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Kosciuszko National Park, Australia

New South Wales · Australia

Kosciuszko National Park is a small city in New South Wales, Australia with a population of 7,891. Elevation: 5,479 ft (1,670 m). Average temperature: 50°F (10°C).

Data updated June 2026

3.4 /5.0
B Good
7,891 Population 1/sq mi density
5,479 ft Elevation 1,670 meters
50°F Avg Temperature 10°C
38.5 in Annual Rain
Australia / Sydney Timezone
$65,058 Median Income
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$65,058 median income, 4.1% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.1 / 5.0
$415,800 home value, $2,079/mo rent

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About Kosciuszko National Park

Kosciuszko National Park

The Kosciuszko National Park is a 6,900-square-kilometre (2,700 sq mi) national park and contains mainland Australia's highest peak, Mount Kosciuszko, for which it is named, and Cabramurra, the highest town in Australia. Its borders contain a mix of rugged mountains and wilderness, characterised by an alpine climate, which makes it popular with recreational skiers and bushwalkers.

People

Population7,891
Median Age37.5 yrs
Density1/mi²

Economy

B+
Median Income$65,058
Per Capita$65,058
Unemployment4.1%

Housing

B
Home Value$415,800
Rent$2,079
Ownership66.0%
Housing Units3,156

Climate

Avg Temp50°F (10°C)
Rain38.5 in/yr
Sunny Days306/yr
Elevation5,479 ft (1,670 m)
Population7,891
Population Density1 / sq mi
Elevation5,479 ft (1,670 m)
Coordinates-36.2644°, 148.4818°
TimezoneAustralia/Sydney
Country🇦🇺 Australia
State / ProvinceNew South Wales
Average Temperature50°F (10°C)
January Average60°F (15°C)
July Average39°F (4°C)
Annual Precipitation38.5 inches (979 mm)
Annual Snowfall5.8 inches (15 cm)
Median Household Income$65,058
Median Age37.5 years

About Kosciuszko National Park

Kosciuszko National Park is a small city in Australia (New South Wales) with a population of 7,891. The city sits at an elevation of 5,479 feet (1,670 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 50°F (10°C). Temperatures range from 60°F in January to 39°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 38.5 inches. The timezone is Australia/Sydney.

Kosciuszko National Park has a population of 7,891 with a density of 1 people per square mile, spread across 5,907.3 square miles. The median age is 37.5 years, 4% younger than the national median of 38.9.

Population

7,891
Total Population
1
People / sq mi
37.5yrs
Median Age
4% below Australia avg
5,907.3mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Kosciuszko National Park vs Australia Average

The median household income in Kosciuszko National Park is $65,058, which is 13% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $65,058 (above the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $1,251, 13% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 4.1% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 750 business establishments.

Income: Kosciuszko National Park vs Australia

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Income

Median HH Income$65,058
13% below Australia avg
Per Capita Income$65,058
Avg Weekly Wage$1,251

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment4.1%
14% above Australia avg
Establishments (County)750

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Kosciuszko National Park is $415,800, 47% above the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $2,079 (79% above the national average of $1,163). 66.0% of housing units are owner-occupied. There are 3,156 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 6.4x, above the traditionally affordable threshold of 3-4x.

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Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$415,800
47% above Australia avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$2,079
79% above Australia avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership66.0%
Owner-Occupied66.0%
Renter-Occupied34.0%
Housing Units3,156

Property Tax

Climate in Kosciuszko National Park

Kosciuszko National Park has an average annual temperature of 4.9°C (41°F). The hottest month is Jan (12.6°C), the coldest is Jul (-2.2°C). Average annual precipitation is 1340 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 12.6°C / 55°F 7.8° / 17.3° 112.4
Feb 11.6°C / 53°F 7° / 16.2° 84.5
Mar 9.2°C / 49°F 4.8° / 13.6° 128.7
Apr 5.6°C / 42°F 1.8° / 9.5° 106.8
May 1.8°C / 35°F -1.3° / 4.9° 113.3
Jun -0.7°C / 31°F -3.3° / 1.8° 106.5
Jul -2.2°C / 28°F -4.6° / 0.3° 69.9
Aug -1.9°C / 29°F -4.6° / 0.7° 92.6
Sep 0.7°C / 33°F -2.4° / 3.8° 118.1
Oct 4.5°C / 40°F 0.5° / 8.5° 142.1
Nov 7.8°C / 46°F 3.3° / 12.3° 146.6
Dec 10°C / 50°F 5.3° / 14.7° 118.9
Kosciuszko National Park experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 60°F in January while summers reach 39°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 306 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 38.5 inches. The area receives 5.8 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 5,479 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

60°F Jan (15°C) 39°F Jul (4°C)
Annual Average49.7°F
8% below Australia avg
January Average60°F (15°C)
July Average39°F (4°C)
Sunny Days306 days/yr

Geography

Elevation5,479 ft (1,670 m)
Area5,907.3 sq mi (15,299.8 km²)
Population Density1/sq mi
Coordinates-36.2644°N, 148.4818°W
TimezoneAustralia/Sydney

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 38.5"
1% above Australia avg
Snowfall 5.8"
Wettest Month (Aug) 7.28"
Driest Month (Feb) 3.43"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

19 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.1. Most recent: M2.8 on Sep 25, 2019.

