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Pearl Beach, Australia

New South Wales · Australia

Pearl Beach is a small town in New South Wales, Australia with a population of 522. Elevation: 52 ft (16 m). Average temperature: 65°F (18°C).

Data updated June 2026

2.2 /5.0
C Fair
522 Population 2/sq mi density
52 ft Elevation 16 meters
65°F Avg Temperature 18°C
31.5 in Annual Rain
Australia / Sydney Timezone
$29,474 Median Income
C
Overall
2.2 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$29,474 median income, 3.2% unemployment
F
Affordability
1.4 / 5.0
$275,000 home value, $1,375/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population522
Median Age64.0 yrs
Density2/mi²

Economy

B
Median Income$29,474
Per Capita$29,474
Unemployment3.2%

Housing

F
Home Value$275,000
Rent$1,375
Ownership86.4%
Housing Units209

Climate

Avg Temp65°F (18°C)
Rain31.5 in/yr
Sunny Days340/yr
Elevation52 ft (16 m)
Population522
Population Density2 / sq mi
Elevation52 ft (16 m)
Coordinates-33.5444°, 151.3034°
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)
Median Household Income$29,474
Median Age64.0 years

About Pearl Beach

Pearl Beach is a small town in Australia (New South Wales) with a population of 522. The city sits at an elevation of 52 feet (16 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.

Pearl Beach has a population of 522 with a density of 2 people per square mile, spread across 265.8 square miles. The median age is 64.0 years, 65% older than the national median of 38.9.

Population

522
Total Population
2
People / sq mi
64.0yrs
Median Age
65% above Australia avg
265.8mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Pearl Beach vs Australia Average

The median household income in Pearl Beach is $29,474, which is 61% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $29,474 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $567, 60% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 3.2% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 50 business establishments.

Income: Pearl Beach vs Australia

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Income

Median HH Income$29,474
61% below Australia avg
Per Capita Income$29,474
Avg Weekly Wage$567

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment3.2%
11% below Australia avg
Establishments (County)50

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Pearl Beach is $275,000, 2% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $1,375 (18% above the national average of $1,163). 86.4% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 209 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 9.3x, making homeownership a significant financial stretch for most families.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$275,000
2% below Australia avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,375
18% above Australia avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership86.4%
Owner-Occupied86.4%
Renter-Occupied13.6%
Housing Units209

Property Tax

Climate in Pearl Beach

Pearl Beach has an average annual temperature of 17.6°C (64°F). The hottest month is Jan (22.5°C), the coldest is Jul (12°C). Average annual precipitation is 1128 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 22.5°C / 73°F 18.4° / 26.6° 106.5
Feb 22°C / 72°F 18° / 26° 142.4
Mar 20.8°C / 69°F 16.8° / 24.7° 122.0
Apr 18.2°C / 65°F 14.2° / 22.2° 102.5
May 15°C / 59°F 10.6° / 19.4° 111.4
Jun 12.6°C / 55°F 8.8° / 16.4° 131.4
Jul 12°C / 54°F 7.7° / 16.3° 59.1
Aug 13°C / 55°F 8.3° / 17.8° 62.5
Sep 15.8°C / 60°F 10.9° / 20.6° 53.1
Oct 18°C / 64°F 13.2° / 22.7° 69.1
Nov 19.8°C / 68°F 15.3° / 24.2° 92.3
Dec 21.3°C / 70°F 16.9° / 25.7° 75.5
Pearl Beach 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. The area gets 340 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 31.5 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 52 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)
Sunny Days340 days/yr

Geography

Elevation52 ft (16 m)
Area265.8 sq mi (688.4 km²)
Population Density2/sq mi
Coordinates-33.5444°N, 151.3034°W
TimezoneAustralia/Sydney

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 31.5"
17% below Australia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Mar) 5.79"
Driest Month (Jul) 2.40"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

