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Eglinton, Australia

New South Wales · Australia

Eglinton is a small town in New South Wales, Australia with a population of 2,234. Elevation: 2,156 ft (657 m). Average temperature: 55°F (13°C).

Data updated June 2026

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
2,234 Population 980/sq mi density
2,156 ft Elevation 657 meters
55°F Avg Temperature 13°C
24.9 in Annual Rain
Australia / Sydney Timezone
$31,806 Median Income
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$31,806 median income, 3.0% unemployment
C+
Affordability
2.5 / 5.0
$233,800 home value, $1,169/mo rent

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About Eglinton

Eglinton is a northern suburb of Bathurst, New South Wales, Australia, in the Bathurst Region.

People

Population2,234
Median Age34.0 yrs
Density980/mi²

Economy

B
Median Income$31,806
Per Capita$31,806
Unemployment3.0%

Housing

C+
Home Value$233,800
Rent$1,169
Ownership79.0%
Housing Units894

Climate

Avg Temp55°F (13°C)
Rain24.9 in/yr
Sunny Days335/yr
Elevation2,156 ft (657 m)
Population2,234
Population Density980 / sq mi
Elevation2,156 ft (657 m)
Coordinates-33.3773°, 149.5465°
TimezoneAustralia/Sydney
Country🇦🇺 Australia
State / ProvinceNew South Wales
Average Temperature55°F (13°C)
January Average66°F (19°C)
July Average43°F (6°C)
Annual Precipitation24.9 inches (632 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.3 inches (1 cm)
Median Household Income$31,806
Median Age34.0 years

About Eglinton

Eglinton is a small town in Australia (New South Wales) with a population of 2,234. The city sits at an elevation of 2,156 feet (657 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 55°F (13°C). Temperatures range from 66°F in January to 43°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 24.9 inches. The timezone is Australia/Sydney.

Eglinton has a population of 2,234 with a density of 980 people per square mile, spread across 2.3 square miles. The median age is 34.0 years, 13% younger than the national median of 38.9.

Population

2,234
Total Population
980
People / sq mi
34.0yrs
Median Age
13% below Australia avg
2.3mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Eglinton vs Australia Average

The median household income in Eglinton is $31,806, which is 58% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $31,806 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $612, 57% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 3.0% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 212 business establishments.

Income: Eglinton vs Australia

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Income

Median HH Income$31,806
58% below Australia avg
Per Capita Income$31,806
Avg Weekly Wage$612

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment3.0%
17% below Australia avg
Establishments (County)212

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Eglinton is $233,800, 17% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $1,169 (1% above the national average of $1,163). 79.0% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 894 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 7.4x, making homeownership a significant financial stretch for most families.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$233,800
17% below Australia avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,169
1% above Australia avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership79.0%
Owner-Occupied79.0%
Renter-Occupied21.0%
Housing Units894

Property Tax

Climate in Eglinton

Eglinton has an average annual temperature of 13.7°C (57°F). The hottest month is Jan (21.6°C), the coldest is Jul (6.5°C). Average annual precipitation is 659 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 21.6°C / 71°F 13.8° / 29.5° 68.2
Feb 20.7°C / 69°F 13.5° / 27.9° 68.0
Mar 17.8°C / 64°F 10.6° / 25° 57.0
Apr 13.8°C / 57°F 6.3° / 21.3° 33.0
May 9.8°C / 50°F 2.9° / 16.7° 36.1
Jun 7.5°C / 46°F 1.8° / 13.2° 43.1
Jul 6.5°C / 44°F 0.6° / 12.4° 48.8
Aug 7.4°C / 45°F 0.8° / 13.9° 46.5
Sep 10.2°C / 50°F 3° / 17.3° 52.8
Oct 13.5°C / 56°F 6° / 21° 58.2
Nov 16.7°C / 62°F 9.2° / 24.2° 69.9
Dec 19.2°C / 67°F 11.4° / 26.9° 77.0
Eglinton experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 66°F in January while summers reach 43°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 335 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 24.9 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 2,156 feet.

