Gilgandra, Australia
New South Wales · Australia
Gilgandra is a small town in New South Wales, Australia with a population of 2,417. Elevation: 942 ft (287 m). Average temperature: 64°F (18°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 Gilgandra
Gilgandra is a country town in the Orana region of New South Wales, Australia, and services the surrounding agricultural area where wheat is grown extensively together with other cereal crops, and sheep and beef cattle are raised. The town is the administrative seat of the Gilgandra Shire.
People
Climate
| Population | 2,417 |
| Elevation | 942 ft (287 m) |
| Coordinates | -31.7117°, 148.6625° |
| Timezone | Australia/Sydney |
| Country | 🇦🇺 Australia |
| State / Province | New South Wales |
| Average Temperature | 64°F (18°C) |
| January Average | 78°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 49°F (9°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 23.1 inches (587 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Gilgandra
Gilgandra is a small town in Australia (New South Wales) with a population of 2,417. The city sits at an elevation of 942 feet (287 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 64°F (18°C). Temperatures range from 78°F in January to 49°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 23.1 inches. The timezone is Australia/Sydney.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 63.7°F |
| 18% above Australia avg | |
| January Average | 78°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 49°F (9°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 942 ft (287 m) |
| Coordinates | 31.7117°S, 148.6625°E |
| Timezone | Australia/Sydney |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 78°F (25°C) | 3.1 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| February | 77°F (25°C) | 2.1 in | |
| March | 72°F (22°C) | 1.7 in | |
| April | 64°F (18°C) | 1.7 in | |
| May | 57°F (14°C) | 2.1 in | |
| June | 51°F (11°C) | 1.3 in | Driest |
| July | 49°F (9°C) | 1.7 in | Coldest |
| August | 51°F (11°C) | 1.5 in | |
| September | 57°F (14°C) | 1.7 in | |
| October | 64°F (18°C) | 2.1 in | |
| November | 69°F (21°C) | 2.0 in | |
| December | 75°F (24°C) | 2.1 in |
Gilgandra has a seasonal temperature swing of 29°F / from 49°F in July to 78°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 23.1 inches, with January being the wettest month (3.1") and June the driest (1.3").
Colleges & Universities in Gilgandra
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gilgandra TAFE | College | - | , |
Schools in Gilgandra
3 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gilgandra High School | - | - | - | - |
| Gilgandra Public School | - | - | - | - |
| St Josephs Primary School | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Gilgandra
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Museums in Gilgandra
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gilgandra Rural Museum | ||||
| The Hitchen House Military Museum |
Libraries in Gilgandra
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gilgandra Library | 0.0 | |||||
| The Gil Library Hub | 0.0 |
Restaurants in Gilgandra
4 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Gilgandra
4 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Gilgandra
2 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Gilgandra
1 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Gilgandra
6 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Gilgandra
1 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Golf Courses in Gilgandra
1 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Airports Near Gilgandra
11 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Coonabarabran Airport | COJ | Medium Airport |
| Coonamble Airport | CNB | Medium Airport |
| Dubbo City Regional Airport | DBO | Medium Airport |
| Narromine Airport | QRM | Medium Airport |
| Elengerah Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Eulalia Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Gilgandra Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Glencoe Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Grange View homestead airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Tooraweenah Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Trangie Airport | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Gilgandra
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Gilgandra LPO |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Gilgandra
3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses | |
| New Life Centre | |
| St John's Lutheran Church |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Australia
25 public holidays this year
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Gilgandra has a population of 2,417 residents and is located in Australia..
What is the weather like in Gilgandra?
Gilgandra enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winter temperatures average 78°F in January, while summers reach an average of 49°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 23.1 inches.
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