Port Kembla, Australia
New South Wales · Australia
Port Kembla is a small city in New South Wales, Australia with a population of 5,088. Elevation: 49 ft (15 m). Average temperature: 63°F (17°C).
Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026
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About Port Kembla
Port Kembla is a suburb of Wollongong 10 km south of the CBD and part of the Illawarra region of New South Wales. The suburb comprises a seaport, industrial complex, a small harbour foreshore nature reserve, and a small commercial sector. It is situated on the tip of Red Point: its first European sighting was by Captain James Cook in 1770. The name "Kembla" is an Aboriginal word meaning "plenty [of] wild fowl".
People
Climate
| Population | 5,088 |
| Population Density | 11 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 49 ft (15 m) |
| Coordinates | -34.4818°, 150.9012° |
| Timezone | Australia/Sydney |
| Country | 🇦🇺 Australia |
| State / Province | New South Wales |
| Average Temperature | 63°F (17°C) |
| January Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| July Average | 55°F (13°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 37.5 inches (953 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Port Kembla
Port Kembla is a small city in Australia (New South Wales) with a population of 5,088. The city sits at an elevation of 49 feet (15 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 63°F (17°C). Temperatures range from 70°F in January to 55°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 37.5 inches. The timezone is Australia/Sydney.
Climate in Port Kembla
Port Kembla has an average annual temperature of 18.1°C (65°F). The hottest month is Jan (22.2°C), the coldest is Jul (13.6°C). Average annual precipitation is 1146 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 62.9°F |
| 16% above Australia avg | |
| January Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| July Average | 55°F (13°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 49 ft (15 m) |
| Area | 469.5 sq mi (1,216.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 11/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.4818°S, 150.9012°E |
| Timezone | Australia/Sydney |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 70°F (21°C) | 5.2 in | |
| February | 71°F (22°C) | 5.8 in | Warmest |
| March | 68°F (20°C) | 6.7 in | Wettest |
| April | 64°F (18°C) | 4.9 in | |
| May | 59°F (15°C) | 4.3 in | |
| June | 55°F (13°C) | 4.5 in | |
| July | 55°F (13°C) | 2.3 in | Driest |
| August | 55°F (13°C) | 3.5 in | Coldest |
| September | 58°F (15°C) | 2.7 in | |
| October | 62°F (17°C) | 4.3 in | |
| November | 65°F (18°C) | 4.4 in | |
| December | 69°F (20°C) | 3.5 in |
Port Kembla has a seasonal temperature swing of 16°F / from 55°F in August to 71°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 52.3 inches, with March being the wettest month (6.7") and July the driest (2.3").
Schools in Port Kembla
3 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Patrick's Catholic Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Port Kembla Public School | - | - | - | - |
| Port Kembla Public School | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Port Kembla
3 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | |
| i98FM | - | MP3 64 kbps |
Museums in Port Kembla
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black Diamond Heritage Centre | ||||
| Breakwater Battery | ||||
| Breakwater Battery | ||||
| Breakwater Battery Military Museum | ||||
| Breakwater Battery Military Museum | ||||
| Historical Aircraft Restoration Society | ||||
| Illawarra Historical Society Inc & Illawarra Museum | ||||
| Illawarra Historical Society Inc & Illawarra Museum | ||||
| Illawarra Light Railway Museum | ||||
| Science Space | ||||
| Science Space | ||||
| Shellharbour City Museum | ||||
| The Old Court House | ||||
| The Old Court House | ||||
| The Pilots Cottage Museum | ||||
| Tongarra Museum |
Libraries in Port Kembla
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Albion Park library | 0.0 | |||||
| Bulli Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Bulli Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Corrimal Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Corrimal Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Dapto District Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Kiama Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Oak Flats Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Shellharbour Branch Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Shellharbour City Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Thirroul Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Unanderra Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Unanderra Library | 0.0 | |||||
| University of Wollongong Library (16) | 0.0 | |||||
| University of Wollongong Library (16) | 0.0 | |||||
| Warrawong District Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Warrawong District Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Warrawong Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Warrawong Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Wollongong City Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Wollongong City Library | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Port Kembla
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kiama Farmers Market |
Hotels in Port Kembla
1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Port Kembla
1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Port Kembla
1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Port Kembla
1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Port Kembla
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Resin Brewing |
Stadiums & Teams in Port Kembla
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
| WIN Entertainment Centre | ||
| WIN Stadium |
Airports Near Port Kembla
23 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| (Duplicate)Western Sydney International Airport | WSI | Large Airport |
| (Duplicate)Western Sydney International Airport | - | Large Airport |
| Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport | SYD | Large Airport |
| Camden Airport | CDU | Medium Airport |
| Naval Air Station Nowra - HMAS Albatross | NOA | Medium Airport |
| Shellharbour Airport | WOL | Medium Airport |
| Sydney Bankstown Airport | BWU | Medium Airport |
| Aberfoyle Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Bowral Private Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Bullio Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Cambewarra Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Holsworthy (Military) Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Jaspers Brush Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Jervis Bay Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Mittagong Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Robertson Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| St Mary's / Kennetts Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Tadji Park Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| The Oaks Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Tucker Creek Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Wedderburn Aerodrome | - | Small Airport |
| Wilton Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Yerranderie Airfield | - | Small Airport |
Treatment Centers in Port Kembla
3 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Illawarra Cancer Care Centre | ||
| Illawarra Radiology Group | ||
| Wollongong Campus Medical Centre |
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Shipwrecks Near Port Kembla
1 documented shipwrecks found near Port Kembla.
| Name | Year | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Adele | - | A steamship that struck the breakwater at Port Kembla. |
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What is the population of Port Kembla?
Port Kembla has a population of 5,088 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 11 people per square mile, spread across 469.5 square miles.
What is the weather like in Port Kembla?
Port Kembla 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 55°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 37.5 inches.
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