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Thirroul, Australia

New South Wales · Australia

Thirroul is a small city in New South Wales, Australia with a population of 5,920. Elevation: 43 ft (13 m). Average temperature: 63°F (17°C).

2.3 /5.0
C Fair
5,920 Population 13/sq mi density
43 ft Elevation 13 meters
63°F Avg Temperature 17°C
37.5 in Annual Rain
Australia / Sydney Timezone
$32,921 Median Income
C
Overall
2.3 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$32,921 median income, 3.5% unemployment
F
Affordability
1.4 / 5.0
$304,200 home value, $1,521/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population5,920
Median Age43.0 yrs
Density13/mi²

Economy

B
Median Income$32,921
Per Capita$32,921
Unemployment3.5%

Housing

F
Home Value$304,200
Rent$1,521
Ownership79.6%
Housing Units2,368

Climate

Avg Temp63°F (17°C)
Rain37.5 in/yr
Sunny Days328/yr
Elevation43 ft (13 m)
Population5,920
Population Density13 / sq mi
Elevation43 ft (13 m)
Coordinates-34.3160°, 150.9214°
TimezoneAustralia/Sydney
Country🇦🇺 Australia
State / ProvinceNew South Wales
Average Temperature63°F (17°C)
January Average70°F (21°C)
July Average55°F (13°C)
Annual Precipitation37.5 inches (953 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$32,921
Median Age43.0 years

About Thirroul

Thirroul is a small city in Australia (New South Wales) with a population of 5,920. The city sits at an elevation of 43 feet (13 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 63°F (17°C). Temperatures range from 70°F in January to 55°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 37.5 inches. The timezone is Australia/Sydney.

Thirroul has a population of 5,920 with a density of 13 people per square mile, spread across 469.5 square miles. The median age is 43.0 years, 11% older than the national median of 38.9.

Population

5,920
Total Population
13
People / sq mi
43.0yrs
Median Age
11% above Australia avg
469.5mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Thirroul vs Australia Average

The median household income in Thirroul is $32,921, which is 56% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $32,921 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $633, 56% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 3.5% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 562 business establishments.

Income: Thirroul vs Australia

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Income

Median HH Income$32,921
56% below Australia avg
Per Capita Income$32,921
Avg Weekly Wage$633

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment3.5%
3% below Australia avg
Establishments (County)562

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Thirroul is $304,200, 8% above the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $1,521 (31% above the national average of $1,163). 79.6% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 2,368 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 9.2x, making homeownership a significant financial stretch for most families.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$304,200
8% above Australia avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,521
31% above Australia avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership79.6%
Owner-Occupied79.6%
Renter-Occupied20.4%
Housing Units2,368

Property Tax

Climate in Thirroul

Thirroul has an average annual temperature of 18.1°C (65°F). The hottest month is Jan (22.2°C), the coldest is Jul (13.6°C). Average annual precipitation is 1146 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 22.2°C / 72°F 19.2° / 25.1° 88.6
Feb 22°C / 72°F 19.1° / 24.8° 143.2
Mar 21°C / 70°F 18.1° / 24° 142.2
Apr 19°C / 66°F 15.8° / 22.3° 92.8
May 16.4°C / 62°F 13° / 19.9° 51.7
Jun 14.4°C / 58°F 11.2° / 17.7° 125.4
Jul 13.6°C / 56°F 10.1° / 17.2° 78.9
Aug 14.2°C / 58°F 10.5° / 18° 107.5
Sep 16.4°C / 62°F 12.4° / 20.3° 51.6
Oct 18°C / 64°F 14.2° / 21.7° 71.7
Nov 19.2°C / 67°F 16° / 22.5° 117.0
Dec 20.9°C / 70°F 17.7° / 24.1° 75.3
Thirroul enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 70°F in January while summers reach 55°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 328 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 37.5 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 43 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

70°F Jan (21°C) 55°F Jul (13°C)
Annual Average62.9°F
16% above Australia avg
January Average70°F (21°C)
July Average55°F (13°C)
Sunny Days328 days/yr

Geography

Elevation43 ft (13 m)
Area469.5 sq mi (1,216.0 km²)
Population Density13/sq mi
Coordinates-34.3160°N, 150.9214°W
TimezoneAustralia/Sydney

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 37.5"
1% below Australia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Mar) 6.81"
Driest Month (Jul) 2.72"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

10 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.9. Most recent: M3.6 on May 28, 2025.

