Oberon, Australia

New South Wales · Australia

Oberon is a small town in New South Wales, Australia with a population of 2,540. Elevation: 3,622 ft (1,104 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

2,540 Population
3,622 ft Elevation 1,104 meters
54°F Avg Temperature 12°C
21.3 in Annual Rain
Australia / Sydney Timezone

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About Oberon

Oberon

Oberon is a town located within the Oberon Council local government area, in the Central Tablelands region of New South Wales, Australia. The main industries are farming, forestry and wood products. The town usually receives snowfall during the winter months, owing to its high elevation. At the 2021 census, Oberon had a population of 3,319 people.

People

Population2,540

Climate

Avg Temp54°F (12°C)
Rain21.3 in/yr
Elevation3,622 ft (1,104 m)
Population2,540
Elevation3,622 ft (1,104 m)
Coordinates-33.7040°, 149.8592°
TimezoneAustralia/Sydney
Country🇦🇺 Australia
State / ProvinceNew South Wales
Average Temperature54°F (12°C)
January Average63°F (17°C)
July Average44°F (6°C)
Annual Precipitation21.3 inches (540 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.4 inches (1 cm)

About Oberon

Oberon is a small town in Australia (New South Wales) with a population of 2,540. The city sits at an elevation of 3,622 feet (1,104 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 Oberon

Oberon 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 803 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 0°C / 32°F - / 26.2° 61.5
Feb 0°C / 32°F - / 23.9° 73.7
Mar 0°C / 32°F - / 21.9° 67.9
Apr 0°C / 32°F - / 17° 49.0
May 0°C / 32°F - / 13.2° 48.0
Jun 0°C / 32°F - / 9.9° 71.7
Jul 0°C / 32°F - / 9.2° 65.1
Aug 0°C / 32°F - / 10.4° 73.7
Sep 0°C / 32°F - / 14.5° 58.8
Oct 0°C / 32°F - / 17.5° 61.4
Nov 0°C / 32°F - / 21.5° 88.2
Dec 0°C / 32°F - / 23.9° 84.3
Oberon experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 63°F in January while summers reach 44°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. Annual precipitation totals 21.3 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 3,622 feet.

Temperature

63°F Jan (17°C) 44°F Jul (6°C)
Annual Average53.9°F
0% below Australia avg
January Average63°F (17°C)
July Average44°F (6°C)

Geography

Elevation3,622 ft (1,104 m)
Coordinates33.7040°S, 149.8592°E
TimezoneAustralia/Sydney

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 21.3"
44% below Australia avg
Snowfall 0.4"
Wettest Month (Jan) 4.06"
Driest Month (Apr) 2.44"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

29 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.2. Most recent: M3.6 on May 28, 2025.

Apr 13, 2017 23 km WSW of Millthorpe, Australia M4.2 86 km
Feb 14, 2002 1 km NNW of Yerrinbool, Australia M3.9 95 km
Aug 22, 2002 9 km NE of Grenfell, Australia M3.9 150 km
Nov 23, 2001 9 km ENE of Grenfell, Australia M3.8 150 km
Mar 17, 1999 2 km SE of Picton, Australia M3.8 89 km
Jun 22, 2012 23 km N of Boorowa, Australia M3.8 121 km
May 28, 2025 3 km WNW of Cobbitty, Australia M3.6 80 km
Mar 8, 2024 14 km SSW of Woodford, Australia M3.5 57 km
May 20, 1991 23 km S of Cowra, Australia M3.4 110 km
Mar 2, 2006 23 km NE of Murrumbateman, Australia M3.4 137 km
May 18, 2001 12 km WNW of Boorowa, Australia M3.2 140 km
Aug 18, 2007 10 km NW of Mittagong, Australia M3.2 89 km
Apr 11, 2007 3 km SE of Stanwell Park, Australia M3.1 122 km
Dec 12, 1992 18 km W of Boorowa, Australia M3.1 149 km
Apr 21, 2006 20 km NNE of Murrumbateman, Australia M3.1 140 km
Jul 27, 2003 36 km NE of Crookwell, Australia M3.1 59 km
Feb 23, 1990 49 km S of Denman, Australia M3.0 124 km
Feb 27, 2002 10 km WNW of Boorowa, Australia M3.0 139 km
Jul 2, 1992 4 km NNE of Yass, Australia M3.0 149 km
Jun 18, 2006 8 km W of Oakdale, Australia M3.0 66 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 63°F (17°C) 4.1 in Warmest, Wettest
February 63°F (17°C) 3.3 in
March 59°F (15°C) 3.1 in
April 52°F (11°C) 2.4 in Driest
May 46°F (8°C) 2.6 in
June 41°F (5°C) 2.5 in Coldest
July 44°F (6°C) 2.6 in
August 41°F (5°C) 3.2 in
September 46°F (8°C) 2.9 in
October 51°F (11°C) 3.1 in
November 55°F (13°C) 3.0 in
December 60°F (16°C) 2.9 in

