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Grenfell, Australia

New South Wales · Australia

Grenfell is a small town in New South Wales, Australia with a population of 2,488. Elevation: 1,276 ft (389 m). Average temperature: 60°F (16°C).

Data updated June 2026

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
2,488 Population 1/sq mi density
1,276 ft Elevation 389 meters
60°F Avg Temperature 16°C
24.1 in Annual Rain
Australia / Sydney Timezone
$18,725 Median Income
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.6 / 5.0
$18,725 median income, 5.2% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.3 / 5.0
$112,600 home value, $563/mo rent

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About Grenfell

Grenfell

Grenfell is a town in Weddin Shire in the Central West of New South Wales, Australia. It is 370 km (230 mi) west of Sydney. It is close to Forbes, Cowra and Young. At the 2011 census, Grenfell had a population of 1,996. The town is served daily by connecting NSW TrainLink services from Sydney via Bathurst and Lithgow. Grenfell is approximately 4+3⁄4 hours from Sydney and 2+1⁄2 hours from Canberra.

People

Population2,488
Median Age54.0 yrs
Density1/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$18,725
Per Capita$18,725
Unemployment5.2%

Housing

B
Home Value$112,600
Rent$563
Ownership78.3%
Housing Units995

Climate

Avg Temp60°F (16°C)
Rain24.1 in/yr
Sunny Days292/yr
Elevation1,276 ft (389 m)
Population2,488
Population Density1 / sq mi
Elevation1,276 ft (389 m)
Coordinates-33.8955°, 148.1644°
TimezoneAustralia/Sydney
Country🇦🇺 Australia
State / ProvinceNew South Wales
Average Temperature60°F (16°C)
January Average74°F (23°C)
July Average46°F (8°C)
Annual Precipitation24.1 inches (613 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$18,725
Median Age54.0 years

About Grenfell

Grenfell is a small town in Australia (New South Wales) with a population of 2,488. The city sits at an elevation of 1,276 feet (389 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 60°F (16°C). Temperatures range from 74°F in January to 46°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 24.1 inches. The timezone is Australia/Sydney.

Grenfell has a population of 2,488 with a density of 1 people per square mile, spread across 3,581.1 square miles. The median age is 54.0 years, 39% older than the national median of 38.9.

Population

2,488
Total Population
1
People / sq mi
54.0yrs
Median Age
39% above Australia avg
3,581.1mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Grenfell vs Australia Average

The median household income in Grenfell is $18,725, which is 75% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $18,725 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $360, 75% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 5.2% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 236 business establishments.

Income: Grenfell vs Australia

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Income

Median HH Income$18,725
75% below Australia avg
Per Capita Income$18,725
Avg Weekly Wage$360

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment5.2%
44% above Australia avg
Establishments (County)236

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Grenfell is $112,600, 60% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $563 (52% below the national average of $1,163). 78.3% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 995 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 6x, above the traditionally affordable threshold of 3-4x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$112,600
60% below Australia avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$563
52% below Australia avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership78.3%
Owner-Occupied78.3%
Renter-Occupied21.7%
Housing Units995

Property Tax

Climate in Grenfell

Grenfell has an average annual temperature of 16.5°C (62°F). The hottest month is Jan (25.3°C), the coldest is Jul (8.4°C). Average annual precipitation is 575 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 25.3°C / 78°F 17.7° / 32.9° 43.7
Feb 23.9°C / 75°F 16.5° / 31.3° 52.2
Mar 21°C / 70°F 14.2° / 27.8° 42.5
Apr 16.6°C / 62°F 10° / 23.2° 32.3
May 12°C / 54°F 6.1° / 17.9° 32.1
Jun 9.6°C / 49°F 4.9° / 14.4° 63.2
Jul 8.4°C / 47°F 3.4° / 13.4° 48.9
Aug 9.4°C / 49°F 3.9° / 15° 47.0
Sep 12.6°C / 55°F 6.1° / 19° 45.0
Oct 15.9°C / 61°F 8.9° / 22.9° 45.2
Nov 20.1°C / 68°F 12.6° / 27.6° 60.4
Dec 22.7°C / 73°F 15.1° / 30.3° 62.2
Grenfell enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 74°F in January while summers reach 46°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 292 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 24.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,276 feet.

Temperature

74°F Jan (23°C) 46°F Jul (8°C)
Annual Average60.3°F
12% above Australia avg
January Average74°F (23°C)
July Average46°F (8°C)
Sunny Days292 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,276 ft (389 m)
Area3,581.1 sq mi (9,275.2 km²)
Population Density1/sq mi
Coordinates-33.8955°N, 148.1644°W
TimezoneAustralia/Sydney

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 24.1"
37% below Australia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 2.40"
Driest Month (Mar) 1.46"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

45 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.2. Most recent: M4.2 on Apr 13, 2017.

