Lithgow, Australia
New South Wales · Australia
Lithgow is a small city in New South Wales, Australia with a population of 11,197. Elevation: 3,005 ft (916 m). Average temperature: 54°F (12°C).
Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026
Discover Lithgow, Australia
Explore over 40 sections covering people, economy, housing, health, crime, climate, community, costs, trends, schools, colleges, hospitals, treatment centers, industries, museums, libraries, breweries, farmers markets, grocery stores, pharmacies, campgrounds, parks, trails, stadiums, ski resorts, daycare centers, nursing homes, churches, fire stations, cell towers, bridges, power plants, EV stations, prisons, radio stations, airports, police stations, post offices, Amtrak stations, superfund sites, UNESCO sites, and more.
Use the tabs and dropdown menus below to navigate every data point we track for this city.
About Lithgow
Lithgow is a city in the Central Tablelands of New South Wales, Australia and is the administrative centre of the City of Lithgow local government area. It is located in a mountain valley named Lithgow's Valley by John Oxley in honour of William Lithgow, the Auditor-General of the colony of New South Wales.
People
Climate
| Population | 11,197 |
| Elevation | 3,005 ft (916 m) |
| Coordinates | -33.4845°, 150.1490° |
| Timezone | Australia/Sydney |
| Country | 🇦🇺 Australia |
| State / Province | New South Wales |
| Average Temperature | 54°F (12°C) |
| January Average | 63°F (17°C) |
| July Average | 44°F (6°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 21.3 inches (540 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.4 inches (1 cm) |
About Lithgow
Lithgow is a small city in Australia (New South Wales) with a population of 11,197. The city sits at an elevation of 3,005 feet (916 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 54°F (12°C). Temperatures range from 63°F in January to 44°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 21.3 inches. The timezone is Australia/Sydney.
Climate in Lithgow
Lithgow has an average annual temperature of 12.8°C (55°F). The hottest month is Jan (19.6°C), the coldest is Jul (6.2°C). Average annual precipitation is 1030 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 53.9°F |
| 0% below Australia avg | |
| January Average | 63°F (17°C) |
| July Average | 44°F (6°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,005 ft (916 m) |
| Coordinates | 33.4845°S, 150.1490°E |
| Timezone | Australia/Sydney |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 63°F (17°C) | 4.2 in | Wettest |
| February | 64°F (18°C) | 3.5 in | Warmest |
| March | 61°F (16°C) | 3.3 in | |
| April | 54°F (12°C) | 2.3 in | |
| May | 48°F (9°C) | 2.5 in | |
| June | 43°F (6°C) | 2.1 in | Coldest, Driest |
| July | 44°F (6°C) | 2.3 in | |
| August | 43°F (6°C) | 3.0 in | |
| September | 48°F (9°C) | 2.6 in | |
| October | 54°F (12°C) | 3.0 in | |
| November | 58°F (14°C) | 3.0 in | |
| December | 63°F (17°C) | 2.9 in |
Lithgow has a seasonal temperature swing of 21°F / from 43°F in June to 64°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 34.8 inches, with January being the wettest month (4.2") and June the driest (2.1").
Schools in Lithgow
4 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cooerwull Public School | - | - | - | - |
| St Patrick's School | - | - | - | - |
| Lithgow Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Lithgow High School | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Lithgow
2 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pulse 89.9 FM | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Blue Mountains | - | MP3 128 kbps |
Museums in Lithgow
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eskbank House | ||||
| Lithgow Mine State Heritage Park | ||||
| Lithgow Small Arms Factory Museum | ||||
| Mount Victoria Historical Society Museum | ||||
| Tarella Cottage | ||||
| Treasured Teapot Museum | ||||
| Turkish Bath Museum |
Libraries in Lithgow
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blackheath Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Katoomba Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Lithgow Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Portland Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Rydal Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Wallerawang Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Wentworth Falls Library | 0.0 |
Hotels in Lithgow
1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Lithgow
10 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Lithgow
7 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in Lithgow
1 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Lithgow
2 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Lithgow
3 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Lithgow
1 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Lithgow
1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Lithgow
2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Lithgow
5 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Lithgow
1 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Airports Near Lithgow
21 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| (Duplicate)Western Sydney International Airport | WSI | Large Airport |
| (Duplicate)Western Sydney International Airport | - | Large Airport |
| Bathurst Airport | BHS | Medium Airport |
| Camden Airport | CDU | Medium Airport |
| RAAF Base Richmond | XRH | Medium Airport |
| Aberfoyle Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| airlie private strip | - | Small Airport |
| Burraga Airstrip no.1 | - | Small Airport |
| Burraga Airstrip no.2 | - | Small Airport |
| Gingkin Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Katoomba Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Limekilns airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Pipers Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Rylstone Aerodrome | - | Small Airport |
| St Mary's / Kennetts Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Tadji Park Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| The Oaks Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Tucker Creek Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Wedderburn Aerodrome | - | Small Airport |
| Wilton Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Yerranderie Airfield | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Lithgow
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Lithgow Post Office |
Treatment Centers in Lithgow
2 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Rehabilitation Unit | ||
| Woodlands Clinic (Drug and Alcohol) |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Lithgow
4 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Hoskins Uniting Church | |
| Lithgow Christian Fellowship | |
| St Patrick's Catholic Church | |
| St Paul's Anglican Church |
Quick Facts
🇦🇺 About Australia
Public Holidays in Australia
25 public holidays this year
Download Full City Report
Get a comprehensive, print-ready PDF with all data for Lithgow.
Get ReportFrequently Asked Questions About Lithgow
What is the population of Lithgow?
Lithgow has a population of 11,197 residents and is located in Australia..
What is the weather like in Lithgow?
Lithgow has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winter temperatures average 63°F in January, while summers reach an average of 44°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 21.3 inches.
Nearby Cities
Want every data point for Lithgow?
The full profile puts all sections on one printable page, no tabs.
Full City Profile