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Gloucester, Australia

New South Wales · Australia

Gloucester is a small town in New South Wales, Australia with a population of 2,891. Elevation: 364 ft (111 m). Average temperature: 63°F (17°C).

Data updated June 2026

2.2 /5.0
C Fair
2,891 Population 1/sq mi density
364 ft Elevation 111 meters
63°F Avg Temperature 17°C
42.4 in Annual Rain
Australia / Sydney Timezone
$18,691 Median Income
C
Overall
2.2 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.5 / 5.0
$18,691 median income, 5.6% unemployment
D
Affordability
2.0 / 5.0
$155,000 home value, $775/mo rent

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About Gloucester

Gloucester

Gloucester, is a town in Mid-Coast Council, within the Barrington Coast hinterland of the lower Mid North Coast of the state of New South Wales, Australia. It is the closest town to world heritage Barrington Tops National Park.

People

Population2,891
Median Age55.0 yrs
Density1/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$18,691
Per Capita$18,691
Unemployment5.6%

Housing

D
Home Value$155,000
Rent$775
Ownership73.5%
Housing Units1,156

Climate

Avg Temp63°F (17°C)
Rain42.4 in/yr
Sunny Days259/yr
Elevation364 ft (111 m)
Population2,891
Population Density1 / sq mi
Elevation364 ft (111 m)
Coordinates-32.0077°, 151.9633°
TimezoneAustralia/Sydney
Country🇦🇺 Australia
State / ProvinceNew South Wales
Average Temperature63°F (17°C)
January Average73°F (23°C)
July Average52°F (11°C)
Annual Precipitation42.4 inches (1,077 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$18,691
Median Age55.0 years

About Gloucester

Gloucester is a small town in Australia (New South Wales) with a population of 2,891. The city sits at an elevation of 364 feet (111 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 63°F (17°C). Temperatures range from 73°F in January to 52°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 42.4 inches. The timezone is Australia/Sydney.

Gloucester has a population of 2,891 with a density of 1 people per square mile, spread across 4,655.1 square miles. The median age is 55.0 years, 41% older than the national median of 38.9.

Population

2,891
Total Population
1
People / sq mi
55.0yrs
Median Age
41% above Australia avg
4,655.1mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Gloucester vs Australia Average

The median household income in Gloucester is $18,691, which is 75% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $18,691 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $359, 75% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 5.6% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 275 business establishments.

Income: Gloucester vs Australia

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Income

Median HH Income$18,691
75% below Australia avg
Per Capita Income$18,691
Avg Weekly Wage$359

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment5.6%
56% above Australia avg
Establishments (County)275

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Gloucester is $155,000, 45% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $775 (33% below the national average of $1,163). 73.5% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 1,156 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 8.3x, making homeownership a significant financial stretch for most families.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$155,000
45% below Australia avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$775
33% below Australia avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership73.5%
Owner-Occupied73.5%
Renter-Occupied26.5%
Housing Units1,156

Property Tax

Gloucester enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 73°F in January while summers reach 52°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 259 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 42.4 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 364 feet.

Temperature

73°F Jan (23°C) 52°F Jul (11°C)
Annual Average63.0°F
17% above Australia avg
January Average73°F (23°C)
July Average52°F (11°C)
Sunny Days259 days/yr

Geography

Elevation364 ft (111 m)
Area4,655.1 sq mi (12,056.7 km²)
Population Density1/sq mi
Coordinates-32.0077°N, 151.9633°W
TimezoneAustralia/Sydney

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 42.4"
12% above Australia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 5.98"
Driest Month (Aug) 1.38"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

13 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.3. Most recent: M5.1 on Apr 22, 2025.

