Ourimbah, Australia

New South Wales · Australia

Ourimbah is a small town in New South Wales, Australia with a population of 3,901. Elevation: 679 ft (207 m). Average temperature: 65°F (18°C).

Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026

3,901 Population 15/sq mi density
679 ft Elevation 207 meters
65°F Avg Temperature 18°C
31.5 in Annual Rain
Australia / Sydney Timezone

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About Ourimbah

Ourimbah

Ourimbah is a small township in the Central Coast region of New South Wales, Australia, located about 78 kilometres (48 mi) north of the state capital Sydney. Ourimbah is located approximately halfway between Sydney and Newcastle. The township today consists of small scattered local shops and businesses along the Pacific Highway, as well as the Central Coast campus of the University of Newcastle. Ourimbah had a population of 3,951 at the 2016 census.

People

Population3,901
Density15/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp65°F (18°C)
Rain31.5 in/yr
Elevation679 ft (207 m)
Population3,901
Population Density15 / sq mi
Elevation679 ft (207 m)
Coordinates-33.3142°, 151.3303°
TimezoneAustralia/Sydney
Country🇦🇺 Australia
State / ProvinceNew South Wales
Average Temperature65°F (18°C)
January Average71°F (22°C)
July Average57°F (14°C)
Annual Precipitation31.5 inches (799 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Ourimbah

Ourimbah is a small town in Australia (New South Wales) with a population of 3,901. The city sits at an elevation of 679 feet (207 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 65°F (18°C). Temperatures range from 71°F in January to 57°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 31.5 inches. The timezone is Australia/Sydney.

Climate in Ourimbah

Ourimbah has an average annual temperature of 16.6°C (62°F). The hottest month is Jan (21.7°C), the coldest is Jul (11.2°C). Average annual precipitation is 1128 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 21.7°C / 71°F 16.3° / 27.1° 106.5
Feb 21.4°C / 71°F 16.4° / 26.3° 142.4
Mar 19.8°C / 68°F 14.6° / 25.1° 122.0
Apr 16.9°C / 62°F 11.7° / 22.1° 102.5
May 14.2°C / 58°F 9.4° / 19° 111.4
Jun 11.9°C / 53°F 7.4° / 16.4° 131.4
Jul 11.2°C / 52°F 6.3° / 16° 59.1
Aug 12.1°C / 54°F 6.4° / 17.9° 62.5
Sep 14.6°C / 58°F 8.6° / 20.6° 53.1
Oct 16.9°C / 62°F 10.8° / 23° 69.1
Nov 18.7°C / 66°F 12.9° / 24.5° 92.3
Dec 20°C / 68°F 14.6° / 25.3° 75.5
Ourimbah enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 71°F in January while summers reach 57°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. Annual precipitation totals 31.5 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 679 feet.

Temperature

71°F Jan (22°C) 57°F Jul (14°C)
Annual Average64.7°F
20% above Australia avg
January Average71°F (22°C)
July Average57°F (14°C)

Geography

Elevation679 ft (207 m)
Area265.8 sq mi (688.4 km²)
Population Density15/sq mi
Coordinates33.3142°S, 151.3303°E
TimezoneAustralia/Sydney

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 31.5"
17% below Australia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Mar) 5.59"
Driest Month (Jul) 2.01"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

22 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.3. Most recent: M3.6 on May 28, 2025.

