Walgett, Australia
New South Wales · Australia
Walgett is a small town in New South Wales, Australia with a population of 1,824. Elevation: 443 ft (135 m). Average temperature: 68°F (20°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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About Walgett
Walgett is a town in northern New South Wales, Australia, and the seat of Walgett Shire. It is near the junctions of the Barwon and Namoi Rivers and the Kamilaroi and Castlereagh Highways. In 2021, Walgett had a population of 1,377.
People
Climate
| Population | 1,824 |
| Elevation | 443 ft (135 m) |
| Coordinates | -30.0246°, 148.1157° |
| Timezone | Australia/Sydney |
| Country | 🇦🇺 Australia |
| State / Province | New South Wales |
| Average Temperature | 68°F (20°C) |
| January Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| July Average | 52°F (11°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 18.5 inches (470 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Walgett
Walgett is a small town in Australia (New South Wales) with a population of 1,824. The city sits at an elevation of 443 feet (135 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 68°F (20°C). Temperatures range from 82°F in January to 52°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 18.5 inches. The timezone is Australia/Sydney.
Climate in Walgett
Walgett has an average annual temperature of 19.9°C (68°F). The hottest month is Jan (28.7°C), the coldest is Jul (11.2°C). Average annual precipitation is 428 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 67.8°F |
| 26% above Australia avg | |
| January Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| July Average | 52°F (11°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 443 ft (135 m) |
| Coordinates | 30.0246°S, 148.1157°E |
| Timezone | Australia/Sydney |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 82°F (28°C) | 2.7 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| February | 81°F (27°C) | 2.0 in | |
| March | 77°F (25°C) | 1.5 in | |
| April | 69°F (20°C) | 1.5 in | |
| May | 61°F (16°C) | 1.6 in | |
| June | 54°F (12°C) | 1.1 in | Driest |
| July | 52°F (11°C) | 1.2 in | Coldest |
| August | 54°F (12°C) | 1.2 in | |
| September | 61°F (16°C) | 1.1 in | |
| October | 68°F (20°C) | 1.5 in | |
| November | 74°F (24°C) | 1.5 in | |
| December | 80°F (27°C) | 1.7 in |
Walgett has a seasonal temperature swing of 30°F / from 52°F in July to 82°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 18.5 inches, with January being the wettest month (2.7") and June the driest (1.1").
Colleges & Universities in Walgett
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| Walgett TAFE | College | - | Visit → |
Schools in Walgett
4 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Walgett High School | - | - | - | - |
| Walgett Community College Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Birraleegal Goondi Preschool | - | - | - | - |
| St Joseph Primary School | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Walgett
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Museums in Walgett
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Walgett Historical Society |
Libraries in Walgett
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Walgett Library | 0.0 |
Hotels in Walgett
1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Walgett
1 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Walgett
2 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Walgett
1 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Walgett
2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Walgett
1 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Airports Near Walgett
6 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Lightning Ridge Airport | LHG | Medium Airport |
| Walgett Airport | WGE | Medium Airport |
| Brewon Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Carinda Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Collarenebri Airport | CRB | Small Airport |
| Collymongle Airport | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Walgett
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Walgett LPO |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Australia
25 public holidays this year
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Walgett has a population of 1,824 residents and is located in Australia..
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Walgett enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winter temperatures average 82°F in January, while summers reach an average of 52°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 18.5 inches.
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