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Petersham, Australia

New South Wales · Australia

Petersham is a small city in New South Wales, Australia with a population of 8,040. Elevation: 138 ft (42 m). Average temperature: 63°F (17°C).

3.2 /5.0
B Good
8,040 Population 4/sq mi density
138 ft Elevation 42 meters
63°F Avg Temperature 17°C
31.3 in Annual Rain
Australia / Sydney Timezone
$41,337 Median Income
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Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$41,337 median income, 4.4% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.2 / 5.0
$253,600 home value, $1,268/mo rent

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About Petersham

Petersham

Petersham is a suburb in the Inner West of Sydney, in New South Wales, Australia. Petersham is located 6 kilometres south-west of the Sydney central business district, in the local government area of Inner West Council. Petersham is known for its extensive Portuguese businesses, with many Portuguese shops and restaurants, despite only 156 (1.9%) of the population being born in Portugal.

People

Population8,040
Median Age36.0 yrs
Density4/mi²

Economy

B
Median Income$41,337
Per Capita$41,337
Unemployment4.4%

Housing

B
Home Value$253,600
Rent$1,268
Ownership48.4%
Housing Units3,216

Climate

Avg Temp63°F (17°C)
Rain31.3 in/yr
Sunny Days334/yr
Elevation138 ft (42 m)
Population8,040
Population Density4 / sq mi
Elevation138 ft (42 m)
Coordinates-33.8946°, 151.1550°
TimezoneAustralia/Sydney
Country🇦🇺 Australia
State / ProvinceNew South Wales
Average Temperature63°F (17°C)
January Average70°F (21°C)
July Average54°F (12°C)
Annual Precipitation31.3 inches (795 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$41,337
Median Age36.0 years

About Petersham

Petersham is a small city in Australia (New South Wales) with a population of 8,040. The city sits at an elevation of 138 feet (42 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 63°F (17°C). Temperatures range from 70°F in January to 54°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 31.3 inches. The timezone is Australia/Sydney.

Petersham has a population of 8,040 with a density of 4 people per square mile, spread across 2,265.5 square miles. The median age is 36.0 years, 7% younger than the national median of 38.9.

Population

8,040
Total Population
4
People / sq mi
36.0yrs
Median Age
7% below Australia avg
2,265.5mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Petersham vs Australia Average

The median household income in Petersham is $41,337, which is 45% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $41,337. The average weekly wage is $795, 44% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 4.4% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 764 business establishments.

Income: Petersham vs Australia

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Income

Median HH Income$41,337
45% below Australia avg
Per Capita Income$41,337
Avg Weekly Wage$795

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment4.4%
22% above Australia avg
Establishments (County)764

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Petersham is $253,600, 10% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $1,268 (9% above the national average of $1,163). 48.4% of housing units are owner-occupied (below the 65.4% national rate). There are 3,216 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 6.1x, above the traditionally affordable threshold of 3-4x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$253,600
10% below Australia avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,268
9% above Australia avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership48.4%
Owner-Occupied48.4%
Renter-Occupied51.6%
Housing Units3,216

Property Tax

Climate in Petersham

Petersham has an average annual temperature of 18.8°C (66°F). The hottest month is Jan (23.8°C), the coldest is Jul (13.2°C). Average annual precipitation is 974 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 23.8°C / 75°F 20° / 27.7° 79.8
Feb 23.6°C / 74°F 20° / 27.1° 116.0
Mar 22.1°C / 72°F 18.4° / 25.8° 89.9
Apr 19.3°C / 67°F 15.2° / 23.4° 94.5
May 16.4°C / 62°F 12.1° / 20.6° 88.8
Jun 14°C / 57°F 9.8° / 18.1° 120.9
Jul 13.2°C / 56°F 8.6° / 17.7° 70.2
Aug 14.2°C / 58°F 9.3° / 19.1° 63.2
Sep 16.8°C / 62°F 11.9° / 21.7° 57.1
Oct 19°C / 66°F 14.4° / 23.6° 54.9
Nov 20.6°C / 69°F 16.5° / 24.7° 71.0
Dec 22.4°C / 72°F 18.4° / 26.4° 67.5
Petersham enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 70°F in January while summers reach 54°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 334 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 31.3 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 138 feet.

