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Pheasants Nest, Australia

New South Wales · Australia

Pheasants Nest is a small town in New South Wales, Australia with a population of 666. Elevation: 787 ft (240 m). Average temperature: 55°F (13°C).

Data updated June 2026

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
666 Population 1/sq mi density
787 ft Elevation 240 meters
55°F Avg Temperature 13°C
32.2 in Annual Rain
Australia / Sydney Timezone
$30,048 Median Income
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$30,048 median income, 1.8% unemployment
C
Affordability
2.1 / 5.0
$242,200 home value, $1,211/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population666
Median Age43.0 yrs
Density1/mi²

Economy

B
Median Income$30,048
Per Capita$30,048
Unemployment1.8%

Housing

C
Home Value$242,200
Rent$1,211
Ownership85.7%
Housing Units266

Climate

Avg Temp55°F (13°C)
Rain32.2 in/yr
Sunny Days313/yr
Elevation787 ft (240 m)
Population666
Population Density1 / sq mi
Elevation787 ft (240 m)
Coordinates-34.2558°, 150.6340°
TimezoneAustralia/Sydney
Country🇦🇺 Australia
State / ProvinceNew South Wales
Average Temperature55°F (13°C)
January Average62°F (16°C)
July Average47°F (8°C)
Annual Precipitation32.2 inches (819 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.2 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$30,048
Median Age43.0 years

About Pheasants Nest

Pheasants Nest is a small town in Australia (New South Wales) with a population of 666. The city sits at an elevation of 787 feet (240 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 55°F (13°C). Temperatures range from 62°F in January to 47°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 32.2 inches. The timezone is Australia/Sydney.

Pheasants Nest has a population of 666 with a density of 1 people per square mile, spread across 1,236.8 square miles. The median age is 43.0 years, 11% older than the national median of 38.9.

Population

666
Total Population
1
People / sq mi
43.0yrs
Median Age
11% above Australia avg
1,236.8mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Pheasants Nest vs Australia Average

The median household income in Pheasants Nest is $30,048, which is 60% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $30,048 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $578, 60% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 1.8% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 63 business establishments.

Income: Pheasants Nest vs Australia

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Income

Median HH Income$30,048
60% below Australia avg
Per Capita Income$30,048
Avg Weekly Wage$578

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.8%
50% below Australia avg
Establishments (County)63

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Pheasants Nest is $242,200, 14% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $1,211 (4% above the national average of $1,163). 85.7% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 266 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 8.1x, making homeownership a significant financial stretch for most families.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$242,200
14% below Australia avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,211
4% above Australia avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership85.7%
Owner-Occupied85.7%
Renter-Occupied14.3%
Housing Units266

Property Tax

Climate in Pheasants Nest

Pheasants Nest has an average annual temperature of 17.3°C (63°F). The hottest month is Jan (23.8°C), the coldest is Jul (10.4°C). Average annual precipitation is 723 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 23.8°C / 75°F 17.3° / 30.4° 71.2
Feb 23.1°C / 74°F 17.2° / 29° 114.3
Mar 20.9°C / 70°F 15.1° / 26.7° 77.6
Apr 17.5°C / 64°F 11° / 24° 49.6
May 13.6°C / 56°F 6.4° / 20.9° 35.0
Jun 11.4°C / 53°F 4.9° / 17.9° 76.8
Jul 10.4°C / 51°F 3.2° / 17.5° 34.9
Aug 11.6°C / 53°F 4° / 19.3° 43.6
Sep 14.8°C / 59°F 7.1° / 22.6° 32.2
Oct 17.6°C / 64°F 10.2° / 25° 55.6
Nov 20°C / 68°F 13.3° / 26.8° 70.0
Dec 22.4°C / 72°F 15.7° / 29° 62.0
Pheasants Nest experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 62°F in January while summers reach 47°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 313 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 32.2 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 787 feet.

Temperature

62°F Jan (16°C) 47°F Jul (8°C)
Annual Average55.2°F
2% above Australia avg
January Average62°F (16°C)
July Average47°F (8°C)
Sunny Days313 days/yr

Geography

Elevation787 ft (240 m)
Area1,236.8 sq mi (3,203.4 km²)
Population Density1/sq mi
Coordinates-34.2558°N, 150.6340°W
TimezoneAustralia/Sydney

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 32.2"
15% below Australia avg
Snowfall 0.2"
Wettest Month (Feb) 4.80"
Driest Month (Jul) 1.65"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

13 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.9. Most recent: M3.6 on May 28, 2025.

