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Gwandalan, Australia

New South Wales · Australia

Gwandalan is a small town in New South Wales, Australia with a population of 3,192. Elevation: 75 ft (23 m). Average temperature: 64°F (18°C).

2.1 /5.0
C Fair
3,192 Population 4/sq mi density
75 ft Elevation 23 meters
64°F Avg Temperature 18°C
31.7 in Annual Rain
Australia / Sydney Timezone
$23,221 Median Income
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Overall
2.1 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$23,221 median income, 4.5% unemployment
F
Affordability
1.4 / 5.0
$216,800 home value, $1,084/mo rent

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About Gwandalan

Gwandalan is a suburb of the Central Coast region of New South Wales, Australia, located on a peninsula extending northwards into Lake Macquarie. It is part of the Central Coast Council local government area.

People

Population3,192
Median Age42.0 yrs
Density4/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$23,221
Per Capita$23,221
Unemployment4.5%

Housing

F
Home Value$216,800
Rent$1,084
Ownership80.2%
Housing Units1,277

Climate

Avg Temp64°F (18°C)
Rain31.7 in/yr
Sunny Days345/yr
Elevation75 ft (23 m)
Population3,192
Population Density4 / sq mi
Elevation75 ft (23 m)
Coordinates-33.1354°, 151.5829°
TimezoneAustralia/Sydney
Country🇦🇺 Australia
State / ProvinceNew South Wales
Average Temperature64°F (18°C)
January Average70°F (21°C)
July Average55°F (13°C)
Annual Precipitation31.7 inches (805 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$23,221
Median Age42.0 years

About Gwandalan

Gwandalan is a small town in Australia (New South Wales) with a population of 3,192. The city sits at an elevation of 75 feet (23 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 64°F (18°C). Temperatures range from 70°F in January to 55°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 31.7 inches. The timezone is Australia/Sydney.

Gwandalan has a population of 3,192 with a density of 4 people per square mile, spread across 901.8 square miles. The median age is 42.0 years, 8% older than the national median of 38.9.

Population

3,192
Total Population
4
People / sq mi
42.0yrs
Median Age
8% above Australia avg
901.8mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Gwandalan vs Australia Average

The median household income in Gwandalan is $23,221, which is 69% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $23,221 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $447, 69% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 4.5% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 303 business establishments.

Income: Gwandalan vs Australia

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Income

Median HH Income$23,221
69% below Australia avg
Per Capita Income$23,221
Avg Weekly Wage$447

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment4.5%
25% above Australia avg
Establishments (County)303

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Gwandalan is $216,800, 23% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $1,084 (7% below the national average of $1,163). 80.2% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 1,277 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 9.3x, making homeownership a significant financial stretch for most families.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$216,800
23% below Australia avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,084
7% below Australia avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership80.2%
Owner-Occupied80.2%
Renter-Occupied19.8%
Housing Units1,277

Property Tax

Climate in Gwandalan

Gwandalan has an average annual temperature of 18.9°C (66°F). The hottest month is Jan (23.5°C), the coldest is Jul (13.7°C). Average annual precipitation is 1214 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 23.5°C / 74°F 20.2° / 26.8° 78.6
Feb 23.2°C / 74°F 20.1° / 26.2° 125.0
Mar 22.3°C / 72°F 19° / 25.6° 117.1
Apr 19.6°C / 67°F 16.1° / 23.2° 141.7
May 16.8°C / 62°F 13.1° / 20.4° 100.2
Jun 14.6°C / 58°F 11.1° / 18.2° 165.4
Jul 13.7°C / 57°F 9.9° / 17.5° 88.1
Aug 14.7°C / 58°F 10.5° / 18.9° 74.7
Sep 17°C / 63°F 12.8° / 21.3° 72.9
Oct 19°C / 66°F 15° / 23.1° 74.5
Nov 20.5°C / 69°F 16.8° / 24.1° 96.0
Dec 22°C / 72°F 18.6° / 25.3° 80.2
Gwandalan enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 70°F in January while summers reach 55°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 345 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 31.7 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 75 feet.

Temperature

70°F Jan (21°C) 55°F Jul (13°C)
Annual Average63.7°F
18% above Australia avg
January Average70°F (21°C)
July Average55°F (13°C)
Sunny Days345 days/yr

Geography

Elevation75 ft (23 m)
Area901.8 sq mi (2,335.6 km²)
Population Density4/sq mi
Coordinates-33.1354°N, 151.5829°W
TimezoneAustralia/Sydney

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 31.7"
17% below Australia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Mar) 5.55"
Driest Month (Aug) 2.17"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

19 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.3. Most recent: M3.6 on May 28, 2025.