Temperature

70°F Jan (21°C) 54°F Jul (12°C)
Annual Average63.1°F
17% above Australia avg
January Average70°F (21°C)
July Average54°F (12°C)
Sunny Days334 days/yr

Geography

Elevation138 ft (42 m)
Area2,265.5 sq mi (5,867.6 km²)
Population Density4/sq mi
Coordinates-33.8946°N, 151.1550°W
TimezoneAustralia/Sydney

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 31.3"
18% below Australia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Mar) 5.04"
Driest Month (Jul) 2.24"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

13 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 M5.3 105 km
Apr 22, 2025 18 km SW of Singleton, Australia M5.1 133 km
Feb 14, 2002 1 km NNW of Yerrinbool, Australia M3.9 77 km
Mar 17, 1999 2 km SE of Picton, Australia M3.8 58 km
May 28, 2025 3 km WNW of Cobbitty, Australia M3.6 48 km
Mar 8, 2024 14 km SSW of Woodford, Australia M3.5 66 km
Aug 18, 2007 10 km NW of Mittagong, Australia M3.2 90 km
Sep 10, 2012 33 km ESE of Blue Bay, Australia M3.2 81 km
Jul 27, 2003 36 km NE of Crookwell, Australia M3.1 134 km
Apr 11, 2007 3 km SE of Stanwell Park, Australia M3.1 42 km
Jun 18, 2006 8 km W of Oakdale, Australia M3.0 70 km
Feb 23, 1990 49 km S of Denman, Australia M3.0 126 km
Aug 18, 2007 11 km NW of Mittagong, Australia M2.6 90 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 70°F (21°C) 4.5 in
February 73°F (23°C) 4.4 in Warmest
March 71°F (21°C) 5.0 in Wettest
April 66°F (19°C) 4.1 in
May 60°F (16°C) 3.4 in
June 55°F (13°C) 3.7 in
July 54°F (12°C) 2.2 in Coldest, Driest
August 55°F (13°C) 2.6 in
September 60°F (15°C) 2.3 in
October 65°F (18°C) 2.9 in
November 67°F (20°C) 3.5 in
December 72°F (22°C) 2.8 in

Petersham has a seasonal temperature swing of 20°F / from 54°F in July to 73°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 41.4 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.0") and July the driest (2.2").

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Schools in Petersham

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Fort Street High School — — — —
Fort Street High School — — — —
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Radio Stations near Petersham

27 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
Voice of Islam islamic MP3
ABC RN culture, history AAC+ 56 kbps
CADA (AAC+) urban AAC+ 48 kbps
ABC Country 20220701 country AAC 238 kbps
ABC Classic FM 20220701 classic, news AAC 238 kbps
ABC 702kHz AM Sydney NSW Local Radio 20220701 contemporary, current affairs AAC 94 kbps
CADA (MP3) urban MP3 128 kbps
SBS PopAsia c-pop, cantonese AAC+ 97 kbps
C-Dance club, dance MP3 192 kbps
C91.3 — AAC+ 64 kbps
C91.3 FM - Macarthur's Radio Station commercial, hot adult contemporary AAC+ 64 kbps
Bondi Radio (MP3) dance, electronic MP3 128 kbps
2MCR 100.3 - Sounds of Macarthur - Macarthur Community Radio australian music, community radio MP3 128 kbps
Power Cuts Radio — AAC+ 64 kbps
Northside Radio 99.3 — AAC+ 128 kbps
Starter FM dance, electronic MP3 320 kbps
Eastside Radio 89.7FM — AAC 192 kbps
Hawkesbury Radio - Sydney (MP3) community radio MP3 192 kbps
Hawkesbury Radio — AAC 48 kbps

Museums in Petersham

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Addington Museum
Armaments Display
Australian Army Museum of Military Engineering
Australian Golf Heritage Society Museum
Australian Museum
Australian National Maritime Museum
Beulah Vista
Blacktown Arts Centre
Brislington Medical and Nursing Museum
Burnside Heritage Centre
Carisbrook House
Carss Cottage Museum
Chau Chak Wing Museum
City of Canada Bay Museum
Cockatoo Island
Collingwood House
Don Bank Museum
Elizabeth Bay House
Elizabeth Farm
Experiment Farm Cottage
Fairfield City Museum and Gallery
Fairfield City Museum And Gallery
Former Barracks Building
George Hanna Museum
Hazelhurst Gallery
Headland Park
House Down Under
Hurstville Museum and Gallery
Hyde Park Barracks
Justice & Police Museum
Kennards Hire Museum
La Perouse Museum (Former Cable Station)
Linnwood Museum
Liverpool Regional Museum and Family History Centre
Macquarie University Art Gallery
Madame Tussauds Sydney
Mary MacKillop Place Museum
Murama Healing Space
Museum of Sydney
Museums Discovery Centre
MV Cape Don
Naala Nura
New South Wales Lancers Memorial Museum
NSW Schoolhouse Museum
Old Government House
Opal Museum
Pipe Kiln No 1
Portuguese Ethnographic Museum of Australia
Powerhouse Museum
Prince Henry Hospital Nursing and Medical Museum
Qtopia
Reserve Bank of Australia Museum
Rouse Hill Estate
Rouse Hill House
Royal Australian Navy Heritage Centre
Sisters of Charity Heritage Centre and Archives
Stage 7
Susannah Place Museum
Sydney Bus Museum
Sydney Jewish Museum
Sydney Observatory
Sydney Tramway Museum
The Big Dig Education Centre
The King's School Robert Robertson Museum
The Mint
The Museum of Human Disease
The Rocks Discovery Museum
Vaucluse House
Waterfall Art Gallery
Westpac Museum
White Rabbit Gallery
Willoughby District Historical Society
Woolwich Dock and Parklands
YMCA building

