Culburra Beach, Australia

New South Wales · Australia

Culburra Beach is a small town in New South Wales, Australia with a population of 2,946. Elevation: 10 ft (3 m). Average temperature: 62°F (17°C).

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

2,946 Population
10 ft Elevation 3 meters
62°F Avg Temperature 17°C
48.2 in Annual Rain
Australia / Sydney Timezone

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About Culburra Beach

Culburra Beach

Culburra Beach, commonly referred to as Culburra, is a town in the South Coast region of New South Wales, Australia. Located within the Shoalhaven local government area, the town is 18 kilometres (11 mi) east-southeast of Nowra on Jerrinja Wandi Wandian Aboriginal Country. At the 2021 census, the town had a population of 2,946 and is the regional centre for the coastal villages of Currarong, Callala Beach, Callala Bay and Orient Point.

People

Population2,946

Climate

Avg Temp62°F (17°C)
Rain48.2 in/yr
Elevation10 ft (3 m)
Population2,946
Elevation10 ft (3 m)
Coordinates-34.9279°, 150.7577°
TimezoneAustralia/Sydney
Country🇦🇺 Australia
State / ProvinceNew South Wales
Average Temperature62°F (17°C)
January Average70°F (21°C)
July Average53°F (12°C)
Annual Precipitation48.2 inches (1,223 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Culburra Beach

Culburra Beach is a small town in Australia (New South Wales) with a population of 2,946. The city sits at an elevation of 10 feet (3 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 62°F (17°C). Temperatures range from 70°F in January to 53°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 48.2 inches. The timezone is Australia/Sydney.

Climate in Culburra Beach

Culburra Beach has an average annual temperature of 17°C (63°F). The hottest month is Jan (22.2°C), the coldest is Jul (11.6°C). Average annual precipitation is 992 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 22.2°C / 72°F 16.7° / 27.8° 73.1
Feb 21.7°C / 71°F 16.8° / 26.6° 162.1
Mar 20.2°C / 68°F 15.1° / 25.2° 110.2
Apr 17.7°C / 64°F 12.5° / 22.9° 57.3
May 14.6°C / 58°F 9.3° / 19.9° 56.7
Jun 12.3°C / 54°F 7.7° / 16.9° 112.7
Jul 11.6°C / 53°F 6.4° / 16.7° 63.3
Aug 12.5°C / 55°F 6.8° / 18.1° 74.1
Sep 14.9°C / 59°F 8.7° / 21.1° 51.1
Oct 17°C / 63°F 10.8° / 23.3° 61.1
Nov 19.2°C / 67°F 13.4° / 25° 81.3
Dec 20.6°C / 69°F 15° / 26.2° 88.8
Culburra Beach enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 70°F in January while summers reach 53°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. Annual precipitation totals 48.2 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 10 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

70°F Jan (21°C) 53°F Jul (12°C)
Annual Average62.3°F
15% above Australia avg
January Average70°F (21°C)
July Average53°F (12°C)

Geography

Elevation10 ft (3 m)
Coordinates34.9279°S, 150.7577°E
TimezoneAustralia/Sydney

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 48.2"
27% above Australia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Mar) 5.47"
Driest Month (Jul) 2.52"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

12 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 67 km
Mar 17, 1999 2 km SE of Picton, Australia M3.8 83 km
May 28, 2025 3 km WNW of Cobbitty, Australia M3.6 103 km
Mar 8, 2024 14 km SSW of Woodford, Australia M3.5 122 km
Mar 2, 2006 23 km NE of Murrumbateman, Australia M3.4 145 km
Aug 18, 2007 10 km NW of Mittagong, Australia M3.2 70 km
Apr 21, 2006 20 km NNE of Murrumbateman, Australia M3.1 148 km
Jul 27, 2003 36 km NE of Crookwell, Australia M3.1 121 km
Apr 11, 2007 3 km SE of Stanwell Park, Australia M3.1 79 km
Jun 18, 2006 8 km W of Oakdale, Australia M3.0 100 km
Nov 24, 1991 18 km WSW of Crookwell, Australia M2.9 144 km
Aug 18, 2007 11 km NW of Mittagong, Australia M2.6 71 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 70°F (21°C) 4.4 in
February 71°F (21°C) 5.0 in Warmest
March 68°F (20°C) 5.5 in Wettest
April 64°F (18°C) 4.8 in
May 59°F (15°C) 4.3 in
June 55°F (13°C) 5.0 in
July 53°F (12°C) 2.5 in Coldest, Driest
August 55°F (13°C) 3.0 in
September 58°F (15°C) 3.2 in
October 62°F (17°C) 3.6 in
November 64°F (18°C) 3.8 in
December 68°F (20°C) 3.1 in

Culburra Beach has a seasonal temperature swing of 17°F / from 53°F in July to 71°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 48.1 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.5") and July the driest (2.5").

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Schools in Culburra Beach

1 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Culburra Public School - - - -
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Radio Stations near Culburra Beach

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
i98FM - MP3 64 kbps

Museums in Culburra Beach

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Berry Museum
Central Wandandian Public School 1911
Fleet Air Arm Museum
Gerringong Heritage Museum
Maritime Museum
Meroogal
Nowra Museum
Pioneer Village Museum
Second classroom St George's Basin Public School 1959
Shoalhaven Family History Society

Libraries in Culburra Beach

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Gerringong Library0.0
Nowra Library0.0
Sanctuary Point Library0.0

Restaurants in Culburra Beach

1 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

The Little Snapper

Cafes in Culburra Beach

2 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Burra Beach Eats
Frankies Coffee Van

Gas Stations in Culburra Beach

1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Metro Petroleum

Stadiums & Teams in Culburra Beach

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Airports Near Culburra Beach

12 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Naval Air Station Nowra - HMAS AlbatrossNOAMedium Airport
Shellharbour AirportWOLMedium Airport
Bowral Private Airfield-Small Airport
Bullio Airport-Small Airport
Cambewarra Airstrip-Small Airport
Jaspers Brush Airfield-Small Airport
Jervis Bay Airport-Small Airport
Mittagong Airport-Small Airport
Robertson Airstrip-Small Airport
Tadji Park Airstrip-Small Airport
Wedderburn Aerodrome-Small Airport
Wilton Airport-Small Airport

Post Offices in Culburra Beach

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Culburra Beach LPO

Churches & Religious Organizations in Culburra Beach

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Culburra Baptist Church
Our Lady Help of Christians
St Johns Anglican Culburra Beach

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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Culburra Beach enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winter temperatures average 70°F in January, while summers reach an average of 53°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 48.2 inches.

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