Apr 13, 2017 23 km WSW of Millthorpe, Australia M4.2 84 km
Oct 11, 1992 25 km NW of Temora, Australia M4.1 90 km
Oct 16, 1998 18 km WSW of Temora, Australia M4.0 100 km
Mar 14, 1999 22 km WSW of West Wyalong, Australia M3.9 111 km
Feb 28, 2004 16 km SSE of Junee, Australia M3.9 130 km
Aug 22, 2002 9 km NE of Grenfell, Australia M3.9 10 km
Jun 22, 2012 23 km N of Boorowa, Australia M3.8 63 km
Nov 23, 2001 9 km ENE of Grenfell, Australia M3.8 9 km
Aug 21, 1994 16 km E of Forbes, Australia M3.8 56 km
Jan 18, 2005 8 km N of West Wyalong, Australia M3.7 90 km
Aug 19, 1994 21 km E of Forbes, Australia M3.5 61 km
Mar 2, 2006 23 km NE of Murrumbateman, Australia M3.4 137 km
Aug 21, 1994 25 km E of Forbes, Australia M3.4 61 km
Aug 19, 1994 23 km E of Forbes, Australia M3.4 55 km
May 20, 1991 23 km S of Cowra, Australia M3.4 55 km
Aug 19, 1994 29 km NW of Grenfell, Australia M3.4 30 km
Jul 11, 2003 15 km WNW of Cootamundra, Australia M3.3 84 km
Sep 18, 1994 15 km N of Grenfell, Australia M3.2 16 km
May 18, 2001 12 km WNW of Boorowa, Australia M3.2 68 km
Mar 13, 2001 8 km NW of West Wyalong, Australia M3.2 95 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 74°F (23°C) 2.2 in
February 75°F (24°C) 1.6 in Warmest
March 69°F (21°C) 1.5 in Driest
April 61°F (16°C) 1.9 in
May 55°F (13°C) 2.0 in
June 48°F (9°C) 1.7 in
July 46°F (8°C) 2.3 in Coldest
August 48°F (9°C) 2.3 in
September 53°F (11°C) 2.3 in
October 59°F (15°C) 2.4 in Wettest
November 65°F (18°C) 2.1 in
December 71°F (22°C) 2.0 in

Grenfell has a seasonal temperature swing of 28°F / from 46°F in July to 75°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 24.1 inches, with October being the wettest month (2.4") and March the driest (1.5").

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Colleges & Universities in Grenfell

Institution Type Founded Website
Grenfell TAFE College - ,

Schools in Grenfell

3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
The Henry Lawson High School - - - -
Grenfell Public School - - - -
St Josephs Primary School Grenfell - - - -
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Radio Stations near Grenfell

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Museums in Grenfell

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Chrysler Car Museum

Libraries in Grenfell

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Grenfell Library0.0

Hotels in Grenfell

2 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Albion Hotel
Criterion Hotel

Restaurants in Grenfell

1 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Happy Inn

Cafes in Grenfell

5 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Farm and Fable
Munch Time Cafe
Petit Cafe
Southwest Diner
Unwind

Theatres in Grenfell

1 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Grenfell Community Arts and Little Theatre

Dentists in Grenfell

1 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Grenfell Family Dentists

Gas Stations in Grenfell

3 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Grenfell Local Store
Metro
Southwest Fuels

Gyms in Grenfell

1 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

KB 5 Fitness

Golf Courses in Grenfell

1 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Grenfell Golf Course

Airports Near Grenfell

10 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Cootamundra AirportCMDMedium Airport
Cowra AirportCWTMedium Airport
Forbes AirportFRBMedium Airport
Temora AirportTEMMedium Airport
Young AirportNGAMedium Airport
Bendick Murrell Airstrip-Small Airport
Canowindra Airport-Small Airport
Cudal AirportCUGSmall Airport
Grenfell AirportGFESmall Airport
Harden Airport-Small Airport

Post Offices in Grenfell

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Grenfell Post Office

Churches & Religious Organizations in Grenfell

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Holy Trinity Anglican Church
St. Josephs Catholic Parish
The Salvation Army Grenfell

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UFO Sightings
1
Reported UFO sightings from the National UFO Reporting Center database
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Waterfalls
1
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 Grenfell

What is the population of Grenfell?

Grenfell has a population of 2,488 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 1 people per square mile, spread across 3,581.1 square miles. The median age of residents is 54.0 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Grenfell expensive to live in?

The median household income is $18,725, 75% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $112,600 (60% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $563 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 6x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Grenfell?

Grenfell enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winter temperatures average 74°F in January, while summers reach an average of 46°F in July. The area receives 292 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 24.1 inches.

How is the job market in Grenfell?

The unemployment rate in Grenfell is 5.2%, somewhat above the national average of 3.6%. Job seekers may face moderate competition. The average weekly wage is $360. There are 236 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Grenfell?

The median home value in Grenfell is $112,600. For renters, the median monthly rent is $563. The homeownership rate is 78.3%.

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