The Rock, Australia

New South Wales · Australia

The Rock is a small town in New South Wales, Australia with a population of 1,347. Elevation: 712 ft (217 m). Average temperature: 60°F (16°C).

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

1,347 Population
712 ft Elevation 217 meters
60°F Avg Temperature 16°C
22.4 in Annual Rain
Australia / Sydney Timezone

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People

Population1,347

Climate

Avg Temp60°F (16°C)
Rain22.4 in/yr
Elevation712 ft (217 m)
Population1,347
Elevation712 ft (217 m)
Coordinates-35.2730°, 147.1138°
TimezoneAustralia/Sydney
Country🇦🇺 Australia
State / ProvinceNew South Wales
Average Temperature60°F (16°C)
January Average75°F (24°C)
July Average46°F (8°C)
Annual Precipitation22.4 inches (569 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About The Rock

The Rock is a small town in Australia (New South Wales) with a population of 1,347. The city sits at an elevation of 712 feet (217 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 60°F (16°C). Temperatures range from 75°F in January to 46°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 22.4 inches. The timezone is Australia/Sydney.

The Rock enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 75°F in January while summers reach 46°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. Annual precipitation totals 22.4 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 712 feet.

Temperature

75°F Jan (24°C) 46°F Jul (8°C)
Annual Average60.4°F
12% above Australia avg
January Average75°F (24°C)
July Average46°F (8°C)

Geography

Elevation712 ft (217 m)
Coordinates35.2730°S, 147.1138°E
TimezoneAustralia/Sydney

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 22.4"
41% below Australia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 2.20"
Driest Month (Mar) 1.34"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

22 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.1. Most recent: M2.6 on Aug 28, 2013.

Jul 17, 1998 17 km WSW of Corryong, Australia M4.1 121 km
Oct 11, 1992 25 km NW of Temora, Australia M4.1 110 km
Oct 16, 1998 18 km WSW of Temora, Australia M4.0 90 km
Feb 28, 2004 16 km SSE of Junee, Australia M3.9 60 km
Mar 14, 1999 22 km WSW of West Wyalong, Australia M3.9 146 km
Apr 19, 2012 36 km ENE of Tumut, Australia M3.7 135 km
May 21, 1994 5 km N of Jindera, Australia M3.4 73 km
Jan 20, 2005 16 km WNW of Wangaratta, Australia M3.3 145 km
Jul 11, 2003 15 km WNW of Cootamundra, Australia M3.3 100 km
Jan 25, 2003 2 km NNE of Jindera, Australia M3.2 76 km
Feb 27, 2000 14 km SSE of Young, Australia M3.1 147 km
Jan 2, 2005 35 km W of Duffy, Australia M2.9 140 km
Oct 25, 2001 9 km NE of Tumut, Australia M2.9 107 km
Apr 1, 2001 23 km ESE of West Wyalong, Australia M2.8 148 km
Sep 21, 2004 30 km SSW of Boorowa, Australia M2.8 149 km
Apr 8, 2002 31 km SE of Batlow, Australia M2.8 127 km
May 28, 2003 11 km SSW of Young, Australia M2.6 142 km
Apr 29, 2007 35 km W of Yass, Australia M2.6 135 km
Aug 28, 2013 2 km SW of Young, Australia M2.6 149 km
Oct 23, 2002 11 km SW of Batlow, Australia M2.6 91 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 75°F (24°C) 1.9 in
February 75°F (24°C) 1.4 in Warmest
March 69°F (21°C) 1.3 in Driest
April 61°F (16°C) 1.9 in
May 54°F (12°C) 2.1 in
June 48°F (9°C) 1.8 in
July 46°F (8°C) 2.2 in Coldest, Wettest
August 48°F (9°C) 2.2 in
September 53°F (11°C) 2.1 in
October 59°F (15°C) 2.2 in
November 65°F (18°C) 1.5 in
December 71°F (22°C) 1.9 in

The Rock has a seasonal temperature swing of 29°F / from 46°F in July to 75°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 22.4 inches, with July being the wettest month (2.2") and March the driest (1.3").

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Schools in The Rock

1 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
The Rock Central School - - - -
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Radio Stations near The Rock

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
2GHR Greater Hume Radio - AAC 64 kbps

Museums in The Rock

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Ed's Old Farm Machinery Museum
Headlie Taylor Header Museum

Libraries in The Rock

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Henty Library0.0
William Merrylees Library0.0

Cafes in The Rock

1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

The Rock Cafe and Catering

Train Stations in The Rock

1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

The Rock

Gas Stations in The Rock

1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

AU #472830176

Golf Courses in The Rock

1 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

The Rock Golf Course

Airports Near The Rock

12 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Narrandera AirportNRAMedium Airport
Wagga Wagga AirportWGAMedium Airport
Bullawa Airstrip-Small Airport
Deltroit Station Airstrip-Small Airport
Federation Hsd Airport-Small Airport
Henty Airport-Small Airport
HentyField Days Site Airport-Small Airport
Holbrook Airport-Small Airport
Lockhart Airstrip-Small Airport
Oura Private Airstrip-Small Airport
Rose Vale Airport-Small Airport
Sunnyside (Walla Walla) Airport-Small Airport

Post Offices in The Rock

3 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
The Rock Post Office
The Rock Post Office
Yerong Creek LPO

Treatment Centers in The Rock

1 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Calvary Riverina Drug and Alcohol Centre

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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The Rock enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winter temperatures average 75°F in January, while summers reach an average of 46°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 22.4 inches.

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