Aug 6, 1994 9 km WSW of Ellalong, Australia M5.3 39 km
Apr 22, 2025 18 km SW of Singleton, Australia M5.1 69 km
Aug 23, 2024 7 km ENE of Denman, Australia M4.8 116 km
Aug 24, 2024 8 km NE of Denman, Australia M4.5 119 km
Sep 6, 2024 New South Wales, Australia M4.4 121 km
May 2, 2020 11 km ENE of Denman, Australia M4.0 113 km
Mar 17, 1999 2 km SE of Picton, Australia M3.8 146 km
May 28, 2025 3 km WNW of Cobbitty, Australia M3.6 130 km
Mar 8, 2024 14 km SSW of Woodford, Australia M3.5 133 km
Mar 1, 2025 12 km N of Denman, Australia M3.3 128 km
Mar 11, 2010 8 km NE of Hawks Nest, Australia M3.3 85 km
Sep 10, 2012 33 km ESE of Blue Bay, Australia M3.2 43 km
Apr 11, 2007 3 km SE of Stanwell Park, Australia M3.1 135 km
Feb 23, 1990 49 km S of Denman, Australia M3.0 90 km
Jun 18, 2006 8 km W of Oakdale, Australia M3.0 149 km
Jul 2, 2006 9 km SSW of Muswellbrook, Australia M2.8 110 km
May 15, 2004 23 km ENE of Dungog, Australia M2.8 98 km
Jan 14, 2025 13 km ESE of Denman, Australia M2.7 107 km
Aug 26, 2024 12 km SSW of Muswellbrook, Australia M2.7 109 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 70°F (21°C) 4.8 in
February 73°F (23°C) 5.3 in Warmest
March 70°F (21°C) 5.6 in Wettest
April 66°F (19°C) 4.3 in
May 61°F (16°C) 4.2 in
June 56°F (13°C) 4.4 in
July 55°F (13°C) 2.4 in Coldest
August 56°F (13°C) 2.2 in Driest
September 60°F (15°C) 2.6 in
October 64°F (18°C) 3.0 in
November 67°F (19°C) 3.6 in
December 71°F (22°C) 3.3 in

Gwandalan has a seasonal temperature swing of 18°F / from 55°F in July to 73°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 45.5 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.6") and August the driest (2.2").

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Schools in Gwandalan

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Gwandalan Public School
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Radio Stations near Gwandalan

3 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
2GB 873 Sydney news, sport AAC+ 48 kbps
Central Coast Radio.com 90's and more!, alternative rock MP3 192 kbps
2NURFM easy listening MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Gwandalan

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Barkers Barn
Classroom
Forsight Gallery
Fort Scratchley Museum
Miss Porter's House
Newcastle Museum
Newcastle Police Station Museum
RSL Museum
South Sea Island Museum
Sunnyside and South Sea Island Museum
Wallsend District Hospital
Wyong District Museum & Historical Society

Libraries in Gwandalan

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Adamstown Library0.0
Auchmuty Library0.0
Bateau Bay Village Library0.0
Belmont Library0.0
Cardiff Library0.0
Charlestown Library0.0
Edgeworth Library0.0
Gwandalan Library0.0
Hamilton Library0.0
Information Resource Centre0.0
Information Resource Centre0.0
Lake Haven Library0.0
Lambton Library0.0
Mayfield Library0.0
Morisset Library0.0
New Lambton Library0.0
Newcastle City Library0.0
Niagara Library0.0
Niagara Library0.0
Redhead Library0.0
Speers Point Library0.0
Stockton Library0.0
Student Hub0.0
Sugar Valley Library Museum0.0
Swansea Library0.0
The Entrance Library & Council Services0.0
Toronto Library0.0
Toukley Library0.0
Tuggerah Library0.0
Wallsend District Library0.0
Wangi Wangi Library0.0
Windale Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Gwandalan

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Newcastle Farmer's Market
Newcastle Farmer's Market
Toukley Lions Markets

Gas Stations in Gwandalan

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

AU #650588031

Breweries in Gwandalan

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Hawkesbury Brewing Co
Hawkesbury Brewing Co

Stadiums & Teams in Gwandalan

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Airports Near Gwandalan

15 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Newcastle AirportNTLLarge Airport
Cessnock AirportCESSmall Airport
Dochra AirfieldSmall Airport
Dr Fox AirstripSmall Airport
Elderslie AirportSmall Airport
Lake Macquarie AirportBEOSmall Airport
Luskintyre AirfieldSmall Airport
Maitland AirportMTLSmall Airport
Mangrove Mountain AirportSmall Airport
Singleton AirportSIXSmall Airport
Singleton Military Area airstripSmall Airport
Somersby AirstripGOSSmall Airport
StrowanSmall Airport
Warkworth AirportSmall Airport
Warnervale AirportSmall Airport

Post Offices in Gwandalan

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Gwandalan Post Office

Treatment Centers in Gwandalan

13 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Adamstown Clinic
CSCAN Radiology
Hunter Imaging
ihear
Laverty Pathology
Laverty Pathology
Marie Stopes Newcastle
Mayfield Podiatry
Newcastle Muscle Therapy
Small Talk Speech Therapy
Stevensons Chiropractic Clinic
The Glen Centre
Vamp

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 Gwandalan

What is the population of Gwandalan?

Gwandalan has a population of 3,192 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 4 people per square mile, spread across 901.8 square miles. The median age of residents is 42.0 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Gwandalan expensive to live in?

The median household income is $23,221, 69% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $216,800 (23% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,084 per month. The home price-to-income ratio is 9.3x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Gwandalan?

Gwandalan enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winter temperatures average 70°F in January, while summers reach an average of 55°F in July. The area receives 345 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 31.7 inches.

How is the job market in Gwandalan?

Gwandalan has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 4.5%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $447. There are 303 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Gwandalan?

The median home value in Gwandalan is $216,800. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,084. The homeownership rate is 80.2%.

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