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Quirindi, Australia

New South Wales · Australia

Quirindi is a small town in New South Wales, Australia with a population of 3,360. Elevation: 1,322 ft (403 m). Average temperature: 61°F (16°C).

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
3,360 Population 12/sq mi density
1,322 ft Elevation 403 meters
61°F Avg Temperature 16°C
30.6 in Annual Rain
Australia / Sydney Timezone
$22,004 Median Income
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.5 / 5.0
$22,004 median income, 6.2% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.1 / 5.0
$140,800 home value, $704/mo rent

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About Quirindi

Quirindi

Quirindi is a small town on the North West Slopes region of New South Wales, Australia, in Liverpool Plains Shire.
At the 2021 census, Quirindi had a population of 2,602. It is the nearest link to Gunnedah to the northwest and Tamworth to the north. The local economy is based on agriculture, with broadacre farming dominant on the black soil plains to the west and livestock grazing in the hilly eastern part of the district.

People

Population3,360
Median Age46.0 yrs
Density12/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$22,004
Per Capita$22,004
Unemployment6.2%

Housing

B
Home Value$140,800
Rent$704
Ownership70.6%
Housing Units1,344

Climate

Avg Temp61°F (16°C)
Rain30.6 in/yr
Sunny Days281/yr
Elevation1,322 ft (403 m)
Population3,360
Population Density12 / sq mi
Elevation1,322 ft (403 m)
Coordinates-31.5076°, 150.6790°
TimezoneAustralia/Sydney
Country🇦🇺 Australia
State / ProvinceNew South Wales
Average Temperature61°F (16°C)
January Average74°F (23°C)
July Average48°F (9°C)
Annual Precipitation30.6 inches (776 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$22,004
Median Age46.0 years

About Quirindi

Quirindi is a small town in Australia (New South Wales) with a population of 3,360. The city sits at an elevation of 1,322 feet (403 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 61°F (16°C). Temperatures range from 74°F in January to 48°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 30.6 inches. The timezone is Australia/Sydney.

Quirindi has a population of 3,360 with a density of 12 people per square mile, spread across 272.7 square miles. The median age is 46.0 years, 18% older than the national median of 38.9.

Population

3,360
Total Population
12
People / sq mi
46.0yrs
Median Age
18% above Australia avg
272.7mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Quirindi vs Australia Average

The median household income in Quirindi is $22,004, which is 71% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $22,004 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $423, 70% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 6.2% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 319 business establishments.

Income: Quirindi vs Australia

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Income

Median HH Income$22,004
71% below Australia avg
Per Capita Income$22,004
Avg Weekly Wage$423

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment6.2%
72% above Australia avg
Establishments (County)319

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Quirindi is $140,800, 50% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $704 (39% below the national average of $1,163). 70.6% of housing units are owner-occupied. There are 1,344 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 6.4x, above the traditionally affordable threshold of 3-4x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$140,800
50% below Australia avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$704
39% below Australia avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership70.6%
Owner-Occupied70.6%
Renter-Occupied29.4%
Housing Units1,344

Property Tax

Climate in Quirindi

Quirindi has an average annual temperature of 17.3°C (63°F). The hottest month is Jan (25.6°C), the coldest is Jul (9.2°C). Average annual precipitation is 656 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 25.6°C / 78°F 17.9° / 33.2° 67.9
Feb 24°C / 75°F 16.7° / 31.4° 67.3
Mar 21.8°C / 71°F 14° / 29.6° 46.4
Apr 17.4°C / 63°F 9.2° / 25.5° 30.3
May 13.3°C / 56°F 5.6° / 21° 41.8
Jun 10.2°C / 50°F 3.5° / 17° 51.2
Jul 9.2°C / 49°F 2° / 16.3° 46.5
Aug 10.5°C / 51°F 2.4° / 18.7° 37.2
Sep 13.6°C / 56°F 5.5° / 21.6° 47.9
Oct 17.8°C / 64°F 9.7° / 25.9° 59.9
Nov 21.1°C / 70°F 13.2° / 29° 73.1
Dec 23.2°C / 74°F 15.4° / 30.9° 86.6
Quirindi enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 74°F in January while summers reach 48°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 281 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 30.6 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 1,322 feet.

Temperature

74°F Jan (23°C) 48°F Jul (9°C)
Annual Average61.3°F
14% above Australia avg
January Average74°F (23°C)
July Average48°F (9°C)
Sunny Days281 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,322 ft (403 m)
Area272.7 sq mi (706.4 km²)
Population Density12/sq mi
Coordinates-31.5076°N, 150.6790°W
TimezoneAustralia/Sydney

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 30.6"
20% below Australia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 4.37"
Driest Month (Apr) 1.69"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

12 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.1. Most recent: M5.1 on Apr 22, 2025.