Libraries in Petersham

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Arncliffe Library0.0
Arncliffe Library0.0
Artarmon Library0.0
Artarmon Library0.0
Ashfield Library0.0
Ashfield Library0.0
Ashley Dawson-Damer Children’s Art Library0.0
Ashley Dawson-Damer Children’s Art Library0.0
Auburn Library0.0
Balmain Library0.0
Balmain Library0.0
Bankstown Library and Knowledge Centre0.0
Baulkham Hills Library0.0
Beaumont Road Public School library0.0
Bexley North Library0.0
Bowen Library Maroubra0.0
Bowen Library Maroubra0.0
Brighton-Le-Sands Library0.0
Bundeena Library0.0
Burwood Library0.0
Burwood Library0.0
Campsie Library0.0
Caringbah Public Library0.0
Carlingford Library0.0
Caroline Simpson Library0.0
Caroline Simpson Library0.0
Castle Cove Library0.0
Castle Cove Library0.0
Castle Hill Library0.0
Castlecrag Library0.0
Castlecrag Library0.0
Chatswood Library0.0
Chester Hill Library0.0
Clive James Library and Service Centre0.0
Concord Library0.0
Conservatorium Library0.0
Conservatorium Library0.0
Constitution Hill Branch Library0.0
Cronulla Library0.0
Customs House Library0.0
Customs House Library0.0
Darling Square Library0.0
Darling Square Library0.0
Dee Why Library0.0
Dennis Johnson Library0.0
Dulwich Hill Library0.0
Dulwich Hill Library0.0
Dundas Valley Branch Library0.0
Dural Library0.0
Earlwood Library0.0
Eastgardens Library0.0
Eastgardens Library0.0
Eastwood Library0.0
Edmund and Joanna Capon Research Library0.0
Edmund and Joanna Capon Research Library0.0
Engadine Library0.0
Epping Branch Library0.0
Ermington Library0.0
Esperanto House0.0
Esperanto House0.0
Fairfield Library and Cafe0.0
Federal Court of Australia Library & Information Services, Parramatta0.0
Five Dock Library0.0
Five Dock Library0.0
Forestville Library0.0
Galston Library0.0
Gladesville Library0.0
Gladesville Library0.0
Gladesville Library0.0
Glebe Library0.0
Glebe Library0.0
Glen Street Library0.0
Gordon Library0.0
Granville Branch Library0.0
Green Square Library0.0
Greenacre Library And Knowledge Centre0.0
Greenwich Library0.0
Greenwich Library0.0
Greystanes Library0.0
Guildford Library0.0
Gymea TAFE Library0.0
Haberfield Library0.0
Haberfield Library0.0
Harbord Community Library0.0
High Street Community Library0.0
Hornsby Library0.0
Hurstville City Library0.0
Japan Foundation Library0.0
Japan Foundation Library0.0
Jura Books0.0
Jura Books0.0
Kings Cross Library0.0
Kings Cross Library0.0
Kirrawee Library+0.0
Lakemba Library0.0
Lalor Park Library0.0
Lane Cove Library0.0
Lane Cove Library0.0
Law Library0.0
Law Library0.0
Learning Resources Centre0.0
Learning Space0.0
Leichhardt Library0.0
Leichhardt Library0.0
Library Link Pyrmont0.0
Library Link Pyrmont0.0
Library Link Town Hall0.0
Library Link Town Hall0.0
Lidcombe Library0.0
Lindfield Library0.0
Liverpool TAFE Library0.0
Local Studies Family History Library0.0
Loftus TAFE Library0.0
Macquarie University Library0.0
Malabar Community Library0.0
Manly Library0.0
Marrickville Library0.0
Mascot Library0.0
Mascot Library0.0
Max Webber Library0.0
Menai Library0.0
Merrylands Central Library0.0
Miranda Public Library0.0
Mitchell Library0.0
Mona Vale Public Library0.0
Moorebank Library0.0
Mosman Public Library0.0
Mosman Public Library0.0
Naremburn Library0.0
Naremburn Library0.0
NAS Library0.0
NAS Library0.0
Newtown Library0.0
North Ryde Library0.0
Northbridge Library0.0
Northbridge Library0.0
Oatley Library0.0
Paddington Library0.0
Paddington Library0.0
Padstow Library0.0
Panania Library0.0
Parramatta Library0.0
Pennant Hills Library0.0
Penshurst Library0.0
Persian Library0.0
PJ Walsh Library0.0
Randwick Library0.0
Randwick Library0.0
Regents Park Library0.0
Riverwood Library and Knowledge Centre0.0
Rockdale Library0.0
Ryde Library0.0
Sans Souci Library0.0
SciTech Library0.0
SciTech Library0.0
Seaforth Library0.0
Smithfield Library0.0
South Hurstville Branch Library0.0
St Ives Library0.0
St Leonards Library0.0
St Peters Library0.0
St Peters Library0.0
Stanmore Library0.0
Stanton Library0.0
State Library of New South Wales0.0
Strathfield Council Library0.0
Street Library0.0
Surry Hills Library0.0
Sutherland Library0.0
Sylvania Library0.0
TAFE NSW Ultimo Library0.0
TAFE NSW Ultimo Library0.0
Terry Hills Community Library0.0
The Kings' School Parramatta CLL Senior Library0.0
Toy Library0.0
Turramurra Library0.0
Ultimo Library0.0
Ultimo Library0.0
UNSW Library0.0
UNSW Library0.0
UTS Library0.0
UTS Library0.0
Vinegar Hill Memorial Library0.0
Warringah Mall Library0.0
Waterloo Library0.0
Waterloo Library0.0
Watsons Bay Library0.0
Watsons Bay Library0.0
Waverley library0.0
Waverley library0.0
Wentworth Point Community Centre & Library0.0
Wentworthville Library0.0
West Chatswood Library0.0
West Ryde Library0.0
Western Sydney University Parramatta City Campus Library0.0
Whitlam Library0.0
Whitlam Library0.0
Woollahra Library0.0
Woollahra Library0.0
Yellamundie Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Petersham

