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Nicholls, Australia

Australian Capital Territory · Australia

Nicholls is a small city in Australian Capital Territory, Australia with a population of 6,910. Elevation: 2,054 ft (626 m). Average temperature: 49°F (10°C).

3.1 /5.0
B Good
6,910 Population 184/sq mi density
2,054 ft Elevation 626 meters
49°F Avg Temperature 10°C
25.2 in Annual Rain
Australia / Sydney Timezone
$42,284 Median Income
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$42,284 median income, 3.3% unemployment
C+
Affordability
2.9 / 5.0
$282,800 home value, $1,414/mo rent

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About Nicholls

Nicholls

Nicholls is a suburb in the Canberra, Australia district of Gungahlin. It was named after Sir Douglas Nicholls (1906–1988) who was born at Cummeragunja Aboriginal mission, New South Wales. Nicholls was a footballer, pastor, activist, and Governor of South Australia, 1976–1977. In line with the philosophy of naming Canberra's streets, those of Nicholls are named after sportspeople. The suburb incorporates a large shallow body of water, designated Gungahlin Pond, with The Lakes golf course and the greatest number of residential streets on one side and a small cluster of residential streets, the "pondside promenade", named after birds, on the other. There is no direct connecting road between the two.

People

Population6,910
Median Age44.0 yrs
Density184/mi²

Economy

B
Median Income$42,284
Per Capita$42,284
Unemployment3.3%

Housing

C+
Home Value$282,800
Rent$1,414
Ownership85.2%
Housing Units2,764

Climate

Avg Temp49°F (10°C)
Rain25.2 in/yr
Sunny Days316/yr
Elevation2,054 ft (626 m)
Population6,910
Population Density184 / sq mi
Elevation2,054 ft (626 m)
Coordinates-35.1873°, 149.0965°
TimezoneAustralia/Sydney
Country🇦🇺 Australia
State / ProvinceAustralian Capital Territory
Average Temperature49°F (10°C)
January Average61°F (16°C)
July Average37°F (3°C)
Annual Precipitation25.2 inches (641 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$42,284
Median Age44.0 years

About Nicholls

Nicholls is a small city in Australia (Australian Capital Territory) with a population of 6,910. The city sits at an elevation of 2,054 feet (626 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 49°F (10°C). Temperatures range from 61°F in January to 37°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 25.2 inches. The timezone is Australia/Sydney.

Nicholls has a population of 6,910 with a density of 184 people per square mile, spread across 37.6 square miles. The median age is 44.0 years, 13% older than the national median of 38.9.

Population

6,910
Total Population
184
People / sq mi
44.0yrs
Median Age
13% above Australia avg
37.6mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Nicholls vs Australia Average

The median household income in Nicholls is $42,284, which is 44% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $42,284. The average weekly wage is $813, 43% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 3.3% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 656 business establishments.

Income: Nicholls vs Australia

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Income

Median HH Income$42,284
44% below Australia avg
Per Capita Income$42,284
Avg Weekly Wage$813

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment3.3%
8% below Australia avg
Establishments (County)656

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Nicholls is $282,800, 0% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $1,414 (22% above the national average of $1,163). 85.2% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 2,764 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 6.7x, above the traditionally affordable threshold of 3-4x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$282,800
0% below Australia avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,414
22% above Australia avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership85.2%
Owner-Occupied85.2%
Renter-Occupied14.8%
Housing Units2,764

Property Tax

Climate in Nicholls

Nicholls has an average annual temperature of 13.9°C (57°F). The hottest month is Jan (22°C), the coldest is Jul (6.2°C). Average annual precipitation is 596 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 22°C / 72°F 14.2° / 29.7° 56.7
Feb 20.8°C / 69°F 13.7° / 28° 60.0
Mar 18.2°C / 65°F 11.1° / 25.2° 49.5
Apr 13.8°C / 57°F 6.7° / 20.9° 28.4
May 9.8°C / 50°F 2.9° / 16.6° 28.3
Jun 7.3°C / 45°F 1.4° / 13.2° 49.4
Jul 6.2°C / 43°F 0.2° / 12.3° 41.5
Aug 7.6°C / 46°F 1° / 14.1° 44.2
Sep 10.6°C / 51°F 3.6° / 17.5° 57.2
Oct 13.6°C / 56°F 6.4° / 20.9° 51.8
Nov 17°C / 63°F 9.7° / 24.3° 67.9
Dec 19.7°C / 67°F 12.1° / 27.3° 61.0
Nicholls experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C). Winters average 61°F in January while summers reach 37°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 316 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 25.2 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 2,054 feet.