Aug 6, 1994 9 km WSW of Ellalong, Australia M5.3 41 km
Apr 22, 2025 18 km SW of Singleton, Australia M5.1 73 km
Aug 23, 2024 7 km ENE of Denman, Australia M4.8 119 km
Aug 24, 2024 8 km NE of Denman, Australia M4.5 122 km
Sep 6, 2024 New South Wales, Australia M4.4 124 km
May 2, 2020 11 km ENE of Denman, Australia M4.0 117 km
Feb 14, 2002 1 km NNW of Yerrinbool, Australia M3.9 137 km
Mar 17, 1999 2 km SE of Picton, Australia M3.8 116 km
May 28, 2025 3 km WNW of Cobbitty, Australia M3.6 99 km
Mar 8, 2024 14 km SSW of Woodford, Australia M3.5 102 km
Mar 11, 2010 8 km NE of Hawks Nest, Australia M3.3 115 km
Mar 1, 2025 12 km N of Denman, Australia M3.3 131 km
Aug 18, 2007 10 km NW of Mittagong, Australia M3.2 148 km
Sep 10, 2012 33 km ESE of Blue Bay, Australia M3.2 50 km
Apr 11, 2007 3 km SE of Stanwell Park, Australia M3.1 109 km
Feb 23, 1990 49 km S of Denman, Australia M3.0 80 km
Jun 18, 2006 8 km W of Oakdale, Australia M3.0 119 km
Jul 2, 2006 9 km SSW of Muswellbrook, Australia M2.8 116 km
May 15, 2004 23 km ENE of Dungog, Australia M2.8 126 km
Aug 26, 2024 12 km SSW of Muswellbrook, Australia M2.7 114 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 71°F (22°C) 5.2 in Warmest
February 71°F (21°C) 5.4 in
March 68°F (20°C) 5.6 in Wettest
April 63°F (17°C) 4.0 in
May 58°F (14°C) 3.8 in
June 53°F (12°C) 3.4 in Coldest
July 57°F (14°C) 2.0 in Driest
August 53°F (12°C) 2.3 in
September 57°F (14°C) 2.4 in
October 62°F (17°C) 3.1 in
November 65°F (18°C) 3.7 in
December 69°F (21°C) 3.4 in

Ourimbah has a seasonal temperature swing of 18°F / from 53°F in June to 71°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 44.3 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.6") and July the driest (2.0").

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Schools in Ourimbah

1 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Wyong Creek Public School - - - -
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Radio Stations near Ourimbah

3 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
2GB 873 Sydney news, sport AAC+ 48 kbps
Central Coast Radio.com 90's and more!, alternative rock MP3 192 kbps
2NURFM easy listening MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Ourimbah

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Barkers Barn
Classroom
Henry Kendall Historical Museum
Old Sydney Town
RSL Museum
South Sea Island Museum
St Joseph's Boys Home Museum
Sunnyside and South Sea Island Museum
Wyong District Museum & Historical Society

Libraries in Ourimbah

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bateau Bay Village Library0.0
Erina Library0.0
Erina Library0.0
Gosford Regional Library0.0
Information Resource Centre0.0
Information Resource Centre0.0
Kariong Library0.0
Kariong Library0.0
Kincumber Library0.0
Kincumber Library0.0
Lake Haven Library0.0
Morisset Library0.0
Niagara Library0.0
Niagara Library0.0
The Entrance Library & Council Services0.0
Toukley Library0.0
Tuggerah Library0.0
Umina Public Library0.0
Woy Woy Public Library0.0
Woy Woy Public Library0.0
Wyoming Library0.0
Wyoming Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Ourimbah

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Ettalong Markets
Ettalong Markets
Gosford City Farmers Market
Gosford City Farmers Market
Terrigal Beach Markets
Terrigal Beach Markets
Toukley Lions Markets

Breweries in Ourimbah

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Bay Rd Brewing
Bay Rd Brewing
Hawkesbury Brewing Co
Hawkesbury Brewing Co
Six Strings Brewery
Six Strings Brewery

Stadiums & Teams in Ourimbah

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Airports Near Ourimbah

21 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
(Duplicate)Western Sydney International AirportWSILarge Airport
(Duplicate)Western Sydney International Airport-Large Airport
Newcastle AirportNTLLarge Airport
Sydney Kingsford Smith International AirportSYDLarge Airport
Camden AirportCDUMedium Airport
RAAF Base RichmondXRHMedium Airport
Sydney Bankstown AirportBWUMedium Airport
Cessnock AirportCESSmall Airport
Dochra Airfield-Small Airport
Dr Fox Airstrip-Small Airport
Elderslie Airport-Small Airport
Holsworthy (Military) Airport-Small Airport
Lake Macquarie AirportBEOSmall Airport
Luskintyre Airfield-Small Airport
Maitland AirportMTLSmall Airport
Mangrove Mountain Airport-Small Airport
Singleton AirportSIXSmall Airport
Singleton Military Area airstrip-Small Airport
Somersby AirstripGOSSmall Airport
St Mary's / Kennetts Airfield-Small Airport
Warnervale Airport-Small Airport

Treatment Centers in Ourimbah

1 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
The Glen Centre

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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What is the population of Ourimbah?

Ourimbah has a population of 3,901 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 15 people per square mile, spread across 265.8 square miles.

What is the weather like in Ourimbah?

Ourimbah enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winter temperatures average 71°F in January, while summers reach an average of 57°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 31.5 inches.

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