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Holmesville, Australia

New South Wales · Australia

Holmesville is a small town in New South Wales, Australia with a population of 1,326. Elevation: 49 ft (15 m). Average temperature: 64°F (18°C).

2.3 /5.0
C Fair
1,326 Population 2/sq mi density
49 ft Elevation 15 meters
64°F Avg Temperature 18°C
31.7 in Annual Rain
Australia / Sydney Timezone
$25,113 Median Income
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Overall
2.3 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$25,113 median income, 3.6% unemployment
D
Affordability
1.7 / 5.0
$219,600 home value, $1,098/mo rent

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About Holmesville

Holmesville is a suburb of Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia, 21 kilometres (13 mi) from Newcastle's central business district and close to the Sydney-Newcastle Freeway. It is part of the City of Lake Macquarie local government area.

People

Population1,326
Median Age38.0 yrs
Density2/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$25,113
Per Capita$25,113
Unemployment3.6%

Housing

D
Home Value$219,600
Rent$1,098
Ownership85.8%
Housing Units530

Climate

Avg Temp64°F (18°C)
Rain31.7 in/yr
Sunny Days345/yr
Elevation49 ft (15 m)
Population1,326
Population Density2 / sq mi
Elevation49 ft (15 m)
Coordinates-32.9167°, 151.5833°
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$25,113
Median Age38.0 years

About Holmesville

Holmesville is a small town in Australia (New South Wales) with a population of 1,326. The city sits at an elevation of 49 feet (15 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.

Holmesville has a population of 1,326 with a density of 2 people per square mile, spread across 602.4 square miles. The median age is 38.0 years, 2% younger than the national median of 38.9.

Population

1,326
Total Population
2
People / sq mi
38.0yrs
Median Age
2% below Australia avg
602.4mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Holmesville vs Australia Average

The median household income in Holmesville is $25,113, which is 67% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $25,113 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $483, 66% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 3.6% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 126 business establishments.

Income: Holmesville vs Australia

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Income

Median HH Income$25,113
67% below Australia avg
Per Capita Income$25,113
Avg Weekly Wage$483

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment3.6%
0% below Australia avg
Establishments (County)126

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Holmesville is $219,600, 22% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $1,098 (6% below the national average of $1,163). 85.8% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 530 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 8.7x, making homeownership a significant financial stretch for most families.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$219,600
22% below Australia avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,098
6% below Australia avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership85.8%
Owner-Occupied85.8%
Renter-Occupied14.2%
Housing Units530

Property Tax

Climate in Holmesville

Holmesville has an average annual temperature of 18.6°C (65°F). The hottest month is Jan (22.9°C), the coldest is Jul (13.4°C). Average annual precipitation is 1080 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 22.9°C / 73°F 20.1° / 25.7° 86.0
Feb 22.8°C / 73°F 20.1° / 25.5° 138.4
Mar 21.9°C / 71°F 18.9° / 24.9° 123.4
Apr 19.6°C / 67°F 15.8° / 23.3° 130.6
May 16.8°C / 62°F 12.8° / 20.7° 90.3
Jun 14.4°C / 58°F 10.6° / 18.3° 103.7
Jul 13.4°C / 56°F 9.2° / 17.7° 56.4
Aug 14.5°C / 58°F 10° / 19° 49.4
Sep 16.8°C / 62°F 12.6° / 21.1° 60.5
Oct 18.6°C / 65°F 14.9° / 22.4° 64.6
Nov 20.1°C / 68°F 16.9° / 23.3° 110.5
Dec 21.7°C / 71°F 18.7° / 24.7° 66.3
Holmesville 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 49 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

Elevation49 ft (15 m)
Area602.4 sq mi (1,560.2 km²)
Population Density2/sq mi
Coordinates-32.9167°N, 151.5833°W
TimezoneAustralia/Sydney

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 31.7"
17% below Australia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Mar) 5.20"
Driest Month (Aug) 1.85"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