20 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 66 km
Apr 22, 2025 18 km SW of Singleton, Australia M5.1 97 km
Aug 23, 2024 7 km ENE of Denman, Australia M4.8 141 km
Aug 24, 2024 8 km NE of Denman, Australia M4.5 145 km
Sep 6, 2024 New South Wales, Australia M4.4 146 km
May 2, 2020 11 km ENE of Denman, Australia M4.0 140 km
Feb 14, 2002 1 km NNW of Yerrinbool, Australia M3.9 115 km
Mar 17, 1999 2 km SE of Picton, Australia M3.8 94 km
May 28, 2025 3 km WNW of Cobbitty, Australia M3.6 79 km
Mar 8, 2024 14 km SSW of Woodford, Australia M3.5 87 km
Mar 11, 2010 8 km NE of Hawks Nest, Australia M3.3 135 km
Aug 18, 2007 10 km NW of Mittagong, Australia M3.2 126 km
Sep 10, 2012 33 km ESE of Blue Bay, Australia M3.2 51 km
Apr 11, 2007 3 km SE of Stanwell Park, Australia M3.1 83 km
Feb 23, 1990 49 km S of Denman, Australia M3.0 97 km
Jun 18, 2006 8 km W of Oakdale, Australia M3.0 100 km
Jul 2, 2006 9 km SSW of Muswellbrook, Australia M2.8 139 km
Jan 14, 2025 13 km ESE of Denman, Australia M2.7 134 km
Aug 26, 2024 12 km SSW of Muswellbrook, Australia M2.7 137 km
Aug 18, 2007 11 km NW of Mittagong, Australia M2.6 126 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 71°F (22°C) 5.7 in Warmest
February 71°F (22°C) 5.6 in
March 69°F (21°C) 5.8 in Wettest
April 64°F (18°C) 4.7 in
May 60°F (15°C) 4.4 in
June 55°F (13°C) 4.6 in
July 57°F (14°C) 2.4 in Driest
August 55°F (13°C) 3.0 in Coldest
September 58°F (15°C) 2.8 in
October 63°F (17°C) 3.3 in
November 65°F (18°C) 3.8 in
December 69°F (21°C) 3.5 in

Pearl Beach has a seasonal temperature swing of 17°F / from 55°F in August to 71°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 49.4 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.8") and July the driest (2.4").

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Radio Stations near Pearl Beach

22 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Sky News Australia Radio conservative, discussion AAC+ 64 kbps
Triple J AAC+ 56 kbps
Triple J (QLD) alternative, indie AAC+ 56 kbps
ABC Radio Sydney news, talk AAC 94 kbps
triple j (NSW) dance, hip-hop AAC 238 kbps
Indian link radio music MP3 128 kbps
2SM SRN Sydney news talk, sport AAC+ 64 kbps
ABC Radio National Live 20220701 current affairs, news AAC 94 kbps
ABC RN culture, history AAC+ 56 kbps
ABC Country 20220701 country AAC 238 kbps
CADA (AAC+) urban AAC+ 48 kbps
Voice of Islam islamic MP3
CADA (MP3) urban MP3 128 kbps
ABC 702kHz AM Sydney NSW Local Radio 20220701 contemporary, current affairs AAC 94 kbps
ABC Classic FM 20220701 classic, news AAC 238 kbps
Central Coast Radio.com 90's and more!, alternative rock MP3 192 kbps
Bondi Radio (MP3) dance, electronic MP3 128 kbps
SBS PopAsia c-pop, cantonese AAC+ 97 kbps
Starter FM dance, electronic MP3 320 kbps
Eastside Radio 89.7FM AAC 192 kbps
Northside Radio 99.3 AAC+ 128 kbps
Power Cuts Radio AAC+ 64 kbps

Museums in Pearl Beach

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Henry Kendall Historical Museum
Macquarie University Art Gallery
Old Sydney Town
RSL Museum
St Joseph's Boys Home Museum

