Redhead, Australia

New South Wales · Australia

Redhead is a small town in New South Wales, Australia with a population of 3,785. Elevation: 75 ft (23 m). Average temperature: 64°F (18°C).

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

3,785 Population 14/sq mi density
75 ft Elevation 23 meters
64°F Avg Temperature 18°C
31.7 in Annual Rain
Australia / Sydney Timezone

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People

Population3,785
Density14/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp64°F (18°C)
Rain31.7 in/yr
Elevation75 ft (23 m)
Population3,785
Population Density14 / sq mi
Elevation75 ft (23 m)
Coordinates-33.0118°, 151.7114°
TimezoneAustralia/Sydney
Country🇦🇺 Australia
State / ProvinceNew South Wales
Average Temperature64°F (18°C)
January Average70°F (21°C)
July Average55°F (13°C)
Annual Precipitation31.7 inches (805 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Redhead

Redhead is a small town in Australia (New South Wales) with a population of 3,785. The city sits at an elevation of 75 feet (23 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 64°F (18°C). Temperatures range from 70°F in January to 55°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 31.7 inches. The timezone is Australia/Sydney.

Climate in Redhead

Redhead has an average annual temperature of 18.6°C (65°F). The hottest month is Jan (22.9°C), the coldest is Jul (13.4°C). Average annual precipitation is 1080 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 22.9°C / 73°F 20.1° / 25.7° 86.0
Feb 22.8°C / 73°F 20.1° / 25.5° 138.4
Mar 21.9°C / 71°F 18.9° / 24.9° 123.4
Apr 19.6°C / 67°F 15.8° / 23.3° 130.6
May 16.8°C / 62°F 12.8° / 20.7° 90.3
Jun 14.4°C / 58°F 10.6° / 18.3° 103.7
Jul 13.4°C / 56°F 9.2° / 17.7° 56.4
Aug 14.5°C / 58°F 10° / 19° 49.4
Sep 16.8°C / 62°F 12.6° / 21.1° 60.5
Oct 18.6°C / 65°F 14.9° / 22.4° 64.6
Nov 20.1°C / 68°F 16.9° / 23.3° 110.5
Dec 21.7°C / 71°F 18.7° / 24.7° 66.3
Redhead enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 70°F in January while summers reach 55°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. Annual precipitation totals 31.7 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 75 feet.

Temperature

70°F Jan (21°C) 55°F Jul (13°C)
Annual Average63.7°F
18% above Australia avg
January Average70°F (21°C)
July Average55°F (13°C)

Geography

Elevation75 ft (23 m)
Area267.3 sq mi (692.3 km²)
Population Density14/sq mi
Coordinates33.0118°S, 151.7114°E
TimezoneAustralia/Sydney

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 31.7"
17% below Australia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Mar) 5.51"
Driest Month (Aug) 2.28"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

15 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 46 km
Apr 22, 2025 18 km SW of Singleton, Australia M5.1 71 km
Aug 23, 2024 7 km ENE of Denman, Australia M4.8 115 km
Aug 24, 2024 8 km NE of Denman, Australia M4.5 118 km
Sep 6, 2024 New South Wales, Australia M4.4 120 km
May 2, 2020 11 km ENE of Denman, Australia M4.0 112 km
May 28, 2025 3 km WNW of Cobbitty, Australia M3.6 148 km
Mar 1, 2025 12 km N of Denman, Australia M3.3 127 km
Mar 11, 2010 8 km NE of Hawks Nest, Australia M3.3 67 km
Sep 10, 2012 33 km ESE of Blue Bay, Australia M3.2 50 km
Feb 23, 1990 49 km S of Denman, Australia M3.0 97 km
Jul 2, 2006 9 km SSW of Muswellbrook, Australia M2.8 108 km
May 15, 2004 23 km ENE of Dungog, Australia M2.8 81 km
Jan 14, 2025 13 km ESE of Denman, Australia M2.7 106 km
Aug 26, 2024 12 km SSW of Muswellbrook, Australia M2.7 108 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 70°F (21°C) 4.6 in
February 73°F (23°C) 5.0 in Warmest
March 71°F (21°C) 5.5 in Wettest
April 66°F (19°C) 4.4 in
May 61°F (16°C) 4.4 in
June 56°F (13°C) 4.9 in
July 55°F (13°C) 2.7 in Coldest
August 56°F (13°C) 2.3 in Driest
September 60°F (16°C) 2.6 in
October 65°F (18°C) 3.0 in
November 67°F (20°C) 3.6 in
December 72°F (22°C) 3.2 in

