Gowrie, Australia
Australian Capital Territory · Australia
Gowrie is a small town in Australian Capital Territory, Australia with a population of 3,140. Elevation: 2,011 ft (613 m). Average temperature: 53°F (11°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 Gowrie
Gowrie is a suburb of Canberra, Australia, located in the northern end of the Tuggeranong Valley. Tuggeranong suburbs are the southernmost of Australia's capital city. Gowrie is named after Brigadier-General Alexander Gore Arkwright Hore-Ruthven, 1st Earl of Gowrie (1872–1955), Governor-General of Australia from 1936 to 1944.
People
Climate
| Population | 3,140 |
| Population Density | 3,694 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 2,011 ft (613 m) |
| Coordinates | -35.4119°, 149.1090° |
| Timezone | Australia/Sydney |
| Country | 🇦🇺 Australia |
| State / Province | Australian Capital Territory |
| Average Temperature | 53°F (11°C) |
| January Average | 63°F (17°C) |
| July Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 32.7 inches (832 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 1.0 inches (3 cm) |
About Gowrie
Gowrie is a small town in Australia (Australian Capital Territory) with a population of 3,140. The city sits at an elevation of 2,011 feet (613 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 53°F (11°C). Temperatures range from 63°F in January to 41°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 32.7 inches. The timezone is Australia/Sydney.
Climate in Gowrie
Gowrie has an average annual temperature of 14°C (57°F). The hottest month is Jan (22.5°C), the coldest is Jul (6.2°C). Average annual precipitation is 841 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 52.5°F |
| 3% below Australia avg | |
| January Average | 63°F (17°C) |
| July Average | 41°F (5°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,011 ft (613 m) |
| Area | 0.9 sq mi (2.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 3,694/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.4119°S, 149.1090°E |
| Timezone | Australia/Sydney |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 63°F (17°C) | 3.1 in | Wettest |
| February | 68°F (20°C) | 2.3 in | Warmest |
| March | 63°F (17°C) | 2.4 in | |
| April | 56°F (13°C) | 2.4 in | |
| May | 50°F (10°C) | 2.2 in | |
| June | 44°F (7°C) | 1.9 in | Driest |
| July | 41°F (5°C) | 2.4 in | Coldest |
| August | 45°F (7°C) | 2.6 in | |
| September | 49°F (10°C) | 2.9 in | |
| October | 55°F (13°C) | 3.0 in | |
| November | 60°F (15°C) | 3.1 in | |
| December | 65°F (18°C) | 2.2 in |
Gowrie has a seasonal temperature swing of 27°F / from 41°F in July to 68°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 30.4 inches, with January being the wettest month (3.1") and June the driest (1.9").
Schools in Gowrie
1 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gowrie Primary School | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Gowrie
2 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| NIGE! | alternative rock, classic rock | AAC+ 48 kbps | |
| ABC AFL | live sports, sports talk | AAC 238 kbps |
Museums in Gowrie
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Australian War Memorial | ||||
| Calthorpes House | ||||
| Canberra Fire Museum | ||||
| Canberra Museum and Gallery | ||||
| Canberra Railway Museum | ||||
| Canberra Railway Museum | ||||
| Canberra Space Centre | ||||
| Hall School Museum | ||||
| Lanyon Homestead | ||||
| Museum of Australian Democracy | ||||
| National Archives of Australia | ||||
| National Capital Exhibition | ||||
| National Dinosaur Museum | ||||
| National Film & Sound Archive | ||||
| Queanbeyan and District Historical Museum | ||||
| Queanbeyan Printing Museum | ||||
| St Johns Schoolhouse Museum | ||||
| Tuggeranong Schoolhouse Museum |
Libraries in Gowrie
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ACT Heritage Library | 0.0 | |||||
| ACT Public Library Erindale | 0.0 | |||||
| ANU Law Library | 0.0 | |||||
| ArchivesACT | 0.0 | |||||
| ArchivesACT | 0.0 | |||||
| Belconnen Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Black Mountain Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Black Mountain Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Civic Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Civic Library | 0.0 | |||||
| CSIRO Black Mountain | 0.0 | |||||
| Dickson Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Dickson Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Dickson Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Gungahlin Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Hancock Library East Wing | 0.0 | |||||
| Hancock Library West Wing | 0.0 | |||||
| JB Chifley Building | 0.0 | |||||
| Kingston Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Kingston Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Kippax Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Meg's Toy Box | 0.0 | |||||
| Meg's Toy Box | 0.0 | |||||
| National Centre for Australian Children's Literature | 0.0 | |||||
| National Centre for Australian Children's Literature | 0.0 | |||||
| National Library of Australia | 0.0 | |||||
| Old Senior School Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Queanbeyan City Council Library | 0.0 | |||||
| R.G. Menzies Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Research Library of the National Museum of Australia | 0.0 | |||||
| Research Library of the National Museum of Australia | 0.0 | |||||
| School of Art Library | 0.0 | |||||
| School of Art Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Senior Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Tuggeranong Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Woden Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Woden Library | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Gowrie
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capital Food Market | |||||
| Capital Region Farmers Market | |||||
| Capital Region Farmers Market | |||||
| Lanyon Marketplace |
Cafes in Gowrie
1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Gowrie
1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Gowrie
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attitude | ||||
| Attitude |
Stadiums & Teams in Gowrie
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Ski Resorts Near Gowrie
1 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Selwyn Snow Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
Airports Near Gowrie
14 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Canberra Airport | CBR | Medium Airport |
| Goulburn Airport | GUL | Medium Airport |
| Adaminaby Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Bakblok Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Bondo Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Braidwood Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Bunyan Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Cabramurra Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Collector Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Currandooley Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Gundaroo Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Hall Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Wallaroo Private Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Wee Jasper Airport | - | Small Airport |
Treatment Centers in Gowrie
12 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| ACT Pain and Wellness Clinic | ||
| Belconnen Chiropractic Centre | ||
| Belconnen Mall Medical Centre | ||
| Canberra Complementary Health Practice | ||
| Central Outpatients | ||
| Child Health Clinic | ||
| Chiropractic Life | ||
| ICON Cancer Centre Canberra | ||
| Nephrocare Northside Dialysis Clinic | ||
| Orthoclinic Specialist Orthodontics | ||
| QSCAN Bruce | ||
| Western Creek Medical Practice |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Australia
25 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Gowrie
What is the population of Gowrie?
Gowrie has a population of 3,140 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 3,694 people per square mile, spread across 0.9 square miles.
What is the weather like in Gowrie?
Gowrie has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 53°F (11°C). Winter temperatures average 63°F in January, while summers reach an average of 41°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 32.7 inches.
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