Merriwa, Australia
New South Wales · Australia
Merriwa is a small town in New South Wales, Australia with a population of 1,042. Elevation: 830 ft (253 m). Average temperature: 62°F (17°C).
Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026
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About Merriwa
Merriwa is a town in the Upper Hunter Shire, in the far west of the Hunter region of New South Wales, Australia.
People
Climate
| Population | 1,042 |
| Elevation | 830 ft (253 m) |
| Coordinates | -32.1392°, 150.3556° |
| Timezone | Australia/Sydney |
| Country | 🇦🇺 Australia |
| State / Province | New South Wales |
| Average Temperature | 62°F (17°C) |
| January Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| July Average | 49°F (9°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 27.2 inches (692 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Merriwa
Merriwa is a small town in Australia (New South Wales) with a population of 1,042. The city sits at an elevation of 830 feet (253 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 62°F (17°C). Temperatures range from 75°F in January to 49°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 27.2 inches. The timezone is Australia/Sydney.
Climate in Merriwa
Merriwa has an average annual temperature of 0°C (32°F). The hottest month is Jan (0°C), the coldest is Jan (0°C). Average annual precipitation is 591 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 62.0°F |
| 15% above Australia avg | |
| January Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| July Average | 49°F (9°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 830 ft (253 m) |
| Coordinates | 32.1392°S, 150.3556°E |
| Timezone | Australia/Sydney |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 75°F (24°C) | 4.1 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| February | 73°F (23°C) | 2.7 in | |
| March | 69°F (21°C) | 2.3 in | |
| April | 62°F (17°C) | 1.7 in | |
| May | 56°F (13°C) | 2.1 in | |
| June | 50°F (10°C) | 1.6 in | |
| July | 49°F (9°C) | 1.7 in | Coldest |
| August | 51°F (11°C) | 1.5 in | Driest |
| September | 56°F (14°C) | 1.8 in | |
| October | 63°F (17°C) | 2.4 in | |
| November | 68°F (20°C) | 2.6 in | |
| December | 73°F (23°C) | 2.8 in |
Merriwa has a seasonal temperature swing of 26°F / from 49°F in July to 75°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 27.2 inches, with January being the wettest month (4.1") and August the driest (1.5").
Schools in Merriwa
3 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Merriwa Central School | - | - | - | - |
| Merriwa Central School | - | - | - | - |
| St Josephs Primary School | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Merriwa
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Museums in Merriwa
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Merriwa Bottle Museum | ||||
| Merrowa Cottage Museum |
Libraries in Merriwa
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Merriwa Library | 0.0 |
Restaurants in Merriwa
1 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Merriwa
1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Merriwa
2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Merriwa
1 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Golf Courses in Merriwa
1 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Airports Near Merriwa
15 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Mudgee Airport | DGE | Medium Airport |
| Ardgour Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Blackville Airport | - | Small Airport |
| bungebah airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Cassilis Rotherw Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Coolah Airport | CLH | Small Airport |
| Denman Farm Strip | - | Small Airport |
| Middlebrook Station Scone Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Premer Betoota Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Quirindi Airport | UIR | Small Airport |
| Rylstone Aerodrome | - | Small Airport |
| Scone Airport | NSO | Small Airport |
| Strowan | - | Small Airport |
| Wallabadah Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Warkworth Airport | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Merriwa
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Merriwa LPO |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Australia
25 public holidays this year
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Merriwa has a population of 1,042 residents and is located in Australia..
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Merriwa enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winter temperatures average 75°F in January, while summers reach an average of 49°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 27.2 inches.
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