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Hanwood, Australia

New South Wales · Australia

Hanwood is a small town in New South Wales, Australia with a population of 1,227. Elevation: 410 ft (125 m). Average temperature: 63°F (17°C).

3.4 /5.0
B Good
1,227 Population 2/sq mi density
410 ft Elevation 125 meters
63°F Avg Temperature 17°C
20.3 in Annual Rain
Australia / Sydney Timezone
$27,885 Median Income
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$27,885 median income, 1.9% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.5 / 5.0
$155,000 home value, $775/mo rent

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About Hanwood

Hanwood

Hanwood is a town in the central Riverina region of New South Wales, Australia. The town is located 5 kilometres south of Griffith, New South Wales and is in the City of Griffith local government area. At the 2021 census, Hanwood had a population of 1,388.

People

Population1,227
Median Age39.0 yrs
Density2/mi²

Economy

B
Median Income$27,885
Per Capita$27,885
Unemployment1.9%

Housing

B+
Home Value$155,000
Rent$775
Ownership76.1%
Housing Units491

Climate

Avg Temp63°F (17°C)
Rain20.3 in/yr
Sunny Days331/yr
Elevation410 ft (125 m)
Population1,227
Population Density2 / sq mi
Elevation410 ft (125 m)
Coordinates-34.3310°, 146.0414°
TimezoneAustralia/Sydney
Country🇦🇺 Australia
State / ProvinceNew South Wales
Average Temperature63°F (17°C)
January Average78°F (25°C)
July Average49°F (9°C)
Annual Precipitation20.3 inches (515 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$27,885
Median Age39.0 years

About Hanwood

Hanwood is a small town in Australia (New South Wales) with a population of 1,227. The city sits at an elevation of 410 feet (125 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 63°F (17°C). Temperatures range from 78°F in January to 49°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 20.3 inches. The timezone is Australia/Sydney.

Hanwood has a population of 1,227 with a density of 2 people per square mile, spread across 697.2 square miles. The median age is 39.0 years, 0% younger than the national median of 38.9.

Population

1,227
Total Population
2
People / sq mi
39.0yrs
Median Age
0% below Australia avg
697.2mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Hanwood vs Australia Average

The median household income in Hanwood is $27,885, which is 63% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $27,885 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $536, 63% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 1.9% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 117 business establishments.

Income: Hanwood vs Australia

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Income

Median HH Income$27,885
63% below Australia avg
Per Capita Income$27,885
Avg Weekly Wage$536

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.9%
47% below Australia avg
Establishments (County)117

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Hanwood is $155,000, 45% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $775 (33% below the national average of $1,163). 76.1% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 491 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 5.6x, above the traditionally affordable threshold of 3-4x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$155,000
45% below Australia avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$775
33% below Australia avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership76.1%
Owner-Occupied76.1%
Renter-Occupied23.9%
Housing Units491

Property Tax

Climate in Hanwood

Hanwood has an average annual temperature of 17.7°C (64°F). The hottest month is Jan (26.8°C), the coldest is Jul (9.4°C). Average annual precipitation is 370 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 26.8°C / 80°F 18.8° / 34.8° 28.1
Feb 25.5°C / 78°F 18.1° / 32.9° 32.1
Mar 22°C / 72°F 14.7° / 29.4° 27.7
Apr 17.9°C / 64°F 11° / 24.8° 22.2
May 12.9°C / 55°F 6.4° / 19.4° 27.5
Jun 10.2°C / 50°F 4.6° / 15.8° 37.0
Jul 9.4°C / 49°F 3.5° / 15.3° 32.7
Aug 10.3°C / 51°F 3.7° / 16.9° 26.3
Sep 13.7°C / 57°F 6.2° / 21.2° 31.0
Oct 17.5°C / 64°F 9.8° / 25.2° 33.3
Nov 21.6°C / 71°F 14° / 29.3° 34.5
Dec 24.2°C / 76°F 16.4° / 31.9° 37.5
Hanwood enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 78°F in January while summers reach 49°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 331 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 20.3 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 410 feet.

Temperature

78°F Jan (25°C) 49°F Jul (9°C)
Annual Average63.1°F
17% above Australia avg
January Average78°F (25°C)
July Average49°F (9°C)
Sunny Days331 days/yr

Geography

Elevation410 ft (125 m)
Area697.2 sq mi (1,805.7 km²)
Population Density2/sq mi
Coordinates-34.3310°N, 146.0414°W
TimezoneAustralia/Sydney

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 20.3"
47% below Australia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 1.73"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.18"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

8 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.1. Most recent: M3.7 on Jan 18, 2005.

Oct 11, 1992 25 km NW of Temora, Australia M4.1 118 km
Oct 16, 1998 18 km WSW of Temora, Australia M4.0 120 km
Mar 14, 1999 22 km WSW of West Wyalong, Australia M3.9 95 km
Jan 18, 2005 8 km N of West Wyalong, Australia M3.7 119 km
Mar 13, 2001 8 km NW of West Wyalong, Australia M3.2 113 km
Apr 1, 2001 23 km ESE of West Wyalong, Australia M2.8 136 km
Mar 4, 2002 2 km W of West Wyalong, Australia M2.7 114 km
Jul 16, 2000 47 km W of Temora, Australia M2.5 90 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 78°F (25°C) 1.6 in Warmest
February 77°F (25°C) 1.2 in Driest
March 72°F (22°C) 1.5 in
April 63°F (17°C) 1.3 in
May 56°F (14°C) 1.6 in
June 50°F (10°C) 1.3 in
July 49°F (9°C) 1.5 in Coldest
August 51°F (10°C) 1.5 in
September 55°F (13°C) 1.5 in
October 61°F (16°C) 1.7 in Wettest
November 67°F (20°C) 1.3 in
December 73°F (23°C) 1.3 in

Hanwood has a seasonal temperature swing of 29°F / from 49°F in July to 78°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 17.4 inches, with October being the wettest month (1.7") and February the driest (1.2").

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Schools in Hanwood

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

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

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Museums in Hanwood

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
NSWFB Display
Pioneer Park Museum
Whitton Courthouse and Historical Museum

Libraries in Hanwood

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Griffith City Library0.0

Gas Stations in Hanwood

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Metro Petroleum

Airports Near Hanwood

7 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Griffith AirportGFFMedium Airport
Narrandera AirportNRAMedium Airport
Coleambally AirportSmall Airport
Coleambally Airport No.2Small Airport
Dallas AirportSmall Airport
Goolgowi AirportSmall Airport
Leeton AirportSmall Airport

Post Offices in Hanwood

2 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Hanwood
Hanwood Post Office

Churches & Religious Organizations in Hanwood

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
St. Anthony Catholic Church

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 Hanwood

What is the population of Hanwood?

Hanwood has a population of 1,227 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 2 people per square mile, spread across 697.2 square miles. The median age of residents is 39.0 years.

Is Hanwood expensive to live in?

The median household income is $27,885, 63% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $155,000 (45% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $775 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 5.6x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Hanwood?

Hanwood enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winter temperatures average 78°F in January, while summers reach an average of 49°F in July. The area receives 331 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 20.3 inches.

How is the job market in Hanwood?

The job market in Hanwood is very strong, with unemployment at just 1.9% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $536. There are 117 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Hanwood?

The median home value in Hanwood is $155,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $775. The homeownership rate is 76.1%.

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