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Kurrajong Heights, Australia

New South Wales · Australia

Kurrajong Heights is a small town in New South Wales, Australia with a population of 1,327. Elevation: 1,693 ft (516 m). Average temperature: 58°F (15°C).

3.0 /5.0
B Good
1,327 Population 1/sq mi density
1,693 ft Elevation 516 meters
58°F Avg Temperature 15°C
38.9 in Annual Rain
Australia / Sydney Timezone
$35,659 Median Income
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$35,659 median income, 1.8% unemployment
C+
Affordability
2.7 / 5.0
$253,600 home value, $1,268/mo rent

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About Kurrajong Heights

Kurrajong Heights

Kurrajong Heights is a small town in the state of New South Wales, Australia. Kurrajong Heights is 79 kilometres (49 mi) north-west of Sydney, in the local government area of the City of Hawkesbury. It is stretched across the Bells Line of Road in the Blue Mountains, west of Kurrajong and east of Bilpin. At the 2016 census, Kurrajong Heights had a population of 1,342 people.

People

Population1,327
Median Age43.0 yrs
Density1/mi²

Economy

B
Median Income$35,659
Per Capita$35,659
Unemployment1.8%

Housing

C+
Home Value$253,600
Rent$1,268
Ownership93.9%
Housing Units531

Climate

Avg Temp58°F (15°C)
Rain38.9 in/yr
Sunny Days325/yr
Elevation1,693 ft (516 m)
Population1,327
Population Density1 / sq mi
Elevation1,693 ft (516 m)
Coordinates-33.5277°, 150.6291°
TimezoneAustralia/Sydney
Country🇦🇺 Australia
State / ProvinceNew South Wales
Average Temperature58°F (15°C)
January Average65°F (18°C)
July Average49°F (10°C)
Annual Precipitation38.9 inches (988 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.4 inches (1 cm)
Median Household Income$35,659
Median Age43.0 years

About Kurrajong Heights

Kurrajong Heights is a small town in Australia (New South Wales) with a population of 1,327. The city sits at an elevation of 1,693 feet (516 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 58°F (15°C). Temperatures range from 65°F in January to 49°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 38.9 inches. The timezone is Australia/Sydney.

Kurrajong Heights has a population of 1,327 with a density of 1 people per square mile, spread across 2,265.5 square miles. The median age is 43.0 years, 11% older than the national median of 38.9.

Population

1,327
Total Population
1
People / sq mi
43.0yrs
Median Age
11% above Australia avg
2,265.5mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Kurrajong Heights vs Australia Average

The median household income in Kurrajong Heights is $35,659, which is 53% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $35,659. The average weekly wage is $686, 52% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 1.8% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 126 business establishments.

Income: Kurrajong Heights vs Australia

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Income

Median HH Income$35,659
53% below Australia avg
Per Capita Income$35,659
Avg Weekly Wage$686

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.8%
50% below Australia avg
Establishments (County)126

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Kurrajong Heights is $253,600, 10% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $1,268 (9% above the national average of $1,163). 93.9% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 531 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 7.1x, making homeownership a significant financial stretch for most families.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$253,600
10% below Australia avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,268
9% above Australia avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership93.9%
Owner-Occupied93.9%
Renter-Occupied6.1%
Housing Units531

Property Tax

Climate in Kurrajong Heights

Kurrajong Heights has an average annual temperature of 17.7°C (64°F). The hottest month is Jan (24.5°C), the coldest is Jul (10.8°C). Average annual precipitation is 714 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 24.5°C / 76°F 18.1° / 30.9° 65.1
Feb 23.5°C / 74°F 18° / 29° 131.0
Mar 21.3°C / 70°F 15.6° / 27° 84.7
Apr 18°C / 64°F 11.8° / 24.1° 51.4
May 14°C / 57°F 7.3° / 20.7° 29.7
Jun 11.6°C / 53°F 5.1° / 18.1° 62.8
Jul 10.8°C / 51°F 3.7° / 17.8° 27.3
Aug 12°C / 54°F 4.4° / 19.6° 24.0
Sep 15.3°C / 60°F 7.6° / 23° 34.3
Oct 18.2°C / 65°F 10.9° / 25.4° 49.3
Nov 20.7°C / 69°F 14.2° / 27.2° 70.8
Dec 22.4°C / 72°F 16.1° / 28.6° 83.4
Kurrajong Heights enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (15°C). Winters average 65°F in January while summers reach 49°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 325 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 38.9 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 1,693 feet.

Temperature

65°F Jan (18°C) 49°F Jul (10°C)
Annual Average58.1°F
8% above Australia avg
January Average65°F (18°C)
July Average49°F (10°C)
Sunny Days325 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,693 ft (516 m)
Area2,265.5 sq mi (5,867.6 km²)
Population Density1/sq mi
Coordinates-33.5277°N, 150.6291°W
TimezoneAustralia/Sydney

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 38.9"
2% above Australia avg
Snowfall 0.4"
Wettest Month (Jan) 6.06"
Driest Month (Jul) 1.77"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