Redhead has a seasonal temperature swing of 18°F / from 55°F in July to 73°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 46.1 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.5") and August the driest (2.3").

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Schools in Redhead

1 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Redhead Public School - - - -
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Radio Stations near Redhead

4 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
2GB 873 Sydney news, sport AAC+ 48 kbps
Central Coast Radio.com 90's and more!, alternative rock MP3 192 kbps
2NURFM easy listening MP3 128 kbps
2BOB Radio 104.7FM - MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Redhead

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Fighter World
Forsight Gallery
Fort Scratchley Museum
Miss Porter's House
Monarch Historical Museum
Newcastle Museum
Newcastle Police Station Museum
Richmond Vale Railway Museum
Sketchley Pioneer Cottage
South Sea Island Museum
Sunnyside and South Sea Island Museum
Tomago House
Wallsend District Hospital

Libraries in Redhead

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Adamstown Library0.0
Auchmuty Library0.0
Belmont Library0.0
Beresfield Library0.0
Cardiff Library0.0
Charlestown Library0.0
Edgeworth Library0.0
Gwandalan Library0.0
Hamilton Library0.0
Kurri Kurri Library0.0
Lake Haven Library0.0
Lambton Library0.0
Mayfield Library0.0
Morisset Library0.0
New Lambton Library0.0
Newcastle City Library0.0
Raymond Terrace Library0.0
Redhead Library0.0
Speers Point Library0.0
Stockton Library0.0
Student Hub0.0
Sugar Valley Library Museum0.0
Swansea Library0.0
Thornton Library0.0
Toronto Library0.0
Wallsend District Library0.0
Wangi Wangi Library0.0
Windale Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Redhead

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Newcastle Farmer's Market
Newcastle Farmer's Market

Restaurants in Redhead

1 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Seaview Malaysian Restuarant

Cafes in Redhead

6 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Cafe on Cowlishaw
Industrial Takeway
Roasted
Sea Maiden
Surge
The Joint Cafe and Pizza

Dentists in Redhead

1 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Redhead Family Dental

Gas Stations in Redhead

1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Metro Petroleum

Gyms in Redhead

2 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

AU #7167725
Redhead Wellness Sanctuary

Stadiums & Teams in Redhead

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Airports Near Redhead

14 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Newcastle AirportNTLLarge Airport
Cessnock AirportCESSmall Airport
Dochra Airfield-Small Airport
Dr Fox Airstrip-Small Airport
Elderslie Airport-Small Airport
Lake Macquarie AirportBEOSmall Airport
Luskintyre Airfield-Small Airport
Maitland AirportMTLSmall Airport
Mangrove Mountain Airport-Small Airport
Singleton AirportSIXSmall Airport
Singleton Military Area airstrip-Small Airport
Somersby AirstripGOSSmall Airport
Warkworth Airport-Small Airport
Warnervale Airport-Small Airport

Treatment Centers in Redhead

12 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Adamstown Clinic
CSCAN Radiology
Hunter Imaging
ihear
Laverty Pathology
Laverty Pathology
Marie Stopes Newcastle
Mayfield Podiatry
Newcastle Muscle Therapy
Small Talk Speech Therapy
Stevensons Chiropractic Clinic
Vamp

Churches & Religious Organizations in Redhead

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Holy Name 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 Redhead

What is the population of Redhead?

Redhead has a population of 3,785 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 14 people per square mile, spread across 267.3 square miles.

What is the weather like in Redhead?

Redhead enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winter temperatures average 70°F in January, while summers reach an average of 55°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 31.7 inches.

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