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Heatherbrae, Australia

New South Wales · Australia

Heatherbrae is a small town in New South Wales, Australia with a population of 548. Elevation: 26 ft (8 m). Average temperature: 64°F (18°C).

Data updated June 2026

2.1 /5.0
C Fair
548 Population 1/sq mi density
26 ft Elevation 8 meters
64°F Avg Temperature 18°C
31.7 in Annual Rain
Australia / Sydney Timezone
$20,314 Median Income
C
Overall
2.1 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.5 / 5.0
$20,314 median income, 6.1% unemployment
D
Affordability
1.6 / 5.0
$180,200 home value, $901/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population548
Median Age47.0 yrs
Density1/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$20,314
Per Capita$20,314
Unemployment6.1%

Housing

D
Home Value$180,200
Rent$901
Ownership59.7%
Housing Units219

Climate

Avg Temp64°F (18°C)
Rain31.7 in/yr
Sunny Days345/yr
Elevation26 ft (8 m)
Population548
Population Density1 / sq mi
Elevation26 ft (8 m)
Coordinates-32.7889°, 151.7354°
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$20,314
Median Age47.0 years

About Heatherbrae

Heatherbrae is a small town in Australia (New South Wales) with a population of 548. The city sits at an elevation of 26 feet (8 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.

Heatherbrae has a population of 548 with a density of 1 people per square mile, spread across 602.4 square miles. The median age is 47.0 years, 21% older than the national median of 38.9.

Population

548
Total Population
1
People / sq mi
47.0yrs
Median Age
21% above Australia avg
602.4mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Heatherbrae vs Australia Average

The median household income in Heatherbrae is $20,314, which is 73% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $20,314 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $391, 73% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 6.1% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 52 business establishments.

Income: Heatherbrae vs Australia

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Income

Median HH Income$20,314
73% below Australia avg
Per Capita Income$20,314
Avg Weekly Wage$391

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment6.1%
69% above Australia avg
Establishments (County)52

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Heatherbrae is $180,200, 36% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $901 (23% below the national average of $1,163). 59.7% of housing units are owner-occupied. There are 219 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 8.9x, making homeownership a significant financial stretch for most families.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$180,200
36% below Australia avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$901
23% below Australia avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership59.7%
Owner-Occupied59.7%
Renter-Occupied40.3%
Housing Units219

Property Tax

Climate in Heatherbrae

Heatherbrae has an average annual temperature of 18.2°C (65°F). The hottest month is Jan (23.8°C), the coldest is Jul (12.2°C). Average annual precipitation is 1097 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 23.8°C / 75°F 18.5° / 29.2° 68.2
Feb 23.4°C / 74°F 18.4° / 28.4° 122.5
Mar 21.6°C / 71°F 16.5° / 26.6° 121.2
Apr 18.5°C / 65°F 13° / 24° 107.0
May 15.6°C / 60°F 10.3° / 20.8° 111.9
Jun 13.2°C / 56°F 8.3° / 18.1° 128.0
Jul 12.2°C / 54°F 6.8° / 17.7° 78.4
Aug 13.1°C / 56°F 6.8° / 19.4° 58.2
Sep 15.8°C / 60°F 9.4° / 22.2° 62.6
Oct 18.2°C / 65°F 12° / 24.5° 67.5
Nov 20.4°C / 69°F 14.8° / 26° 94.3
Dec 22.2°C / 72°F 16.8° / 27.7° 77.5
Heatherbrae 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 26 feet, near sea level.

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

Elevation26 ft (8 m)
Area602.4 sq mi (1,560.2 km²)
Population Density1/sq mi
Coordinates-32.7889°N, 151.7354°W
TimezoneAustralia/Sydney

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 31.7"
17% below Australia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Mar) 5.20"
Driest Month (Aug) 1.93"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

15 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.3. Most recent: M5.1 on Apr 22, 2025.

