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Kapooka, Australia

New South Wales · Australia

Kapooka is a small town in New South Wales, Australia with a population of 1,249. Elevation: 869 ft (265 m). Average temperature: 56°F (13°C).

Data updated June 2026

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
1,249 Population 1/sq mi density
869 ft Elevation 265 meters
56°F Avg Temperature 13°C
28.6 in Annual Rain
Australia / Sydney Timezone
$31,704 Median Income
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$31,704 median income, 1.7% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.1 / 5.0
$143,000 home value, $715/mo rent

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About Kapooka

Kapooka

Kapooka a suburb in the south-west of Wagga Wagga, New South Wales, Australia.

People

Population1,249
Median Age23.0 yrs
Density1/mi²

Economy

B
Median Income$31,704
Per Capita$31,704
Unemployment1.7%

Housing

A
Home Value$143,000
Rent$715
Ownership66.0%
Housing Units500

Climate

Avg Temp56°F (13°C)
Rain28.6 in/yr
Sunny Days312/yr
Elevation869 ft (265 m)
Population1,249
Population Density1 / sq mi
Elevation869 ft (265 m)
Coordinates-35.1569°, 147.2844°
TimezoneAustralia/Sydney
Country🇦🇺 Australia
State / ProvinceNew South Wales
Average Temperature56°F (13°C)
January Average69°F (21°C)
July Average43°F (6°C)
Annual Precipitation28.6 inches (725 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$31,704
Median Age23.0 years

About Kapooka

Kapooka is a small town in Australia (New South Wales) with a population of 1,249. The city sits at an elevation of 869 feet (265 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 56°F (13°C). Temperatures range from 69°F in January to 43°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 28.6 inches. The timezone is Australia/Sydney.

Kapooka has a population of 1,249 with a density of 1 people per square mile, spread across 2,213.6 square miles. The median age is 23.0 years, 41% younger than the national median of 38.9.

Population

1,249
Total Population
1
People / sq mi
23.0yrs
Median Age
41% below Australia avg
2,213.6mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Kapooka vs Australia Average

The median household income in Kapooka is $31,704, which is 58% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $31,704 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $610, 57% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 1.7% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 119 business establishments.

Income: Kapooka vs Australia

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Income

Median HH Income$31,704
58% below Australia avg
Per Capita Income$31,704
Avg Weekly Wage$610

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.7%
53% below Australia avg
Establishments (County)119

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Kapooka is $143,000, 49% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $715 (39% below the national average of $1,163). 66.0% of housing units are owner-occupied. There are 500 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 4.5x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$143,000
49% below Australia avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$715
39% below Australia avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership66.0%
Owner-Occupied66.0%
Renter-Occupied34.0%
Housing Units500

Property Tax

Climate in Kapooka

Kapooka has an average annual temperature of 9.1°C (48°F). The hottest month is Jul (16.4°C), the coldest is Feb (2.3°C). Average annual precipitation is 1593 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 3°C / 37°F -0.5° / 6.5° 173.8
Feb 2.3°C / 36°F -1.4° / 6.1° 136.2
Mar 4.9°C / 41°F 0.6° / 9.2° 110.1
Apr 9°C / 48°F 3.7° / 14.4° 98.2
May 12°C / 54°F 6.3° / 17.6° 95.9
Jun 14.2°C / 58°F 8.9° / 19.5° 95.4
Jul 16.4°C / 62°F 11.1° / 21.8° 114.7
Aug 15.8°C / 60°F 10.5° / 21.1° 127.2
Sep 12.6°C / 55°F 7.6° / 17.6° 115.4
Oct 9.2°C / 49°F 5° / 13.4° 174.0
Nov 5.8°C / 42°F 2.6° / 9.1° 172.7
Dec 3.6°C / 38°F 0.3° / 6.9° 179.3
Kapooka enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 69°F in January while summers reach 43°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 312 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 28.6 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 869 feet.

Temperature

69°F Jan (21°C) 43°F Jul (6°C)
Annual Average55.9°F
4% above Australia avg
January Average69°F (21°C)
July Average43°F (6°C)
Sunny Days312 days/yr

Geography

Elevation869 ft (265 m)
Area2,213.6 sq mi (5,733.1 km²)
Population Density1/sq mi
Coordinates-35.1569°N, 147.2844°W
TimezoneAustralia/Sydney

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 28.6"
25% below Australia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (May) 2.28"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.42"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

29 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.1. Most recent: M2.6 on Aug 28, 2013.

