Tanilba Bay, Australia
New South Wales · Australia
Tanilba Bay is a small town in New South Wales, Australia with a population of 4,182. Elevation: 26 ft (8 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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About Tanilba Bay
Tanilba Bay is a suburb of the Port Stephens local government area in the Hunter Region of New South Wales, Australia. It is located on the Tilligerry Peninsula adjacent to the bay from which it got its name. "Tanilba" is said to mean "place of white flowers" in a local Indigenous language, presumably a reference to the flannel flowers which formerly thrived in the area. At the 2021 census Tanilba Bay had a population of 3,237. Tanilba Bay Public School is a co-ed government primary school located at 1A King Albert Avenue.
People
Climate
| Population | 4,182 |
| Population Density | 9 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 26 ft (8 m) |
| Coordinates | -32.7471°, 151.9971° |
| Timezone | Australia/Sydney |
| Country | 🇦🇺 Australia |
| State / Province | New South Wales |
| Average Temperature | 64°F (18°C) |
| January Average | 71°F (21°C) |
| July Average | 55°F (13°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 29.2 inches (740 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Tanilba Bay
Tanilba Bay is a small town in Australia (New South Wales) with a population of 4,182. The city sits at an elevation of 26 feet (8 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 64°F (18°C). Temperatures range from 71°F in January to 55°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 29.2 inches. The timezone is Australia/Sydney.
Climate in Tanilba Bay
Tanilba Bay has an average annual temperature of 19.3°C (67°F). The hottest month is Feb (23.7°C), the coldest is Jul (14.1°C). Average annual precipitation is 1353 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 64.0°F |
| 19% above Australia avg | |
| January Average | 71°F (21°C) |
| July Average | 55°F (13°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 26 ft (8 m) |
| Area | 478.7 sq mi (1,239.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 9/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 32.7471°S, 151.9971°E |
| Timezone | Australia/Sydney |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 71°F (21°C) | 4.4 in | |
| February | 73°F (23°C) | 4.4 in | Warmest |
| March | 70°F (21°C) | 5.4 in | Wettest |
| April | 66°F (19°C) | 4.5 in | |
| May | 60°F (16°C) | 4.7 in | |
| June | 55°F (13°C) | 5.1 in | |
| July | 55°F (13°C) | 3.0 in | Coldest |
| August | 56°F (13°C) | 2.4 in | Driest |
| September | 60°F (15°C) | 2.4 in | |
| October | 64°F (18°C) | 3.2 in | |
| November | 67°F (20°C) | 3.5 in | |
| December | 71°F (22°C) | 3.2 in |
Tanilba Bay has a seasonal temperature swing of 19°F / from 55°F in July to 73°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 46.1 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.4") and August the driest (2.4").
Schools in Tanilba Bay
1 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bobs Farm Public School | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Tanilba Bay
3 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2GB 873 Sydney | news, sport | AAC+ 48 kbps | |
| 2NURFM | easy listening | MP3 128 kbps | |
| 2BOB Radio 104.7FM | - | MP3 128 kbps |
Museums in Tanilba Bay
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clarence Town and District Historical Museum | ||||
| Fighter World | ||||
| Forsight Gallery | ||||
| Fort Scratchley Museum | ||||
| Miss Porter's House | ||||
| Monarch Historical Museum | ||||
| Newcastle Museum | ||||
| Newcastle Police Station Museum |
Libraries in Tanilba Bay
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hamilton Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Newcastle City Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Stockton Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Tea Gardens Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Tilligerry Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Tomaree Library | 0.0 |
Restaurants in Tanilba Bay
1 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Tanilba Bay
1 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Tanilba Bay
1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Tanilba Bay
1 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Golf Courses in Tanilba Bay
1 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Tanilba Bay
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Murrays |
Airports Near Tanilba Bay
10 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Newcastle Airport | NTL | Large Airport |
| Cessnock Airport | CES | Small Airport |
| Elderslie Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Forster (Wallis Is) Airport | FOT | Small Airport |
| Gloucester Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Lake Macquarie Airport | BEO | Small Airport |
| Luskintyre Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Maitland Airport | MTL | Small Airport |
| Somersby Airstrip | GOS | Small Airport |
| Warnervale Airport | - | Small Airport |
Treatment Centers in Tanilba Bay
1 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Vamp |
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Shipwrecks Near Tanilba Bay
1 documented shipwrecks found near Tanilba Bay.
| Name | Year | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Agnes (1853) | - | A cutter that was blown ashore near Newcastle. |
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What is the population of Tanilba Bay?
Tanilba Bay has a population of 4,182 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 9 people per square mile, spread across 478.7 square miles.
What is the weather like in Tanilba Bay?
Tanilba Bay enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winter temperatures average 71°F in January, while summers reach an average of 55°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 29.2 inches.
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