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Inverell, Australia

New South Wales · Australia

Inverell is a small city in New South Wales, Australia with a population of 12,057. Elevation: 1,929 ft (588 m). Average temperature: 61°F (16°C).

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
12,057 Population 2/sq mi density
1,929 ft Elevation 588 meters
61°F Avg Temperature 16°C
31.9 in Annual Rain
Australia / Sydney Timezone
$22,511 Median Income
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.5 / 5.0
$22,511 median income, 6.3% unemployment
C+
Affordability
2.9 / 5.0
$152,000 home value, $760/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population12,057
Median Age41.0 yrs
Density2/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$22,511
Per Capita$22,511
Unemployment6.3%

Housing

C+
Home Value$152,000
Rent$760
Ownership66.2%
Housing Units4,823

Climate

Avg Temp61°F (16°C)
Rain31.9 in/yr
Sunny Days278/yr
Elevation1,929 ft (588 m)
Population12,057
Population Density2 / sq mi
Elevation1,929 ft (588 m)
Coordinates-29.7740°, 151.1117°
TimezoneAustralia/Sydney
Country🇦🇺 Australia
State / ProvinceNew South Wales
Average Temperature61°F (16°C)
January Average73°F (23°C)
July Average47°F (9°C)
Annual Precipitation31.9 inches (809 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$22,511
Median Age41.0 years

About Inverell

Inverell is a small city in Australia (New South Wales) with a population of 12,057. The city sits at an elevation of 1,929 feet (588 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 61°F (16°C). Temperatures range from 73°F in January to 47°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 31.9 inches. The timezone is Australia/Sydney.

Inverell has a population of 12,057 with a density of 2 people per square mile, spread across 4,896.7 square miles. The median age is 41.0 years, 5% older than the national median of 38.9.

Population

12,057
Total Population
2
People / sq mi
41.0yrs
Median Age
5% above Australia avg
4,896.7mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Inverell vs Australia Average

The median household income in Inverell is $22,511, which is 70% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $22,511 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $433, 70% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 6.3% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 1,145 business establishments.

Income: Inverell vs Australia

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$22,511
70% below Australia avg
Per Capita Income$22,511
Avg Weekly Wage$433

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment6.3%
75% above Australia avg
Establishments (County)1,145

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Inverell is $152,000, 46% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $760 (35% below the national average of $1,163). 66.2% of housing units are owner-occupied. There are 4,823 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 6.8x, above the traditionally affordable threshold of 3-4x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$152,000
46% below Australia avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$760
35% below Australia avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership66.2%
Owner-Occupied66.2%
Renter-Occupied33.8%
Housing Units4,823

Property Tax

Climate in Inverell

Inverell has an average annual temperature of 17.1°C (63°F). The hottest month is Jan (23.6°C), the coldest is Jul (10.1°C). Average annual precipitation is 765 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 23.6°C / 74°F 17° / 30.3° 92.8
Feb 23.2°C / 74°F 16.7° / 29.6° 93.0
Mar 21.2°C / 70°F 14.7° / 27.6° 76.1
Apr 17.8°C / 64°F 11.4° / 24.2° 35.0
May 13.4°C / 56°F 6.9° / 19.8° 33.7
Jun 10.8°C / 51°F 5° / 16.7° 48.5
Jul 10.1°C / 50°F 3.9° / 16.3° 40.7
Aug 11°C / 52°F 4.2° / 17.7° 37.8
Sep 14.3°C / 58°F 7.3° / 21.3° 44.4
Oct 17.6°C / 64°F 10.6° / 24.5° 67.2
Nov 20°C / 68°F 13.2° / 26.7° 89.9
Dec 22.2°C / 72°F 15.4° / 29° 106.2
Inverell enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 73°F in January while summers reach 47°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 278 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 31.9 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 1,929 feet.

Temperature

73°F Jan (23°C) 47°F Jul (9°C)
Annual Average60.9°F
13% above Australia avg
January Average73°F (23°C)
July Average47°F (9°C)
Sunny Days278 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,929 ft (588 m)
Area4,896.7 sq mi (12,682.5 km²)
Population Density2/sq mi
Coordinates-29.7740°N, 151.1117°W
TimezoneAustralia/Sydney

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 31.9"
16% below Australia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 4.25"
Driest Month (Jun) 1.50"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

3 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.1. Most recent: M4.1 on Jun 8, 2012.

