Federal, Australia
New South Wales · Australia
Federal is a small town in New South Wales, Australia with a population of 784. Elevation: 620 ft (189 m). Average temperature: 68°F (20°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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People
Climate
| Population | 784 |
| Elevation | 620 ft (189 m) |
| Coordinates | -28.6485°, 153.4512° |
| Timezone | Australia/Sydney |
| Country | 🇦🇺 Australia |
| State / Province | New South Wales |
| Average Temperature | 68°F (20°C) |
| January Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| July Average | 60°F (16°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 38.8 inches (985 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Federal
Federal is a small town in Australia (New South Wales) with a population of 784. The city sits at an elevation of 620 feet (189 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 68°F (20°C). Temperatures range from 73°F in January to 60°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 38.8 inches. The timezone is Australia/Sydney.
Climate in Federal
Federal has an average annual temperature of 20.4°C (69°F). The hottest month is Jan (24.6°C), the coldest is Jul (15.8°C). Average annual precipitation is 1427 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 67.9°F |
| 26% above Australia avg | |
| January Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| July Average | 60°F (16°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 620 ft (189 m) |
| Coordinates | 28.6485°S, 153.4512°E |
| Timezone | Australia/Sydney |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 73°F (23°C) | 8.1 in | Warmest |
| February | 73°F (23°C) | 9.7 in | |
| March | 71°F (22°C) | 9.8 in | Wettest |
| April | 67°F (19°C) | 7.4 in | |
| May | 62°F (17°C) | 7.4 in | |
| June | 57°F (14°C) | 4.5 in | |
| July | 60°F (16°C) | 3.5 in | |
| August | 57°F (14°C) | 2.2 in | Coldest |
| September | 61°F (16°C) | 2.1 in | Driest |
| October | 65°F (18°C) | 4.5 in | |
| November | 69°F (20°C) | 5.3 in | |
| December | 72°F (22°C) | 7.0 in |
Federal has a seasonal temperature swing of 17°F / from 57°F in August to 73°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 71.6 inches, with March being the wettest month (9.8") and September the driest (2.1").
Schools in Federal
3 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Goonengerry Public School | - | - | - | - |
| Eureka Public School | - | - | - | - |
| Upper Coopers Creek Public School | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Federal
9 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| River 94.9 | - | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| ABC Newsradio | - | AAC+ 56 kbps | |
| Smooth FM 95.3 | commercial, easy listening | AAC+ 48 kbps | |
| Bay 93.9 | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Smooth-Relax | relax, smooth | AAC+ 48 kbps | |
| ABC North Coast | - | AAC 94 kbps | |
| 2NCR - River FM | - | AAC 88 kbps | |
| Rim FM 100.1 | community | MP3 64 kbps | |
| NimFM | alternative, talk | MP3 128 kbps |
Museums in Federal
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ballina Naval And Maritime Museum | ||||
| Ballina Naval and Maritime Museum | ||||
| Bangalow Historical Society | ||||
| Brunswick Valley Historical Society | ||||
| Cape Byron Lighthouse Museum | ||||
| Crawford House | ||||
| Crawford House Museum | ||||
| Richmond River Historical Society | ||||
| Richmond River Historical Society Museum |
Libraries in Federal
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alstonville Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Ballina Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Ballina Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Brunswick Heads Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Byron Bay Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Goonellabah Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Lennox Head Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Lismore Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Mullumbimby Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Richmond Tweed Regional Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Richmond Tweed Regional Library (mobile) | 0.0 | |||||
| SCU Learning Centre | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Federal
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangalow Markets | |||||
| Byron Farmers Market | |||||
| New Brighton Farmer’s Market (Tuesday Morning Market) | |||||
| Uki Buttery Bazaar | |||||
| Uki Farmers Market |
Restaurants in Federal
1 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Federal
1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Federal
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Common People Brewing Co. | ||||
| Seven Mile Brewery | ||||
| Stone & Wood Brewing Company |
Airports Near Federal
11 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Gold Coast Airport | OOL | Large Airport |
| Ballina Byron Gateway Airport | BNK | Medium Airport |
| Lismore Airport | LSY | Medium Airport |
| Casino Airport | CSI | Small Airport |
| Evans Head Aerodrome | EVH | Small Airport |
| Kooralbyn Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Murwillumbah Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Nobbys Creek private Strip | - | Small Airport |
| Southport Airport | SHQ | Small Airport |
| Tabragalba Homestead private strip | - | Small Airport |
| Tyagarah Airport | - | Small Airport |
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Waterfalls Near Federal
2 waterfalls from OpenStreetMap and USGS geographic data found near Federal.
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Condong Falls | |
| Minyon Falls |
Quick Facts
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Federal has a population of 784 residents and is located in Australia..
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Federal enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winter temperatures average 73°F in January, while summers reach an average of 60°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 38.8 inches.
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