Jul 17, 1998 17 km WSW of Corryong, Australia M4.1 68 km
Apr 19, 2012 36 km ENE of Tumut, Australia M3.7 115 km
Apr 1, 1990 35 km SSE of Cooma, Australia M3.4 80 km
May 21, 1994 5 km N of Jindera, Australia M3.4 148 km
Nov 9, 2002 13 km NE of Berridale, Australia M3.2 40 km
Jan 25, 2003 2 km NNE of Jindera, Australia M3.2 147 km
Jan 14, 2003 5 km SSW of Murrumbateman, Australia M3.1 146 km
Sep 26, 2003 53 km SSE of Corryong, Australia M3.0 59 km
Jun 13, 2000 3 km NNE of Falls Creek, Australia M3.0 124 km
May 17, 2003 8 km NW of Kosciuszko National Park, Australia M3.0 9 km
Feb 28, 2006 14 km WNW of Falls Creek, Australia M2.9 136 km
Oct 25, 2001 9 km NE of Tumut, Australia M2.9 114 km
Jan 2, 2005 35 km W of Duffy, Australia M2.9 99 km
Mar 24, 2001 6 km SW of Murrumbateman, Australia M2.8 146 km
Apr 8, 2002 31 km SE of Batlow, Australia M2.8 64 km
Sep 25, 2019 21 km WNW of Cooma, Australia M2.8 38 km
Jul 3, 2003 5 km WNW of Berridale, Australia M2.7 28 km
Jul 30, 2002 11 km S of Kosciuszko National Park, Australia M2.7 11 km
Oct 23, 2002 11 km SW of Batlow, Australia M2.6 86 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 60°F (15°C) 4.1 in Warmest
February 56°F (13°C) 3.4 in Driest
March 52°F (11°C) 4.3 in
April 44°F (7°C) 4.9 in
May 39°F (4°C) 5.9 in
June 33°F (1°C) 6.1 in
July 39°F (4°C) 6.5 in
August 32°F (-0°C) 7.3 in Coldest, Wettest
September 36°F (2°C) 7.2 in
October 42°F (5°C) 6.9 in
November 47°F (8°C) 5.5 in
December 51°F (11°C) 4.6 in

Kosciuszko National Park has a seasonal temperature swing of 28°F / from 32°F in August to 60°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 66.6 inches, with August being the wettest month (7.3") and February the driest (3.4").

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Museums in Kosciuszko National Park

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Thredbo Alpine Museum

Libraries in Kosciuszko National Park

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Jindabyne Library0.0

Hotels in Kosciuszko National Park

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Ski Rider

Breweries in Kosciuszko National Park

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Jindabyne Brewing

Ski Resorts Near Kosciuszko National Park

4 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Thredbo Resort 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Charlotte Pass 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Perisher 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Selwyn Snow Resort 0.0 — — $0 — — —

Airports Near Kosciuszko National Park

11 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Cooma Snowy Mountains AirportOOMMedium Airport
Corryong AirportCYGMedium Airport
Adaminaby Airport—Small Airport
Bombala Airport—Small Airport
Bunyan Airfield—Small Airport
Cabramurra Airport—Small Airport
Cooma/Polo Flat Airport—Small Airport
Jindabyne Airport—Small Airport
Khancoban Airport—Small Airport
Talbingo Airport—Small Airport
Tumbarumba Airport—Small Airport

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Waterfalls
2
Natural waterfalls documented by USGS and OpenStreetMap contributors
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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 Kosciuszko National Park

What is the population of Kosciuszko National Park?

Kosciuszko National Park has a population of 7,891 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 1 people per square mile, spread across 5,907.3 square miles. The median age of residents is 37.5 years.

Is Kosciuszko National Park expensive to live in?

The median household income is $65,058, 13% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $415,800 (47% above the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $2,079 per month, above the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 6.4x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Kosciuszko National Park?

Kosciuszko National Park has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winter temperatures average 60°F in January, while summers reach an average of 39°F in July. The area receives 306 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 38.5 inches, with 5.8 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Kosciuszko National Park?

Kosciuszko National Park has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 4.1%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $1,251. There are 750 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Kosciuszko National Park?

The median home value in Kosciuszko National Park is $415,800. For renters, the median monthly rent is $2,079. The homeownership rate is 66.0%.

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