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Wangi Wangi, Australia

New South Wales · Australia

Wangi Wangi is a small town in New South Wales, Australia with a population of 2,656. Elevation: 30 ft (9 m). Average temperature: 64°F (18°C).

2.3 /5.0
C Fair
2,656 Population 8/sq mi density
30 ft Elevation 9 meters
64°F Avg Temperature 18°C
31.7 in Annual Rain
Australia / Sydney Timezone
$22,984 Median Income
C
Overall
2.3 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.7 / 5.0
$22,984 median income, 4.5% unemployment
D
Affordability
2.0 / 5.0
$191,600 home value, $958/mo rent

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About Wangi Wangi

Wangi Wangi

Wangi Wangi is a suburb of the City of Lake Macquarie in New South Wales, Australia, which forms a peninsula jutting eastwards into Lake Macquarie. Wangi Wangi is a well known holiday spot, that was frequented in the early days by families from the coalfields. It is known for its views, bush-walking, and fishing spots.

People

Population2,656
Median Age54.0 yrs
Density8/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$22,984
Per Capita$22,984
Unemployment4.5%

Housing

D
Home Value$191,600
Rent$958
Ownership78.2%
Housing Units1,062

Climate

Avg Temp64°F (18°C)
Rain31.7 in/yr
Sunny Days345/yr
Elevation30 ft (9 m)
Population2,656
Population Density8 / sq mi
Elevation30 ft (9 m)
Coordinates-33.0719°, 151.5984°
TimezoneAustralia/Sydney
Country🇦🇺 Australia
State / ProvinceNew South Wales
Average Temperature64°F (18°C)
January Average70°F (21°C)
July Average55°F (13°C)
Annual Precipitation31.7 inches (805 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$22,984
Median Age54.0 years

About Wangi Wangi

Wangi Wangi is a small town in Australia (New South Wales) with a population of 2,656. The city sits at an elevation of 30 feet (9 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 64°F (18°C). Temperatures range from 70°F in January to 55°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 31.7 inches. The timezone is Australia/Sydney.

Wangi Wangi has a population of 2,656 with a density of 8 people per square mile, spread across 351.4 square miles. The median age is 54.0 years, 39% older than the national median of 38.9.

Population

2,656
Total Population
8
People / sq mi
54.0yrs
Median Age
39% above Australia avg
351.4mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Wangi Wangi vs Australia Average

The median household income in Wangi Wangi is $22,984, which is 69% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $22,984 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $442, 69% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 4.5% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 252 business establishments.

Income: Wangi Wangi vs Australia

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Income

Median HH Income$22,984
69% below Australia avg
Per Capita Income$22,984
Avg Weekly Wage$442

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment4.5%
25% above Australia avg
Establishments (County)252

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Wangi Wangi is $191,600, 32% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $958 (18% below the national average of $1,163). 78.2% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 1,062 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 8.3x, making homeownership a significant financial stretch for most families.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$191,600
32% below Australia avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$958
18% below Australia avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership78.2%
Owner-Occupied78.2%
Renter-Occupied21.8%
Housing Units1,062

Property Tax

Climate in Wangi Wangi

Wangi Wangi has an average annual temperature of 18.9°C (66°F). The hottest month is Jan (23.5°C), the coldest is Jul (13.7°C). Average annual precipitation is 1080 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 23.5°C / 74°F 20.2° / 26.8° 86.0
Feb 23.2°C / 74°F 20.1° / 26.2° 138.4
Mar 22.3°C / 72°F 19° / 25.6° 123.4
Apr 19.6°C / 67°F 16.1° / 23.2° 130.6
May 16.8°C / 62°F 13.1° / 20.4° 90.3
Jun 14.6°C / 58°F 11.1° / 18.2° 103.7
Jul 13.7°C / 57°F 9.9° / 17.5° 56.4
Aug 14.7°C / 58°F 10.5° / 18.9° 49.4
Sep 17°C / 63°F 12.8° / 21.3° 60.5
Oct 19°C / 66°F 15° / 23.1° 64.6
Nov 20.5°C / 69°F 16.8° / 24.1° 110.5
Dec 22°C / 72°F 18.6° / 25.3° 66.3
Wangi Wangi enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 70°F in January while summers reach 55°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 345 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 31.7 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 30 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

70°F Jan (21°C) 55°F Jul (13°C)
Annual Average63.7°F
18% above Australia avg
January Average70°F (21°C)
July Average55°F (13°C)
Sunny Days345 days/yr

Geography

Elevation30 ft (9 m)
Area351.4 sq mi (910.1 km²)
Population Density8/sq mi
Coordinates-33.0719°N, 151.5984°W
TimezoneAustralia/Sydney

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 31.7"
17% below Australia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Mar) 5.55"
Driest Month (Aug) 2.17"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

17 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.3. Most recent: M3.6 on May 28, 2025.

