Townsend, Australia
New South Wales · Australia
Townsend is a small town in New South Wales, Australia with a population of 991. Elevation: 36 ft (11 m). Average temperature: 67°F (19°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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People
Climate
| Population | 991 |
| Elevation | 36 ft (11 m) |
| Coordinates | -29.4662°, 153.2207° |
| Timezone | Australia/Sydney |
| Country | 🇦🇺 Australia |
| State / Province | New South Wales |
| Average Temperature | 67°F (19°C) |
| January Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| July Average | 57°F (14°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 30.6 inches (777 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Townsend
Townsend is a small town in Australia (New South Wales) with a population of 991. The city sits at an elevation of 36 feet (11 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 67°F (19°C). Temperatures range from 74°F in January to 57°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 30.6 inches. The timezone is Australia/Sydney.
Climate in Townsend
Townsend has an average annual temperature of 19.9°C (68°F). The hottest month is Jan (24.1°C), the coldest is Jul (15°C). Average annual precipitation is 1402 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 66.6°F |
| 23% above Australia avg | |
| January Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| July Average | 57°F (14°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 36 ft (11 m) |
| Coordinates | 29.4662°S, 153.2207°E |
| Timezone | Australia/Sydney |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 74°F (23°C) | 4.9 in | |
| February | 75°F (24°C) | 6.5 in | Warmest |
| March | 73°F (23°C) | 7.3 in | Wettest |
| April | 68°F (20°C) | 5.6 in | |
| May | 64°F (18°C) | 5.8 in | |
| June | 59°F (15°C) | 4.1 in | |
| July | 57°F (14°C) | 2.7 in | Coldest |
| August | 59°F (15°C) | 1.6 in | Driest |
| September | 63°F (17°C) | 1.8 in | |
| October | 67°F (19°C) | 3.3 in | |
| November | 70°F (21°C) | 3.9 in | |
| December | 73°F (23°C) | 5.0 in |
Townsend has a seasonal temperature swing of 18°F / from 57°F in July to 75°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 52.5 inches, with March being the wettest month (7.3") and August the driest (1.6").
Radio Stations near Townsend
1 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| TLC FM The Lower Clarence Valley Yamba NSW Australia | community radio, nsw | AAC 96 kbps |
Museums in Townsend
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lawrence Museum | ||||
| Maclean Stone Cottage & Bicentennial Museum | ||||
| Squatters Rest Private Museum Image Squatters Rest | ||||
| The Shed Gallery | ||||
| Yamba Museum |
Libraries in Townsend
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Iluka Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Maclean Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Yamba Library | 0.0 |
Gas Stations in Townsend
2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Airports Near Townsend
8 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Ballina Byron Gateway Airport | BNK | Medium Airport |
| Clarence Valley Regional Airport | GFN | Medium Airport |
| Lismore Airport | LSY | Medium Airport |
| Baryulgil Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Casino Airport | CSI | Small Airport |
| Evans Head Aerodrome | EVH | Small Airport |
| Palmers Island/Yamba Airport | - | Small Airport |
| South Grafton Airport | - | Small Airport |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Townsend
1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Lower Clarence Baptist Church |
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Public Holidays in Australia
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Townsend has a population of 991 residents and is located in Australia..
What is the weather like in Townsend?
Townsend enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C). Winter temperatures average 74°F in January, while summers reach an average of 57°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 30.6 inches.
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