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

1,824 Population
443 ft Elevation 135 meters
68°F Avg Temperature 20°C
18.5 in Annual Rain
Australia / Sydney Timezone

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About Walgett

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

Population1,824

Climate

Avg Temp68°F (20°C)
Rain18.5 in/yr
Elevation443 ft (135 m)
Population1,824
Elevation443 ft (135 m)
Coordinates-30.0246°, 148.1157°
TimezoneAustralia/Sydney
Country🇦🇺 Australia
State / ProvinceNew South Wales
Average Temperature68°F (20°C)
January Average82°F (28°C)
July Average52°F (11°C)
Annual Precipitation18.5 inches (470 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 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.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 28.7°C / 84°F 21.2° / 36.2° 54.7
Feb 27.2°C / 81°F 20° / 34.4° 43.0
Mar 24.5°C / 76°F 17° / 32° 37.2
Apr 19.9°C / 68°F 12° / 27.8° 21.8
May 15°C / 59°F 7.3° / 22.8° 27.6
Jun 12.1°C / 54°F 5.1° / 19.1° 32.5
Jul 11.2°C / 52°F 3.5° / 18.8° 30.3
Aug 12.6°C / 55°F 4.1° / 21.1° 18.8
Sep 16.6°C / 62°F 7.8° / 25.4° 25.0
Oct 20.4°C / 69°F 11.9° / 28.9° 41.2
Nov 24.4°C / 76°F 16.2° / 32.5° 39.7
Dec 26.4°C / 80°F 18.6° / 34.3° 55.8
Walgett enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winters average 82°F in January while summers reach 52°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. Annual precipitation totals 18.5 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 443 feet.

Temperature

82°F Jan (28°C) 52°F Jul (11°C)
Annual Average67.8°F
26% above Australia avg
January Average82°F (28°C)
July Average52°F (11°C)

Geography

Elevation443 ft (135 m)
Coordinates30.0246°S, 148.1157°E
TimezoneAustralia/Sydney

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 18.5"
51% below Australia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 2.68"
Driest Month (Jun) 1.06"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

3 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M4.8 on May 23, 2025.

May 23, 2025 86 km NNE of Nyngan, Australia M4.8 112 km
Jun 9, 2008 22 km S of Brewarrina, Australia M3.7 120 km
Oct 3, 2002 67 km WNW of Lightning Ridge, Australia M2.5 123 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

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").

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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 - - - -
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Radio Stations near Walgett

0 stations within ~55 km.

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Museums in Walgett

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Walgett Historical Society

Libraries in Walgett

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Walgett Library0.0

Hotels in Walgett

1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

The Barwon Inn

Restaurants in Walgett

1 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Hon Doo Restaurant

Cafes in Walgett

2 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Cafe 64
Stones Throw

Veterinaries in Walgett

1 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Northwest Vets

Gas Stations in Walgett

2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Inland Petroleum Walgett
Walgett Roadhouse

Banks in Walgett

1 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

NAB

Airports Near Walgett

6 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Lightning Ridge AirportLHGMedium Airport
Walgett AirportWGEMedium Airport
Brewon Airport-Small Airport
Carinda Airport-Small Airport
Collarenebri AirportCRBSmall Airport
Collymongle Airport-Small Airport

Post Offices in Walgett

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Walgett LPO

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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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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