Jun 8, 2012 22 km ESE of Blair Athol, Australia M4.1 128 km
Jun 8, 2012 23 km ESE of Blair Athol, Australia M4.0 128 km
Feb 23, 2001 59 km S of Goondiwindi, Australia M2.6 112 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 73°F (23°C) 4.3 in Warmest, Wettest
February 72°F (22°C) 3.7 in
March 69°F (21°C) 2.5 in
April 62°F (17°C) 1.8 in
May 56°F (13°C) 2.1 in
June 49°F (9°C) 1.5 in Driest
July 47°F (9°C) 2.1 in Coldest
August 49°F (10°C) 1.7 in
September 55°F (13°C) 2.1 in
October 61°F (16°C) 2.8 in
November 66°F (19°C) 3.4 in
December 71°F (22°C) 4.1 in

Inverell has a seasonal temperature swing of 26°F / from 47°F in July to 73°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 31.9 inches, with January being the wettest month (4.3") and June the driest (1.5").

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Colleges & Universities in Inverell

Institution Type Founded Website
TAFE NSW - Inverell Campus College Visit →

Schools in Inverell

5 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Ross Hill Public School
Macintyre High School
Holy Trinity School
Inverell Public School
Inverell High School
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Radio Stations near Inverell

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Museums in Inverell

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Inverell Mining Museum
National Transport Museum
Wing Hing Long Museum

Libraries in Inverell

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Inverell Library0.0

Hotels in Inverell

4 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Australian Hotel
Imperial Hotel
Oxford Hotel
Royal Hotel Motel

Restaurants in Inverell

5 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Imperial Hotel Bistro
Inverell Palace Chinese Restaurant
Oiso Sushi
The Sapphire Chinese Restaurant
Top of the Town

Cafes in Inverell

8 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Australia Cafe
Bridge Coffee Lounge
Country Kitchen Courtyard Cafe
Freckles Cafe
Hey Joe Espresso Bar
Riverside Cafe and Restaurant
The Bridge Coffee Lounge
The Haven

Cinemas in Inverell

1 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Inverell Cinema

Theatres in Inverell

1 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Beaulieu Memorial Theatre

Veterinaries in Inverell

1 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Inverell Vet Clinic

Gas Stations in Inverell

7 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Ampol Inverell
AU #1456609409
Liberty
Lowes
Medco
Shell
Woolworths Petrol

Banks in Inverell

4 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

ANZ
NAB
Regional Australia Bank
Westpac

Shopping Malls in Inverell

1 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Byron Arcade

Gyms in Inverell

3 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bamboo Yoga
Inverell Gymnastics
Proactive 24/7

Airports Near Inverell

12 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Glen Innes AirportGLIMedium Airport
Inverell AirportIVRMedium Airport
Ashford AirportSmall Airport
Barraba AirportSmall Airport
Bingara AirportSmall Airport
Coolatai AirportSmall Airport
Cooranga AirportSmall Airport
Croppa Creek airstripSmall Airport
Inverell North AirportSmall Airport
Upper Horton Wyl AirportSmall Airport
Warialda AirportSmall Airport
Woodville AirportSmall Airport

Post Offices in Inverell

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Inverell Post Office

Churches & Religious Organizations in Inverell

7 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Inverell Presbyterian Church
Inverell Salvation Army
Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses
Liberty Christian Church
Sacred Heart
Sapphire City Church on the Corner
Seventh-Day Adventist 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 Inverell

What is the population of Inverell?

Inverell has a population of 12,057 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 2 people per square mile, spread across 4,896.7 square miles. The median age of residents is 41.0 years.

Is Inverell expensive to live in?

The median household income is $22,511, 70% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $152,000 (46% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $760 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 6.8x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Inverell?

Inverell enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winter temperatures average 73°F in January, while summers reach an average of 47°F in July. The area receives 278 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 31.9 inches.

How is the job market in Inverell?

The unemployment rate in Inverell is 6.3%, somewhat above the national average of 3.6%. Job seekers may face moderate competition. The average weekly wage is $433. There are 1,145 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Inverell?

The median home value in Inverell is $152,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $760. The homeownership rate is 66.2%.

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