Feb 14, 2002 1 km NNW of Yerrinbool, Australia M3.9 36 km
Mar 17, 1999 2 km SE of Picton, Australia M3.8 30 km
May 28, 2025 3 km WNW of Cobbitty, Australia M3.6 43 km
Mar 8, 2024 14 km SSW of Woodford, Australia M3.5 67 km
Aug 18, 2007 10 km NW of Mittagong, Australia M3.2 51 km
Sep 10, 2012 33 km ESE of Blue Bay, Australia M3.2 129 km
Jul 27, 2003 36 km NE of Crookwell, Australia M3.1 108 km
Apr 11, 2007 3 km SE of Stanwell Park, Australia M3.1 11 km
Jun 18, 2006 8 km W of Oakdale, Australia M3.0 53 km
Aug 18, 2007 11 km NW of Mittagong, Australia M2.6 51 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 70°F (21°C) 5.4 in Warmest
February 68°F (20°C) 5.8 in
March 66°F (19°C) 6.8 in Wettest
April 61°F (16°C) 4.9 in
May 57°F (14°C) 4.7 in
June 52°F (11°C) 4.9 in
July 55°F (13°C) 2.7 in Driest
August 52°F (11°C) 4.0 in Coldest
September 55°F (13°C) 2.8 in
October 59°F (15°C) 4.3 in
November 62°F (17°C) 4.5 in
December 66°F (19°C) 3.8 in

Thirroul has a seasonal temperature swing of 18°F / from 52°F in August to 70°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 54.6 inches, with March being the wettest month (6.8") and July the driest (2.7").

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Schools in Thirroul

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Thirroul Public School
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Radio Stations near Thirroul

24 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Sky News Australia Radio conservative, discussion AAC+ 64 kbps
Triple J AAC+ 56 kbps
Triple J (QLD) alternative, indie AAC+ 56 kbps
ABC Radio Sydney news, talk AAC 94 kbps
triple j (NSW) dance, hip-hop AAC 238 kbps
Indian link radio music MP3 128 kbps
2SM SRN Sydney news talk, sport AAC+ 64 kbps
ABC Radio National Live 20220701 current affairs, news AAC 94 kbps
ABC RN culture, history AAC+ 56 kbps
Voice of Islam islamic MP3
ABC Country 20220701 country AAC 238 kbps
CADA (AAC+) urban AAC+ 48 kbps
ABC Classic FM 20220701 classic, news AAC 238 kbps
ABC 702kHz AM Sydney NSW Local Radio 20220701 contemporary, current affairs AAC 94 kbps
CADA (MP3) urban MP3 128 kbps
SBS PopAsia c-pop, cantonese AAC+ 97 kbps
Bondi Radio (MP3) dance, electronic MP3 128 kbps
C91.3 FM - Macarthur's Radio Station commercial, hot adult contemporary AAC+ 64 kbps
2MCR 100.3 - Sounds of Macarthur - Macarthur Community Radio australian music, community radio MP3 128 kbps
Northside Radio 99.3 AAC+ 128 kbps
Power Cuts Radio AAC+ 64 kbps
Starter FM dance, electronic MP3 320 kbps
Eastside Radio 89.7FM AAC 192 kbps
i98FM MP3 64 kbps