16 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 33 km
Apr 22, 2025 18 km SW of Singleton, Australia M5.1 55 km
Aug 23, 2024 7 km ENE of Denman, Australia M4.8 99 km
Aug 24, 2024 8 km NE of Denman, Australia M4.5 102 km
Sep 6, 2024 New South Wales, Australia M4.4 104 km
May 2, 2020 11 km ENE of Denman, Australia M4.0 96 km
May 28, 2025 3 km WNW of Cobbitty, Australia M3.6 149 km
Mar 8, 2024 14 km SSW of Woodford, Australia M3.5 149 km
Mar 1, 2025 12 km N of Denman, Australia M3.3 111 km
Mar 11, 2010 8 km NE of Hawks Nest, Australia M3.3 71 km
Sep 10, 2012 33 km ESE of Blue Bay, Australia M3.2 64 km
Feb 23, 1990 49 km S of Denman, Australia M3.0 84 km
Jul 2, 2006 9 km SSW of Muswellbrook, Australia M2.8 92 km
May 15, 2004 23 km ENE of Dungog, Australia M2.8 76 km
Jan 14, 2025 13 km ESE of Denman, Australia M2.7 90 km
Aug 26, 2024 12 km SSW of Muswellbrook, Australia M2.7 92 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 70°F (21°C) 4.5 in
February 73°F (23°C) 4.7 in Warmest
March 70°F (21°C) 5.2 in Wettest
April 65°F (18°C) 3.7 in
May 60°F (15°C) 3.5 in
June 55°F (13°C) 3.7 in Coldest
July 55°F (13°C) 2.1 in
August 55°F (13°C) 1.9 in Driest
September 59°F (15°C) 2.3 in
October 64°F (18°C) 2.8 in
November 67°F (19°C) 3.4 in
December 71°F (22°C) 3.1 in

Holmesville has a seasonal temperature swing of 18°F / from 55°F in June to 73°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 40.9 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.2") and August the driest (1.9").

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Schools in Holmesville

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
West Wallsend High School
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Radio Stations near Holmesville

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 Holmesville

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Forsight Gallery
Fort Scratchley Museum
Maitland Regional Museum
Miss Porter's House
Morpeth Museum
Newcastle Museum
Newcastle Police Station Museum
Poppethead
Richmond Vale Railway Museum
Sketchley Pioneer Cottage
South Sea Island Museum
Sunnyside and South Sea Island Museum
Tomago House
Wallsend District Hospital
Wirraway Aviation Museum

Libraries in Holmesville

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Adamstown Library0.0
Auchmuty Library0.0
Belmont Library0.0
Beresfield Library0.0
Cardiff Library0.0
Cessnock City Library0.0
Charlestown Library0.0
East Maitland Library0.0
Edgeworth Library0.0
Gwandalan Library0.0
Hamilton Library0.0
Kurri Kurri Library0.0
Lambton Library0.0
Maitland City Library0.0
Mayfield Library0.0
Morisset 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
Swansea Library0.0
Thornton Library0.0
Toronto Library0.0
Wallsend District Library0.0
Wangi Wangi Library0.0
Windale Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Holmesville

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Newcastle Farmer's Market
Newcastle Farmer's Market

Restaurants in Holmesville

1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Harrigans Cameron Park

Gas Stations in Holmesville

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

EG Ampol Cameron Park

Golf Courses in Holmesville

1 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Sugar Valley Golf Course

Stadiums & Teams in Holmesville

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Holmesville

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

Treatment Centers in Holmesville

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 Holmesville

What is the population of Holmesville?

Holmesville has a population of 1,326 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 2 people per square mile, spread across 602.4 square miles. The median age of residents is 38.0 years.

Is Holmesville expensive to live in?

The median household income is $25,113, 67% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $219,600 (22% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,098 per month. The home price-to-income ratio is 8.7x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Holmesville?

Holmesville 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 Holmesville?

Holmesville has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 3.6%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $483. There are 126 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Holmesville?

The median home value in Holmesville is $219,600. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,098. The homeownership rate is 85.8%.

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