21 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 85 km
Apr 22, 2025 18 km SW of Singleton, Australia M5.1 100 km
Aug 23, 2024 7 km ENE of Denman, Australia M4.8 131 km
Aug 24, 2024 8 km NE of Denman, Australia M4.5 134 km
Sep 6, 2024 New South Wales, Australia M4.4 133 km
May 2, 2020 11 km ENE of Denman, Australia M4.0 131 km
Feb 14, 2002 1 km NNW of Yerrinbool, Australia M3.9 93 km
Mar 17, 1999 2 km SE of Picton, Australia M3.8 73 km
May 28, 2025 3 km WNW of Cobbitty, Australia M3.6 53 km
Mar 8, 2024 14 km SSW of Woodford, Australia M3.5 41 km
Mar 1, 2025 12 km N of Denman, Australia M3.3 139 km
Sep 10, 2012 33 km ESE of Blue Bay, Australia M3.2 113 km
Aug 18, 2007 10 km NW of Mittagong, Australia M3.2 98 km
Apr 11, 2007 3 km SE of Stanwell Park, Australia M3.1 88 km
Jul 27, 2003 36 km NE of Crookwell, Australia M3.1 112 km
Feb 23, 1990 49 km S of Denman, Australia M3.0 77 km
Jun 18, 2006 8 km W of Oakdale, Australia M3.0 63 km
Jul 2, 2006 9 km SSW of Muswellbrook, Australia M2.8 133 km
Jan 14, 2025 13 km ESE of Denman, Australia M2.7 126 km
Aug 26, 2024 12 km SSW of Muswellbrook, Australia M2.7 130 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 65°F (18°C) 6.1 in Wettest
February 69°F (21°C) 5.9 in Warmest
March 66°F (19°C) 5.2 in
April 61°F (16°C) 3.4 in
May 56°F (13°C) 3.3 in
June 51°F (10°C) 2.5 in
July 49°F (10°C) 1.8 in Coldest, Driest
August 51°F (11°C) 2.0 in
September 55°F (13°C) 2.3 in
October 60°F (16°C) 3.1 in
November 63°F (17°C) 3.9 in
December 68°F (20°C) 3.9 in

Kurrajong Heights has a seasonal temperature swing of 20°F / from 49°F in July to 69°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 43.5 inches, with January being the wettest month (6.1") and July the driest (1.8").

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Radio Stations near Kurrajong Heights

8 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Sky News Australia Radio conservative, discussion AAC+ 64 kbps
Voice of Islam islamic MP3
C-Dance club, dance MP3 192 kbps
C91.3 AAC+ 64 kbps
Pulse 89.9 FM MP3 128 kbps
Hawkesbury Radio - Sydney (MP3) community radio MP3 192 kbps
Hawkesbury Radio AAC 48 kbps
Radio Blue Mountains MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Kurrajong Heights

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Arms of Australia Inn Museum
Butterfly Museum
Hawkesbury Regional Museum
Howe House
Kurrajong Radio Museum
Museum of Fire
Museum of Printing
Nepean Naval Museum
Norman Lindsay Gallery
Peninsula House & Tebbutt's Observatory 1879 & 1894
Riverstone Museum
Turkish Bath Museum
Valley Heights Locomotive Depot Heritage Museum

Libraries in Kurrajong Heights

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Blaxland Library0.0
Blaxland Public Library0.0
Emu Plains Library0.0
Graham Swain Library0.0
John Phillips Library0.0
Lawson Library0.0
Library Building0.0
Mount Druitt Library0.0
Penrith City Library0.0
Richmond Branch Library0.0
Riverstone Library0.0
Springwood Library0.0
St Marys Library0.0
Windsor Library0.0

Hotels in Kurrajong Heights

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Archibald Hotel

Restaurants in Kurrajong Heights

3 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Cityview Bar and Grill
Lochiel House
Pie In The Sky

Breweries in Kurrajong Heights

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Country Brewer

Stadiums & Teams in Kurrajong Heights

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Kurrajong Heights

21 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
(Duplicate)Western Sydney International AirportLarge Airport
(Duplicate)Western Sydney International AirportWSILarge Airport
Sydney Kingsford Smith International AirportSYDLarge Airport
Camden AirportCDUMedium Airport
RAAF Base RichmondXRHMedium Airport
Sydney Bankstown AirportBWUMedium Airport
Aberfoyle AirstripSmall Airport
Cessnock AirportCESSmall Airport
Dr Fox AirstripSmall Airport
Gingkin AirfieldSmall Airport
Holsworthy (Military) AirportSmall Airport
Katoomba AirportSmall Airport
Mangrove Mountain AirportSmall Airport
Somersby AirstripGOSSmall Airport
St Mary's / Kennetts AirfieldSmall Airport
Tadji Park AirstripSmall Airport
The Oaks AirportSmall Airport
Tucker Creek AirstripSmall Airport
Wedderburn AerodromeSmall Airport
Wilton AirportSmall Airport
Yerranderie AirfieldSmall Airport

Treatment Centers in Kurrajong Heights

5 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
grevillea cottages mount druitt
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Mount Druitt Centre for Addiction Medicine
Mount Druitt Private Opioid Treatment Clinic

Churches & Religious Organizations in Kurrajong Heights

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
St David's

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 Kurrajong Heights

What is the population of Kurrajong Heights?

Kurrajong Heights has a population of 1,327 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 1 people per square mile, spread across 2,265.5 square miles. The median age of residents is 43.0 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Kurrajong Heights expensive to live in?

The median household income is $35,659, 53% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $253,600 (10% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,268 per month. The home price-to-income ratio is 7.1x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Kurrajong Heights?

Kurrajong Heights enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (15°C). Winter temperatures average 65°F in January, while summers reach an average of 49°F in July. The area receives 325 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 38.9 inches.

How is the job market in Kurrajong Heights?

The job market in Kurrajong Heights is very strong, with unemployment at just 1.8% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $686. There are 126 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Kurrajong Heights?

The median home value in Kurrajong Heights is $253,600. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,268. The homeownership rate is 93.9%.

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