Wamboin, Australia

New South Wales · Australia

Wamboin is a small town in New South Wales, Australia with a population of 1,805. Elevation: 2,612 ft (796 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

1,805 Population 27/sq mi density
2,612 ft Elevation 796 meters
55°F Avg Temperature 13°C
27.2 in Annual Rain
Australia / Sydney Timezone

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About Wamboin

Wamboin

Wamboin is a rural-residential area in the Southern Tablelands of New South Wales, Australia in the County of Murray, Queanbeyan-Palerang Regional Council LGA. It is approximately 16 kilometres north-east of the Australian city of Canberra.

People

Population1,805
Density27/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp55°F (13°C)
Rain27.2 in/yr
Elevation2,612 ft (796 m)
Population1,805
Population Density27 / sq mi
Elevation2,612 ft (796 m)
Coordinates-35.2507°, 149.3328°
TimezoneAustralia/Sydney
Country🇦🇺 Australia
State / ProvinceNew South Wales
Average Temperature55°F (13°C)
January Average68°F (20°C)
July Average42°F (5°C)
Annual Precipitation27.2 inches (690 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Wamboin

Wamboin is a small town in Australia (New South Wales) with a population of 1,805. The city sits at an elevation of 2,612 feet (796 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 55°F (13°C). Temperatures range from 68°F in January to 42°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 27.2 inches. The timezone is Australia/Sydney.

Climate in Wamboin

Wamboin has an average annual temperature of 13.9°C (57°F). The hottest month is Jan (22°C), the coldest is Jul (6.2°C). Average annual precipitation is 596 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 22°C / 72°F 14.2° / 29.7° 56.7
Feb 20.8°C / 69°F 13.7° / 28° 60.0
Mar 18.2°C / 65°F 11.1° / 25.2° 49.5
Apr 13.8°C / 57°F 6.7° / 20.9° 28.4
May 9.8°C / 50°F 2.9° / 16.6° 28.3
Jun 7.3°C / 45°F 1.4° / 13.2° 49.4
Jul 6.2°C / 43°F 0.2° / 12.3° 41.5
Aug 7.6°C / 46°F 1° / 14.1° 44.2
Sep 10.6°C / 51°F 3.6° / 17.5° 57.2
Oct 13.6°C / 56°F 6.4° / 20.9° 51.8
Nov 17°C / 63°F 9.7° / 24.3° 67.9
Dec 19.7°C / 67°F 12.1° / 27.3° 61.0
Wamboin experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 68°F in January while summers reach 42°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. Annual precipitation totals 27.2 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 2,612 feet.

Temperature

68°F Jan (20°C) 42°F Jul (5°C)
Annual Average54.9°F
2% above Australia avg
January Average68°F (20°C)
July Average42°F (5°C)

Geography

Elevation2,612 ft (796 m)
Area66.8 sq mi (173.0 km²)
Population Density27/sq mi
Coordinates35.2507°S, 149.3328°E
TimezoneAustralia/Sydney

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 27.2"
29% below Australia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 2.83"
Driest Month (Jun) 1.85"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

37 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.9. Most recent: M2.8 on Sep 25, 2019.

Feb 14, 2002 1 km NNW of Yerrinbool, Australia M3.9 148 km
Jun 22, 2012 23 km N of Boorowa, Australia M3.8 127 km
Apr 19, 2012 36 km ENE of Tumut, Australia M3.7 66 km
May 20, 1991 23 km S of Cowra, Australia M3.4 145 km
Mar 2, 2006 23 km NE of Murrumbateman, Australia M3.4 52 km
Apr 1, 1990 35 km SSE of Cooma, Australia M3.4 140 km
May 18, 2001 12 km WNW of Boorowa, Australia M3.2 117 km
Aug 18, 2007 10 km NW of Mittagong, Australia M3.2 136 km
Nov 9, 2002 13 km NE of Berridale, Australia M3.2 120 km
Dec 12, 1992 18 km W of Boorowa, Australia M3.1 115 km
Jul 27, 2003 36 km NE of Crookwell, Australia M3.1 120 km
Apr 21, 2006 20 km NNE of Murrumbateman, Australia M3.1 52 km
Feb 27, 2000 14 km SSE of Young, Australia M3.1 127 km
Jan 14, 2003 5 km SSW of Murrumbateman, Australia M3.1 40 km
May 17, 2003 8 km NW of Kosciuszko National Park, Australia M3.0 135 km
Feb 27, 2002 10 km WNW of Boorowa, Australia M3.0 115 km
Jul 2, 1992 4 km NNE of Yass, Australia M3.0 61 km
Jun 20, 2002 10 km NW of Boorowa, Australia M2.9 117 km
Jan 2, 2005 35 km W of Duffy, Australia M2.9 64 km
Feb 20, 2005 19 km S of Cowra, Australia M2.9 150 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 68°F (20°C) 2.6 in Warmest
February 67°F (20°C) 2.1 in
March 63°F (17°C) 2.1 in
April 56°F (13°C) 2.1 in
May 49°F (10°C) 2.0 in
June 44°F (6°C) 1.9 in Driest
July 42°F (5°C) 2.1 in Coldest
August 44°F (7°C) 2.2 in
September 49°F (9°C) 2.5 in
October 54°F (12°C) 2.6 in
November 59°F (15°C) 2.8 in Wettest
December 64°F (18°C) 2.1 in

