Flinders, Australia

New South Wales · Australia

Flinders is a small city in New South Wales, Australia with a population of 7,118. Elevation: 72 ft (22 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

7,118 Population 92/sq mi density
72 ft Elevation 22 meters
63°F Avg Temperature 17°C
37.5 in Annual Rain
Australia / Sydney Timezone

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About Flinders

Flinders

Flinders is a southern suburb of Shellharbour, located in the Illawarra region of New South Wales, Australia. Flinders is located approximately 111 kilometres south-southwest of New South Wales' capital city of Sydney. Flinders is close to a number of beaches and to and over 60 hectares of green open spaces including bush reserves, waterways and landscaped parks. Flinders adjoins neighbouring suburbs of Shellharbour, Shell Cove, Blackbutt and Shell Heights.

People

Population7,118
Density92/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp63°F (17°C)
Rain37.5 in/yr
Elevation72 ft (22 m)
Population7,118
Population Density92 / sq mi
Elevation72 ft (22 m)
Coordinates-34.5833°, 150.8552°
TimezoneAustralia/Sydney
Country🇦🇺 Australia
State / ProvinceNew South Wales
Average Temperature63°F (17°C)
January Average70°F (21°C)
July Average55°F (13°C)
Annual Precipitation37.5 inches (953 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Flinders

Flinders is a small city in Australia (New South Wales) with a population of 7,118. The city sits at an elevation of 72 feet (22 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 Flinders

Flinders has an average annual temperature of 17.2°C (63°F). The hottest month is Jan (22°C), the coldest is Jul (12°C). Average annual precipitation is 900 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 22°C / 72°F 17.2° / 26.9° 70.1
Feb 21.8°C / 71°F 17.1° / 26.4° 136.7
Mar 20.4°C / 69°F 15.6° / 25.3° 107.4
Apr 17.8°C / 64°F 12.2° / 23.3° 65.3
May 14.8°C / 59°F 8.9° / 20.7° 57.3
Jun 12.8°C / 55°F 7.4° / 18.1° 77.9
Jul 12°C / 54°F 6.2° / 17.8° 56.0
Aug 12.8°C / 55°F 6.7° / 18.8° 66.5
Sep 15°C / 59°F 8.7° / 21.3° 44.0
Oct 17°C / 63°F 10.9° / 23.2° 74.5
Nov 18.8°C / 66°F 13.4° / 24.2° 77.5
Dec 20.6°C / 69°F 15.4° / 25.7° 66.9
Flinders enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 70°F in January while summers reach 55°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. Annual precipitation totals 37.5 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 72 feet.

Temperature

70°F Jan (21°C) 55°F Jul (13°C)
Annual Average62.9°F
16% above Australia avg
January Average70°F (21°C)
July Average55°F (13°C)

Geography

Elevation72 ft (22 m)
Area77.4 sq mi (200.5 km²)
Population Density92/sq mi
Coordinates34.5833°S, 150.8552°E
TimezoneAustralia/Sydney

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 37.5"
1% below Australia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Mar) 6.22"
Driest Month (Jul) 2.05"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

10 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 39 km
Mar 17, 1999 2 km SE of Picton, Australia M3.8 49 km
May 28, 2025 3 km WNW of Cobbitty, Australia M3.6 67 km
Mar 8, 2024 14 km SSW of Woodford, Australia M3.5 89 km
Aug 18, 2007 10 km NW of Mittagong, Australia M3.2 49 km
Jul 27, 2003 36 km NE of Crookwell, Australia M3.1 109 km
Apr 11, 2007 3 km SE of Stanwell Park, Australia M3.1 39 km
Jun 18, 2006 8 km W of Oakdale, Australia M3.0 70 km
Nov 24, 1991 18 km WSW of Crookwell, Australia M2.9 145 km
Aug 18, 2007 11 km NW of Mittagong, Australia M2.6 50 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 70°F (21°C) 4.7 in
February 71°F (22°C) 5.5 in Warmest
March 69°F (21°C) 6.2 in Wettest
April 65°F (18°C) 4.7 in
May 61°F (16°C) 4.0 in
June 56°F (13°C) 4.3 in
July 55°F (13°C) 2.1 in Coldest, Driest
August 56°F (13°C) 3.2 in
September 59°F (15°C) 2.8 in
October 63°F (17°C) 3.8 in
November 65°F (18°C) 3.9 in
December 69°F (20°C) 3.2 in

Flinders has a seasonal temperature swing of 17°F / from 55°F in July to 71°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 48.2 inches, with March being the wettest month (6.2") and July the driest (2.1").

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Schools in Flinders

2 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Flinders Public School - - - -
Shellharbour Anglican College - - - -
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Radio Stations near Flinders

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
i98FM - MP3 64 kbps

Museums in Flinders

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Berry Museum
Black Diamond Heritage Centre
Breakwater Battery
Breakwater Battery
Breakwater Battery Military Museum
Breakwater Battery Military Museum
Gerringong Heritage Museum
Historical Aircraft Restoration Society
Illawarra Historical Society Inc & Illawarra Museum
Illawarra Historical Society Inc & Illawarra Museum
Illawarra Light Railway Museum
Science Space
Science Space
Shellharbour City Museum
The Old Court House
The Old Court House
The Pilots Cottage Museum
Tongarra Museum

Libraries in Flinders

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Albion Park library0.0
Bulli Library0.0
Bulli Library0.0
Corrimal Library0.0
Corrimal Library0.0
Dapto District Library0.0
Gerringong Library0.0
Kiama Library0.0
Oak Flats Library0.0
Shellharbour Branch Library0.0
Shellharbour City Library0.0
Unanderra Library0.0
Unanderra Library0.0
University of Wollongong Library (16)0.0
University of Wollongong Library (16)0.0
Warrawong District Library0.0
Warrawong District Library0.0
Warrawong Library0.0
Warrawong Library0.0
Wollongong City Library0.0
Wollongong City Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Flinders

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Kiama Farmers Market

Train Stations in Flinders

1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Shellharbour Junction Station

Breweries in Flinders

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Resin Brewing

Stadiums & Teams in Flinders

TeamLeagueDivision
WIN Entertainment Centre
WIN Stadium

Airports Near Flinders

22 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
(Duplicate)Western Sydney International Airport-Large Airport
(Duplicate)Western Sydney International AirportWSILarge Airport
Sydney Kingsford Smith International AirportSYDLarge Airport
Camden AirportCDUMedium Airport
Naval Air Station Nowra - HMAS AlbatrossNOAMedium Airport
Shellharbour AirportWOLMedium Airport
Sydney Bankstown AirportBWUMedium 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
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 Flinders

3 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Illawarra Cancer Care Centre
Illawarra Radiology Group
Wollongong Campus Medical Centre

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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What is the population of Flinders?

Flinders has a population of 7,118 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 92 people per square mile, spread across 77.4 square miles.

What is the weather like in Flinders?

Flinders 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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