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Valley Heights, Australia
New South Wales · Australia
Valley Heights is a small town in New South Wales, Australia with a population of 1,207. Elevation: 1,060 ft (323 m). Average temperature: 58°F (15°C).
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About Valley Heights
Valley Heights is a small township of the City of Blue Mountains in New South Wales, Australia. It is about 70 km (43 mi) from the Sydney central business district and is located east of the township of Springwood. At the 2021 census, Valley Heights had a population of 1,188 people.
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| Population | 1,207 |
| Population Density | 1 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 1,060 ft (323 m) |
| Coordinates | -33.7000°, 150.5833° |
| Timezone | Australia/Sydney |
| Country | 🇦🇺 Australia |
| State / Province | New South Wales |
| Average Temperature | 58°F (15°C) |
| January Average | 65°F (18°C) |
| July Average | 49°F (10°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 38.9 inches (988 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.4 inches (1 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $30,826 |
| Median Age | 44.0 years |
About Valley Heights
Valley Heights is a small town in Australia (New South Wales) with a population of 1,207. The city sits at an elevation of 1,060 feet (323 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 58°F (15°C). Temperatures range from 65°F in January to 49°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 38.9 inches. The timezone is Australia/Sydney.
Population
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Valley Heights vs Australia Average
Income: Valley Heights vs Australia
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Income
| Median HH Income | $30,826 |
| 59% below Australia avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $30,826 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $593 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 3.3% |
| 8% below Australia avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 115 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $225,400 |
| 20% below Australia avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $1,127 |
| 3% below Australia avg |
Ownership & Property
| Homeownership | 90.1% |
| Owner-Occupied | 90.1% |
| Renter-Occupied | 9.9% |
| Housing Units | 483 |
Property Tax
Climate in Valley Heights
Valley Heights has an average annual temperature of 18.6°C (65°F). The hottest month is Jan (25.1°C), the coldest is Jul (11.6°C). Average annual precipitation is 753 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 58.1°F |
| 8% above Australia avg | |
| January Average | 65°F (18°C) |
| July Average | 49°F (10°C) |
| Sunny Days | 325 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,060 ft (323 m) |
| Area | 2,265.5 sq mi (5,867.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 1/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -33.7000°N, 150.5833°W |
| Timezone | Australia/Sydney |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 65°F (18°C) | 5.3 in | |
| February | 70°F (21°C) | 5.3 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| March | 67°F (19°C) | 4.7 in | |
| April | 62°F (17°C) | 3.2 in | |
| May | 57°F (14°C) | 3.0 in | |
| June | 52°F (11°C) | 2.4 in | |
| July | 49°F (10°C) | 1.7 in | Coldest, Driest |
| August | 52°F (11°C) | 2.0 in | |
| September | 56°F (13°C) | 2.1 in | |
| October | 61°F (16°C) | 2.9 in | |
| November | 64°F (18°C) | 3.7 in | |
| December | 68°F (20°C) | 3.7 in |
Valley Heights has a seasonal temperature swing of 21°F / from 49°F in July to 70°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 40.1 inches, with February being the wettest month (5.3") and July the driest (1.7").
Schools in Valley Heights
3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Springwood Public School | — | — | — | — |
| Ellison Public School | — | — | — | — |
| Blue Mountains Grammar School | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Valley Heights
10 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sky News Australia Radio | conservative, discussion | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| Voice of Islam | islamic | MP3 | |
| 2MCR 100.3 - Sounds of Macarthur - Macarthur Community Radio | australian music, community radio | MP3 128 kbps | |
| C91.3 FM - Macarthur's Radio Station | commercial, hot adult contemporary | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| C-Dance | club, dance | MP3 192 kbps | |
| C91.3 | — | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| Pulse 89.9 FM | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Hawkesbury Radio - Sydney (MP3) | community radio | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Hawkesbury Radio | — | AAC 48 kbps | |
| Radio Blue Mountains | — | MP3 128 kbps |
Museums in Valley Heights
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arms of Australia Inn Museum | ||||
| Hawkesbury Regional Museum | ||||
| Howe House | ||||
| Kurrajong Radio Museum | ||||
| Museum of Fire | ||||
| Museum of Printing | ||||
| Nativity House Museum And Gallery | ||||
| Nepean Naval Museum | ||||
| Norman Lindsay Gallery | ||||
| Peninsula House & Tebbutt's Observatory 1879 & 1894 | ||||
| Tarella Cottage | ||||
| Turkish Bath Museum | ||||
| Valley Heights Locomotive Depot Heritage Museum |
Libraries in Valley Heights
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blaxland Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Blaxland Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Emu Plains Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Graham Swain Library | 0.0 | |||||
| John Phillips Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Lawson Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Mount Druitt Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Penrith City Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Richmond Branch Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Springwood Library | 0.0 | |||||
| St Clair Branch Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| St Marys Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Wentworth Falls Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Windsor Library | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Valley Heights
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minchinbury Fruit Market |
Restaurants in Valley Heights
3 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Valley Heights
6 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in Valley Heights
1 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Valley Heights
1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Valley Heights
1 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Valley Heights
1 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Valley Heights
1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Valley Heights
3 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Golf Courses in Valley Heights
1 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Valley Heights
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Country Brewer |
Stadiums & Teams in Valley Heights
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Valley Heights
21 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| (Duplicate)Western Sydney International Airport | — | Large Airport |
| (Duplicate)Western Sydney International Airport | WSI | Large Airport |
| Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport | SYD | Large Airport |
| Camden Airport | CDU | Medium Airport |
| RAAF Base Richmond | XRH | Medium Airport |
| Sydney Bankstown Airport | BWU | Medium Airport |
| Aberfoyle Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Bullio Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Dr Fox Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Gingkin Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Holsworthy (Military) Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Katoomba Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Mangrove Mountain Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Somersby Airstrip | GOS | Small Airport |
| St Mary's / Kennetts Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Tadji Park Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| The Oaks Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Tucker Creek Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Wedderburn Aerodrome | — | Small Airport |
| Wilton Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Yerranderie Airfield | — | Small Airport |
Treatment Centers in Valley Heights
5 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
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| Mount Druitt Centre for Addiction Medicine | ||
| Mount Druitt Private Opioid Treatment Clinic |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Valley Heights
3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Anglican Churches Springwood - The Factory | |
| Our Saviour Lutheran Church Springwood | |
| St Thomas Aquinas Parish |
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What is the population of Valley Heights?
Valley Heights has a population of 1,207 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 1 people per square mile, spread across 2,265.5 square miles. The median age of residents is 44.0 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.
Is Valley Heights expensive to live in?
The median household income is $30,826, 59% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $225,400 (20% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,127 per month. The home price-to-income ratio is 7.3x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.
What is the weather like in Valley Heights?
Valley Heights enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (15°C). Winter temperatures average 65°F in January, while summers reach an average of 49°F in July. The area receives 325 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 38.9 inches.
How is the job market in Valley Heights?
Valley Heights has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 3.3%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $593. There are 115 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Valley Heights?
The median home value in Valley Heights is $225,400. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,127. The homeownership rate is 90.1%.