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Teralba, Australia

New South Wales · Australia

Teralba is a small town in New South Wales, Australia with a population of 1,581. Elevation: 59 ft (18 m). Average temperature: 64°F (18°C).

Data updated June 2026

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
1,581 Population 6/sq mi density
59 ft Elevation 18 meters
64°F Avg Temperature 18°C
31.7 in Annual Rain
Australia / Sydney Timezone
$28,493 Median Income
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$28,493 median income, 4.3% unemployment
C+
Affordability
2.6 / 5.0
$204,400 home value, $1,022/mo rent

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About Teralba

Teralba is a town and suburb of Greater Newcastle, City of Lake Macquarie in New South Wales, Australia, between the towns of Speers Point and Booragul on the northern shoreline of Lake Macquarie. The town first came into being with the construction of the Homebush to Waratah Railway in the early 1880s.

People

Population1,581
Median Age37.0 yrs
Density6/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$28,493
Per Capita$28,493
Unemployment4.3%

Housing

C+
Home Value$204,400
Rent$1,022
Ownership77.3%
Housing Units632

Climate

Avg Temp64°F (18°C)
Rain31.7 in/yr
Sunny Days345/yr
Elevation59 ft (18 m)
Population1,581
Population Density6 / sq mi
Elevation59 ft (18 m)
Coordinates-32.9667°, 151.6000°
TimezoneAustralia/Sydney
Country🇦🇺 Australia
State / ProvinceNew South Wales
Average Temperature64°F (18°C)
January Average70°F (21°C)
July Average55°F (13°C)
Annual Precipitation31.7 inches (805 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$28,493
Median Age37.0 years

About Teralba

Teralba is a small town in Australia (New South Wales) with a population of 1,581. The city sits at an elevation of 59 feet (18 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.

Teralba has a population of 1,581 with a density of 6 people per square mile, spread across 267.3 square miles. The median age is 37.0 years, 5% younger than the national median of 38.9.

Population

1,581
Total Population
6
People / sq mi
37.0yrs
Median Age
5% below Australia avg
267.3mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Teralba vs Australia Average

The median household income in Teralba is $28,493, which is 62% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $28,493 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $548, 62% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 4.3% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 150 business establishments.

Income: Teralba vs Australia

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Income

Median HH Income$28,493
62% below Australia avg
Per Capita Income$28,493
Avg Weekly Wage$548

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment4.3%
19% above Australia avg
Establishments (County)150

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Teralba is $204,400, 27% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $1,022 (12% below the national average of $1,163). 77.3% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 632 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 7.2x, making homeownership a significant financial stretch for most families.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$204,400
27% below Australia avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,022
12% below Australia avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership77.3%
Owner-Occupied77.3%
Renter-Occupied22.7%
Housing Units632

Property Tax

Climate in Teralba

Teralba has an average annual temperature of 18.6°C (65°F). The hottest month is Jan (22.9°C), the coldest is Jul (13.4°C). Average annual precipitation is 1080 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 22.9°C / 73°F 20.1° / 25.7° 86.0
Feb 22.8°C / 73°F 20.1° / 25.5° 138.4
Mar 21.9°C / 71°F 18.9° / 24.9° 123.4
Apr 19.6°C / 67°F 15.8° / 23.3° 130.6
May 16.8°C / 62°F 12.8° / 20.7° 90.3
Jun 14.4°C / 58°F 10.6° / 18.3° 103.7
Jul 13.4°C / 56°F 9.2° / 17.7° 56.4
Aug 14.5°C / 58°F 10° / 19° 49.4
Sep 16.8°C / 62°F 12.6° / 21.1° 60.5
Oct 18.6°C / 65°F 14.9° / 22.4° 64.6
Nov 20.1°C / 68°F 16.9° / 23.3° 110.5
Dec 21.7°C / 71°F 18.7° / 24.7° 66.3
Teralba enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 70°F in January while summers reach 55°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 345 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 31.7 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 59 feet.

Temperature

70°F Jan (21°C) 55°F Jul (13°C)
Annual Average63.7°F
18% above Australia avg
January Average70°F (21°C)
July Average55°F (13°C)
Sunny Days345 days/yr

Geography

Elevation59 ft (18 m)
Area267.3 sq mi (692.3 km²)
Population Density6/sq mi
Coordinates-32.9667°N, 151.6000°W
TimezoneAustralia/Sydney

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 31.7"
17% below Australia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Mar) 5.20"
Driest Month (Aug) 1.85"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

16 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.3. Most recent: M3.6 on May 28, 2025.

