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Uralla, Australia

New South Wales · Australia

Uralla is a small town in New South Wales, Australia with a population of 2,697. Elevation: 3,297 ft (1,005 m). Average temperature: 56°F (13°C).

Data updated June 2026

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
2,697 Population 1/sq mi density
3,297 ft Elevation 1,005 meters
56°F Avg Temperature 13°C
31.1 in Annual Rain
Australia / Sydney Timezone
$21,226 Median Income
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.5 / 5.0
$21,226 median income, 5.9% unemployment
C+
Affordability
2.9 / 5.0
$140,800 home value, $704/mo rent

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About Uralla

Uralla

Uralla is a town on the Northern Tablelands, New South Wales, Australia. It is located at the intersection of the New England Highway and Thunderbolts Way, 465 kilometres (289 mi) north of Sydney and about 23 kilometres (14 mi) south-west of the city of Armidale. At the 2016 census, the township of Uralla had a population of 2,388. According to the 2021 census, the population of Uralla had increased to 2,728.

People

Population2,697
Median Age46.0 yrs
Density1/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$21,226
Per Capita$21,226
Unemployment5.9%

Housing

C+
Home Value$140,800
Rent$704
Ownership73.9%
Housing Units1,079

Climate

Avg Temp56°F (13°C)
Rain31.1 in/yr
Sunny Days280/yr
Elevation3,297 ft (1,005 m)
Population2,697
Population Density1 / sq mi
Elevation3,297 ft (1,005 m)
Coordinates-30.6411°, 151.5007°
TimezoneAustralia/Sydney
Country🇦🇺 Australia
State / ProvinceNew South Wales
Average Temperature56°F (13°C)
January Average68°F (20°C)
July Average43°F (6°C)
Annual Precipitation31.1 inches (789 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$21,226
Median Age46.0 years

About Uralla

Uralla is a small town in Australia (New South Wales) with a population of 2,697. The city sits at an elevation of 3,297 feet (1,005 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 56°F (13°C). Temperatures range from 68°F in January to 43°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 31.1 inches. The timezone is Australia/Sydney.

Uralla has a population of 2,697 with a density of 1 people per square mile, spread across 3,119.0 square miles. The median age is 46.0 years, 18% older than the national median of 38.9.

Population

2,697
Total Population
1
People / sq mi
46.0yrs
Median Age
18% above Australia avg
3,119.0mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Uralla vs Australia Average

The median household income in Uralla is $21,226, which is 72% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $21,226 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $408, 72% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 5.9% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 256 business establishments.

Income: Uralla vs Australia

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Income

Median HH Income$21,226
72% below Australia avg
Per Capita Income$21,226
Avg Weekly Wage$408

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment5.9%
64% above Australia avg
Establishments (County)256

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Uralla is $140,800, 50% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $704 (39% below the national average of $1,163). 73.9% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 1,079 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 6.6x, above the traditionally affordable threshold of 3-4x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$140,800
50% below Australia avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$704
39% below Australia avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership73.9%
Owner-Occupied73.9%
Renter-Occupied26.1%
Housing Units1,079

Property Tax

Climate in Uralla

Uralla has an average annual temperature of 13.7°C (57°F). The hottest month is Jan (20.3°C), the coldest is Jul (6.8°C). Average annual precipitation is 747 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 20.3°C / 69°F 14.1° / 26.5° 96.2
Feb 19.4°C / 67°F 13.6° / 25.3° 89.4
Mar 17.4°C / 63°F 11.6° / 23.1° 60.0
Apr 14°C / 57°F 8.1° / 19.9° 39.3
May 9.8°C / 50°F 4° / 15.7° 33.9
Jun 7.6°C / 46°F 2.5° / 12.8° 51.2
Jul 6.8°C / 44°F 1.4° / 12.2° 38.0
Aug 8°C / 46°F 1.8° / 14.1° 44.4
Sep 11.2°C / 52°F 4.8° / 17.7° 39.8
Oct 14.2°C / 58°F 7.7° / 20.8° 64.3
Nov 17°C / 63°F 10.5° / 23.5° 89.9
Dec 18.8°C / 66°F 12.5° / 25.1° 100.4
Uralla enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 68°F in January while summers reach 43°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 280 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 31.1 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 3,297 feet.

