Telegraph Point, Australia

New South Wales · Australia

Telegraph Point is a small town in New South Wales, Australia with a population of 604. Elevation: 26 ft (8 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

604 Population 24/sq mi density
26 ft Elevation 8 meters
66°F Avg Temperature 19°C
28.2 in Annual Rain
Australia / Sydney Timezone

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People

Population604
Density24/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp66°F (19°C)
Rain28.2 in/yr
Elevation26 ft (8 m)
Population604
Population Density24 / sq mi
Elevation26 ft (8 m)
Coordinates-31.3247°, 152.8005°
TimezoneAustralia/Sydney
Country🇦🇺 Australia
State / ProvinceNew South Wales
Average Temperature66°F (19°C)
January Average72°F (22°C)
July Average57°F (14°C)
Annual Precipitation28.2 inches (716 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Telegraph Point

Telegraph Point is a small town in Australia (New South Wales) with a population of 604. The city sits at an elevation of 26 feet (8 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 66°F (19°C). Temperatures range from 72°F in January to 57°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 28.2 inches. The timezone is Australia/Sydney.

Climate in Telegraph Point

Telegraph Point has an average annual temperature of 18.4°C (65°F). The hottest month is Jan (23.5°C), the coldest is Jul (12.8°C). Average annual precipitation is 1432 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 23.5°C / 74°F 18.7° / 28.4° 138.3
Feb 23.2°C / 74°F 18.6° / 27.9° 202.7
Mar 21.8°C / 71°F 17.1° / 26.6° 186.6
Apr 19.2°C / 67°F 13.9° / 24.5° 117.8
May 15.9°C / 61°F 10.1° / 21.7° 105.8
Jun 13.8°C / 57°F 8.3° / 19.4° 148.3
Jul 12.8°C / 55°F 6.6° / 19.1° 64.3
Aug 13.6°C / 56°F 6.8° / 20.5° 63.6
Sep 16°C / 61°F 9.3° / 22.8° 50.5
Oct 18.2°C / 65°F 12.2° / 24.1° 70.4
Nov 20.2°C / 68°F 15.1° / 25.4° 147.9
Dec 22.2°C / 72°F 17.3° / 27.1° 135.7
Telegraph Point enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 72°F in January while summers reach 57°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. Annual precipitation totals 28.2 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 26 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

72°F Jan (22°C) 57°F Jul (14°C)
Annual Average65.8°F
22% above Australia avg
January Average72°F (22°C)
July Average57°F (14°C)

Geography

Elevation26 ft (8 m)
Area25.0 sq mi (64.8 km²)
Population Density24/sq mi
Coordinates31.3247°S, 152.8005°E
TimezoneAustralia/Sydney

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 28.2"
26% below Australia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Mar) 7.56"
Driest Month (Aug) 1.46"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.9. Most recent: M3.9 on Apr 19, 2017.

Apr 19, 2017 62 km ESE of Forster, Australia M3.9 115 km
May 15, 2004 23 km ENE of Dungog, Australia M2.8 135 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 72°F (22°C) 6.9 in
February 73°F (23°C) 6.7 in Warmest
March 71°F (21°C) 7.6 in Wettest
April 66°F (19°C) 5.2 in
May 61°F (16°C) 4.9 in
June 56°F (13°C) 4.1 in
July 57°F (14°C) 2.4 in
August 56°F (13°C) 1.5 in Coldest, Driest
September 60°F (16°C) 2.0 in
October 64°F (18°C) 3.8 in
November 68°F (20°C) 5.1 in
December 71°F (22°C) 5.3 in

Telegraph Point has a seasonal temperature swing of 17°F / from 56°F in August to 73°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 55.4 inches, with March being the wettest month (7.6") and August the driest (1.5").

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Schools in Telegraph Point

1 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Telegraph Point Public School - - - -
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Radio Stations near Telegraph Point

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Museums in Telegraph Point

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Douglas Vale Historic Homestead & Vineyard
Macleay River Historical Society Museum
Maritime Museum
Mid North Coast Maritime Museum
Port Macquarie Historic Courthouse
Port Macquarie Historical Society Museum
Port Macquarie Surfing Museum

Libraries in Telegraph Point

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Kempsey Library0.0
Port Macquarie Library0.0
Wauchope Library0.0

Cafes in Telegraph Point

1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Stockyard Cafe

Gas Stations in Telegraph Point

1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Liberty

Breweries in Telegraph Point

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Moorebeer Brewing Co.

Stadiums & Teams in Telegraph Point

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Telegraph Point

9 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Kempsey AirportKPSMedium Airport
Port Macquarie AirportPQQMedium Airport
Taree AirportTROMedium Airport
Camden Haven Airport-Small Airport
Dexfield Park-Small Airport
Nambucca Heads AirportNBHSmall Airport
Old Bar Heritage Airport-Small Airport
South West Rocks Airport-Small Airport
The Lakes Aerodrome-Small Airport

Post Offices in Telegraph Point

2 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Australia Post - Telegraph Point LPO
Australia Post - Telegraph Point LPO

Treatment Centers in Telegraph Point

2 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Blue Bay Disability
Port Macquarie Disability and Nursing Services

Churches & Religious Organizations in Telegraph Point

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
St Bernards

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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Frequently Asked Questions About Telegraph Point

What is the population of Telegraph Point?

Telegraph Point has a population of 604 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 24 people per square mile, spread across 25.0 square miles.

What is the weather like in Telegraph Point?

Telegraph Point enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winter temperatures average 72°F in January, while summers reach an average of 57°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 28.2 inches.

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