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Molong, Australia

New South Wales · Australia

Molong is a small town in New South Wales, Australia with a population of 2,560. Elevation: 1,745 ft (532 m). Average temperature: 59°F (15°C).

Data updated June 2026

3.2 /5.0
B Good
2,560 Population 23/sq mi density
1,745 ft Elevation 532 meters
59°F Avg Temperature 15°C
30.2 in Annual Rain
Australia / Sydney Timezone
$24,573 Median Income
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$24,573 median income, 1.9% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.2 / 5.0
$152,000 home value, $760/mo rent

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About Molong

Molong

Molong is a small town in the Central West region of New South Wales, Australia, in Cabonne Shire.

People

Population2,560
Median Age43.0 yrs
Density23/mi²

Economy

B
Median Income$24,573
Per Capita$24,573
Unemployment1.9%

Housing

B
Home Value$152,000
Rent$760
Ownership77.7%
Housing Units1,024

Climate

Avg Temp59°F (15°C)
Rain30.2 in/yr
Sunny Days281/yr
Elevation1,745 ft (532 m)
Population2,560
Population Density23 / sq mi
Elevation1,745 ft (532 m)
Coordinates-33.0923°, 148.8700°
TimezoneAustralia/Sydney
Country🇦🇺 Australia
State / ProvinceNew South Wales
Average Temperature59°F (15°C)
January Average72°F (22°C)
July Average45°F (7°C)
Annual Precipitation30.2 inches (767 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$24,573
Median Age43.0 years

About Molong

Molong is a small town in Australia (New South Wales) with a population of 2,560. The city sits at an elevation of 1,745 feet (532 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 59°F (15°C). Temperatures range from 72°F in January to 45°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 30.2 inches. The timezone is Australia/Sydney.

Molong has a population of 2,560 with a density of 23 people per square mile, spread across 110.0 square miles. The median age is 43.0 years, 11% older than the national median of 38.9.

Population

2,560
Total Population
23
People / sq mi
43.0yrs
Median Age
11% above Australia avg
110.0mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Molong vs Australia Average

The median household income in Molong is $24,573, which is 67% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $24,573 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $473, 67% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 1.9% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 243 business establishments.

Income: Molong vs Australia

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Income

Median HH Income$24,573
67% below Australia avg
Per Capita Income$24,573
Avg Weekly Wage$473

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.9%
47% below Australia avg
Establishments (County)243

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Molong is $152,000, 46% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $760 (35% below the national average of $1,163). 77.7% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 1,024 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 6.2x, above the traditionally affordable threshold of 3-4x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$152,000
46% below Australia avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$760
35% below Australia avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership77.7%
Owner-Occupied77.7%
Renter-Occupied22.3%
Housing Units1,024

Property Tax

Climate in Molong

Molong has an average annual temperature of 12.7°C (55°F). The hottest month is Jan (20.2°C), the coldest is Jul (5.8°C). Average annual precipitation is 903 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 20.2°C / 68°F 13.6° / 26.9° 65.3
Feb 19.4°C / 67°F 13.3° / 25.5° 85.5
Mar 16.8°C / 62°F 10.6° / 22.9° 65.3
Apr 12.8°C / 55°F 6.8° / 18.7° 34.7
May 9.4°C / 49°F 4.4° / 14.5° 59.6
Jun 6.7°C / 44°F 2.7° / 10.7° 82.7
Jul 5.8°C / 42°F 1.8° / 9.7° 88.1
Aug 6.6°C / 44°F 2° / 11.3° 87.2
Sep 9.3°C / 49°F 4.3° / 14.3° 76.9
Oct 12.4°C / 54°F 6.7° / 18.1° 75.9
Nov 15.2°C / 59°F 9.3° / 21° 86.0
Dec 17.6°C / 64°F 11.2° / 24° 95.3
Molong enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 72°F in January while summers reach 45°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 281 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 30.2 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,745 feet.

Temperature

72°F Jan (22°C) 45°F Jul (7°C)
Annual Average58.5°F
8% above Australia avg
January Average72°F (22°C)
July Average45°F (7°C)
Sunny Days281 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,745 ft (532 m)
Area110.0 sq mi (285.0 km²)
Population Density23/sq mi
Coordinates-33.0923°N, 148.8700°W
TimezoneAustralia/Sydney

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 30.2"
21% below Australia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 3.23"
Driest Month (Mar) 1.97"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

26 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.2. Most recent: M4.2 on Apr 13, 2017.

