Gulgong, Australia

Full City Profile

2.5 /5.0

C+ Fair

2,512 Population 1/sq mi density

1,545 ft Elevation 471 meters

60°F Avg Temperature 16°C

C+

Overall

2.5 / 5.0

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

C+

Economy

2.7 / 5.0

$21,970 median income, 4.5% unemployment

Affordability

2.3 / 5.0

$169,000 home value, $845/mo rent

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. The area gets 285 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 28.0 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

74°F Jan (23°C) 46°F Jul (8°C)

Annual Average	60.2°F
	11% above US avg
January Average	74°F (23°C)
July Average	46°F (8°C)
Sunny Days	285 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	1,545 ft (471 m)
Area	3,392.2 sq mi (8,785.7 km²)
Population Density	1/sq mi
Coordinates	-32.3625°N, 149.5320°W
Timezone	Australia/Sydney

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 28.0"

26% below US 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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