Wamboin has a seasonal temperature swing of 26°F / from 42°F in July to 68°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 27.2 inches, with November being the wettest month (2.8") and June the driest (1.9").

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Radio Stations near Wamboin

2 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
NIGE! alternative rock, classic rock AAC+ 48 kbps
ABC AFL live sports, sports talk AAC 238 kbps

Museums in Wamboin

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Australian War Memorial
Bayonets And Bandages War Museum
Bungendore Fine Art
Calthorpes House
Canberra Fire Museum
Canberra Museum and Gallery
Canberra Railway Museum
Canberra Railway Museum
Museum of Australian Democracy
National Archives of Australia
National Capital Exhibition
National Dinosaur Museum
National Film & Sound Archive
Queanbeyan and District Historical Museum
Queanbeyan Printing Museum
St Johns Schoolhouse Museum
Tuggeranong Schoolhouse Museum

Libraries in Wamboin

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
ACT Heritage Library0.0
ACT Public Library Erindale0.0
ANU Law Library0.0
ArchivesACT0.0
ArchivesACT0.0
Black Mountain Library0.0
Black Mountain Library0.0
Bungendore Community Library0.0
Civic Library0.0
Civic Library0.0
CSIRO Black Mountain0.0
Dickson Library0.0
Dickson Library0.0
Dickson Library0.0
Gungahlin Public Library0.0
Hancock Library East Wing0.0
Hancock Library West Wing0.0
JB Chifley Building0.0
Kingston Library0.0
Kingston Library0.0
Meg's Toy Box0.0
Meg's Toy Box0.0
National Centre for Australian Children's Literature0.0
National Centre for Australian Children's Literature0.0
National Library of Australia0.0
Old Senior School Library0.0
Queanbeyan City Council Library0.0
R.G. Menzies Library0.0
Research Library of the National Museum of Australia0.0
Research Library of the National Museum of Australia0.0
School of Art Library0.0
School of Art Library0.0
Senior Library0.0
Woden Library0.0
Woden Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Wamboin

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Capital Region Farmers Market
Capital Region Farmers Market
Lanyon Marketplace

Breweries in Wamboin

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Attitude
Attitude

Stadiums & Teams in Wamboin

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Wamboin

13 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Canberra AirportCBRMedium Airport
Goulburn AirportGULMedium Airport
Adaminaby Airport-Small Airport
Bakblok Airport-Small Airport
Braidwood Airport-Small Airport
Collector Airport-Small Airport
Currandooley Airport-Small Airport
Gundaroo Airport-Small Airport
Hall Airport-Small Airport
Marulan (Tangryang) Airstrip-Small Airport
Southern tablelands gliding club-Small Airport
Wallaroo Private Airstrip-Small Airport
Wee Jasper Airport-Small Airport

Treatment Centers in Wamboin

7 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Central Outpatients
Child Health Clinic
Chiropractic Life
ICON Cancer Centre Canberra
Nephrocare Northside Dialysis Clinic
Orthoclinic Specialist Orthodontics
QSCAN Bruce

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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What is the population of Wamboin?

Wamboin has a population of 1,805 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 27 people per square mile, spread across 66.8 square miles.

What is the weather like in Wamboin?

Wamboin has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winter temperatures average 68°F in January, while summers reach an average of 42°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 27.2 inches.

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