Smiths Lake, Australia

New South Wales · Australia

Smiths Lake is a small town in New South Wales, Australia with a population of 1,332. Elevation: 174 ft (53 m). Average temperature: 65°F (18°C).

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

1,332 Population
174 ft Elevation 53 meters
65°F Avg Temperature 18°C
49.6 in Annual Rain
Australia / Sydney Timezone

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About Smiths Lake

Smiths Lake is a small village in the Mid North Coast region of Pacific Palms, located within the Mid-Coast Council local government area of New South Wales, Australia. Smiths Lake is approximately 274 kilometres (170 mi) north of Sydney. Smiths Lake gives its name to the village, situated nearby. At the 2016 census, Smiths Lake had a population of 1,235 people.

People

Population1,332

Climate

Avg Temp65°F (18°C)
Rain49.6 in/yr
Elevation174 ft (53 m)
Population1,332
Elevation174 ft (53 m)
Coordinates-32.3804°, 152.5034°
TimezoneAustralia/Sydney
Country🇦🇺 Australia
State / ProvinceNew South Wales
Average Temperature65°F (18°C)
January Average72°F (22°C)
July Average56°F (13°C)
Annual Precipitation49.6 inches (1,259 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Smiths Lake

Smiths Lake is a small town in Australia (New South Wales) with a population of 1,332. The city sits at an elevation of 174 feet (53 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 65°F (18°C). Temperatures range from 72°F in January to 56°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 49.6 inches. The timezone is Australia/Sydney.

Climate in Smiths Lake

Smiths Lake has an average annual temperature of 18.7°C (66°F). The hottest month is Jan (23.2°C), the coldest is Jul (13.6°C). Average annual precipitation is 1166 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 23.2°C / 74°F 19.7° / 26.7° 109.5
Feb 23.1°C / 74°F 19.6° / 26.6° 128.3
Mar 22°C / 72°F 18.2° / 25.9° 133.7
Apr 19.5°C / 67°F 15.2° / 23.9° 110.0
May 16.8°C / 62°F 12.2° / 21.3° 108.4
Jun 14.5°C / 58°F 10.1° / 18.9° 115.3
Jul 13.6°C / 56°F 8.8° / 18.4° 72.7
Aug 14.4°C / 58°F 9.3° / 19.6° 51.7
Sep 16.8°C / 62°F 11.8° / 21.7° 54.6
Oct 18.5°C / 65°F 14.1° / 22.9° 78.2
Nov 20.2°C / 68°F 16.4° / 23.9° 115.9
Dec 22°C / 72°F 18.3° / 25.6° 88.1
Smiths Lake enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 72°F in January while summers reach 56°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. Annual precipitation totals 49.6 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 174 feet.

Temperature

72°F Jan (22°C) 56°F Jul (13°C)
Annual Average64.6°F
20% above Australia avg
January Average72°F (22°C)
July Average56°F (13°C)

Geography

Elevation174 ft (53 m)
Coordinates32.3804°S, 152.5034°E
TimezoneAustralia/Sydney

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 49.6"
30% above Australia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Mar) 6.10"
Driest Month (Sep) 2.76"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

6 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.3. Most recent: M5.1 on Apr 22, 2025.

Aug 6, 1994 9 km WSW of Ellalong, Australia M5.3 136 km
Apr 22, 2025 18 km SW of Singleton, Australia M5.1 140 km
Apr 19, 2017 62 km ESE of Forster, Australia M3.9 62 km
Mar 11, 2010 8 km NE of Hawks Nest, Australia M3.3 36 km
Sep 10, 2012 33 km ESE of Blue Bay, Australia M3.2 134 km
May 15, 2004 23 km ENE of Dungog, Australia M2.8 50 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 72°F (22°C) 4.5 in
February 72°F (22°C) 4.3 in Warmest
March 70°F (21°C) 6.1 in Wettest
April 67°F (19°C) 4.9 in
May 62°F (17°C) 5.0 in
June 58°F (14°C) 5.3 in
July 56°F (13°C) 3.5 in Coldest
August 57°F (14°C) 3.1 in
September 60°F (16°C) 2.8 in Driest
October 64°F (18°C) 3.1 in
November 67°F (19°C) 3.7 in
December 71°F (21°C) 3.4 in

Smiths Lake has a seasonal temperature swing of 17°F / from 56°F in July to 72°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 49.6 inches, with March being the wettest month (6.1") and September the driest (2.8").

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Schools in Smiths Lake

2 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Pacific Palms Public School - - - -
Bungwahl Public School - - - -
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Radio Stations near Smiths Lake

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
2BOB Radio 104.7FM - MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Smiths Lake

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Great Lakes Historical Society Museum

Libraries in Smiths Lake

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Forster Civic Centre0.0
Great Lakes Library0.0

Restaurants in Smiths Lake

5 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bistro on Wallis
Buddha by the Beach
Hueys at Blueys Pizzeria and Bar
Kembali
Sips at Moby's

Cafes in Smiths Lake

3 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Drift Cafe
Frothy Coffee Boatshed
Single Fin Coffee

Gas Stations in Smiths Lake

2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bungwahl Fuel and Liquor
Metro

Golf Courses in Smiths Lake

1 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Sandbar & Bushland Holiday Parks & Golf Course

Airports Near Smiths Lake

7 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Newcastle AirportNTLLarge Airport
Taree AirportTROMedium Airport
Camden Haven Airport-Small Airport
Forster (Wallis Is) AirportFOTSmall Airport
Gloucester Airport-Small Airport
Old Bar Heritage Airport-Small Airport
The Lakes Aerodrome-Small Airport

Post Offices in Smiths Lake

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Pacfic Palms Post Office

Churches & Religious Organizations in Smiths Lake

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Green Cathedral

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Shipwrecks
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Documented shipwreck sites from historical maritime records
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Shipwrecks Near Smiths Lake

1 documented shipwrecks found near Smiths Lake.

Name Year Description
Ada and Ethel - A wooden schooner that sprung a leak and foundered off Seal Rocks.

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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Smiths Lake enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winter temperatures average 72°F in January, while summers reach an average of 56°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 49.6 inches.

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