Walcha, Australia

New South Wales · Australia

Walcha is a small town in New South Wales, Australia with a population of 2,475. Elevation: 3,435 ft (1,047 m). Average temperature: 55°F (13°C).

Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026

2,475 Population
3,435 ft Elevation 1,047 meters
55°F Avg Temperature 13°C
32.8 in Annual Rain
Australia / Sydney Timezone

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People

Population2,475

Climate

Avg Temp55°F (13°C)
Rain32.8 in/yr
Elevation3,435 ft (1,047 m)
Population2,475
Elevation3,435 ft (1,047 m)
Coordinates-30.9849°, 151.5934°
TimezoneAustralia/Sydney
Country🇦🇺 Australia
State / ProvinceNew South Wales
Average Temperature55°F (13°C)
January Average66°F (19°C)
July Average42°F (6°C)
Annual Precipitation32.8 inches (832 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Walcha

Walcha is a small town in Australia (New South Wales) with a population of 2,475. The city sits at an elevation of 3,435 feet (1,047 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 55°F (13°C). Temperatures range from 66°F in January to 42°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 32.8 inches. The timezone is Australia/Sydney.

Walcha experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 66°F in January while summers reach 42°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. Annual precipitation totals 32.8 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 3,435 feet.

Temperature

66°F Jan (19°C) 42°F Jul (6°C)
Annual Average54.7°F
1% above Australia avg
January Average66°F (19°C)
July Average42°F (6°C)

Geography

Elevation3,435 ft (1,047 m)
Coordinates30.9849°S, 151.5934°E
TimezoneAustralia/Sydney

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 32.8"
14% below Australia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 4.65"
Driest Month (Aug) 1.81"

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 M4.1 117 km
Jun 8, 2012 23 km ESE of Blair Athol, Australia M4.0 115 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 66°F (19°C) 4.7 in Warmest, Wettest
February 66°F (19°C) 3.5 in
March 62°F (17°C) 2.4 in
April 56°F (13°C) 1.9 in
May 50°F (10°C) 2.2 in
June 44°F (7°C) 1.9 in
July 42°F (6°C) 2.1 in Coldest
August 44°F (7°C) 1.8 in Driest
September 49°F (10°C) 2.2 in
October 55°F (13°C) 2.9 in
November 59°F (15°C) 3.4 in
December 64°F (18°C) 3.7 in

Walcha has a seasonal temperature swing of 24°F / from 42°F in July to 66°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 32.8 inches, with January being the wettest month (4.7") and August the driest (1.8").

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Schools in Walcha

2 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Walcha Central School - - - -
St Patricks Primary School - - - -
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Radio Stations near Walcha

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Museums in Walcha

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Walcha Pioneer Cottage And Museum Complex

Libraries in Walcha

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Walcha Library0.0

Hotels in Walcha

1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Apsley Arms Hotel

Restaurants in Walcha

2 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Cafe Amor
Walcha Royal Cafe

Cafes in Walcha

3 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Café Graze
The Coffee Window
Thunderbolts Cafe

Monuments in Walcha

1 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

John Oxley Memorial

Train Stations in Walcha

1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Walcha Road Statiun

Gas Stations in Walcha

3 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Apsley Motors
NRMA Mountain Motors
Walcha Tyres

Banks in Walcha

3 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Commonwealth Bank
NAB
Regional Australia Bank

Golf Courses in Walcha

1 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Parklands Golf Course

Airports Near Walcha

16 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Armidale AirportARMMedium Airport
Tamworth AirportTMWMedium Airport
Cooplacurripa-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
Wallabadah Airport-Small Airport
Wilson's Creek Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Wollomombi Airport-Small Airport
Woodville Airport-Small Airport
Woolomin Airport-Small Airport

Post Offices in Walcha

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Walcha LPO

Churches & Religious Organizations in Walcha

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
St Patricks Catholic Church
St Pauls Presbyterian Church

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Waterfalls
10
Natural waterfalls documented by USGS and OpenStreetMap contributors
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Waterfalls Near Walcha

10 waterfalls from OpenStreetMap and USGS geographic data found near Walcha.

Name Description
Apsley Falls
Bough Yard Falls
Fredroy Falls
Lower Apsley Falls
Moona Falls
Steep Drop Falls
Stony Creek Falls
Tia Falls
Tinker Falls
Yarrowitch Falls

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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Walcha has a population of 2,475 residents and is located in Australia..

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Walcha has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winter temperatures average 66°F in January, while summers reach an average of 42°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 32.8 inches.

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