
May 20, 1991 23 km S of Cowra, Australia M3.4 82 km
Jul 11, 2003 15 km WNW of Cootamundra, Australia M3.3 149 km
May 18, 2001 12 km WNW of Boorowa, Australia M3.2 81 km
Sep 18, 1994 15 km N of Grenfell, Australia M3.2 145 km
Aug 18, 2007 10 km NW of Mittagong, Australia M3.2 84 km
Feb 27, 2000 14 km SSE of Young, Australia M3.1 102 km
Apr 11, 2007 3 km SE of Stanwell Park, Australia M3.1 143 km
Dec 12, 1992 18 km W of Boorowa, Australia M3.1 87 km
Jan 14, 2003 5 km SSW of Murrumbateman, Australia M3.1 75 km
Apr 21, 2006 20 km NNE of Murrumbateman, Australia M3.1 49 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 66°F (19°C) 3.0 in
February 66°F (19°C) 2.1 in Warmest
March 62°F (17°C) 2.0 in Driest
April 55°F (13°C) 2.1 in
May 48°F (9°C) 2.3 in
June 43°F (6°C) 2.5 in
July 41°F (5°C) 2.9 in Coldest
August 43°F (6°C) 3.2 in Wettest
September 47°F (8°C) 3.1 in
October 53°F (11°C) 3.0 in
November 57°F (14°C) 2.8 in
December 63°F (17°C) 2.3 in

Crookwell has a seasonal temperature swing of 26°F / from 41°F in July to 66°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 31.1 inches, with August being the wettest month (3.2") and March the driest (2.0").

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Schools in Crookwell

4 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Crookwell High School - - - -
Crookwell Public School - - - -
Saint Mary's Primary School - - - -
Laggan Public School - - - -
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Radio Stations near Crookwell

0 stations within ~55 km.

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Libraries in Crookwell

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Crookwell Library0.0

Hotels in Crookwell

2 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Laggan Pub
The Old Flag Hotel

Restaurants in Crookwell

3 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Hong Kong Garden
Laggan Pantry
Laggan Pub

Cafes in Crookwell

4 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Cake Me Up Cafe
Crown Theatre cafe and Restaurant
Matts Bakery Cafe
Pauls Cafe

Zoos in Crookwell

1 zoos within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Tralaga Wildlife park

Dentists in Crookwell

1 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Countrywide Dentures

Veterinaries in Crookwell

1 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

AU #3840645573

Gas Stations in Crookwell

2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

AU #760706781
Metro Petroleum

Banks in Crookwell

2 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bendigo Bank Agency
Commonwealth Bank

Golf Courses in Crookwell

2 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Crookwell Golf Club
Taralga Golf Course

Breweries in Crookwell

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Laggan Pantry

Airports Near Crookwell

18 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Goulburn AirportGULMedium Airport
2nd Crookwell Airfield-Small Airport
Bakblok Airport-Small Airport
Binda-Small Airport
Bullio Airport-Small Airport
Burraga Airstrip no.1-Small Airport
Burraga Airstrip no.2-Small Airport
Collector Airport-Small Airport
Crookwell Airport-Small Airport
Currandooley Airport-Small Airport
Gingkin Airfield-Small Airport
Gundaroo Airport-Small Airport
Hall Airport-Small Airport
Marulan (Tangryang) Airstrip-Small Airport
Southern tablelands gliding club-Small Airport
Taralga Grathawa Airport-Small Airport
Wallaroo Private Airstrip-Small Airport
Yerranderie Airfield-Small Airport

Post Offices in Crookwell

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Crookwell LPO

Churches & Religious Organizations in Crookwell

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
St Bartholomews Anglican Church
St Mary's Catholic Church
Wesley Uniting Church

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Meteorites
1
Confirmed meteorite landing sites recorded in NASA meteorite catalog
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Meteorites Near Crookwell

1 meteorite landings recorded by NASA found near Crookwell.

Name Year Description
Binda 1912

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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Crookwell has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winter temperatures average 66°F in January, while summers reach an average of 41°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 31.1 inches.

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