Aug 6, 1994 9 km WSW of Ellalong, Australia M5.3 35 km
Apr 22, 2025 18 km SW of Singleton, Australia M5.1 59 km
Aug 23, 2024 7 km ENE of Denman, Australia M4.8 104 km
Aug 24, 2024 8 km NE of Denman, Australia M4.5 106 km
Sep 6, 2024 New South Wales, Australia M4.4 109 km
May 2, 2020 11 km ENE of Denman, Australia M4.0 101 km
May 28, 2025 3 km WNW of Cobbitty, Australia M3.6 145 km
Mar 8, 2024 14 km SSW of Woodford, Australia M3.5 146 km
Mar 1, 2025 12 km N of Denman, Australia M3.3 116 km
Mar 11, 2010 8 km NE of Hawks Nest, Australia M3.3 72 km
Sep 10, 2012 33 km ESE of Blue Bay, Australia M3.2 58 km
Feb 23, 1990 49 km S of Denman, Australia M3.0 86 km
Jul 2, 2006 9 km SSW of Muswellbrook, Australia M2.8 97 km
May 15, 2004 23 km ENE of Dungog, Australia M2.8 81 km
Jan 14, 2025 13 km ESE of Denman, Australia M2.7 95 km
Aug 26, 2024 12 km SSW of Muswellbrook, Australia M2.7 97 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 70°F (21°C) 4.5 in
February 73°F (23°C) 4.7 in Warmest
March 70°F (21°C) 5.2 in Wettest
April 65°F (18°C) 3.7 in
May 60°F (15°C) 3.5 in
June 55°F (13°C) 3.7 in Coldest
July 55°F (13°C) 2.1 in
August 55°F (13°C) 1.9 in Driest
September 59°F (15°C) 2.3 in
October 64°F (18°C) 2.8 in
November 67°F (19°C) 3.4 in
December 71°F (22°C) 3.1 in

Teralba has a seasonal temperature swing of 18°F / from 55°F in June to 73°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 40.9 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.2") and August the driest (1.9").

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Schools in Teralba

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

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

3 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

Museums in Teralba

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Forsight Gallery
Fort Scratchley Museum
Maitland Regional Museum
Miss Porter's House
Monarch Historical Museum
Morpeth Museum
Newcastle Museum
Newcastle Police Station Museum
Poppethead
Richmond Vale Railway Museum
Sketchley Pioneer Cottage
South Sea Island Museum
Sunnyside and South Sea Island Museum
Tomago House
Wallsend District Hospital

Libraries in Teralba

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Adamstown Library0.0
Auchmuty Library0.0
Belmont Library0.0
Beresfield Library0.0
Cardiff Library0.0
Cessnock City Library0.0
Charlestown Library0.0
East Maitland Library0.0
Edgeworth Library0.0
Gwandalan Library0.0
Hamilton Library0.0
Kurri Kurri Library0.0
Lambton Library0.0
Maitland City Library0.0
Mayfield Library0.0
Morisset Library0.0
New Lambton Library0.0
Newcastle City Library0.0
Raymond Terrace Library0.0
Redhead Library0.0
Rutherford Library0.0
Speers Point Library0.0
Stockton Library0.0
Student Hub0.0
Sugar Valley Library Museum0.0
Swansea Library0.0
Thornton Library0.0
Toronto Library0.0
Wallsend District Library0.0
Wangi Wangi Library0.0
Windale Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Teralba

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Newcastle Farmer's Market
Newcastle Farmer's Market

Cafes in Teralba

1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Maddz on York

Train Stations in Teralba

1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Teralba

Gas Stations in Teralba

2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

AU #1027675148
AU #335065110

Stadiums & Teams in Teralba

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Airports Near Teralba

15 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Newcastle AirportNTLLarge Airport
Cessnock AirportCESSmall Airport
Dochra Airfield-Small Airport
Dr Fox Airstrip-Small Airport
Elderslie Airport-Small Airport
Lake Macquarie AirportBEOSmall Airport
Luskintyre Airfield-Small Airport
Maitland AirportMTLSmall Airport
Mangrove Mountain Airport-Small Airport
Singleton AirportSIXSmall Airport
Singleton Military Area airstrip-Small Airport
Somersby AirstripGOSSmall Airport
Strowan-Small Airport
Warkworth Airport-Small Airport
Warnervale Airport-Small Airport

Treatment Centers in Teralba

12 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
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
Vamp

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 Teralba

What is the population of Teralba?

Teralba has a population of 1,581 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 6 people per square mile, spread across 267.3 square miles. The median age of residents is 37.0 years.

Is Teralba expensive to live in?

The median household income is $28,493, 62% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $204,400 (27% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,022 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 7.2x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Teralba?

Teralba 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. The area receives 345 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 31.7 inches.

How is the job market in Teralba?

Teralba has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 4.3%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $548. There are 150 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Teralba?

The median home value in Teralba is $204,400. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,022. The homeownership rate is 77.3%.

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