Gillieston Heights, Australia
New South Wales · Australia
Gillieston Heights is a small town in New South Wales, Australia with a population of 4,796. Elevation: 128 ft (39 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 Gillieston Heights
Gillieston Heights is a suburb of the City of Maitland local government area in the Hunter Region of New South Wales, Australia, approximately 5.1 km (3.2 mi) from the Maitland CBD. Prior to 1967, the village was named East Greta however this was changed to honour former Maitland mayor and member of the New South Wales Legislative Assembly John Gillies following a poll of residents. At the 2021 census, Gillieston Heights had a population of 4,796.
People
Climate
| Population | 4,796 |
| Population Density | 8 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 128 ft (39 m) |
| Coordinates | -32.7616°, 151.5286° |
| Timezone | Australia/Sydney |
| Country | 🇦🇺 Australia |
| State / Province | New South Wales |
| Average Temperature | 64°F (18°C) |
| January Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| July Average | 55°F (13°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 31.7 inches (805 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Gillieston Heights
Gillieston Heights is a small town in Australia (New South Wales) with a population of 4,796. The city sits at an elevation of 128 feet (39 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 64°F (18°C). Temperatures range from 70°F in January to 55°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 31.7 inches. The timezone is Australia/Sydney.
Climate in Gillieston Heights
Gillieston Heights has an average annual temperature of 18.3°C (65°F). The hottest month is Jan (24.2°C), the coldest is Jul (12.2°C). Average annual precipitation is 908 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 63.7°F |
| 18% above Australia avg | |
| January Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| July Average | 55°F (13°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 128 ft (39 m) |
| Area | 602.4 sq mi (1,560.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 8/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 32.7616°S, 151.5286°E |
| Timezone | Australia/Sydney |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 70°F (21°C) | 4.3 in | |
| February | 74°F (23°C) | 4.2 in | Warmest |
| March | 71°F (22°C) | 4.6 in | Wettest |
| April | 66°F (19°C) | 3.3 in | |
| May | 60°F (16°C) | 3.1 in | |
| June | 55°F (13°C) | 2.9 in | Coldest |
| July | 55°F (13°C) | 1.9 in | |
| August | 55°F (13°C) | 1.5 in | Driest |
| September | 60°F (16°C) | 2.0 in | |
| October | 65°F (18°C) | 2.7 in | |
| November | 68°F (20°C) | 3.1 in | |
| December | 73°F (23°C) | 3.0 in |
Gillieston Heights has a seasonal temperature swing of 19°F / from 55°F in June to 74°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 36.4 inches, with March being the wettest month (4.6") and August the driest (1.5").
Schools in Gillieston Heights
1 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gillieston Public School | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Gillieston Heights
2 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2GB 873 Sydney | news, sport | AAC+ 48 kbps | |
| 2NURFM | easy listening | MP3 128 kbps |
Museums in Gillieston Heights
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Court House Museum | ||||
| Forsight Gallery | ||||
| Luskintyre Aviation Museum | ||||
| Maitland Regional Museum | ||||
| Miss Porter's House | ||||
| Morpeth Museum | ||||
| Newcastle Museum | ||||
| Paterson Rail Motor Society | ||||
| Poppethead | ||||
| Richmond Vale Railway Museum | ||||
| Sketchley Pioneer Cottage | ||||
| Tomago House | ||||
| Wallsend District Hospital | ||||
| Wirraway Aviation Museum |
Libraries in Gillieston Heights
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adamstown Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Auchmuty Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Beresfield Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Cardiff Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Cessnock City Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Charlestown Library | 0.0 | |||||
| East Maitland Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Edgeworth Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Hamilton Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Kurri Kurri Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Lambton Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Maitland City Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Mayfield Library | 0.0 | |||||
| New Lambton Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Newcastle City Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Raymond Terrace Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Redhead Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Rutherford Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Speers Point Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Student Hub | 0.0 | |||||
| Sugar Valley Library Museum | 0.0 | |||||
| Thornton Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Wallsend District Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Windale Library | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Gillieston Heights
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newcastle Farmer's Market | |||||
| Newcastle Farmer's Market |
Restaurants in Gillieston Heights
1 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Gillieston Heights
1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Gillieston Heights
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Gillieston Heights
17 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Newcastle Airport | NTL | Large Airport |
| Cessnock Airport | CES | Small Airport |
| Dochra Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Dr Fox Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Elderslie Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Gloucester Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Lake Macquarie Airport | BEO | Small Airport |
| Luskintyre Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Maitland Airport | MTL | Small Airport |
| Mangrove Mountain Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Scone Airport | NSO | Small Airport |
| Singleton Airport | SIX | Small Airport |
| Singleton Military Area airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Somersby Airstrip | GOS | Small Airport |
| Strowan | - | Small Airport |
| Warkworth Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Warnervale Airport | - | Small Airport |
Treatment Centers in Gillieston Heights
12 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Adamstown Clinic | ||
| CSCAN Radiology | ||
| Hunter Imaging | ||
| ihear | ||
| Laverty Pathology | ||
| Laverty Pathology | ||
| Marie Stopes Newcastle | ||
| Mayfield Podiatry | ||
| Newcastle Muscle Therapy | ||
| Small Talk Speech Therapy | ||
| Stevensons Chiropractic Clinic | ||
| Vamp |
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Public Holidays in Australia
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What is the population of Gillieston Heights?
Gillieston Heights has a population of 4,796 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 8 people per square mile, spread across 602.4 square miles.
What is the weather like in Gillieston Heights?
Gillieston Heights enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winter temperatures average 70°F in January, while summers reach an average of 55°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 31.7 inches.
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