Portland, Australia

New South Wales · Australia

Portland is a small town in New South Wales, Australia with a population of 2,447. Elevation: 3,087 ft (941 m). Average temperature: 54°F (12°C).

Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026

2,447 Population
3,087 ft Elevation 941 meters
54°F Avg Temperature 12°C
21.3 in Annual Rain
Australia / Sydney Timezone

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About Portland

Portland is a town in the Central Tablelands of New South Wales, Australia. At the 2016 census, Portland had a population of 2,424 people. The town was named after Australia's first cement works.

People

Population2,447

Climate

Avg Temp54°F (12°C)
Rain21.3 in/yr
Elevation3,087 ft (941 m)
Population2,447
Elevation3,087 ft (941 m)
Coordinates-33.3571°, 149.9815°
TimezoneAustralia/Sydney
Country🇦🇺 Australia
State / ProvinceNew South Wales
Average Temperature54°F (12°C)
January Average63°F (17°C)
July Average44°F (6°C)
Annual Precipitation21.3 inches (540 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.4 inches (1 cm)

About Portland

Portland is a small town in Australia (New South Wales) with a population of 2,447. The city sits at an elevation of 3,087 feet (941 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 54°F (12°C). Temperatures range from 63°F in January to 44°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 21.3 inches. The timezone is Australia/Sydney.

Climate in Portland

Portland has an average annual temperature of 13.9°C (57°F). The hottest month is Jan (22.1°C), the coldest is Jul (6.4°C). Average annual precipitation is 610 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 22.1°C / 72°F 14.5° / 29.7° 59.9
Feb 20.8°C / 69°F 13.8° / 27.7° 59.6
Mar 18°C / 64°F 11° / 24.9° 65.0
Apr 14°C / 57°F 6.9° / 21.2° 36.9
May 9.8°C / 50°F 3.3° / 16.3° 33.3
Jun 7.3°C / 45°F 1.7° / 12.9° 39.2
Jul 6.4°C / 44°F 0.8° / 12.1° 41.6
Aug 7.4°C / 45°F 1° / 13.9° 43.4
Sep 10.5°C / 51°F 3.7° / 17.4° 41.0
Oct 13.6°C / 56°F 6.4° / 20.8° 51.2
Nov 17.1°C / 63°F 9.6° / 24.6° 60.9
Dec 19.4°C / 67°F 11.9° / 26.8° 77.7
Portland experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 63°F in January while summers reach 44°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. Annual precipitation totals 21.3 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 3,087 feet.

Temperature

63°F Jan (17°C) 44°F Jul (6°C)
Annual Average53.9°F
0% below Australia avg
January Average63°F (17°C)
July Average44°F (6°C)

Geography

Elevation3,087 ft (941 m)
Coordinates33.3571°S, 149.9815°E
TimezoneAustralia/Sydney

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 21.3"
44% below Australia avg
Snowfall 0.4"
Wettest Month (Jan) 4.02"
Driest Month (Jun) 2.17"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

29 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 M5.3 124 km
Apr 22, 2025 18 km SW of Singleton, Australia M5.1 124 km
Aug 23, 2024 7 km ENE of Denman, Australia M4.8 133 km
Aug 24, 2024 8 km NE of Denman, Australia M4.5 135 km
Sep 6, 2024 New South Wales, Australia M4.4 133 km
Apr 13, 2017 23 km WSW of Millthorpe, Australia M4.2 97 km
May 2, 2020 11 km ENE of Denman, Australia M4.0 135 km
Feb 14, 2002 1 km NNW of Yerrinbool, Australia M3.9 122 km
Mar 17, 1999 2 km SE of Picton, Australia M3.8 110 km
May 28, 2025 3 km WNW of Cobbitty, Australia M3.6 95 km
Sep 13, 1990 New South Wales, Australia M3.5 132 km
Mar 8, 2024 14 km SSW of Woodford, Australia M3.5 70 km
May 20, 1991 23 km S of Cowra, Australia M3.4 138 km
Mar 1, 2025 12 km N of Denman, Australia M3.3 137 km
Aug 18, 2007 10 km NW of Mittagong, Australia M3.2 119 km
Apr 11, 2007 3 km SE of Stanwell Park, Australia M3.1 138 km
Jul 27, 2003 36 km NE of Crookwell, Australia M3.1 99 km
Jun 18, 2006 8 km W of Oakdale, Australia M3.0 89 km
Feb 23, 1990 49 km S of Denman, Australia M3.0 88 km
Feb 20, 2005 19 km S of Cowra, Australia M2.9 141 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 63°F (17°C) 4.0 in Wettest
February 64°F (18°C) 3.2 in Warmest
March 60°F (16°C) 2.8 in
April 53°F (12°C) 2.2 in
May 47°F (8°C) 2.5 in
June 42°F (6°C) 2.2 in Coldest, Driest
July 44°F (6°C) 2.7 in
August 42°F (6°C) 3.2 in
September 47°F (8°C) 3.0 in
October 52°F (11°C) 3.1 in
November 57°F (14°C) 3.0 in
December 62°F (16°C) 2.8 in

Portland has a seasonal temperature swing of 22°F / from 42°F in June to 64°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 34.5 inches, with January being the wettest month (4.0") and June the driest (2.2").

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Schools in Portland

4 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Cullen Bullen Primary School - - - -
Portland Central School - - - -
Meadow Flat Public School - - - -
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School - - - -
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Radio Stations near Portland

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radio Blue Mountains - MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Portland

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Eskbank House
Lithgow Mine State Heritage Park
Lithgow Small Arms Factory Museum

Libraries in Portland

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Lithgow Library0.0
Portland Library0.0
Rydal Library0.0
Wallerawang Library0.0

Restaurants in Portland

4 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Coronation Hotel Bistro
Lucky House Chinese
Peacock Palace Chinese Restaurant
Portland Thai21

Cafes in Portland

2 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

The Corner Cafe & Takeaway
The Grove

Gas Stations in Portland

1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

BP

Banks in Portland

1 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Commonwealth Bank

Gyms in Portland

1 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

ANT Fitness

Golf Courses in Portland

1 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Portland Golf Course

Airports Near Portland

13 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
(Duplicate)Western Sydney International AirportWSILarge Airport
(Duplicate)Western Sydney International Airport-Large Airport
Bathurst AirportBHSMedium Airport
Camden AirportCDUMedium Airport
airlie private strip-Small Airport
Burraga Airstrip no.1-Small Airport
Burraga Airstrip no.2-Small Airport
Gingkin Airfield-Small Airport
Katoomba Airport-Small Airport
Limekilns airfield-Small Airport
Pipers Airfield-Small Airport
Rylstone Aerodrome-Small Airport
The Oaks Airport-Small Airport

Post Offices in Portland

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Portland Post Office

Churches & Religious Organizations in Portland

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Portland Presbyterian Church
St Brendans
St Stephens

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Waterfalls
1
Natural waterfalls documented by USGS and OpenStreetMap contributors
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Waterfalls Near Portland

1 waterfalls from OpenStreetMap and USGS geographic data found near Portland.

Name Description
Horseshoe Falls

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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What is the population of Portland?

Portland has a population of 2,447 residents and is located in Australia..

What is the weather like in Portland?

Portland has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winter temperatures average 63°F in January, while summers reach an average of 44°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 21.3 inches.

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