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Blak Markets
Bondi Markets
Bondi Markets
Caringbah Markets
Carriageworks Farmers Market
Chatswood Mall Market
Double Bay Market
Double Bay Market
Eastwood Night Markets
Farmer's Market
Foodies & Farmers Market Bayside
Foodies & Farmers Market Bayside
Glebe Market
Glebe Market
Kings Cross Market
Kings Cross Market
Kirribilli Markets
Kirribilli Markets
Manly Arts & Craft Market
Market Square
Mona Vale Market
Northside Produce Market
Northside Produce Market
Paddington Markets
Paddington Markets
Paddy's Market
Paddy's Market Flemington
Paddy's Markets
Peakhurst Foodies and Farmers Market
Ramsgate Day Market
Shire Farmers Market
Sydney Fish Market
The Beaches Farmers Market
The Rocks Market
The Rocks Market
WF Plastic Pty Ltd

Restaurants in Petersham

20 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bon Gusto
Brighton the Corner
Costa Do Sol
De Ganna Thai Street Cuisine
Fich At Petersham
First Light Petersham
Frango Charcoal Chicken
Gloria’s Portuguese Restaurant
Gourmet Cake Express
Jamie House
Kubota Japanese Cuisine
Noi
Rocketboy
Seed Cuisine
Sharon Kwan Kitchen
Silvas
Suburgia
The Bistro at The PBC
Two Fat Greeks
WOW Pizza

Cafes in Petersham

13 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bread & Stone
Broadview
Brothers Ben
Daisy's Milk Bar
Honeymoon Patisserie
LUNAS
Ocean Blue
One more chocolate shop
Pig and Pastry
Ruby Lonesome
Sweet Belem
The Counter
The Tiny Giant

