Thornton, Australia
New South Wales · Australia
Thornton is a small city in New South Wales, Australia with a population of 10,690. Elevation: 72 ft (22 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 Thornton
Thornton is a suburb in the City of Maitland, New South Wales, Australia. It is bisected by the New England Highway.
People
Climate
| Population | 10,690 |
| Population Density | 18 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 72 ft (22 m) |
| Coordinates | -32.7833°, 151.6333° |
| Timezone | Australia/Sydney |
| Country | 🇦🇺 Australia |
| State / Province | New South Wales |
| Average Temperature | 64°F (18°C) |
| January Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| July Average | 55°F (13°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 31.7 inches (805 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Thornton
Thornton is a small city in Australia (New South Wales) with a population of 10,690. The city sits at an elevation of 72 feet (22 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.
Climate in Thornton
Thornton has an average annual temperature of 18.2°C (65°F). The hottest month is Jan (23.8°C), the coldest is Jul (12.2°C). Average annual precipitation is 1097 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 63.7°F |
| 18% above Australia avg | |
| January Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| July Average | 55°F (13°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 72 ft (22 m) |
| Area | 602.4 sq mi (1,560.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 18/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 32.7833°S, 151.6333°E |
| Timezone | Australia/Sydney |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 70°F (21°C) | 4.3 in | |
| February | 74°F (23°C) | 4.2 in | Warmest |
| March | 71°F (22°C) | 4.6 in | Wettest |
| April | 66°F (19°C) | 3.3 in | |
| May | 60°F (16°C) | 3.1 in | |
| June | 55°F (13°C) | 2.9 in | Coldest |
| July | 55°F (13°C) | 1.9 in | |
| August | 55°F (13°C) | 1.5 in | Driest |
| September | 60°F (16°C) | 2.0 in | |
| October | 65°F (18°C) | 2.7 in | |
| November | 68°F (20°C) | 3.1 in | |
| December | 73°F (23°C) | 3.0 in |
Thornton has a seasonal temperature swing of 19°F / from 55°F in June to 74°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 36.4 inches, with March being the wettest month (4.6") and August the driest (1.5").
Schools in Thornton
2 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thornton Public School | - | - | - | - |
| Aspect Hunter School | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Thornton
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 Thornton
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clarence Town and District Historical Museum | ||||
| Court House Museum | ||||
| Fighter World | ||||
| Forsight Gallery | ||||
| Fort Scratchley Museum | ||||
| Luskintyre Aviation Museum | ||||
| Maitland Regional Museum | ||||
| Miss Porter's House | ||||
| Monarch Historical Museum | ||||
| Morpeth Museum | ||||
| Newcastle Museum | ||||
| Newcastle Police Station Museum | ||||
| Paterson Rail Motor Society | ||||
| Richmond Vale Railway Museum | ||||
| Sketchley Pioneer Cottage | ||||
| Tomago House | ||||
| Wallsend District Hospital |
Libraries in Thornton
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adamstown Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Auchmuty Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Beresfield Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Cardiff Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Charlestown Library | 0.0 | |||||
| East Maitland Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Edgeworth Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Hamilton Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Kurri Kurri Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Lambton Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Maitland City Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Mayfield Library | 0.0 | |||||
| New Lambton Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Newcastle City Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Raymond Terrace Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Redhead Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Rutherford Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Speers Point Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Stockton Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Student Hub | 0.0 | |||||
| Sugar Valley Library Museum | 0.0 | |||||
| Thornton Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Toronto Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Wallsend District Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Windale Library | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Thornton
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newcastle Farmer's Market | |||||
| Newcastle Farmer's Market |
Restaurants in Thornton
2 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Thornton
1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Thornton
1 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Thornton
1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Thornton
3 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Thornton
1 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Thornton
1 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Thornton
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Thornton
15 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Newcastle Airport | NTL | Large Airport |
| Cessnock Airport | CES | Small Airport |
| Dochra Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Dr Fox Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Elderslie Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Gloucester Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Lake Macquarie Airport | BEO | Small Airport |
| Luskintyre Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Maitland Airport | MTL | Small Airport |
| Mangrove Mountain Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Singleton Airport | SIX | Small Airport |
| Singleton Military Area airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Somersby Airstrip | GOS | Small Airport |
| Warkworth Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Warnervale Airport | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Thornton
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Thornton Shopping Centre Post & News |
Treatment Centers in Thornton
12 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| 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
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Public Holidays in Australia
25 public holidays this year
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What is the population of Thornton?
Thornton has a population of 10,690 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 18 people per square mile, spread across 602.4 square miles.
What is the weather like in Thornton?
Thornton 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. Annual rainfall totals 31.7 inches.
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