Goulburn, Australia

Full City Profile

2.7 /5.0

C+ Fair

24,565 Population 16/sq mi density

2,106 ft Elevation 642 meters

48°F Avg Temperature 9°C

C+

Overall

2.7 / 5.0

Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

C+

Economy

2.8 / 5.0

$25,249 median income, 4.6% unemployment

C+

Affordability

2.6 / 5.0

$180,200 home value, $901/mo rent

Goulburn experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 58°F in January while summers reach 37°F in July. The area gets 312 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 26.9 inches. The area receives 0.8 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

58°F Jan (14°C) 37°F Jul (3°C)

Annual Average	48.4°F
	10% below US avg
January Average	58°F (14°C)
July Average	37°F (3°C)
Sunny Days	312 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	2,106 ft (642 m)
Area	1,563.1 sq mi (4,048.4 km²)
Population Density	16/sq mi
Coordinates	-34.7516°N, 149.7209°W
Timezone	Australia/Sydney

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 26.9"

29% below US avg

Snowfall 0.8"

Wettest Month (Jan) 2.87"

Driest Month (Jul) 1.77"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

36 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	86 km
Mar 17, 1999	2 km SE of Picton, Australia	M3.8	105 km
Jun 22, 2012	23 km N of Boorowa, Australia	M3.8	109 km
Apr 19, 2012	36 km ENE of Tumut, Australia	M3.7	115 km
May 28, 2025	3 km WNW of Cobbitty, Australia	M3.6	119 km
Mar 8, 2024	14 km SSW of Woodford, Australia	M3.5	120 km
May 20, 1991	23 km S of Cowra, Australia	M3.4	120 km
Mar 2, 2006	23 km NE of Murrumbateman, Australia	M3.4	50 km
May 18, 2001	12 km WNW of Boorowa, Australia	M3.2	111 km
Aug 18, 2007	10 km NW of Mittagong, Australia	M3.2	73 km
Dec 12, 1992	18 km W of Boorowa, Australia	M3.1	115 km
Jan 14, 2003	5 km SSW of Murrumbateman, Australia	M3.1	72 km
Feb 27, 2000	14 km SSE of Young, Australia	M3.1	130 km
Apr 11, 2007	3 km SE of Stanwell Park, Australia	M3.1	131 km
Apr 21, 2006	20 km NNE of Murrumbateman, Australia	M3.1	53 km
Jul 27, 2003	36 km NE of Crookwell, Australia	M3.1	59 km
Jun 18, 2006	8 km W of Oakdale, Australia	M3.0	100 km
Jul 2, 1992	4 km NNE of Yass, Australia	M3.0	72 km
Feb 27, 2002	10 km WNW of Boorowa, Australia	M3.0	109 km
Jan 2, 2005	35 km W of Duffy, Australia	M2.9	120 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	58°F (14°C)	2.9 in	Wettest
February	67°F (20°C)	2.2 in	Warmest
March	63°F (17°C)	2.5 in
April	56°F (13°C)	2.2 in
May	50°F (10°C)	2.1 in
June	45°F (7°C)	2.1 in
July	37°F (3°C)	1.8 in	Coldest, Driest
August	45°F (7°C)	2.2 in
September	50°F (10°C)	2.2 in
October	55°F (13°C)	2.5 in
November	60°F (15°C)	2.5 in
December	65°F (18°C)	2.2 in

Goulburn has a seasonal temperature swing of 30°F / from 37°F in July to 67°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 27.4 inches, with January being the wettest month (2.9") and July the driest (1.8").

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