Apr 13, 2017 23 km WSW of Millthorpe, Australia M4.2 50 km
Aug 22, 2002 9 km NE of Grenfell, Australia M3.9 102 km
Aug 21, 1994 16 km E of Forbes, Australia M3.8 72 km
Nov 23, 2001 9 km ENE of Grenfell, Australia M3.8 102 km
Jun 22, 2012 23 km N of Boorowa, Australia M3.8 127 km
Mar 18, 2008 32 km NE of Peak Hill, Australia M3.7 76 km
Aug 19, 1994 21 km E of Forbes, Australia M3.5 66 km
Sep 13, 1990 New South Wales, Australia M3.5 81 km
Aug 19, 1994 29 km NW of Grenfell, Australia M3.4 105 km
May 20, 1991 23 km S of Cowra, Australia M3.4 106 km
Aug 19, 1994 23 km E of Forbes, Australia M3.4 66 km
Aug 21, 1994 25 km E of Forbes, Australia M3.4 62 km
Sep 18, 1994 15 km N of Grenfell, Australia M3.2 100 km
May 18, 2001 12 km WNW of Boorowa, Australia M3.2 147 km
Jul 27, 2003 36 km NE of Crookwell, Australia M3.1 150 km
Feb 27, 2002 10 km WNW of Boorowa, Australia M3.0 148 km
Aug 19, 1994 22 km ESE of Forbes, Australia M3.0 70 km
Jun 20, 2002 10 km NW of Boorowa, Australia M2.9 142 km
Mar 17, 2002 4 km WNW of Cowra, Australia M2.9 83 km
Feb 20, 2005 19 km S of Cowra, Australia M2.9 104 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 72°F (22°C) 3.2 in Warmest, Wettest
February 72°F (22°C) 2.5 in
March 67°F (19°C) 2.0 in Driest
April 59°F (15°C) 2.0 in
May 53°F (11°C) 2.3 in
June 47°F (8°C) 2.1 in
July 45°F (7°C) 2.8 in Coldest
August 47°F (8°C) 2.9 in
September 51°F (11°C) 2.6 in
October 58°F (14°C) 2.8 in
November 63°F (17°C) 2.4 in
December 69°F (21°C) 2.4 in

Molong has a seasonal temperature swing of 27°F / from 45°F in July to 72°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 30.2 inches, with January being the wettest month (3.2") and March the driest (2.0").

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Schools in Molong

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Molong Central School - - - -
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School - - - -
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Radio Stations near Molong

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Museums in Molong

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Orange Regional Museum

Libraries in Molong

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Manildra Library0.0
Molong Library0.0
Orange Library0.0

Hotels in Molong

1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Telegraph Hotel

Cafes in Molong

2 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Lime and Stone - Cafe
Molong Flower Room

Dentists in Molong

1 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bank Street Dental

Veterinaries in Molong

1 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Molong Veterinary Clinic

Gas Stations in Molong

1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Pearl Energy Molong

Gyms in Molong

1 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Downtown Fitness

Golf Courses in Molong

1 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Cumnock Golf Course

Breweries in Molong

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Badlands Brewery
Badlands Brewery

Airports Near Molong

13 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Mudgee AirportDGEMedium Airport
Orange AirportOAGMedium Airport
Parkes AirportPKEMedium Airport
airlie private strip-Small Airport
Canowindra Airport-Small Airport
Coombing Park Airport-Small Airport
Cudal AirportCUGSmall Airport
Fairview Airport-Small Airport
Grange View homestead airfield-Small Airport
Parkes private strip-Small Airport
Peak Hill Airport-Small Airport
Pipers Airfield-Small Airport
Wellington Airport-Small Airport

Post Offices in Molong

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Molong LPO

Churches & Religious Organizations in Molong

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Molong and District Baptist Church
Molong Uniting Church
Saint John's

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UFO Sightings
1
Reported UFO sightings from the National UFO Reporting Center database
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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 Molong

What is the population of Molong?

Molong has a population of 2,560 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 23 people per square mile, spread across 110.0 square miles. The median age of residents is 43.0 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Molong expensive to live in?

The median household income is $24,573, 67% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $152,000 (46% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $760 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 6.2x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Molong?

Molong enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winter temperatures average 72°F in January, while summers reach an average of 45°F in July. The area receives 281 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 30.2 inches.

How is the job market in Molong?

The job market in Molong is very strong, with unemployment at just 1.9% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $473. There are 243 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Molong?

The median home value in Molong is $152,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $760. The homeownership rate is 77.7%.

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