Temperature

68°F Jan (20°C) 43°F Jul (6°C)
Annual Average55.8°F
3% above Australia avg
January Average68°F (20°C)
July Average43°F (6°C)
Sunny Days280 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,297 ft (1,005 m)
Area3,119.0 sq mi (8,078.2 km²)
Population Density1/sq mi
Coordinates-30.6411°N, 151.5007°W
TimezoneAustralia/Sydney

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 31.1"
18% below Australia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 4.45"
Driest Month (Jun) 1.69"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.1. Most recent: M4.1 on Jun 8, 2012.

Jun 8, 2012 22 km ESE of Blair Athol, Australia M4.1 106 km
Jun 8, 2012 23 km ESE of Blair Athol, Australia M4.0 105 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 68°F (20°C) 4.5 in Warmest, Wettest
February 67°F (19°C) 3.3 in
March 63°F (17°C) 2.2 in
April 57°F (14°C) 1.7 in
May 51°F (10°C) 2.0 in
June 45°F (7°C) 1.7 in Driest
July 43°F (6°C) 2.0 in Coldest
August 45°F (7°C) 1.7 in
September 50°F (10°C) 2.2 in
October 56°F (13°C) 2.8 in
November 61°F (16°C) 3.4 in
December 65°F (19°C) 3.8 in

Uralla has a seasonal temperature swing of 25°F / from 43°F in July to 68°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 31.1 inches, with January being the wettest month (4.5") and June the driest (1.7").

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Schools in Uralla

3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Uralla Central School - - - -
Rocky River Public School - - - -
St Josephs School - - - -
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Radio Stations near Uralla

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Museums in Uralla

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
12th/16th Hunter River Lancers Museum
Armidale Bicentennial Railway Museum
Armidale Folk Museum
McCrossin's Mill
Museum of Education
Museum of Printing
Natural History Museum
New England Regional Art Museum

Libraries in Uralla

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Armidale LRC Library0.0
Armidale Toy Library and Children's Centre0.0
Armidale War Memorial Library0.0
C. B. Newling Library0.0
Dixson Library0.0
Drummond Memorial Library0.0
Law Library0.0
Library0.0
Library0.0
Uralla Library0.0

Hotels in Uralla

1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Top Pub

Restaurants in Uralla

1 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Goto Sushi

Cafes in Uralla

5 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

53 on Bridge
Caffe Gusto
Michael's Garden Cafe
Naturally Healthy
The Alternate Root

Veterinaries in Uralla

1 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Uralla Veterinary Clinic

Train Stations in Uralla

1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Uralla Station

Gas Stations in Uralla

3 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

AU #790585519
BP
Mobil

Banks in Uralla

1 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Regional Australia Bank

Gyms in Uralla

1 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Pulse Fitness

Golf Courses in Uralla

1 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Uralla Golf Course

Breweries in Uralla

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Great Hops Brewing Co.
The Welder's Dog Brewery

Airports Near Uralla

15 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Armidale AirportARMMedium Airport
Tamworth AirportTMWMedium Airport
Attunga Private airstrp-Small Airport
Dunmore Manila Airport-Small Airport
Goonoo Goonoo Airport-Small Airport
Heathcote Emergency Airport-Small Airport
Kelvin Station Airport-Small Airport
Mount Sandon Airport-Small Airport
Uralla Private strip?-Small Airport
Walcha AirportWLCSmall Airport
Walcha Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Wilson's Creek Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Wollomombi Airport-Small Airport
Woodville Airport-Small Airport
Woolomin Airport-Small Airport

Post Offices in Uralla

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Uralla Post Office

Churches & Religious Organizations in Uralla

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
St Johns
St Josephs

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Waterfalls
2
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 Uralla

What is the population of Uralla?

Uralla has a population of 2,697 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 1 people per square mile, spread across 3,119.0 square miles. The median age of residents is 46.0 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Uralla expensive to live in?

The median household income is $21,226, 72% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $140,800 (50% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $704 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 6.6x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Uralla?

Uralla enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winter temperatures average 68°F in January, while summers reach an average of 43°F in July. The area receives 280 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 31.1 inches.

How is the job market in Uralla?

The unemployment rate in Uralla is 5.9%, somewhat above the national average of 3.6%. Job seekers may face moderate competition. The average weekly wage is $408. There are 256 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Uralla?

The median home value in Uralla is $140,800. For renters, the median monthly rent is $704. The homeownership rate is 73.9%.

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