Aug 6, 1994 9 km WSW of Ellalong, Australia M5.3 51 km
Apr 22, 2025 18 km SW of Singleton, Australia M5.1 65 km
Aug 23, 2024 7 km ENE of Denman, Australia M4.8 104 km
Aug 24, 2024 8 km NE of Denman, Australia M4.5 105 km
Sep 6, 2024 New South Wales, Australia M4.4 108 km
May 2, 2020 11 km ENE of Denman, Australia M4.0 100 km
Apr 19, 2017 62 km ESE of Forster, Australia M3.9 144 km
Mar 1, 2025 12 km N of Denman, Australia M3.3 115 km
Mar 11, 2010 8 km NE of Hawks Nest, Australia M3.3 52 km
Sep 10, 2012 33 km ESE of Blue Bay, Australia M3.2 74 km
Feb 23, 1990 49 km S of Denman, Australia M3.0 98 km
Jul 2, 2006 9 km SSW of Muswellbrook, Australia M2.8 95 km
May 15, 2004 23 km ENE of Dungog, Australia M2.8 57 km
Jan 14, 2025 13 km ESE of Denman, Australia M2.7 95 km
Aug 26, 2024 12 km SSW of Muswellbrook, Australia M2.7 95 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 70°F (21°C) 4.7 in
February 73°F (23°C) 4.5 in Warmest
March 71°F (21°C) 5.2 in Wettest
April 66°F (19°C) 3.9 in
May 60°F (16°C) 4.0 in
June 55°F (13°C) 4.2 in
July 55°F (13°C) 2.4 in Coldest
August 55°F (13°C) 1.9 in Driest
September 60°F (15°C) 2.2 in
October 65°F (18°C) 3.0 in
November 68°F (20°C) 3.4 in
December 72°F (22°C) 3.2 in

Heatherbrae has a seasonal temperature swing of 19°F / from 55°F in July to 73°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 42.4 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.2") and August the driest (1.9").

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Schools in Heatherbrae

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Hunter River High School
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Radio Stations near Heatherbrae

3 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
2GB 873 Sydney news, sport AAC+ 48 kbps
2NURFM easy listening MP3 128 kbps
2BOB Radio 104.7FM MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Heatherbrae

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Clarence Town and District Historical Museum
Court House Museum
Fighter World
Forsight Gallery
Fort Scratchley Museum
Maitland Regional Museum
Miss Porter's House
Monarch Historical Museum
Morpeth Museum
Newcastle Museum
Newcastle Police Station Museum
Paterson Rail Motor Society
Sketchley Pioneer Cottage
Tomago House
Wallsend District Hospital

Libraries in Heatherbrae

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Adamstown Library0.0
Auchmuty Library0.0
Belmont Library0.0
Beresfield Library0.0
Cardiff Library0.0
Charlestown Library0.0
East Maitland Library0.0
Edgeworth Library0.0
Hamilton Library0.0
Lambton Library0.0
Maitland City Library0.0
Mayfield Library0.0
New Lambton Library0.0
Newcastle City Library0.0
Raymond Terrace Library0.0
Redhead Library0.0
Rutherford Library0.0
Speers Point Library0.0
Stockton Library0.0
Student Hub0.0
Sugar Valley Library Museum0.0
Thornton Library0.0
Toronto Library0.0
Wallsend District Library0.0
Windale Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Heatherbrae

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Newcastle Farmer's Market
Newcastle Farmer's Market

Cafes in Heatherbrae

1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Heatherbrae's Pies

Gas Stations in Heatherbrae

7 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

7-Eleven
Ampol
AU #13395141777
AU #810075304
BP
Metro Petroleum
Shell

Breweries in Heatherbrae

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Murrays

Stadiums & Teams in Heatherbrae

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Heatherbrae

16 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Newcastle AirportNTLLarge Airport
Cessnock AirportCESSmall Airport
Dochra AirfieldSmall Airport
Dr Fox AirstripSmall Airport
Elderslie AirportSmall Airport
Forster (Wallis Is) AirportFOTSmall Airport
Gloucester 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
Warkworth AirportSmall Airport
Warnervale AirportSmall Airport

Treatment Centers in Heatherbrae

12 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
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 Heatherbrae

What is the population of Heatherbrae?

Heatherbrae has a population of 548 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 1 people per square mile, spread across 602.4 square miles. The median age of residents is 47.0 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Heatherbrae expensive to live in?

The median household income is $20,314, 73% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $180,200 (36% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $901 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 8.9x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Heatherbrae?

Heatherbrae 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 Heatherbrae?

The unemployment rate in Heatherbrae is 6.1%, somewhat above the national average of 3.6%. Job seekers may face moderate competition. The average weekly wage is $391. There are 52 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Heatherbrae?

The median home value in Heatherbrae is $180,200. For renters, the median monthly rent is $901. The homeownership rate is 59.7%.

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