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Picton, Australia

New South Wales · Australia

Picton is a small town in New South Wales, Australia with a population of 4,737. Elevation: 528 ft (161 m). Average temperature: 62°F (17°C).

3.0 /5.0
B Good
4,737 Population 4/sq mi density
528 ft Elevation 161 meters
62°F Avg Temperature 17°C
32.5 in Annual Rain
Australia / Sydney Timezone
$31,738 Median Income
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$31,738 median income, 3.4% unemployment
C+
Affordability
2.9 / 5.0
$211,200 home value, $1,056/mo rent

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About Picton

Picton

Picton is a small town in the Macarthur region of Greater Sydney in New South Wales, Australia. The town is the administrative centre of the Wollondilly Shire local government area. Picton is located 81 kilometres (50 mi) southwest of the Sydney CBD.

People

Population4,737
Median Age38.0 yrs
Density4/mi²

Economy

B
Median Income$31,738
Per Capita$31,738
Unemployment3.4%

Housing

C+
Home Value$211,200
Rent$1,056
Ownership80.5%
Housing Units1,895

Climate

Avg Temp62°F (17°C)
Rain32.5 in/yr
Sunny Days328/yr
Elevation528 ft (161 m)
Population4,737
Population Density4 / sq mi
Elevation528 ft (161 m)
Coordinates-34.1700°, 150.6117°
TimezoneAustralia/Sydney
Country🇦🇺 Australia
State / ProvinceNew South Wales
Average Temperature62°F (17°C)
January Average69°F (21°C)
July Average52°F (11°C)
Annual Precipitation32.5 inches (826 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$31,738
Median Age38.0 years

About Picton

Picton is a small town in Australia (New South Wales) with a population of 4,737. The city sits at an elevation of 528 feet (161 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 62°F (17°C). Temperatures range from 69°F in January to 52°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 32.5 inches. The timezone is Australia/Sydney.

Picton has a population of 4,737 with a density of 4 people per square mile, spread across 1,236.8 square miles. The median age is 38.0 years, 2% younger than the national median of 38.9.

Population

4,737
Total Population
4
People / sq mi
38.0yrs
Median Age
2% below Australia avg
1,236.8mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Picton vs Australia Average

The median household income in Picton is $31,738, which is 58% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $31,738 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $610, 57% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 3.4% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 450 business establishments.

Income: Picton vs Australia

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$31,738
58% below Australia avg
Per Capita Income$31,738
Avg Weekly Wage$610

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment3.4%
6% below Australia avg
Establishments (County)450

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Picton is $211,200, 25% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $1,056 (9% below the national average of $1,163). 80.5% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 1,895 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 6.7x, above the traditionally affordable threshold of 3-4x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$211,200
25% below Australia avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,056
9% below Australia avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership80.5%
Owner-Occupied80.5%
Renter-Occupied19.5%
Housing Units1,895

Property Tax

Climate in Picton

Picton 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
Picton enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 69°F in January while summers reach 52°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 328 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 32.5 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 528 feet.

Temperature

69°F Jan (21°C) 52°F Jul (11°C)
Annual Average62.1°F
15% above Australia avg
January Average69°F (21°C)
July Average52°F (11°C)
Sunny Days328 days/yr

Geography

Elevation528 ft (161 m)
Area1,236.8 sq mi (3,203.4 km²)
Population Density4/sq mi
Coordinates-34.1700°N, 150.6117°W
TimezoneAustralia/Sydney

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 32.5"
14% below Australia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Feb) 4.80"
Driest Month (Jul) 1.65"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

14 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 M5.3 147 km
Feb 14, 2002 1 km NNW of Yerrinbool, Australia M3.9 22 km
Mar 17, 1999 2 km SE of Picton, Australia M3.8 3 km
May 28, 2025 3 km WNW of Cobbitty, Australia M3.6 19 km
Mar 8, 2024 14 km SSW of Woodford, Australia M3.5 38 km
Mar 2, 2006 23 km NE of Murrumbateman, Australia M3.4 149 km
Aug 18, 2007 10 km NW of Mittagong, Australia M3.2 32 km
Sep 10, 2012 33 km ESE of Blue Bay, Australia M3.2 139 km
Jul 27, 2003 36 km NE of Crookwell, Australia M3.1 79 km
Apr 11, 2007 3 km SE of Stanwell Park, Australia M3.1 38 km
Jun 18, 2006 8 km W of Oakdale, Australia M3.0 21 km
Feb 23, 1990 49 km S of Denman, Australia M3.0 149 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 32 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 69°F (21°C) 3.9 in Warmest
February 69°F (20°C) 4.8 in 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 Coldest
July 52°F (11°C) 1.7 in 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

Picton has a seasonal temperature swing of 19°F / from 51°F in June to 69°F in January. 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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Schools in Picton

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Picton High School
Picton Public School
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Radio Stations near Picton

11 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
C91.3 AAC+ 64 kbps
Pulse 89.9 FM MP3 128 kbps
i98FM MP3 64 kbps
Hawkesbury Radio - Sydney (MP3) community radio MP3 192 kbps
Hawkesbury Radio AAC 48 kbps
Radio Blue Mountains MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Picton

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Camden Museum
Camden Museum of Aviation
Campbelltown Steam Museum
Minto Carriage Museum
NSW Rail Museum
Richmond Villa Heritage Centre
Wollondilly Heritage Centre

Libraries in Picton

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Camden Library0.0
Campbelltown TAFE Library0.0
Carnes Hill Library0.0
Eagle Vale Library0.0
Eagle Vale Library0.0
H. J. Daley Library0.0
Narellan Library0.0
Oran Park Library0.0
Picton Library0.0
Sydney Uni Library Camden Campus0.0
William Carey Christian School Library0.0

Cafes in Picton

1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

R Coffee Co

Train Stations in Picton

1 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Picton

Gas Stations in Picton

2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

BP
Coles Express

Shopping Malls in Picton

1 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Picton Mall

Golf Courses in Picton

1 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Antill Park Country Golf Club

Stadiums & Teams in Picton

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Picton

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
RAAF Base RichmondXRHMedium Airport
Shellharbour AirportWOLMedium Airport
Sydney Bankstown AirportBWUMedium Airport
Aberfoyle AirstripSmall Airport
Bowral Private AirfieldSmall Airport
Bullio AirportSmall Airport
Cambewarra AirstripSmall Airport
Dr Fox 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

Post Offices in Picton

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Australia Post

Churches & Religious Organizations in Picton

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
C3 Church Wollondilly
His House
St. Mark's Anglican 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 Picton

What is the population of Picton?

Picton has a population of 4,737 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 4 people per square mile, spread across 1,236.8 square miles. The median age of residents is 38.0 years.

Is Picton expensive to live in?

The median household income is $31,738, 58% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $211,200 (25% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,056 per month. The home price-to-income ratio is 6.7x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Picton?

Picton enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winter temperatures average 69°F in January, while summers reach an average of 52°F in July. The area receives 328 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 32.5 inches.

How is the job market in Picton?

Picton has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 3.4%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $610. There are 450 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Picton?

The median home value in Picton is $211,200. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,056. The homeownership rate is 80.5%.

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