Swansea Heads, Australia
New South Wales · Australia
Swansea Heads is a small town in New South Wales, Australia with a population of 609. Elevation: 62 ft (19 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
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People
Climate
| Population | 609 |
| Population Density | 2 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 62 ft (19 m) |
| Coordinates | -33.0965°, 151.6550° |
| Timezone | Australia/Sydney |
| Country | 🇦🇺 Australia |
| State / Province | New South Wales |
| Average Temperature | 64°F (18°C) |
| January Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| July Average | 55°F (13°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 31.7 inches (805 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Swansea Heads
Swansea Heads is a small town in Australia (New South Wales) with a population of 609. The city sits at an elevation of 62 feet (19 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 Swansea Heads
Swansea Heads has an average annual temperature of 18.9°C (66°F). The hottest month is Jan (23.5°C), the coldest is Jul (13.7°C). Average annual precipitation is 1214 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 63.7°F |
| 18% above Australia avg | |
| January Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| July Average | 55°F (13°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 62 ft (19 m) |
| Area | 351.4 sq mi (910.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 2/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 33.0965°S, 151.6550°E |
| Timezone | Australia/Sydney |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 70°F (21°C) | 4.8 in | |
| February | 73°F (23°C) | 5.3 in | Warmest |
| March | 70°F (21°C) | 5.6 in | Wettest |
| April | 66°F (19°C) | 4.3 in | |
| May | 61°F (16°C) | 4.2 in | |
| June | 56°F (13°C) | 4.4 in | |
| July | 55°F (13°C) | 2.4 in | Coldest |
| August | 56°F (13°C) | 2.2 in | Driest |
| September | 60°F (15°C) | 2.6 in | |
| October | 64°F (18°C) | 3.0 in | |
| November | 67°F (19°C) | 3.6 in | |
| December | 71°F (22°C) | 3.3 in |
Swansea Heads has a seasonal temperature swing of 18°F / from 55°F in July to 73°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 45.5 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.6") and August the driest (2.2").
Radio Stations near Swansea Heads
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 Swansea Heads
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barkers Barn | ||||
| Classroom | ||||
| Forsight Gallery | ||||
| Fort Scratchley Museum | ||||
| Miss Porter's House | ||||
| Newcastle Museum | ||||
| Newcastle Police Station Museum | ||||
| Richmond Vale Railway Museum | ||||
| South Sea Island Museum | ||||
| Sunnyside and South Sea Island Museum | ||||
| Wallsend District Hospital | ||||
| Wyong District Museum & Historical Society |
Libraries in Swansea Heads
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adamstown Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Auchmuty Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Belmont Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Cardiff Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Charlestown Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Edgeworth Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Gwandalan Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Hamilton Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Lake Haven Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Lambton Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Mayfield Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Morisset Library | 0.0 | |||||
| New Lambton Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Newcastle City Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Redhead Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Speers Point Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Stockton Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Student Hub | 0.0 | |||||
| Sugar Valley Library Museum | 0.0 | |||||
| Swansea Library | 0.0 | |||||
| The Entrance Library & Council Services | 0.0 | |||||
| Toronto Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Toukley Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Tuggerah Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Wallsend District Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Wangi Wangi Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Windale Library | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Swansea Heads
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newcastle Farmer's Market | |||||
| Newcastle Farmer's Market | |||||
| Toukley Lions Markets |
Stadiums & Teams in Swansea Heads
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Swansea Heads
14 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Newcastle Airport | NTL | Large Airport |
| Cessnock Airport | CES | Small Airport |
| Dochra Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Dr Fox Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Elderslie Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Lake Macquarie Airport | BEO | Small Airport |
| Luskintyre Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Maitland Airport | MTL | Small Airport |
| Mangrove Mountain Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Singleton Airport | SIX | Small Airport |
| Singleton Military Area airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Somersby Airstrip | GOS | Small Airport |
| Warkworth Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Warnervale Airport | - | Small Airport |
Treatment Centers in Swansea Heads
13 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | ||
| The Glen Centre | ||
| Vamp |
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Shipwrecks Near Swansea Heads
1 documented shipwrecks found near Swansea Heads.
| Name | Year | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Bonnie Dundee | - | A steamship that collided with SS Barrabool off Caves Beach. |
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What is the population of Swansea Heads?
Swansea Heads has a population of 609 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 2 people per square mile, spread across 351.4 square miles.
What is the weather like in Swansea Heads?
Swansea Heads 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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