Jul 17, 1998 17 km WSW of Corryong, Australia M4.1 127 km
Oct 11, 1992 25 km NW of Temora, Australia M4.1 95 km
Oct 16, 1998 18 km WSW of Temora, Australia M4.0 75 km
Mar 14, 1999 22 km WSW of West Wyalong, Australia M3.9 136 km
Feb 28, 2004 16 km SSE of Junee, Australia M3.9 40 km
Apr 19, 2012 36 km ENE of Tumut, Australia M3.7 120 km
Jan 18, 2005 8 km N of West Wyalong, Australia M3.7 146 km
May 21, 1994 5 km N of Jindera, Australia M3.4 90 km
Jul 11, 2003 15 km WNW of Cootamundra, Australia M3.3 80 km
Jan 25, 2003 2 km NNE of Jindera, Australia M3.2 93 km
Mar 13, 2001 8 km NW of West Wyalong, Australia M3.2 144 km
May 18, 2001 12 km WNW of Boorowa, Australia M3.2 147 km
Dec 12, 1992 18 km W of Boorowa, Australia M3.1 137 km
Feb 27, 2000 14 km SSE of Young, Australia M3.1 126 km
Feb 27, 2002 10 km WNW of Boorowa, Australia M3.0 147 km
Oct 25, 2001 9 km NE of Tumut, Australia M2.9 93 km
Jan 2, 2005 35 km W of Duffy, Australia M2.9 127 km
Apr 1, 2001 23 km ESE of West Wyalong, Australia M2.8 133 km
Sep 21, 2004 30 km SSW of Boorowa, Australia M2.8 129 km
Apr 8, 2002 31 km SE of Batlow, Australia M2.8 119 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 69°F (21°C) 1.9 in
February 75°F (24°C) 1.4 in Warmest, Driest
March 70°F (21°C) 1.4 in
April 61°F (16°C) 1.9 in
May 54°F (12°C) 2.3 in Wettest
June 48°F (9°C) 1.9 in
July 43°F (6°C) 2.2 in Coldest
August 49°F (9°C) 2.2 in
September 53°F (12°C) 2.1 in
October 59°F (15°C) 2.2 in
November 65°F (18°C) 1.6 in
December 71°F (22°C) 1.8 in

Kapooka has a seasonal temperature swing of 33°F / from 43°F in July to 75°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 22.8 inches, with May being the wettest month (2.3") and February the driest (1.4").

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Schools in Kapooka

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

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

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Museums in Kapooka

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Museum Of The Riverina
RAAF Wagga Aviation Heritage Centre

Libraries in Kapooka

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Wagga Wagga City Library0.0
William Merrylees Library0.0

Restaurants in Kapooka

2 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Mess
Mess

Dentists in Kapooka

1 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Rap/Dental

Banks in Kapooka

2 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Australian Military Bank
Defence Bank

Gyms in Kapooka

1 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

gym

Golf Courses in Kapooka

1 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Kapooka Golf Club

Breweries in Kapooka

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Thirsty Crow Brewery

Airports Near Kapooka

14 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Temora AirportTEMMedium Airport
Wagga Wagga AirportWGAMedium Airport
Ardlethan Airport-Small Airport
Bullawa Airstrip-Small Airport
Deltroit Station Airstrip-Small Airport
Federation Hsd Airport-Small Airport
Henty Airport-Small Airport
HentyField Days Site Airport-Small Airport
Holbrook Airport-Small Airport
Lockhart Airstrip-Small Airport
Oura Private Airstrip-Small Airport
Rose Vale Airport-Small Airport
Sunnyside (Walla Walla) Airport-Small Airport
Tumbarumba Airport-Small Airport

Post Offices in Kapooka

2 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Milo Kapooka Post Office
Milpo

Treatment Centers in Kapooka

1 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Calvary Riverina Drug and Alcohol Centre

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 Kapooka

What is the population of Kapooka?

Kapooka has a population of 1,249 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 1 people per square mile, spread across 2,213.6 square miles. The median age of residents is 23.0 years, which is younger than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Kapooka expensive to live in?

The median household income is $31,704, 58% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $143,000 (49% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $715 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 4.5x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Kapooka?

Kapooka enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winter temperatures average 69°F in January, while summers reach an average of 43°F in July. The area receives 312 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 28.6 inches.

How is the job market in Kapooka?

The job market in Kapooka is very strong, with unemployment at just 1.7% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $610. There are 119 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Kapooka?

The median home value in Kapooka is $143,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $715. The homeownership rate is 66.0%.

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