Farmborough Heights, Australia
New South Wales · Australia
Farmborough Heights is a small town in New South Wales, Australia with a population of 4,179. Elevation: 443 ft (135 m). Average temperature: 63°F (17°C).
Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026
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About Farmborough Heights
Farmborough Heights is a lower southern, low, medium-high wealth suburb in the city of Wollongong, New South Wales, Australia. It is situated to the west of Unanderra in the foothills of Mount Kembla. The suburb mainly consists of separate residential dwellings, but also has a general store. It once had a take away, though the take away and many other stores were demolished in 2010 to make room for more housing.
People
Climate
| Population | 4,179 |
| Population Density | 9 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 443 ft (135 m) |
| Coordinates | -34.4550°, 150.8131° |
| Timezone | Australia/Sydney |
| Country | 🇦🇺 Australia |
| State / Province | New South Wales |
| Average Temperature | 63°F (17°C) |
| January Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| July Average | 55°F (13°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 37.5 inches (953 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Farmborough Heights
Farmborough Heights is a small town in Australia (New South Wales) with a population of 4,179. The city sits at an elevation of 443 feet (135 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 63°F (17°C). Temperatures range from 70°F in January to 55°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 37.5 inches. The timezone is Australia/Sydney.
Climate in Farmborough Heights
Farmborough Heights has an average annual temperature of 18.1°C (65°F). The hottest month is Jan (22.2°C), the coldest is Jul (13.6°C). Average annual precipitation is 1146 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 62.9°F |
| 16% above Australia avg | |
| January Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| July Average | 55°F (13°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 443 ft (135 m) |
| Area | 469.5 sq mi (1,216.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 9/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.4550°S, 150.8131°E |
| Timezone | Australia/Sydney |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 70°F (21°C) | 4.8 in | Warmest |
| February | 68°F (20°C) | 5.6 in | |
| March | 66°F (19°C) | 6.0 in | Wettest |
| April | 61°F (16°C) | 4.6 in | |
| May | 56°F (13°C) | 4.1 in | |
| June | 51°F (11°C) | 4.5 in | Coldest |
| July | 55°F (13°C) | 2.2 in | Driest |
| August | 51°F (11°C) | 3.6 in | |
| September | 55°F (13°C) | 2.8 in | |
| October | 59°F (15°C) | 4.1 in | |
| November | 62°F (17°C) | 4.3 in | |
| December | 66°F (19°C) | 3.5 in |
Farmborough Heights has a seasonal temperature swing of 19°F / from 51°F in June to 70°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 50.0 inches, with March being the wettest month (6.0") and July the driest (2.2").
Schools in Farmborough Heights
1 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cedars Christian College | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Farmborough Heights
3 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2MCR 100.3 - Sounds of Macarthur - Macarthur Community Radio | australian music, community radio | MP3 128 kbps | |
| C91.3 FM - Macarthur's Radio Station | commercial, hot adult contemporary | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| i98FM | - | MP3 64 kbps |
Museums in Farmborough Heights
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black Diamond Heritage Centre | ||||
| Breakwater Battery | ||||
| Breakwater Battery | ||||
| Breakwater Battery Military Museum | ||||
| Breakwater Battery Military Museum | ||||
| Historical Aircraft Restoration Society | ||||
| Illawarra Historical Society Inc & Illawarra Museum | ||||
| Illawarra Historical Society Inc & Illawarra Museum | ||||
| Illawarra Light Railway Museum | ||||
| NSW Rail Museum | ||||
| Science Space | ||||
| Science Space | ||||
| Shellharbour City Museum | ||||
| The Old Court House | ||||
| The Old Court House | ||||
| The Pilots Cottage Museum | ||||
| Tongarra Museum |
Libraries in Farmborough Heights
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Albion Park library | 0.0 | |||||
| Bulli Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Bulli Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Corrimal Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Corrimal Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Dapto District Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Kiama Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Oak Flats Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Shellharbour Branch Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Shellharbour City Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Thirroul Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Unanderra Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Unanderra Library | 0.0 | |||||
| University of Wollongong Library (16) | 0.0 | |||||
| University of Wollongong Library (16) | 0.0 | |||||
| Warrawong District Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Warrawong District Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Warrawong Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Warrawong Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Wollongong City Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Wollongong City Library | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Farmborough Heights
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kiama Farmers Market |
Breweries in Farmborough Heights
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Resin Brewing |
Stadiums & Teams in Farmborough Heights
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
| WIN Entertainment Centre | ||
| WIN Stadium |
Airports Near Farmborough Heights
23 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| (Duplicate)Western Sydney International Airport | WSI | Large Airport |
| (Duplicate)Western Sydney International Airport | - | Large Airport |
| Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport | SYD | Large Airport |
| Camden Airport | CDU | Medium Airport |
| Naval Air Station Nowra - HMAS Albatross | NOA | Medium Airport |
| Shellharbour Airport | WOL | Medium Airport |
| Sydney Bankstown Airport | BWU | Medium Airport |
| Aberfoyle Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Bowral Private Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Bullio Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Cambewarra Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Holsworthy (Military) Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Jaspers Brush Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Jervis Bay Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Mittagong Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Robertson Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| St Mary's / Kennetts Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Tadji Park Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| The Oaks Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Tucker Creek Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Wedderburn Aerodrome | - | Small Airport |
| Wilton Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Yerranderie Airfield | - | Small Airport |
Treatment Centers in Farmborough Heights
3 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Illawarra Cancer Care Centre | ||
| Illawarra Radiology Group | ||
| Wollongong Campus Medical Centre |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Farmborough Heights
1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Macedonian Church Sv.Petka |
Quick Facts
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What is the population of Farmborough Heights?
Farmborough Heights has a population of 4,179 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 9 people per square mile, spread across 469.5 square miles.
What is the weather like in Farmborough Heights?
Farmborough Heights enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winter temperatures average 70°F in January, while summers reach an average of 55°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 37.5 inches.
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