Harrington, Australia
New South Wales · Australia
Harrington is a small town in New South Wales, Australia with a population of 3,381. Elevation: 13 ft (4 m). Average temperature: 65°F (18°C).
Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026
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About Harrington
Harrington is a fishing village located on the northern entrance of the Manning River in New South Wales, Australia. It was established in 1853 and proclaimed a village on 26 September 1896. It is 15 km north-east of Taree on the Mid North Coast, and 335 kilometres (208 mi) north east of the state capital, Sydney. At the 2021 census, Harrington had a population of 3,381. It was named after the Earl of Harrington by the explorer, John Oxley.
People
Climate
| Population | 3,381 |
| Elevation | 13 ft (4 m) |
| Coordinates | -31.8831°, 152.6592° |
| Timezone | Australia/Sydney |
| Country | 🇦🇺 Australia |
| State / Province | New South Wales |
| Average Temperature | 65°F (18°C) |
| January Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| July Average | 56°F (14°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 28.9 inches (735 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Harrington
Harrington is a small town in Australia (New South Wales) with a population of 3,381. The city sits at an elevation of 13 feet (4 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 65°F (18°C). Temperatures range from 72°F in January to 56°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 28.9 inches. The timezone is Australia/Sydney.
Climate in Harrington
Harrington has an average annual temperature of 18.4°C (65°F). The hottest month is Jan (23.8°C), the coldest is Jul (12.6°C). Average annual precipitation is 1095 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 64.9°F |
| 20% above Australia avg | |
| January Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| July Average | 56°F (14°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 13 ft (4 m) |
| Coordinates | 31.8831°S, 152.6592°E |
| Timezone | Australia/Sydney |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 72°F (22°C) | 5.0 in | |
| February | 74°F (23°C) | 5.1 in | Warmest |
| March | 71°F (22°C) | 7.0 in | Wettest |
| April | 67°F (19°C) | 4.4 in | |
| May | 61°F (16°C) | 4.4 in | |
| June | 57°F (14°C) | 4.5 in | |
| July | 56°F (14°C) | 2.4 in | Coldest |
| August | 56°F (14°C) | 1.9 in | Driest |
| September | 61°F (16°C) | 2.2 in | |
| October | 65°F (18°C) | 3.4 in | |
| November | 68°F (20°C) | 4.0 in | |
| December | 72°F (22°C) | 3.9 in |
Harrington has a seasonal temperature swing of 17°F / from 56°F in July to 74°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 48.2 inches, with March being the wettest month (7.0") and August the driest (1.9").
Schools in Harrington
3 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crowdy Head Public School | - | - | - | - |
| Harrington Public School | - | - | - | - |
| Mitchell's Island Public School | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Harrington
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Museums in Harrington
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Camden Haven Museum | ||||
| Cundletown And Lower Manning Historical Society Mu | ||||
| Tinonee Historical Museum |
Libraries in Harrington
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greater Taree City Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Hallidays Point Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Harrington Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Laurieton Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Old Bar Community Library | 0.0 |
Hotels in Harrington
1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Harrington
1 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Harrington
1 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Harrington
1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Golf Courses in Harrington
1 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Harrington
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Harrington
8 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Port Macquarie Airport | PQQ | Medium Airport |
| Taree Airport | TRO | Medium Airport |
| Camden Haven Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Dexfield Park | - | Small Airport |
| Forster (Wallis Is) Airport | FOT | Small Airport |
| Gloucester Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Old Bar Heritage Airport | - | Small Airport |
| The Lakes Aerodrome | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Harrington
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Harrington Post Office |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Harrington
1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Harrington Community Church |
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Shipwrecks Near Harrington
1 documented shipwrecks found near Harrington.
| Name | Year | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Abbey | - | A brigantine that was wrecked in a storm at Crowdy Head. |
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Public Holidays in Australia
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Harrington enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winter temperatures average 72°F in January, while summers reach an average of 56°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 28.9 inches.
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