Sanctuary Point, Australia
New South Wales · Australia
Sanctuary Point is a small city in New South Wales, Australia with a population of 7,874. Elevation: 59 ft (18 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 Sanctuary Point
Sanctuary Point is a town in New South Wales, Australia, under the jurisdiction of the City of Shoalhaven, on the shores of St Georges Basin. It is roughly 25 km south of Nowra, and approximately 200 km south of Sydney. At the 2021 census, the population of Sanctuary Point was 7,874.
People
Climate
| Population | 7,874 |
| Elevation | 59 ft (18 m) |
| Coordinates | -35.1036°, 150.6267° |
| Timezone | Australia/Sydney |
| Country | 🇦🇺 Australia |
| State / Province | New South Wales |
| Average Temperature | 63°F (17°C) |
| January Average | 69°F (21°C) |
| July Average | 55°F (13°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 35.0 inches (888 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Sanctuary Point
Sanctuary Point is a small city in Australia (New South Wales) with a population of 7,874. The city sits at an elevation of 59 feet (18 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 63°F (17°C). Temperatures range from 69°F in January to 55°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 35.0 inches. The timezone is Australia/Sydney.
Climate in Sanctuary Point
Sanctuary Point has an average annual temperature of 17°C (63°F). The hottest month is Jan (22.2°C), the coldest is Jul (11.6°C). Average annual precipitation is 992 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 62.7°F |
| 16% above Australia avg | |
| January Average | 69°F (21°C) |
| July Average | 55°F (13°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 59 ft (18 m) |
| Coordinates | 35.1036°S, 150.6267°E |
| Timezone | Australia/Sydney |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 69°F (21°C) | 4.0 in | |
| February | 70°F (21°C) | 4.7 in | Warmest |
| March | 68°F (20°C) | 5.2 in | Wettest |
| April | 63°F (17°C) | 4.4 in | |
| May | 59°F (15°C) | 3.9 in | |
| June | 54°F (12°C) | 4.9 in | Coldest |
| July | 55°F (13°C) | 2.4 in | Driest |
| August | 54°F (12°C) | 2.8 in | |
| September | 58°F (14°C) | 3.0 in | |
| October | 61°F (16°C) | 3.4 in | |
| November | 64°F (18°C) | 3.9 in | |
| December | 68°F (20°C) | 3.0 in |
Sanctuary Point has a seasonal temperature swing of 16°F / from 54°F in June to 70°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 45.6 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.2") and July the driest (2.4").
Schools in Sanctuary Point
1 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sanctuary Point Public School | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Sanctuary Point
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Museums in Sanctuary Point
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bundanon Homestead | ||||
| Bundanon Museum | ||||
| Central Wandandian Public School 1911 | ||||
| Fleet Air Arm Museum | ||||
| Maritime Museum | ||||
| Meroogal | ||||
| Nowra Museum | ||||
| Second classroom St George's Basin Public School 1959 | ||||
| Shoalhaven Family History Society |
Libraries in Sanctuary Point
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Milton Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Nowra Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Sanctuary Point Library | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Sanctuary Point
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Milton Village Market |
Restaurants in Sanctuary Point
2 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Golf Courses in Sanctuary Point
1 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Sanctuary Point
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Sanctuary Point
11 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Naval Air Station Nowra - HMAS Albatross | NOA | Medium Airport |
| Shellharbour Airport | WOL | Medium Airport |
| Bowral Private Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Bullio Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Cambewarra Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Jaspers Brush Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Jervis Bay Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Marulan (Tangryang) Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Mittagong Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Robertson Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Southern tablelands gliding club | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Sanctuary Point
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Sanctuary Point Post Office |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Australia
25 public holidays this year
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Sanctuary Point enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winter temperatures average 69°F in January, while summers reach an average of 55°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 35.0 inches.
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