Upper Orara, Australia
New South Wales · Australia
Upper Orara is a small town in New South Wales, Australia with a population of 863. Elevation: 436 ft (133 m). Average temperature: 66°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 | 863 |
| Population Density | 3 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 436 ft (133 m) |
| Coordinates | -30.2833°, 153.0000° |
| Timezone | Australia/Sydney |
| Country | 🇦🇺 Australia |
| State / Province | New South Wales |
| Average Temperature | 66°F (19°C) |
| January Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| July Average | 56°F (13°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 34.8 inches (884 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Upper Orara
Upper Orara is a small town in Australia (New South Wales) with a population of 863. The city sits at an elevation of 436 feet (133 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 66°F (19°C). Temperatures range from 72°F in January to 56°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 34.8 inches. The timezone is Australia/Sydney.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 65.6°F |
| 21% above Australia avg | |
| January Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| July Average | 56°F (13°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 436 ft (133 m) |
| Area | 275.0 sq mi (712.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 3/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 30.2833°S, 153.0000°E |
| Timezone | Australia/Sydney |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 72°F (22°C) | 7.7 in | |
| February | 73°F (23°C) | 8.0 in | Warmest |
| March | 71°F (22°C) | 9.5 in | Wettest |
| April | 67°F (19°C) | 6.8 in | |
| May | 62°F (17°C) | 7.0 in | |
| June | 57°F (14°C) | 4.1 in | |
| July | 56°F (13°C) | 3.0 in | Coldest |
| August | 57°F (14°C) | 1.6 in | Driest |
| September | 61°F (16°C) | 2.1 in | |
| October | 65°F (18°C) | 3.7 in | |
| November | 68°F (20°C) | 5.9 in | |
| December | 72°F (22°C) | 6.0 in |
Upper Orara has a seasonal temperature swing of 17°F / from 56°F in July to 73°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 65.4 inches, with March being the wettest month (9.5") and August the driest (1.6").
Schools in Upper Orara
2 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ulong Public School | - | - | - | - |
| Upper Orara Public School | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Upper Orara
2 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fresh 92.7 | community radio, music | AAC 64 kbps | |
| 2BBB Bellingen | - | AAC+ 128 kbps |
Museums in Upper Orara
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bellinger Valley Historical Museum | ||||
| Coffs Harbour Historical Museum | ||||
| Coffs Harbour Regional Museum | ||||
| Glenreagh Memorial Museum | ||||
| Jarretts Museum | ||||
| Legends Of Surf Museum | ||||
| Post Office Museum | ||||
| Urunga Museum |
Libraries in Upper Orara
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bellingen Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Harry Bailey Memorial Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Toormina Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Urunga Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Woolgoolga Library | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Upper Orara
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Belligen Community Markets | |||||
| Belligen Growers Market | |||||
| Coffs Coast Growers Market | |||||
| Harbourside Markets |
Stadiums & Teams in Upper Orara
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Upper Orara
6 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Clarence Valley Regional Airport | GFN | Medium Airport |
| Coffs Harbour Airport | CFS | Medium Airport |
| Bald Hills Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Nambucca Heads Airport | NBH | Small Airport |
| South Grafton Airport | - | Small Airport |
| South West Rocks Airport | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Upper Orara
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Ulong Post Office |
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Waterfalls Near Upper Orara
8 waterfalls from OpenStreetMap and USGS geographic data found near Upper Orara.
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Bangalore Falls | |
| Camp Falls | |
| Fig Tree Falls | |
| Gleniffer Falls | |
| Last Effort Falls | |
| Mirrong Falls | |
| Try Again Falls | |
| Urumbilum Waterfall |
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What is the population of Upper Orara?
Upper Orara has a population of 863 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 3 people per square mile, spread across 275.0 square miles.
What is the weather like in Upper Orara?
Upper Orara enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winter temperatures average 72°F in January, while summers reach an average of 56°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 34.8 inches.
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