Oberon has a seasonal temperature swing of 22°F / from 41°F in June to 63°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 35.6 inches, with January being the wettest month (4.1") and April the driest (2.4").

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Schools in Oberon

3 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Oberon High School - - - -
Oberon Public School - - - -
St Joseph's Central School - - - -
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Radio Stations near Oberon

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radio Blue Mountains - MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Oberon

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Oberon Museum
Oberon RSL Subbranch And Museum
Oberon Tarana Heritage Railway
The Old Post Office

Libraries in Oberon

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Oberon Library0.0
Rydal Library0.0

Hotels in Oberon

3 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Jenolan Caves House
Royal Hotel
The Tourist Hotel

Restaurants in Oberon

5 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bistro 59
Grand Indian Restaurant
Sawtooth Bistro
The Cave Pizza Bar
The Milbrey

Cafes in Oberon

6 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Cafe Oberon
Mayfield Kiosk
Oberon Pies & Pastries
Peter's Cafe
Pick of the Bunch - Coffee and Pancakes
Ultra Bean

Clinics in Oberon

1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Oberon Medical Centre

Veterinaries in Oberon

1 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Oberon Veterinary Hospital

Gas Stations in Oberon

4 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

BP Oberon Truckstop
Fuel Plus
Shell
Ultra

Banks in Oberon

2 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Commonwealth Bank
Reliance Bank

Gyms in Oberon

1 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Oberon Fitness Centre

Golf Courses in Oberon

1 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Oberon Golf Course

Airports Near Oberon

16 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Bathurst AirportBHSMedium Airport
Orange AirportOAGMedium Airport
airlie private strip-Small Airport
Binda-Small Airport
Bullio Airport-Small Airport
Burraga Airstrip no.1-Small Airport
Burraga Airstrip no.2-Small Airport
Coombing Park Airport-Small Airport
Gingkin Airfield-Small Airport
Katoomba Airport-Small Airport
Limekilns airfield-Small Airport
Mittagong Airport-Small Airport
Pipers Airfield-Small Airport
Taralga Grathawa Airport-Small Airport
The Oaks Airport-Small Airport
Yerranderie Airfield-Small Airport

Post Offices in Oberon

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Oberon LPO

UNESCO World Heritage Sites Near Oberon

1 UNESCO sites.

SiteCategoryYear
Greater Blue Mountains AreaNatural2000

Churches & Religious Organizations in Oberon

4 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Oberon Christian Life Centre
Saint Ignatius
St. Barnabas Anglican Church
Uniting Church

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Waterfalls
14
Natural waterfalls documented by USGS and OpenStreetMap contributors
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Waterfalls Near Oberon

14 waterfalls from OpenStreetMap and USGS geographic data found near Oberon.

Name Description
Barrier Falls
Black Banksia Falls
Brothers Falls
Goondel Falls
Hidden Falls
Hopeless Falls
Johnston Falls Height: 26
Kirstens Falls
Morong Falls
Moxley Falls Height: 38
Shelf Falls
Tuglow Falls
Wheengee Whungee Falls Height: 100
Wooglemai Falls

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
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UNESCO World Heritage Sites Near Oberon

Greater Blue Mountains Area
Natural · inscribed 2000
The Greater Blue Mountains Area consists of 1.03 million ha of sandstone plateaux, escarpments and gorges dominated by temperate eucalypt forest. The site, comprised of eight protected areas, is noted for its representation of the evolutionary adaptation and d...

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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Oberon 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.

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