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Pelaw Main, Australia

New South Wales · Australia

Pelaw Main is a small town in New South Wales, Australia with a population of 988. Elevation: 138 ft (42 m). Average temperature: 64°F (18°C).

Data updated June 2026

2.1 /5.0
C Fair
988 Population 502/sq mi density
138 ft Elevation 42 meters
64°F Avg Temperature 18°C
31.7 in Annual Rain
Australia / Sydney Timezone
$21,159 Median Income
C
Overall
2.1 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.3 / 5.0
$21,159 median income, 7.2% unemployment
D
Affordability
2.0 / 5.0
$174,600 home value, $873/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population988
Median Age39.0 yrs
Density502/mi²

Economy

C
Median Income$21,159
Per Capita$21,159
Unemployment7.2%

Housing

D
Home Value$174,600
Rent$873
Ownership70.6%
Housing Units395

Climate

Avg Temp64°F (18°C)
Rain31.7 in/yr
Sunny Days345/yr
Elevation138 ft (42 m)
Population988
Population Density502 / sq mi
Elevation138 ft (42 m)
Coordinates-32.8378°, 151.4815°
TimezoneAustralia/Sydney
Country🇦🇺 Australia
State / ProvinceNew South Wales
Average Temperature64°F (18°C)
January Average70°F (21°C)
July Average55°F (13°C)
Annual Precipitation31.7 inches (805 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$21,159
Median Age39.0 years

About Pelaw Main

Pelaw Main is a small town in Australia (New South Wales) with a population of 988. The city sits at an elevation of 138 feet (42 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 64°F (18°C). Temperatures range from 70°F in January to 55°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 31.7 inches. The timezone is Australia/Sydney.

Pelaw Main has a population of 988 with a density of 502 people per square mile, spread across 2.0 square miles. The median age is 39.0 years, 0% younger than the national median of 38.9.

Population

988
Total Population
502
People / sq mi
39.0yrs
Median Age
0% below Australia avg
2.0mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Pelaw Main vs Australia Average

The median household income in Pelaw Main is $21,159, which is 72% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $21,159 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $407, 72% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 7.2% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 94 business establishments.

Income: Pelaw Main vs Australia

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Income

Median HH Income$21,159
72% below Australia avg
Per Capita Income$21,159
Avg Weekly Wage$407

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment7.2%
100% above Australia avg
Establishments (County)94

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Pelaw Main is $174,600, 38% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $873 (25% below the national average of $1,163). 70.6% of housing units are owner-occupied. There are 395 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 8.3x, making homeownership a significant financial stretch for most families.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$174,600
38% below Australia avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$873
25% below Australia avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership70.6%
Owner-Occupied70.6%
Renter-Occupied29.4%
Housing Units395

Property Tax

Climate in Pelaw Main

Pelaw Main has an average annual temperature of 17.7°C (64°F). The hottest month is Jan (24.5°C), the coldest is Jul (11°C). Average annual precipitation is 741 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 24.5°C / 76°F 17.7° / 31.4° 48.2
Feb 23.4°C / 74°F 17.1° / 29.7° 111.9
Mar 21.5°C / 71°F 15.3° / 27.6° 88.5
Apr 17.8°C / 64°F 11.1° / 24.5° 61.3
May 14.1°C / 57°F 7.2° / 21° 41.1
Jun 12°C / 54°F 6.1° / 17.9° 73.1
Jul 11°C / 52°F 4.3° / 17.6° 35.7
Aug 11.9°C / 53°F 4.2° / 19.6° 28.9
Sep 15.1°C / 59°F 7.4° / 22.8° 36.1
Oct 17.9°C / 64°F 10.2° / 25.6° 51.9
Nov 20.4°C / 69°F 13.2° / 27.5° 80.5
Dec 22.5°C / 73°F 15.7° / 29.3° 84.0
Pelaw Main enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 70°F in January while summers reach 55°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 345 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 31.7 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 138 feet.

Temperature

70°F Jan (21°C) 55°F Jul (13°C)
Annual Average63.7°F
18% above Australia avg
January Average70°F (21°C)
July Average55°F (13°C)
Sunny Days345 days/yr

Geography

Elevation138 ft (42 m)
Area2.0 sq mi (5.1 km²)
Population Density502/sq mi
Coordinates-32.8378°N, 151.4815°W
TimezoneAustralia/Sydney

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 31.7"
17% below Australia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Mar) 4.61"
Driest Month (Aug) 1.69"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

15 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.3. Most recent: M5.1 on Apr 22, 2025.