Museums in Thirroul

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Black Diamond Heritage Centre
Breakwater Battery
Breakwater Battery
Breakwater Battery Military Museum
Breakwater Battery Military Museum
Campbelltown Steam Museum
Historical Aircraft Restoration Society
Illawarra Historical Society Inc & Illawarra Museum
Illawarra Historical Society Inc & Illawarra Museum
Richmond Villa Heritage Centre
Science Space
Science Space
The Old Court House
The Old Court House

Libraries in Thirroul

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bulli Library0.0
Bulli Library0.0
Bundeena Library0.0
Campbelltown TAFE Library0.0
Corrimal Library0.0
Corrimal Library0.0
Dapto District Library0.0
H. J. Daley Library0.0
Helensburgh Library0.0
Oak Flats Library0.0
Thirroul Library0.0
Unanderra Library0.0
Unanderra Library0.0
University of Wollongong Library (16)0.0
University of Wollongong Library (16)0.0
Warrawong District Library0.0
Warrawong District Library0.0
Warrawong Library0.0
Warrawong Library0.0
Wollongong City Library0.0
Wollongong City Library0.0

Restaurants in Thirroul

3 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Altitude 1148
Panorama House
Thirroul Bowling Club

Cafes in Thirroul

5 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Black Market Coffee
Bread, Expresso & Thirroul
Seafoam Cafe
The Cliffhanger
Two Mountains Merchants

Theatres in Thirroul

1 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Anita's Theatre

Train Stations in Thirroul

1 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Thirroul

Gas Stations in Thirroul

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Thirroul Service Station

Banks in Thirroul

3 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

ANZ
Commonwealth Bank
IMB

Shopping Malls in Thirroul

1 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Thirroul Plaza

Gyms in Thirroul

1 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Matremaga

Breweries in Thirroul

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Resin Brewing

Stadiums & Teams in Thirroul

TeamLeagueDivision
WIN Entertainment Centre
WIN Stadium

Airports Near Thirroul

23 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
(Duplicate)Western Sydney International AirportLarge Airport
(Duplicate)Western Sydney International AirportWSILarge Airport
Sydney Kingsford Smith International AirportSYDLarge Airport
Camden AirportCDUMedium Airport
Naval Air Station Nowra - HMAS AlbatrossNOAMedium Airport
RAAF Base RichmondXRHMedium Airport
Shellharbour AirportWOLMedium Airport
Sydney Bankstown AirportBWUMedium Airport
Aberfoyle AirstripSmall Airport
Bowral Private AirfieldSmall Airport
Cambewarra AirstripSmall Airport
Holsworthy (Military) AirportSmall Airport
Jaspers Brush AirfieldSmall Airport
Katoomba AirportSmall Airport
Mittagong AirportSmall Airport
Robertson AirstripSmall Airport
St Mary's / Kennetts AirfieldSmall Airport
Tadji Park AirstripSmall Airport
The Oaks AirportSmall Airport
Tucker Creek AirstripSmall Airport
Wedderburn AerodromeSmall Airport
Wilton AirportSmall Airport
Yerranderie AirfieldSmall Airport

Post Offices in Thirroul

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Thirroul Post Office

Treatment Centers in Thirroul

3 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Illawarra Cancer Care Centre
Illawarra Radiology Group
Wollongong Campus Medical Centre

Churches & Religious Organizations in Thirroul

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
St Michael
St Michael's Catholic Church

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Waterfalls
1
Natural waterfalls documented by USGS and OpenStreetMap contributors
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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 Thirroul

What is the population of Thirroul?

Thirroul has a population of 5,920 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 13 people per square mile, spread across 469.5 square miles. The median age of residents is 43.0 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Thirroul expensive to live in?

The median household income is $32,921, 56% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $304,200 (8% above the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,521 per month, above the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 9.2x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Thirroul?

Thirroul enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winter temperatures average 70°F in January, while summers reach an average of 55°F in July. The area receives 328 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 37.5 inches.

How is the job market in Thirroul?

Thirroul has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 3.5%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $633. There are 562 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Thirroul?

The median home value in Thirroul is $304,200. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,521. The homeownership rate is 79.6%.

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