Temperature

61°F Jan (16°C) 37°F Jul (3°C)
Annual Average49.2°F
9% below Australia avg
January Average61°F (16°C)
July Average37°F (3°C)
Sunny Days316 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,054 ft (626 m)
Area37.6 sq mi (97.5 km²)
Population Density184/sq mi
Coordinates-35.1873°N, 149.0965°W
TimezoneAustralia/Sydney

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 25.2"
34% below Australia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 2.87"
Driest Month (Jun) 1.77"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

39 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.9. Most recent: M2.8 on Sep 25, 2019.

Feb 28, 2004 16 km SSE of Junee, Australia M3.9 131 km
Jun 22, 2012 23 km N of Boorowa, Australia M3.8 112 km
Apr 19, 2012 36 km ENE of Tumut, Australia M3.7 45 km
Apr 1, 1990 35 km SSE of Cooma, Australia M3.4 148 km
May 20, 1991 23 km S of Cowra, Australia M3.4 132 km
Mar 2, 2006 23 km NE of Murrumbateman, Australia M3.4 44 km
Jul 11, 2003 15 km WNW of Cootamundra, Australia M3.3 130 km
Aug 18, 2007 10 km NW of Mittagong, Australia M3.2 147 km
May 18, 2001 12 km WNW of Boorowa, Australia M3.2 100 km
Nov 9, 2002 13 km NE of Berridale, Australia M3.2 122 km
Jul 27, 2003 36 km NE of Crookwell, Australia M3.1 123 km
Dec 12, 1992 18 km W of Boorowa, Australia M3.1 97 km
Apr 21, 2006 20 km NNE of Murrumbateman, Australia M3.1 42 km
Feb 27, 2000 14 km SSE of Young, Australia M3.1 107 km
Jan 14, 2003 5 km SSW of Murrumbateman, Australia M3.1 21 km
May 17, 2003 8 km NW of Kosciuszko National Park, Australia M3.0 129 km
Jul 2, 1992 4 km NNE of Yass, Australia M3.0 45 km
Feb 27, 2002 10 km WNW of Boorowa, Australia M3.0 98 km
Nov 24, 1991 18 km WSW of Crookwell, Australia M2.9 78 km
Oct 25, 2001 9 km NE of Tumut, Australia M2.9 73 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 61°F (16°C) 2.9 in Wettest
February 69°F (20°C) 2.1 in Warmest
March 64°F (18°C) 2.2 in
April 57°F (14°C) 2.2 in
May 50°F (10°C) 2.1 in
June 44°F (7°C) 1.8 in Driest
July 37°F (3°C) 2.2 in Coldest
August 45°F (7°C) 2.3 in
September 50°F (10°C) 2.7 in
October 55°F (13°C) 2.8 in
November 60°F (16°C) 2.9 in
December 66°F (19°C) 2.1 in

Nicholls has a seasonal temperature swing of 32°F / from 37°F in July to 69°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 28.3 inches, with January being the wettest month (2.9") and June the driest (1.8").

