Sandy Beach, Australia

New South Wales · Australia

Sandy Beach is a small town in New South Wales, Australia with a population of 2,913. Elevation: 36 ft (11 m). Average temperature: 66°F (19°C).

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

2,913 Population 4/sq mi density
36 ft Elevation 11 meters
66°F Avg Temperature 19°C
31.1 in Annual Rain
Australia / Sydney Timezone

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People

Population2,913
Density4/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp66°F (19°C)
Rain31.1 in/yr
Elevation36 ft (11 m)
Population2,913
Population Density4 / sq mi
Elevation36 ft (11 m)
Coordinates-30.1468°, 153.1924°
TimezoneAustralia/Sydney
Country🇦🇺 Australia
State / ProvinceNew South Wales
Average Temperature66°F (19°C)
January Average73°F (23°C)
July Average57°F (14°C)
Annual Precipitation31.1 inches (791 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Sandy Beach

Sandy Beach is a small town in Australia (New South Wales) with a population of 2,913. The city sits at an elevation of 36 feet (11 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 66°F (19°C). Temperatures range from 73°F in January to 57°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 31.1 inches. The timezone is Australia/Sydney.

Climate in Sandy Beach

Sandy Beach has an average annual temperature of 19°C (66°F). The hottest month is Jan (23.8°C), the coldest is Jul (13.6°C). Average annual precipitation is 1662 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 23.8°C / 75°F 20° / 27.5° 178.5
Feb 23.4°C / 74°F 19.7° / 27.1° 212.7
Mar 22.2°C / 72°F 18.3° / 26° 221.2
Apr 19.7°C / 67°F 15.4° / 24° 152.9
May 16.8°C / 62°F 12.1° / 21.6° 156.5
Jun 14.6°C / 58°F 9.4° / 19.7° 115.7
Jul 13.6°C / 56°F 8.2° / 19.1° 74.8
Aug 14.5°C / 58°F 8.7° / 20.3° 69.5
Sep 17.1°C / 63°F 11.6° / 22.6° 48.4
Oct 19.2°C / 67°F 14.2° / 24.1° 99.8
Nov 21°C / 70°F 16.8° / 25.2° 175.2
Dec 22.4°C / 72°F 18.5° / 26.4° 156.5
Sandy Beach enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 73°F in January while summers reach 57°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. Annual precipitation totals 31.1 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 36 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

73°F Jan (23°C) 57°F Jul (14°C)
Annual Average66.0°F
22% above Australia avg
January Average73°F (23°C)
July Average57°F (14°C)

Geography

Elevation36 ft (11 m)
Area691.3 sq mi (1,790.5 km²)
Population Density4/sq mi
Coordinates30.1468°S, 153.1924°E
TimezoneAustralia/Sydney

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 31.1"
18% below Australia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Mar) 7.99"
Driest Month (Aug) 1.61"

Air Quality

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 73°F (23°C) 6.0 in
February 74°F (23°C) 6.7 in Warmest
March 72°F (22°C) 8.0 in Wettest
April 68°F (20°C) 5.8 in
May 64°F (18°C) 6.8 in
June 59°F (15°C) 4.0 in
July 57°F (14°C) 2.6 in Coldest
August 58°F (15°C) 1.6 in Driest
September 62°F (17°C) 1.9 in
October 66°F (19°C) 3.2 in
November 69°F (21°C) 5.0 in
December 72°F (22°C) 5.2 in

Sandy Beach has a seasonal temperature swing of 17°F / from 57°F in July to 74°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 56.7 inches, with March being the wettest month (8.0") and August the driest (1.6").

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Schools in Sandy Beach

1 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).

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

2 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Fresh 92.7 community radio, music AAC 64 kbps
2BBB Bellingen - AAC+ 128 kbps

Museums in Sandy Beach

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Coffs Harbour Historical Museum
Coffs Harbour Regional Museum
Glenreagh Memorial Museum
Jarretts Museum
Legends Of Surf Museum
Post Office Museum

Libraries in Sandy Beach

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Harry Bailey Memorial Library0.0
Toormina Library0.0
Woolgoolga Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Sandy Beach

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Coffs Coast Growers Market
Harbourside Markets

Cafes in Sandy Beach

1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Sandy Beachouse and General store

Stadiums & Teams in Sandy Beach

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Sandy Beach

6 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Clarence Valley Regional AirportGFNMedium Airport
Coffs Harbour AirportCFSMedium Airport
Bald Hills Airport-Small Airport
Nambucca Heads AirportNBHSmall Airport
Palmers Island/Yamba Airport-Small Airport
South Grafton Airport-Small Airport

UNESCO World Heritage Sites Near Sandy Beach

1 UNESCO sites.

SiteCategoryYear
Lord Howe Island GroupNatural1982

Churches & Religious Organizations in Sandy Beach

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses
Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses

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

UNESCO World Heritage Sites Near Sandy Beach

Lord Howe Island Group
Natural · inscribed 1982
A remarkable example of isolated oceanic islands, born of volcanic activity more than 2,000 m under the sea, these islands boast a spectacular topography and are home to numerous endemic species, especially birds.

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 Sandy Beach

What is the population of Sandy Beach?

Sandy Beach has a population of 2,913 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 4 people per square mile, spread across 691.3 square miles.

What is the weather like in Sandy Beach?

Sandy Beach enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winter temperatures average 73°F in January, while summers reach an average of 57°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 31.1 inches.

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