Libraries in Pearl Beach

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Avalon Community Library0.0
Bateau Bay Village Library0.0
Beaumont Road Public School library0.0
Berowra Branch Library0.0
Castle Cove Library0.0
Castle Cove Library0.0
Dee Why Library0.0
Eastwood Library0.0
Epping Branch Library0.0
Erina Library0.0
Erina Library0.0
Forestville Library0.0
Glen Street Library0.0
Gordon Library0.0
Gosford Regional Library0.0
Harbord Community Library0.0
Hornsby Library0.0
Information Resource Centre0.0
Information Resource Centre0.0
Kariong Library0.0
Kariong Library0.0
Kincumber Library0.0
Kincumber Library0.0
Learning Resources Centre0.0
Lindfield Library0.0
Macquarie University Library0.0
Mona Vale Public Library0.0
Niagara Library0.0
Niagara Library0.0
Pennant Hills Library0.0
St Ives Library0.0
Street Library0.0
Terry Hills Community Library0.0
The Entrance Library & Council Services0.0
Tuggerah Library0.0
Turramurra Library0.0
Umina Public Library0.0
Warringah Mall Library0.0
Woy Woy Public Library0.0
Woy Woy Public Library0.0
Wyoming Library0.0
Wyoming Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Pearl Beach

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Eastwood Night Markets
Ettalong Markets
Ettalong Markets
Gosford City Farmers Market
Gosford City Farmers Market
Mona Vale Market
Terrigal Beach Markets
Terrigal Beach Markets
The Beaches Farmers Market

Restaurants in Pearl Beach

1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

The Boathouse

Breweries in Pearl Beach

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
4 Pines Brewing Company HQ
Bay Rd Brewing
Bay Rd Brewing
Bucketty's Brewing Co.
Dad & Dave's Brewing
Dad & Daves Brewing
Hawkesbury Brewing Co
Hawkesbury Brewing Co
Manly Spirits Co.
Modus Operandi
Nomad Brewing Company
Six Strings Brewery
Six Strings Brewery

Stadiums & Teams in Pearl Beach

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Airports Near Pearl Beach

20 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
(Duplicate)Western Sydney International AirportLarge Airport
(Duplicate)Western Sydney International AirportWSILarge Airport
Newcastle AirportNTLLarge Airport
Sydney Kingsford Smith International AirportSYDLarge Airport
Camden AirportCDUMedium Airport
RAAF Base RichmondXRHMedium Airport
Sydney Bankstown AirportBWUMedium Airport
Aberfoyle AirstripSmall Airport
Dr Fox AirstripSmall Airport
Holsworthy (Military) AirportSmall Airport
Lake Macquarie AirportBEOSmall Airport
Mangrove Mountain AirportSmall Airport
Somersby AirstripGOSSmall Airport
St Mary's / Kennetts AirfieldSmall Airport
Tadji Park AirstripSmall Airport
The Oaks AirportSmall Airport
Tucker Creek AirstripSmall Airport
Warnervale AirportSmall Airport
Wedderburn AerodromeSmall Airport
Wilton AirportSmall Airport

Treatment Centers in Pearl Beach

5 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Coastal Chiropractic
Hill Street Health Hub (Roseville)
Narrabeen physiotherapy and sports injury centre
Northern Beaches Rehabilitation
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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Frequently Asked Questions About Pearl Beach

What is the population of Pearl Beach?

Pearl Beach has a population of 522 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 2 people per square mile, spread across 265.8 square miles. The median age of residents is 64.0 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Pearl Beach expensive to live in?

The median household income is $29,474, 61% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $275,000 (2% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,375 per month, above the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 9.3x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Pearl Beach?

Pearl Beach 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. The area receives 340 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 31.5 inches.

How is the job market in Pearl Beach?

Pearl Beach has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 3.2%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $567. There are 50 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Pearl Beach?

The median home value in Pearl Beach is $275,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,375. The homeownership rate is 86.4%.

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