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Schools in Nicholls

4 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Gold Creek School Senior Site
Holy Spirit Catholic Primary School
Gold Creek and Holy Cross Shared Campus
Gold Creek School Junior Site
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Radio Stations near Nicholls

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
NIGE! alternative rock, classic rock AAC+ 48 kbps

Museums in Nicholls

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Australian War Memorial
Calthorpes House
Canberra Fire Museum
Canberra Museum and Gallery
Canberra Railway Museum
Canberra Railway Museum
Canberra Space Centre
Hall School Museum
Museum of Australian Democracy
National Archives of Australia
National Capital Exhibition
National Dinosaur Museum
National Film & Sound Archive
Queanbeyan and District Historical Museum
Queanbeyan Printing Museum
St Johns Schoolhouse Museum
Tuggeranong Schoolhouse Museum

Libraries in Nicholls

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
ACT Heritage Library0.0
ACT Public Library Erindale0.0
ANU Law Library0.0
ArchivesACT0.0
ArchivesACT0.0
Belconnen Library0.0
Black Mountain Library0.0
Black Mountain Library0.0
Civic Library0.0
Civic Library0.0
CSIRO Black Mountain0.0
Dickson Library0.0
Dickson Library0.0
Dickson Library0.0
Gungahlin Public Library0.0
Hancock Library East Wing0.0
Hancock Library West Wing0.0
JB Chifley Building0.0
Kingston Library0.0
Kingston Library0.0
Kippax Public Library0.0
Meg's Toy Box0.0
Meg's Toy Box0.0
Murrumbateman Library0.0
National Centre for Australian Children's Literature0.0
National Centre for Australian Children's Literature0.0
National Library of Australia0.0
Old Senior School Library0.0
Queanbeyan City Council Library0.0
R.G. Menzies Library0.0
Research Library of the National Museum of Australia0.0
Research Library of the National Museum of Australia0.0
School of Art Library0.0
School of Art Library0.0
Senior Library0.0
Tuggeranong Library0.0
Woden Library0.0
Woden Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Nicholls

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Capital Food Market
Capital Region Farmers Market
Capital Region Farmers Market

Hotels in Nicholls

2 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Gold Creek Tourist Resort
Leumah Lodge

Restaurants in Nicholls

2 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Cucina Ristorante
Nicholls Chinese Food

Cafes in Nicholls

3 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Cafe Injoy
Cottage Kitchen
Gold Creek Cafe

Zoos in Nicholls

1 zoos within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Canberra Walk in Aviary

Gas Stations in Nicholls

2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

BP
Caltex Star Mart Nicholls

Golf Courses in Nicholls

1 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Gold Creek Country Club

Breweries in Nicholls

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Attitude
Attitude

Stadiums & Teams in Nicholls

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Nicholls

15 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Canberra AirportCBRMedium Airport
Goulburn AirportGULMedium Airport
2nd Crookwell AirfieldSmall Airport
Bakblok AirportSmall Airport
Bondo AirstripSmall Airport
Braidwood AirportSmall Airport
Cabramurra AirportSmall Airport
Collector AirportSmall Airport
Crookwell AirportSmall Airport
Currandooley AirportSmall Airport
Gundaroo AirportSmall Airport
Hall AirportSmall Airport
Harden AirportSmall Airport
Wallaroo Private AirstripSmall Airport
Wee Jasper AirportSmall Airport

Treatment Centers in Nicholls

12 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
ACT Pain and Wellness Clinic
Belconnen Chiropractic Centre
Belconnen Mall Medical Centre
Canberra Complementary Health Practice
Central Outpatients
Child Health Clinic
Chiropractic Life
ICON Cancer Centre Canberra
Nephrocare Northside Dialysis Clinic
Orthoclinic Specialist Orthodontics
QSCAN Bruce
Western Creek Medical Practice

Churches & Religious Organizations in Nicholls

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Hu Guo Bao En Temple

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 Nicholls

What is the population of Nicholls?

Nicholls has a population of 6,910 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 184 people per square mile, spread across 37.6 square miles. The median age of residents is 44.0 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Nicholls expensive to live in?

The median household income is $42,284, 44% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $282,800 (0% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,414 per month, above the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 6.7x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Nicholls?

Nicholls has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C). Winter temperatures average 61°F in January, while summers reach an average of 37°F in July. The area receives 316 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 25.2 inches.

How is the job market in Nicholls?

Nicholls has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 3.3%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $813. There are 656 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Nicholls?

The median home value in Nicholls is $282,800. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,414. The homeownership rate is 85.2%.

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