Gulgong, Australia

New South Wales · Australia

Gulgong is a small town in New South Wales, Australia with a population of 2,680. Elevation: 1,545 ft (471 m). Average temperature: 60°F (16°C).

Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026

2,680 Population
1,545 ft Elevation 471 meters
60°F Avg Temperature 16°C
28.0 in Annual Rain
Australia / Sydney Timezone

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About Gulgong

Gulgong

Gulgong is a 19th-century gold rush town in the Central Tablelands and the wider Central West regions of the Australian state of New South Wales. The town is situated within the Mid-Western Regional Council local government area. It is located about 300 km (190 mi) north west of Sydney, and about 30 km north of Mudgee along the Castlereagh Highway. At the 2021 census, Gulgong had a population of 2,680.

People

Population2,680

Climate

Avg Temp60°F (16°C)
Rain28.0 in/yr
Elevation1,545 ft (471 m)
Population2,680
Elevation1,545 ft (471 m)
Coordinates-32.3625°, 149.5320°
TimezoneAustralia/Sydney
Country🇦🇺 Australia
State / ProvinceNew South Wales
Average Temperature60°F (16°C)
January Average74°F (23°C)
July Average46°F (8°C)
Annual Precipitation28.0 inches (710 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Gulgong

Gulgong is a small town in Australia (New South Wales) with a population of 2,680. The city sits at an elevation of 1,545 feet (471 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 28.0 inches. The timezone is Australia/Sydney.

Climate in Gulgong

Gulgong has an average annual temperature of 15.7°C (60°F). The hottest month is Jan (24.2°C), the coldest is Jul (7.9°C). Average annual precipitation is 626 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 24.2°C / 76°F 16.6° / 31.7° 66.6
Feb 22.8°C / 73°F 15.9° / 29.8° 65.7
Mar 20°C / 68°F 12.9° / 27.1° 59.2
Apr 15.8°C / 60°F 8.2° / 23.3° 35.9
May 11.2°C / 52°F 3.9° / 18.6° 35.7
Jun 8.8°C / 48°F 2.5° / 15.1° 46.7
Jul 7.9°C / 46°F 1.2° / 14.6° 46.3
Aug 8.9°C / 48°F 1.5° / 16.3° 32.2
Sep 12.1°C / 54°F 4.4° / 19.8° 43.3
Oct 15.7°C / 60°F 7.9° / 23.5° 46.6
Nov 19.2°C / 67°F 11.5° / 26.8° 73.7
Dec 21.7°C / 71°F 14° / 29.4° 73.8
Gulgong 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. Annual precipitation totals 28.0 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,545 feet.

Temperature

74°F Jan (23°C) 46°F Jul (8°C)
Annual Average60.2°F
11% above Australia avg
January Average74°F (23°C)
July Average46°F (8°C)

Geography

Elevation1,545 ft (471 m)
Coordinates32.3625°S, 149.5320°E
TimezoneAustralia/Sydney

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 28.0"
26% below Australia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 3.58"
Driest Month (Jun) 1.57"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

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

Apr 22, 2025 18 km SW of Singleton, Australia M5.1 148 km
Aug 23, 2024 7 km ENE of Denman, Australia M4.8 115 km
Aug 24, 2024 8 km NE of Denman, Australia M4.5 115 km
Sep 6, 2024 New South Wales, Australia M4.4 111 km
Apr 13, 2017 23 km WSW of Millthorpe, Australia M4.2 141 km
May 2, 2020 11 km ENE of Denman, Australia M4.0 120 km
Mar 18, 2008 32 km NE of Peak Hill, Australia M3.7 105 km
Sep 13, 1990 New South Wales, Australia M3.5 37 km
Mar 1, 2025 12 km N of Denman, Australia M3.3 108 km
Feb 23, 1990 49 km S of Denman, Australia M3.0 121 km
Jul 2, 2006 9 km SSW of Muswellbrook, Australia M2.8 125 km
Jan 14, 2025 13 km ESE of Denman, Australia M2.7 122 km
Aug 26, 2024 12 km SSW of Muswellbrook, Australia M2.7 124 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 74°F (23°C) 3.6 in Warmest, Wettest
February 73°F (23°C) 2.5 in
March 68°F (20°C) 2.4 in
April 61°F (16°C) 1.7 in
May 54°F (12°C) 2.2 in
June 48°F (9°C) 1.6 in Driest
July 46°F (8°C) 2.3 in Coldest
August 49°F (9°C) 1.9 in
September 54°F (12°C) 2.2 in
October 60°F (16°C) 2.6 in
November 66°F (19°C) 2.5 in
December 71°F (22°C) 2.4 in

Gulgong has a seasonal temperature swing of 27°F / from 46°F in July to 74°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 27.9 inches, with January being the wettest month (3.6") and June the driest (1.6").

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Schools in Gulgong

3 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Red Hill Environmental Education Centre - - - -
Gulgong High School - - - -
Gulgong Public School - - - -
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Radio Stations near Gulgong

0 stations within ~55 km.

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Museums in Gulgong

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Gulgong Holtermann Museum
Gulgong Pioneers Museum
Henry Lawson Centre
Mudgee Museum & Historical Society
Robert Stein Motorcycle Museum

Libraries in Gulgong

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Gulgong Library0.0
Mudgee Library0.0

Hotels in Gulgong

2 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Centennial Hotel
Commercial Hotel

Restaurants in Gulgong

2 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Thai To You
The Vault

Cafes in Gulgong

2 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Miners Cottage tea Rooms
Silver Fox Cafe

Theatres in Gulgong

1 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Prince of Wales Opera House

Veterinaries in Gulgong

1 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Gulgong Veterinary Surgery

Train Stations in Gulgong

1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Gulgong Station

Gas Stations in Gulgong

3 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

AU #1383955827
AU #3534555969
BP

Banks in Gulgong

1 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Commonwealth Bank

Golf Courses in Gulgong

1 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Gulgong Golf Club

Breweries in Gulgong

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Small Batch Brewery and Hop Farm

Stadiums & Teams in Gulgong

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Gulgong

11 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Mudgee AirportDGEMedium Airport
Ardgour Airstrip-Small Airport
bungebah airfield-Small Airport
Butheroo Station Airport-Small Airport
Cassilis Rotherw Airport-Small Airport
Coolah AirportCLHSmall Airport
Grange View homestead airfield-Small Airport
Gulgong Aero Park Airport-Small Airport
Rylstone Aerodrome-Small Airport
Wellington Airport-Small Airport
Wyaldra Airstrip-Small Airport

Post Offices in Gulgong

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Gulgong LPO

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UFO Sightings
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UFO Sightings Near Gulgong

1 UFO sighting reports from the National UFO Reporting Center (NUFORC) found near Gulgong.

Name Year Description
Mudgee (australia) 2002 UFO NSW Farmer 2002

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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What is the population of Gulgong?

Gulgong has a population of 2,680 residents and is located in Australia..

What is the weather like in Gulgong?

Gulgong 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. Annual rainfall totals 28.0 inches.

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