Lake Cathie, Australia

New South Wales · Australia

Lake Cathie is a small town in New South Wales, Australia with a population of 4,049. Elevation: 33 ft (10 m). Average temperature: 66°F (19°C).

Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026

4,049 Population 162/sq mi density
33 ft Elevation 10 meters
66°F Avg Temperature 19°C
28.2 in Annual Rain
Australia / Sydney Timezone

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About Lake Cathie

Lake Cathie

Lake Cathie is a town in New South Wales, Australia about 15 minutes drive south of Port Macquarie. At the 2021 census, it had a population of 4,296.

People

Population4,049
Density162/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp66°F (19°C)
Rain28.2 in/yr
Elevation33 ft (10 m)
Population4,049
Population Density162 / sq mi
Elevation33 ft (10 m)
Coordinates-31.5518°, 152.8547°
TimezoneAustralia/Sydney
Country🇦🇺 Australia
State / ProvinceNew South Wales
Average Temperature66°F (19°C)
January Average72°F (22°C)
July Average57°F (14°C)
Annual Precipitation28.2 inches (716 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Lake Cathie

Lake Cathie is a small town in Australia (New South Wales) with a population of 4,049. The city sits at an elevation of 33 feet (10 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 66°F (19°C). Temperatures range from 72°F in January to 57°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 28.2 inches. The timezone is Australia/Sydney.

Climate in Lake Cathie

Lake Cathie has an average annual temperature of 18.4°C (65°F). The hottest month is Jan (23.5°C), the coldest is Jul (12.8°C). Average annual precipitation is 1432 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 23.5°C / 74°F 18.7° / 28.4° 138.3
Feb 23.2°C / 74°F 18.6° / 27.9° 202.7
Mar 21.8°C / 71°F 17.1° / 26.6° 186.6
Apr 19.2°C / 67°F 13.9° / 24.5° 117.8
May 15.9°C / 61°F 10.1° / 21.7° 105.8
Jun 13.8°C / 57°F 8.3° / 19.4° 148.3
Jul 12.8°C / 55°F 6.6° / 19.1° 64.3
Aug 13.6°C / 56°F 6.8° / 20.5° 63.6
Sep 16°C / 61°F 9.3° / 22.8° 50.5
Oct 18.2°C / 65°F 12.2° / 24.1° 70.4
Nov 20.2°C / 68°F 15.1° / 25.4° 147.9
Dec 22.2°C / 72°F 17.3° / 27.1° 135.7
Lake Cathie enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 72°F in January while summers reach 57°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. Annual precipitation totals 28.2 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 33 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

72°F Jan (22°C) 57°F Jul (14°C)
Annual Average65.8°F
22% above Australia avg
January Average72°F (22°C)
July Average57°F (14°C)

Geography

Elevation33 ft (10 m)
Area25.0 sq mi (64.8 km²)
Population Density162/sq mi
Coordinates31.5518°S, 152.8547°E
TimezoneAustralia/Sydney

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 28.2"
26% below Australia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Mar) 7.72"
Driest Month (Aug) 1.81"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

3 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.9. Most recent: M3.9 on Apr 19, 2017.

Apr 19, 2017 62 km ESE of Forster, Australia M3.9 89 km
Mar 11, 2010 8 km NE of Hawks Nest, Australia M3.3 132 km
May 15, 2004 23 km ENE of Dungog, Australia M2.8 119 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 72°F (22°C) 5.8 in
February 73°F (23°C) 6.1 in Warmest
March 71°F (22°C) 7.7 in Wettest
April 67°F (19°C) 5.8 in
May 62°F (17°C) 5.3 in
June 58°F (14°C) 5.3 in
July 57°F (14°C) 2.8 in
August 57°F (14°C) 1.8 in Coldest, Driest
September 61°F (16°C) 2.4 in
October 65°F (18°C) 3.9 in
November 68°F (20°C) 4.9 in
December 71°F (22°C) 4.9 in

Lake Cathie has a seasonal temperature swing of 16°F / from 57°F in August to 73°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 56.8 inches, with March being the wettest month (7.7") and August the driest (1.8").

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Museums in Lake Cathie

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Camden Haven Museum
Douglas Vale Historic Homestead & Vineyard
Maritime Museum
Mid North Coast Maritime Museum
Port Macquarie Historic Courthouse
Port Macquarie Historical Society Museum
Port Macquarie Surfing Museum

Libraries in Lake Cathie

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Laurieton Library0.0
Port Macquarie Library0.0
Wauchope Library0.0

Cafes in Lake Cathie

2 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Caramels at Cathie
Sunshine's at Lake Cathie

Clinics in Lake Cathie

1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Lake Cathie Medical Centre

Gas Stations in Lake Cathie

1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

EG Australia

Shopping Malls in Lake Cathie

2 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Lake Cathie Village Centre
Lakeview Shopping Village

Breweries in Lake Cathie

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Moorebeer Brewing Co.

Stadiums & Teams in Lake Cathie

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Lake Cathie

9 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Kempsey AirportKPSMedium Airport
Port Macquarie AirportPQQMedium Airport
Taree AirportTROMedium Airport
Camden Haven Airport-Small Airport
Dexfield Park-Small Airport
Forster (Wallis Is) AirportFOTSmall Airport
Old Bar Heritage Airport-Small Airport
South West Rocks Airport-Small Airport
The Lakes Aerodrome-Small Airport

Treatment Centers in Lake Cathie

2 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Blue Bay Disability
Port Macquarie Disability and Nursing Services

Churches & Religious Organizations in Lake Cathie

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Our Lady Star of the Sea 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 Lake Cathie

What is the population of Lake Cathie?

Lake Cathie has a population of 4,049 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 162 people per square mile, spread across 25.0 square miles.

What is the weather like in Lake Cathie?

Lake Cathie enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winter temperatures average 72°F in January, while summers reach an average of 57°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 28.2 inches.

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