Culcairn, Australia

New South Wales · Australia

Culcairn is a small town in New South Wales, Australia with a population of 1,112. Elevation: 712 ft (217 m). Average temperature: 59°F (15°C).

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

1,112 Population 4/sq mi density
712 ft Elevation 217 meters
59°F Avg Temperature 15°C
28.0 in Annual Rain
Australia / Sydney Timezone

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About Culcairn

Culcairn

Culcairn is a town in the south-east Murray region of New South Wales, Australia. Culcairn is located in the Greater Hume Shire local government area on the Olympic Highway between Albury and Wagga Wagga. The town is 514 kilometres (319 mi) south-west of the state capital, Sydney and at the 2021 census had a population of 1,483.

People

Population1,112
Density4/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp59°F (15°C)
Rain28.0 in/yr
Elevation712 ft (217 m)
Population1,112
Population Density4 / sq mi
Elevation712 ft (217 m)
Coordinates-35.6667°, 147.0385°
TimezoneAustralia/Sydney
Country🇦🇺 Australia
State / ProvinceNew South Wales
Average Temperature59°F (15°C)
January Average73°F (23°C)
July Average45°F (7°C)
Annual Precipitation28.0 inches (712 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Culcairn

Culcairn is a small town in Australia (New South Wales) with a population of 1,112. The city sits at an elevation of 712 feet (217 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 59°F (15°C). Temperatures range from 73°F in January to 45°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 28.0 inches. The timezone is Australia/Sydney.

Culcairn enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 73°F in January while summers reach 45°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. Annual precipitation totals 28.0 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 712 feet.

Temperature

73°F Jan (23°C) 45°F Jul (7°C)
Annual Average59.0°F
9% above Australia avg
January Average73°F (23°C)
July Average45°F (7°C)

Geography

Elevation712 ft (217 m)
Area257.4 sq mi (666.6 km²)
Population Density4/sq mi
Coordinates35.6667°S, 147.0385°E
TimezoneAustralia/Sydney

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 28.0"
26% below Australia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 3.15"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.54"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

21 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.1. Most recent: M3.2 on Jun 22, 2013.

Jul 17, 1998 17 km WSW of Corryong, Australia M4.1 89 km
Oct 16, 1998 18 km WSW of Temora, Australia M4.0 134 km
Feb 28, 2004 16 km SSE of Junee, Australia M3.9 94 km
Apr 19, 2012 36 km ENE of Tumut, Australia M3.7 150 km
May 21, 1994 5 km N of Jindera, Australia M3.4 29 km
Jan 20, 2005 16 km WNW of Wangaratta, Australia M3.3 108 km
Jul 11, 2003 15 km WNW of Cootamundra, Australia M3.3 139 km
Jun 22, 2013 24 km SE of Benalla, Australia M3.2 142 km
Jan 25, 2003 2 km NNE of Jindera, Australia M3.2 32 km
Nov 22, 1991 5 km SSW of Benalla, Australia M3.1 142 km
Jun 13, 2000 3 km NNE of Falls Creek, Australia M3.0 132 km
Sep 26, 2003 53 km SSE of Corryong, Australia M3.0 143 km
May 17, 2003 8 km NW of Kosciuszko National Park, Australia M3.0 138 km
Feb 28, 2006 14 km WNW of Falls Creek, Australia M2.9 128 km
Oct 25, 2001 9 km NE of Tumut, Australia M2.9 123 km
Jan 2, 2005 35 km W of Duffy, Australia M2.9 149 km
Apr 8, 2002 31 km SE of Batlow, Australia M2.8 125 km
Oct 23, 2002 11 km SW of Batlow, Australia M2.6 92 km
Jun 10, 2007 12 km SE of Myrtleford, Australia M2.6 110 km
Jul 11, 2003 15 km WNW of Cootamundra, Australia M2.5 140 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 73°F (23°C) 2.1 in
February 74°F (23°C) 1.5 in Warmest, Driest
March 68°F (20°C) 1.7 in
April 60°F (15°C) 2.2 in
May 53°F (12°C) 2.6 in
June 47°F (8°C) 2.5 in
July 45°F (7°C) 3.1 in Coldest
August 48°F (9°C) 3.2 in Wettest
September 52°F (11°C) 2.7 in
October 57°F (14°C) 2.6 in
November 63°F (17°C) 1.9 in
December 69°F (21°C) 2.0 in

Culcairn has a seasonal temperature swing of 29°F / from 45°F in July to 74°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 28.0 inches, with August being the wettest month (3.2") and February the driest (1.5").

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Schools in Culcairn

3 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Culcairn Public School - - - -
Billabong High School - - - -
St Josephs Primary School - - - -
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Radio Stations near Culcairn

2 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
89.9 The Light christian, melbourne AAC+ 64 kbps
2GHR Greater Hume Radio - AAC 64 kbps

Museums in Culcairn

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Culcairn Museum
Ed's Old Farm Machinery Museum
Headlie Taylor Header Museum

Libraries in Culcairn

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Culcairn Library0.0
Henty Library0.0

Cafes in Culcairn

2 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Culcairn Bakery
Feed The Soul

Train Stations in Culcairn

1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Culcairn

Gas Stations in Culcairn

2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Ampol
Ampol Culcairn

Banks in Culcairn

1 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Hume Bank

Gyms in Culcairn

1 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Basecamp

Golf Courses in Culcairn

1 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Culcairn Golf Course

Airports Near Culcairn

13 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Albury AirportABXMedium Airport
Corowa AirportCWWMedium Airport
Wagga Wagga AirportWGAMedium Airport
Beechworth Airstrip-Small Airport
Bullawa Airstrip-Small Airport
Everton (Tarrawingee) Airport-Small Airport
Federation Hsd Airport-Small Airport
Henty Airport-Small Airport
HentyField Days Site Airport-Small Airport
Holbrook Airport-Small Airport
Lockhart Airstrip-Small Airport
Oura Private Airstrip-Small Airport
Sunnyside (Walla Walla) Airport-Small Airport

Post Offices in Culcairn

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Culcairn LPO

Churches & Religious Organizations in Culcairn

5 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Culcairn Uniting Church
Living Word
Lutheran Church
St Josephs Catholic Church
St Paul's Anglican Church

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 Culcairn

What is the population of Culcairn?

Culcairn has a population of 1,112 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 4 people per square mile, spread across 257.4 square miles.

What is the weather like in Culcairn?

Culcairn enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winter temperatures average 73°F in January, while summers reach an average of 45°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 28.0 inches.

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