Clinics in Petersham

1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Family Practice

Dentists in Petersham

1 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Petersham Dental Practice

Veterinaries in Petersham

2 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Greencross Vets
Petvet

Train Stations in Petersham

1 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Petersham

Gyms in Petersham

1 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Snap Fitness

Breweries in Petersham

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
2 Halfs Brewing & Distilling
2 Halfs Brewing & Distilling
4 Pines Brewing Company HQ
Akasha
Akasha
Batch Brewing Company
Bucketty's Brewing Co.
Dad & Dave's Brewing
Dad & Daves Brewing
Flat Rock Brew Cafe
Flat Rock Brew Cafe
Future brewing
Future brewing
James Squire
James Squire
Kicks Brewing
Kicks Brewing
Manly Spirits Co.
Modus Operandi
Nomad Brewing Company
Shark Island
Sydney Brewery - Surry Hills
Sydney Brewery - Surry Hills
Tooheys Brewery Lidcombe

Stadiums & Teams in Petersham

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Airports Near Petersham

21 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
(Duplicate)Western Sydney International Airport—Large Airport
(Duplicate)Western Sydney International AirportWSILarge Airport
Sydney Kingsford Smith International AirportSYDLarge Airport
Camden AirportCDUMedium Airport
RAAF Base RichmondXRHMedium Airport
Shellharbour AirportWOLMedium Airport
Sydney Bankstown AirportBWUMedium Airport
Aberfoyle Airstrip—Small Airport
Bowral Private Airfield—Small Airport
Dr Fox Airstrip—Small Airport
Holsworthy (Military) Airport—Small Airport
Mangrove Mountain Airport—Small Airport
Mittagong Airport—Small Airport
Somersby AirstripGOSSmall Airport
St Mary's / Kennetts Airfield—Small Airport
Tadji Park Airstrip—Small Airport
The Oaks Airport—Small Airport
Tucker Creek Airstrip—Small Airport
Warnervale Airport—Small Airport
Wedderburn Aerodrome—Small Airport
Wilton Airport—Small Airport

Post Offices in Petersham

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Petersham LPO

Treatment Centers in Petersham

62 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
A [TEST]
Acute Ophthalmic Services (AOS)
Annandale Eye Care
Australian Skin Cancer Clinics
Better Rehab Bankstown
Bondi Doctors
Bondi Healthcare
Bondi Road Doctors
Botany Medical Centre
Chatswood Medical & Dental Centre
Chatswood Medicare Urgent Care Clinic
Chiro & SportsMed.
Clinic 16 - Northern Sydney Sexual Health Clinic
Coastal Chiropractic
Covid-19 Test Clinic
Crown St Medical Centre
Crows Nest Child and Family Health Centre
D3 Clinic
Direct Solutions Rehabilitation and Occupational Services
Douglass Hanly Moir
East Sydney Doctors
Eastern Surburbs General Practice
Family Medical Prctice Ashfield
Family Practice
First Care Medical Centre
Footrpint Sports Clinic
Glebe Medical Centre
Hill Street Health Hub (Roseville)
Holy family Medical Centre
Hunters Hill Medical Practice and Allied Health
Hyde Park Medical Centre
Hypoxi Balgowlah
JMD Family Medical Centre
Lane Cove Child and Family Health Centre
Leslie Chan Herbalist
Marinucci Medical Centre
Maroubra Medical & Dental Centre
Monash IVF Sydney Day Hospital
Multicare Family Medical Centre
Myhealth Medical Centre - Potts Point
Myhealth Medical Centre Central Park
Myoenergy Health and Phillip Hanney
Narrabeen physiotherapy and sports injury centre
Neutral Bay Medical Centre
Newtown Chiropractic Clinic
Northern Beaches Rehabilitation
Opioid Treatment Program RNSH
Oracle Healthcare
Petersham Family Medical Centre
Phallosan Forte
Physiocise
Real Health Medical Centre
Redfern Medical Centre
SelectSkin
Seven Ways Health Centre
Surry Hills Medical Centre
Tensegrity Sports Clinics
The Mojo Klinik
V & S Zeldovich Surgery and Family Practice
Victoria Tower Medical
Vital Health Medical Centre
Westmead Rehabilitation Hospital

Churches & Religious Organizations in Petersham

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
All Saints Anglican
Metropolitan Community Church

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 Petersham

What is the population of Petersham?

Petersham has a population of 8,040 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 4 people per square mile, spread across 2,265.5 square miles. The median age of residents is 36.0 years, which is younger than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Petersham expensive to live in?

The median household income is $41,337, 45% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $253,600 (10% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,268 per month. The home price-to-income ratio is 6.1x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Petersham?

Petersham enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winter temperatures average 70°F in January, while summers reach an average of 54°F in July. The area receives 334 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 31.3 inches.

How is the job market in Petersham?

Petersham has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 4.4%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $795. There are 764 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Petersham?

The median home value in Petersham is $253,600. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,268. The homeownership rate is 48.4%.

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