Aug 6, 1994 9 km WSW of Ellalong, Australia M5.3 126 km
Apr 22, 2025 18 km SW of Singleton, Australia M5.1 115 km
Aug 23, 2024 7 km ENE of Denman, Australia M4.8 120 km
Aug 24, 2024 8 km NE of Denman, Australia M4.5 120 km
Sep 6, 2024 New South Wales, Australia M4.4 123 km
May 2, 2020 11 km ENE of Denman, Australia M4.0 116 km
Apr 19, 2017 62 km ESE of Forster, Australia M3.9 118 km
Mar 1, 2025 12 km N of Denman, Australia M3.3 125 km
Mar 11, 2010 8 km NE of Hawks Nest, Australia M3.3 74 km
Jul 2, 2006 9 km SSW of Muswellbrook, Australia M2.8 110 km
May 15, 2004 23 km ENE of Dungog, Australia M2.8 34 km
Jan 14, 2025 13 km ESE of Denman, Australia M2.7 116 km
Aug 26, 2024 12 km SSW of Muswellbrook, Australia M2.7 112 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 73°F (23°C) 6.0 in Warmest, Wettest
February 72°F (22°C) 5.3 in
March 69°F (21°C) 5.8 in
April 64°F (18°C) 3.2 in
May 59°F (15°C) 3.4 in
June 54°F (12°C) 2.8 in
July 52°F (11°C) 1.6 in Coldest
August 54°F (12°C) 1.4 in Driest
September 59°F (15°C) 2.0 in
October 63°F (17°C) 3.0 in
November 67°F (19°C) 3.9 in
December 71°F (22°C) 4.0 in

Gloucester has a seasonal temperature swing of 21°F / from 52°F in July to 73°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 42.4 inches, with January being the wettest month (6.0") and August the driest (1.4").

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Schools in Gloucester

4 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Barrington Public School - - - -
Gloucester Public School - - - -
Gloucester High School - - - -
Saint Joseph's Primary School - - - -
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Radio Stations near Gloucester

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Museums in Gloucester

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Folk Museum

Libraries in Gloucester

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Gloucester Library0.0

Cafes in Gloucester

6 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

3 blind mice
Land & Sea Cafe
Milkbar 73
Roadies Cafe
the common by single o
Thunderbolts Cafe

Monuments in Gloucester

1 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

War Memorial

Veterinaries in Gloucester

1 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Gloucester Veterinary

Train Stations in Gloucester

1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Gloucester

Gas Stations in Gloucester

6 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Ampol Woolworths
Arko Energy
Barrington General Store
BP
Gloucester Tyres and Auto Centre
Liberty

Banks in Gloucester

3 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Commonwealth Bank
NAB
Regional Australia Bank

Gyms in Gloucester

1 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Mandy Tomlinson Pilates

Golf Courses in Gloucester

1 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Gloucester Country Club

Airports Near Gloucester

9 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Taree AirportTROMedium Airport
Cooplacurripa-Small Airport
Elderslie Airport-Small Airport
Forster (Wallis Is) AirportFOTSmall Airport
Gloucester Airport-Small Airport
Luskintyre Airfield-Small Airport
Maitland AirportMTLSmall Airport
Mount Sandon Airport-Small Airport
Old Bar Heritage Airport-Small Airport

Post Offices in Gloucester

2 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Barrington LPO
Gloucester LPO

Churches & Religious Organizations in Gloucester

5 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Christian Outreach Centre
Gloucester District Baptist Church
Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses
Presbyterian Church
Uniting Church

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Waterfalls
6
Natural waterfalls documented by USGS and OpenStreetMap contributors
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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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Frequently Asked Questions About Gloucester

What is the population of Gloucester?

Gloucester has a population of 2,891 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 1 people per square mile, spread across 4,655.1 square miles. The median age of residents is 55.0 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Gloucester expensive to live in?

The median household income is $18,691, 75% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $155,000 (45% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $775 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 8.3x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Gloucester?

Gloucester enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winter temperatures average 73°F in January, while summers reach an average of 52°F in July. The area receives 259 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 42.4 inches.

How is the job market in Gloucester?

The unemployment rate in Gloucester is 5.6%, somewhat above the national average of 3.6%. Job seekers may face moderate competition. The average weekly wage is $359. There are 275 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Gloucester?

The median home value in Gloucester is $155,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $775. The homeownership rate is 73.5%.

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