Hanwood, Australia

New South Wales · Australia

Hanwood is a small town in New South Wales, Australia with a population of 1,388. Elevation: 410 ft (125 m). Average temperature: 63°F (17°C).

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

1,388 Population 2/sq mi density
410 ft Elevation 125 meters
63°F Avg Temperature 17°C
20.3 in Annual Rain
Australia / Sydney Timezone

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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

Population1,388
Density2/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp63°F (17°C)
Rain20.3 in/yr
Elevation410 ft (125 m)
Population1,388
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)

About Hanwood

Hanwood is a small town in Australia (New South Wales) with a population of 1,388. 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.

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. 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)

Geography

Elevation410 ft (125 m)
Area697.2 sq mi (1,805.7 km²)
Population Density2/sq mi
Coordinates34.3310°S, 146.0414°E
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 (OpenStreetMap data).

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

0 stations within ~55 km.

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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 Airport-Small Airport
Coleambally Airport No.2-Small Airport
Dallas Airport-Small Airport
Goolgowi Airport-Small Airport
Leeton Airport-Small 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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What is the population of Hanwood?

Hanwood has a population of 1,388 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 2 people per square mile, spread across 697.2 square miles.

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. Annual rainfall totals 20.3 inches.

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