Apr 22, 2025 18 km SW of Singleton, Australia M5.1 137 km
Aug 23, 2024 7 km ENE of Denman, Australia M4.8 95 km
Aug 24, 2024 8 km NE of Denman, Australia M4.5 92 km
Sep 6, 2024 New South Wales, Australia M4.4 92 km
Jun 8, 2012 22 km ESE of Blair Athol, Australia M4.1 89 km
Jun 8, 2012 23 km ESE of Blair Athol, Australia M4.0 87 km
May 2, 2020 11 km ENE of Denman, Australia M4.0 95 km
Mar 1, 2025 12 km N of Denman, Australia M3.3 85 km
Feb 23, 1990 49 km S of Denman, Australia M3.0 148 km
Jul 2, 2006 9 km SSW of Muswellbrook, Australia M2.8 95 km
Jan 14, 2025 13 km ESE of Denman, Australia M2.7 102 km
Aug 26, 2024 12 km SSW of Muswellbrook, Australia M2.7 97 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 74°F (23°C) 4.4 in Warmest, Wettest
February 73°F (23°C) 2.9 in
March 69°F (21°C) 1.9 in
April 62°F (17°C) 1.7 in Driest
May 56°F (13°C) 2.3 in
June 50°F (10°C) 2.0 in
July 48°F (9°C) 2.4 in Coldest
August 50°F (10°C) 2.0 in
September 55°F (13°C) 2.3 in
October 61°F (16°C) 2.6 in
November 67°F (19°C) 3.0 in
December 72°F (22°C) 3.2 in

Quirindi has a seasonal temperature swing of 26°F / from 48°F in July to 74°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 30.5 inches, with January being the wettest month (4.4") and April the driest (1.7").

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Colleges & Universities in Quirindi

Institution Type Founded Website
TAFE Quirindi College

Schools in Quirindi

3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Quirindi High School
Quirindi Public School
St Joseph's Primary School
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Radio Stations near Quirindi

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Museums in Quirindi

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Bobs Shed
Historical Cottage & Museum
Quirindi Rural Heritage Village
Rail Journeys Museum

Libraries in Quirindi

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Quirindi Library0.0
Werris Creek Library0.0

Hotels in Quirindi

4 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Commercial Hotel
Federal Hotel
Graze Willow Tree Inn
Imperial Hotel

Cafes in Quirindi

4 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Kinetic Grind
Sugar Plum Cafe
The Coffee Pot
The Foodbowl Cafe

Dentists in Quirindi

1 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Quirindi Dental Care

Veterinaries in Quirindi

1 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Quirindi Veterinary Clinic

Train Stations in Quirindi

1 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Quirindi Station

Gas Stations in Quirindi

4 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

BP Quirindi
BP Wallabadah
Shell Quirindi
Yogi's Place

Banks in Quirindi

3 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Commonwealth Bank
NAB
Regional Australia Bank

Gyms in Quirindi

1 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Kinetic Grind

Golf Courses in Quirindi

1 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Quirindi Golf Club

Airports Near Quirindi

17 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Gunnedah AirportGUHMedium Airport
Tamworth AirportTMWMedium Airport
Ardgour AirstripSmall Airport
Attunga Private airstrpSmall Airport
Blackville AirportSmall Airport
Cassilis Rotherw AirportSmall Airport
Goonoo Goonoo AirportSmall Airport
Gunnedah Airfield SES OnlySmall Airport
Lake Keepit AirportSmall Airport
Lambrook AirportSmall Airport
Middlebrook Station Scone AirstripSmall Airport
Mount Sandon AirportSmall Airport
Quirindi AirportUIRSmall Airport
Scone AirportNSOSmall Airport
the airstripSmall Airport
Wallabadah AirportSmall Airport
Woolomin AirportSmall Airport

Post Offices in Quirindi

2 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Quirindi Post Shop
Wallabadah LPO

Churches & Religious Organizations in Quirindi

4 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Harvest Church
Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses
Seventh-Day Adventist Church Quirindi
St Albans

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 Quirindi

What is the population of Quirindi?

Quirindi has a population of 3,360 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 12 people per square mile, spread across 272.7 square miles. The median age of residents is 46.0 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Quirindi expensive to live in?

The median household income is $22,004, 71% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $140,800 (50% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $704 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 6.4x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Quirindi?

Quirindi enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winter temperatures average 74°F in January, while summers reach an average of 48°F in July. The area receives 281 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 30.6 inches.

How is the job market in Quirindi?

The unemployment rate in Quirindi is 6.2%, somewhat above the national average of 3.6%. Job seekers may face moderate competition. The average weekly wage is $423. There are 319 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Quirindi?

The median home value in Quirindi is $140,800. For renters, the median monthly rent is $704. The homeownership rate is 70.6%.

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