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Port Kembla, Australia

New South Wales · Australia

Port Kembla is a small city in New South Wales, Australia with a population of 5,012. Elevation: 49 ft (15 m). Average temperature: 63°F (17°C).

2.1 /5.0
C Fair
5,012 Population 11/sq mi density
49 ft Elevation 15 meters
63°F Avg Temperature 17°C
37.5 in Annual Rain
Australia / Sydney Timezone
$21,902 Median Income
C
Overall
2.1 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.5 / 5.0
$21,902 median income, 5.8% unemployment
D
Affordability
1.7 / 5.0
$191,600 home value, $958/mo rent

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About Port Kembla

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

Population5,012
Median Age42.0 yrs
Density11/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$21,902
Per Capita$21,902
Unemployment5.8%

Housing

D
Home Value$191,600
Rent$958
Ownership65.4%
Housing Units2,005

Climate

Avg Temp63°F (17°C)
Rain37.5 in/yr
Sunny Days328/yr
Elevation49 ft (15 m)
Population5,012
Population Density11 / sq mi
Elevation49 ft (15 m)
Coordinates-34.4818°, 150.9012°
TimezoneAustralia/Sydney
Country🇦🇺 Australia
State / ProvinceNew South Wales
Average Temperature63°F (17°C)
January Average70°F (21°C)
July Average55°F (13°C)
Annual Precipitation37.5 inches (953 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$21,902
Median Age42.0 years

About Port Kembla

Port Kembla is a small city in Australia (New South Wales) with a population of 5,012. 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.

Port Kembla has a population of 5,012 with a density of 11 people per square mile, spread across 469.5 square miles. The median age is 42.0 years, 8% older than the national median of 38.9.

Population

5,012
Total Population
11
People / sq mi
42.0yrs
Median Age
8% above Australia avg
469.5mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Port Kembla vs Australia Average

The median household income in Port Kembla is $21,902, which is 71% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $21,902 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $421, 71% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 5.8% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 476 business establishments.

Income: Port Kembla vs Australia

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Income

Median HH Income$21,902
71% below Australia avg
Per Capita Income$21,902
Avg Weekly Wage$421

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment5.8%
61% above Australia avg
Establishments (County)476

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Port Kembla is $191,600, 32% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $958 (18% below the national average of $1,163). 65.4% of housing units are owner-occupied. There are 2,005 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 8.7x, making homeownership a significant financial stretch for most families.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$191,600
32% below Australia avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$958
18% below Australia avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership65.4%
Owner-Occupied65.4%
Renter-Occupied34.6%
Housing Units2,005

Property Tax

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.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 22.2°C / 72°F 19.2° / 25.1° 88.6
Feb 22°C / 72°F 19.1° / 24.8° 143.2
Mar 21°C / 70°F 18.1° / 24° 142.2
Apr 19°C / 66°F 15.8° / 22.3° 92.8
May 16.4°C / 62°F 13° / 19.9° 51.7
Jun 14.4°C / 58°F 11.2° / 17.7° 125.4
Jul 13.6°C / 56°F 10.1° / 17.2° 78.9
Aug 14.2°C / 58°F 10.5° / 18° 107.5
Sep 16.4°C / 62°F 12.4° / 20.3° 51.6
Oct 18°C / 64°F 14.2° / 21.7° 71.7
Nov 19.2°C / 67°F 16° / 22.5° 117.0
Dec 20.9°C / 70°F 17.7° / 24.1° 75.3
Port Kembla enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 70°F in January while summers reach 55°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 37.5 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 49 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

70°F Jan (21°C) 55°F Jul (13°C)
Annual Average62.9°F
16% above Australia avg
January Average70°F (21°C)
July Average55°F (13°C)
Sunny Days328 days/yr

Geography

Elevation49 ft (15 m)
Area469.5 sq mi (1,216.0 km²)
Population Density11/sq mi
Coordinates-34.4818°N, 150.9012°W
TimezoneAustralia/Sydney

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 37.5"
1% below Australia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Mar) 6.73"
Driest Month (Jul) 2.32"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