Feb 14, 2002 1 km NNW of Yerrinbool, Australia M3.9 15 km
Mar 17, 1999 2 km SE of Picton, Australia M3.8 8 km
May 28, 2025 3 km WNW of Cobbitty, Australia M3.6 28 km
Mar 8, 2024 14 km SSW of Woodford, Australia M3.5 48 km
Mar 2, 2006 23 km NE of Murrumbateman, Australia M3.4 147 km
Aug 18, 2007 10 km NW of Mittagong, Australia M3.2 27 km
Sep 10, 2012 33 km ESE of Blue Bay, Australia M3.2 143 km
Apr 21, 2006 20 km NNE of Murrumbateman, Australia M3.1 150 km
Jul 27, 2003 36 km NE of Crookwell, Australia M3.1 81 km
Apr 11, 2007 3 km SE of Stanwell Park, Australia M3.1 35 km
Jun 18, 2006 8 km W of Oakdale, Australia M3.0 28 km
Nov 24, 1991 18 km WSW of Crookwell, Australia M2.9 128 km
Aug 18, 2007 11 km NW of Mittagong, Australia M2.6 28 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 62°F (16°C) 3.9 in
February 69°F (20°C) 4.8 in Warmest, Wettest
March 66°F (19°C) 4.0 in
April 61°F (16°C) 3.5 in
May 56°F (13°C) 2.8 in
June 51°F (10°C) 2.8 in
July 47°F (8°C) 1.7 in Coldest, Driest
August 51°F (11°C) 2.5 in
September 55°F (13°C) 2.1 in
October 60°F (15°C) 3.1 in
November 63°F (17°C) 3.7 in
December 67°F (19°C) 3.1 in

Pheasants Nest has a seasonal temperature swing of 22°F / from 47°F in July to 69°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 37.9 inches, with February being the wettest month (4.8") and July the driest (1.7").

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Radio Stations near Pheasants Nest

6 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Sky News Australia Radio conservative, discussion AAC+ 64 kbps
Voice of Islam islamic MP3
2MCR 100.3 - Sounds of Macarthur - Macarthur Community Radio australian music, community radio MP3 128 kbps
C91.3 FM - Macarthur's Radio Station commercial, hot adult contemporary AAC+ 64 kbps
C-Dance club, dance MP3 192 kbps
i98FM MP3 64 kbps

Museums in Pheasants Nest

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Bowral Schoolhouse Museum And Gallery
Bradman Museum
Camden Museum
Camden Museum of Aviation
Campbelltown Steam Museum
Minto Carriage Museum
NSW Rail Museum
Richmond Villa Heritage Centre
Wollondilly Heritage Centre

Libraries in Pheasants Nest

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bowral Central Library0.0
Camden Library0.0
Campbelltown TAFE Library0.0
Dapto District Library0.0
Eagle Vale Library0.0
Eagle Vale Library0.0
H. J. Daley Library0.0
Mittagong Public Library0.0
Narellan Library0.0
Picton Library0.0
Sydney Uni Library Camden Campus0.0
Unanderra Library0.0
Unanderra Library0.0
University of Wollongong Library (16)0.0
University of Wollongong Library (16)0.0

Cafes in Pheasants Nest

1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Durk’s

Gas Stations in Pheasants Nest

2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Pheasants Nest Northbound Service Centre
Pheasants Nest Southbound Service Station

Stadiums & Teams in Pheasants Nest

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Pheasants Nest

27 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
(Duplicate)Western Sydney International AirportLarge Airport
(Duplicate)Western Sydney International AirportWSILarge Airport
Sydney Kingsford Smith International AirportSYDLarge Airport
Camden AirportCDUMedium Airport
Naval Air Station Nowra - HMAS AlbatrossNOAMedium Airport
RAAF Base RichmondXRHMedium Airport
Shellharbour AirportWOLMedium Airport
Sydney Bankstown AirportBWUMedium Airport
Aberfoyle AirstripSmall Airport
Bowral Private AirfieldSmall Airport
Bullio AirportSmall Airport
Cambewarra AirstripSmall Airport
Gingkin AirfieldSmall Airport
Holsworthy (Military) AirportSmall Airport
Jaspers Brush AirfieldSmall Airport
Katoomba AirportSmall Airport
Marulan (Tangryang) AirstripSmall Airport
Mittagong AirportSmall Airport
Robertson AirstripSmall Airport
Southern tablelands gliding clubSmall Airport
St Mary's / Kennetts AirfieldSmall Airport
Tadji Park AirstripSmall Airport
The Oaks AirportSmall Airport
Tucker Creek AirstripSmall Airport
Wedderburn AerodromeSmall Airport
Wilton AirportSmall Airport
Yerranderie AirfieldSmall Airport

Treatment Centers in Pheasants Nest

2 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Illawarra Cancer Care Centre
Wollongong Campus Medical 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 Pheasants Nest

What is the population of Pheasants Nest?

Pheasants Nest has a population of 666 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 1 people per square mile, spread across 1,236.8 square miles. The median age of residents is 43.0 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Pheasants Nest expensive to live in?

The median household income is $30,048, 60% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $242,200 (14% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,211 per month. The home price-to-income ratio is 8.1x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Pheasants Nest?

Pheasants Nest has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winter temperatures average 62°F in January, while summers reach an average of 47°F in July. The area receives 313 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 32.2 inches.

How is the job market in Pheasants Nest?

The job market in Pheasants Nest is very strong, with unemployment at just 1.8% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $578. There are 63 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Pheasants Nest?

The median home value in Pheasants Nest is $242,200. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,211. The homeownership rate is 85.7%.

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