Aug 6, 1994 9 km WSW of Ellalong, Australia M5.3 27 km
Apr 22, 2025 18 km SW of Singleton, Australia M5.1 43 km
Aug 23, 2024 7 km ENE of Denman, Australia M4.8 86 km
Aug 24, 2024 8 km NE of Denman, Australia M4.5 89 km
Sep 6, 2024 New South Wales, Australia M4.4 91 km
May 2, 2020 11 km ENE of Denman, Australia M4.0 83 km
Mar 8, 2024 14 km SSW of Woodford, Australia M3.5 149 km
Mar 1, 2025 12 km N of Denman, Australia M3.3 98 km
Mar 11, 2010 8 km NE of Hawks Nest, Australia M3.3 76 km
Sep 10, 2012 33 km ESE of Blue Bay, Australia M3.2 76 km
Feb 23, 1990 49 km S of Denman, Australia M3.0 74 km
Jul 2, 2006 9 km SSW of Muswellbrook, Australia M2.8 79 km
May 15, 2004 23 km ENE of Dungog, Australia M2.8 74 km
Jan 14, 2025 13 km ESE of Denman, Australia M2.7 77 km
Aug 26, 2024 12 km SSW of Muswellbrook, Australia M2.7 79 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 70°F (21°C) 4.3 in
February 72°F (22°C) 4.4 in Warmest
March 69°F (21°C) 4.6 in Wettest
April 64°F (18°C) 3.2 in
May 59°F (15°C) 3.0 in
June 54°F (12°C) 2.8 in Coldest
July 55°F (13°C) 1.9 in
August 54°F (12°C) 1.7 in Driest
September 58°F (15°C) 2.1 in
October 63°F (17°C) 2.7 in
November 66°F (19°C) 3.3 in
December 71°F (22°C) 3.1 in

Pelaw Main has a seasonal temperature swing of 19°F / from 54°F in June to 72°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 37.1 inches, with March being the wettest month (4.6") and August the driest (1.7").

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Schools in Pelaw Main

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Pelaw Main Public School
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Radio Stations near Pelaw Main

2 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
2GB 873 Sydney news, sport AAC+ 48 kbps
2NURFM easy listening MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Pelaw Main

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Court House Museum
Luskintyre Aviation Museum
Maitland Regional Museum
Morpeth Museum
Paterson Rail Motor Society
Poppethead
Richmond Vale Railway Museum
South Sea Island Museum
Sunnyside and South Sea Island Museum
Wallsend District Hospital
Wirraway Aviation Museum

Libraries in Pelaw Main

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Adamstown Library0.0
Auchmuty Library0.0
Belmont Library0.0
Beresfield Library0.0
Cardiff Library0.0
Cessnock City Library0.0
Charlestown Library0.0
East Maitland Library0.0
Edgeworth Library0.0
Kurri Kurri Library0.0
Lambton Library0.0
Maitland City Library0.0
New Lambton Library0.0
Redhead Library0.0
Rutherford Library0.0
Speers Point Library0.0
Student Hub0.0
Sugar Valley Library Museum0.0
Thornton Library0.0
Toronto Library0.0
Wallsend District Library0.0
Wangi Wangi Library0.0
Windale Library0.0

Breweries in Pelaw Main

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
IronBark Hill Brewing Co

Stadiums & Teams in Pelaw Main

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Pelaw Main

15 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Newcastle AirportNTLLarge Airport
Cessnock AirportCESSmall Airport
Dochra AirfieldSmall Airport
Dr Fox AirstripSmall Airport
Elderslie AirportSmall Airport
Lake Macquarie AirportBEOSmall Airport
Luskintyre AirfieldSmall Airport
Maitland AirportMTLSmall Airport
Mangrove Mountain AirportSmall Airport
Singleton AirportSIXSmall Airport
Singleton Military Area airstripSmall Airport
Somersby AirstripGOSSmall Airport
StrowanSmall Airport
Warkworth AirportSmall Airport
Warnervale AirportSmall Airport

Treatment Centers in Pelaw Main

10 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Adamstown Clinic
CSCAN Radiology
Hunter Imaging
ihear
Laverty Pathology
Laverty Pathology
Marie Stopes Newcastle
Newcastle Muscle Therapy
Small Talk Speech Therapy
Stevensons Chiropractic Clinic

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 Pelaw Main

What is the population of Pelaw Main?

Pelaw Main has a population of 988 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 502 people per square mile, spread across 2.0 square miles. The median age of residents is 39.0 years.

Is Pelaw Main expensive to live in?

The median household income is $21,159, 72% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $174,600 (38% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $873 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 8.3x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Pelaw Main?

Pelaw Main enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winter temperatures average 70°F in January, while summers reach an average of 55°F in July. The area receives 345 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 31.7 inches.

How is the job market in Pelaw Main?

The unemployment rate in Pelaw Main is 7.2%, somewhat above the national average of 3.6%. Job seekers may face moderate competition. The average weekly wage is $407. There are 94 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Pelaw Main?

The median home value in Pelaw Main is $174,600. For renters, the median monthly rent is $873. The homeownership rate is 70.6%.

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