Temperature

66°F Jan (19°C) 43°F Jul (6°C)
Annual Average54.8°F
1% above Australia avg
January Average66°F (19°C)
July Average43°F (6°C)
Sunny Days335 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,156 ft (657 m)
Area2.3 sq mi (5.9 km²)
Population Density980/sq mi
Coordinates-33.3773°N, 149.5465°W
TimezoneAustralia/Sydney

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 24.9"
35% below Australia avg
Snowfall 0.3"
Wettest Month (Jan) 3.27"
Driest Month (Jun) 1.54"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

33 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 57 km
Aug 22, 2002 9 km NE of Grenfell, Australia M3.9 131 km
Feb 14, 2002 1 km NNW of Yerrinbool, Australia M3.9 142 km
Jun 22, 2012 23 km N of Boorowa, Australia M3.8 122 km
Aug 21, 1994 16 km E of Forbes, Australia M3.8 126 km
Mar 17, 1999 2 km SE of Picton, Australia M3.8 135 km
Nov 23, 2001 9 km ENE of Grenfell, Australia M3.8 131 km
Mar 18, 2008 32 km NE of Peak Hill, Australia M3.7 141 km
May 28, 2025 3 km WNW of Cobbitty, Australia M3.6 123 km
Aug 19, 1994 21 km E of Forbes, Australia M3.5 122 km
Mar 8, 2024 14 km SSW of Woodford, Australia M3.5 99 km
Sep 13, 1990 New South Wales, Australia M3.5 115 km
Aug 21, 1994 25 km E of Forbes, Australia M3.4 118 km
May 20, 1991 23 km S of Cowra, Australia M3.4 105 km
Aug 19, 1994 23 km E of Forbes, Australia M3.4 119 km
Aug 19, 1994 29 km NW of Grenfell, Australia M3.4 149 km
Sep 18, 1994 15 km N of Grenfell, Australia M3.2 136 km
Aug 18, 2007 10 km NW of Mittagong, Australia M3.2 135 km
May 18, 2001 12 km WNW of Boorowa, Australia M3.2 143 km
Jul 27, 2003 36 km NE of Crookwell, Australia M3.1 96 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 66°F (19°C) 3.3 in Wettest
February 69°F (20°C) 2.6 in Warmest
March 64°F (18°C) 2.2 in
April 57°F (14°C) 1.8 in
May 50°F (10°C) 2.0 in
June 45°F (7°C) 1.5 in Driest
July 43°F (6°C) 2.1 in Coldest
August 46°F (8°C) 2.3 in
September 50°F (10°C) 2.3 in
October 56°F (13°C) 2.6 in
November 61°F (16°C) 2.6 in
December 67°F (19°C) 2.5 in

Eglinton has a seasonal temperature swing of 25°F / from 43°F in July to 69°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 27.6 inches, with January being the wettest month (3.3") and June the driest (1.5").

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Schools in Eglinton

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Eglinton Public School - - - -
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Museums in Eglinton

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Australian Fossil and Mineral Museum
Bathurst District Historical Museum
Bathurst Rail Museum
Central Tablelands Collections Facility
National Motor Racing Museum

Libraries in Eglinton

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bathurst Library0.0

Monuments in Eglinton

1 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Grave of Windradyne

Golf Courses in Eglinton

1 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Wattle Flat Golf Course

Breweries in Eglinton

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
1859 Brewery

Airports Near Eglinton

11 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Bathurst AirportBHSMedium Airport
Orange AirportOAGMedium Airport
airlie private strip-Small Airport
Burraga Airstrip no.1-Small Airport
Burraga Airstrip no.2-Small Airport
Coombing Park Airport-Small Airport
Gingkin Airfield-Small Airport
Limekilns airfield-Small Airport
Pipers Airfield-Small Airport
Rylstone Aerodrome-Small Airport
Yerranderie Airfield-Small Airport

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Waterfalls
1
Natural waterfalls documented by USGS and OpenStreetMap contributors
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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 Eglinton

What is the population of Eglinton?

Eglinton has a population of 2,234 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 980 people per square mile, spread across 2.3 square miles. The median age of residents is 34.0 years, which is younger than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Eglinton expensive to live in?

The median household income is $31,806, 58% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $233,800 (17% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,169 per month. The home price-to-income ratio is 7.4x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Eglinton?

Eglinton has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winter temperatures average 66°F in January, while summers reach an average of 43°F in July. The area receives 335 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 24.9 inches.

How is the job market in Eglinton?

Eglinton has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 3.0%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $612. There are 212 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Eglinton?

The median home value in Eglinton is $233,800. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,169. The homeownership rate is 79.0%.

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