11 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 37 km
Mar 17, 1999 2 km SE of Picton, Australia M3.8 41 km
May 28, 2025 3 km WNW of Cobbitty, Australia M3.6 58 km
Mar 8, 2024 14 km SSW of Woodford, Australia M3.5 81 km
Aug 18, 2007 10 km NW of Mittagong, Australia M3.2 50 km
Sep 10, 2012 33 km ESE of Blue Bay, Australia M3.2 144 km
Jul 27, 2003 36 km NE of Crookwell, Australia M3.1 109 km
Apr 11, 2007 3 km SE of Stanwell Park, Australia M3.1 27 km
Jun 18, 2006 8 km W of Oakdale, Australia M3.0 64 km
Nov 24, 1991 18 km WSW of Crookwell, Australia M2.9 149 km
Aug 18, 2007 11 km NW of Mittagong, Australia M2.6 50 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

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").

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Schools in Port Kembla

3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
St Patrick's Catholic Primary School — — — —
Port Kembla Public School — — — —
Port Kembla Public School — — — —
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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

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual 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

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Albion Park library0.0
Bulli Library0.0
Bulli Library0.0
Corrimal Library0.0
Corrimal Library0.0
Dapto District Library0.0
Kiama Library0.0
Oak Flats Library0.0
Shellharbour Branch Library0.0
Shellharbour City Library0.0
Thirroul Library0.0
Unanderra Library0.0
Unanderra Library0.0
University of Wollongong Library (16)0.0
University of Wollongong Library (16)0.0
Warrawong District Library0.0
Warrawong District Library0.0
Warrawong Library0.0
Warrawong Library0.0
Wollongong City Library0.0
Wollongong City Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Port Kembla

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Kiama Farmers Market

Hotels in Port Kembla

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Port Kembla Hotel

Cafes in Port Kembla

1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Lo Stretto

Train Stations in Port Kembla

1 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Port Kembla

Gas Stations in Port Kembla

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

BP

Breweries in Port Kembla

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Resin Brewing

Stadiums & Teams in Port Kembla

TeamLeagueDivision
WIN Entertainment Centre
WIN Stadium

Airports Near Port Kembla

23 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
(Duplicate)Western Sydney International AirportWSILarge Airport
(Duplicate)Western Sydney International Airport—Large Airport
Sydney Kingsford Smith International AirportSYDLarge Airport
Camden AirportCDUMedium Airport
Naval Air Station Nowra - HMAS AlbatrossNOAMedium Airport
Shellharbour AirportWOLMedium Airport
Sydney Bankstown AirportBWUMedium 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.

CenterTypePhone
Illawarra Cancer Care Centre
Illawarra Radiology Group
Wollongong Campus Medical Centre

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Shipwrecks
1
Documented shipwreck sites from historical maritime records
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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 Port Kembla

What is the population of Port Kembla?

Port Kembla has a population of 5,012 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 11 people per square mile, spread across 469.5 square miles. The median age of residents is 42.0 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Port Kembla expensive to live in?

The median household income is $21,902, 71% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $191,600 (32% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $958 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 8.7x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

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. The area receives 328 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 37.5 inches.

How is the job market in Port Kembla?

The unemployment rate in Port Kembla is 5.8%, somewhat above the national average of 3.6%. Job seekers may face moderate competition. The average weekly wage is $421. There are 476 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Port Kembla?

The median home value in Port Kembla is $191,600. For renters, the median monthly rent is $958. The homeownership rate is 65.4%.

Nearby Cities

Warrawong 4,757 pop · 0.8 mi Primbee 1,639 pop · 1.9 mi Lake Heights 3,766 pop · 2.0 mi Cringila 2,176 pop · 2.0 mi Coniston 2,217 pop · 2.4 mi Berkeley 7,559 pop · 2.9 mi Mount Saint Thomas 1,459 pop · 3.1 mi Mangerton 2,765 pop · 3.5 mi Unanderra 5,430 pop · 3.6 mi Wollongong city centre 19,108 pop · 3.8 mi Wollongong 280,153 pop · 4.0 mi Figtree 11,376 pop · 4.0 mi Windang 2,626 pop · 4.1 mi West Wollongong 4,750 pop · 4.5 mi
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