Aug 6, 1994 9 km WSW of Ellalong, Australia M5.3 37 km
Apr 22, 2025 18 km SW of Singleton, Australia M5.1 66 km
Aug 23, 2024 7 km ENE of Denman, Australia M4.8 112 km
Aug 24, 2024 8 km NE of Denman, Australia M4.5 114 km
Sep 6, 2024 New South Wales, Australia M4.4 117 km
May 2, 2020 11 km ENE of Denman, Australia M4.0 109 km
May 28, 2025 3 km WNW of Cobbitty, Australia M3.6 136 km
Mar 8, 2024 14 km SSW of Woodford, Australia M3.5 138 km
Mar 11, 2010 8 km NE of Hawks Nest, Australia M3.3 79 km
Mar 1, 2025 12 km N of Denman, Australia M3.3 124 km
Sep 10, 2012 33 km ESE of Blue Bay, Australia M3.2 48 km
Apr 11, 2007 3 km SE of Stanwell Park, Australia M3.1 142 km
Feb 23, 1990 49 km S of Denman, Australia M3.0 89 km
Jul 2, 2006 9 km SSW of Muswellbrook, Australia M2.8 106 km
May 15, 2004 23 km ENE of Dungog, Australia M2.8 91 km
Aug 26, 2024 12 km SSW of Muswellbrook, Australia M2.7 105 km
Jan 14, 2025 13 km ESE of Denman, Australia M2.7 103 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 70°F (21°C) 4.8 in
February 73°F (23°C) 5.3 in Warmest
March 70°F (21°C) 5.6 in Wettest
April 66°F (19°C) 4.3 in
May 61°F (16°C) 4.2 in
June 56°F (13°C) 4.4 in
July 55°F (13°C) 2.4 in Coldest
August 56°F (13°C) 2.2 in Driest
September 60°F (15°C) 2.6 in
October 64°F (18°C) 3.0 in
November 67°F (19°C) 3.6 in
December 71°F (22°C) 3.3 in

Wangi Wangi has a seasonal temperature swing of 18°F / from 55°F in July to 73°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 45.5 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.6") and August the driest (2.2").

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Radio Stations near Wangi Wangi

3 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
2GB 873 Sydney news, sport AAC+ 48 kbps
Central Coast Radio.com 90's and more!, alternative rock MP3 192 kbps
2NURFM easy listening MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Wangi Wangi

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Barkers Barn
Classroom
Forsight Gallery
Fort Scratchley Museum
Miss Porter's House
Newcastle Museum
Newcastle Police Station Museum
Poppethead
Richmond Vale Railway Museum
South Sea Island Museum
Sunnyside and South Sea Island Museum
Tomago House
Wallsend District Hospital
Wyong District Museum & Historical Society

Libraries in Wangi Wangi

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Adamstown Library0.0
Auchmuty Library0.0
Belmont Library0.0
Cardiff Library0.0
Cessnock City Library0.0
Charlestown Library0.0
Edgeworth Library0.0
Gwandalan Library0.0
Hamilton Library0.0
Lake Haven Library0.0
Lambton Library0.0
Mayfield Library0.0
Morisset Library0.0
New Lambton Library0.0
Newcastle City Library0.0
Redhead Library0.0
Speers Point Library0.0
Stockton Library0.0
Student Hub0.0
Sugar Valley Library Museum0.0
Swansea Library0.0
Toronto Library0.0
Toukley Library0.0
Tuggerah Library0.0
Wallsend District Library0.0
Wangi Wangi Library0.0
Windale Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Wangi Wangi

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Newcastle Farmer's Market
Newcastle Farmer's Market
Toukley Lions Markets

Restaurants in Wangi Wangi

1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Little Thai Monkey

Gas Stations in Wangi Wangi

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

AU #4929656493

Stadiums & Teams in Wangi Wangi

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Airports Near Wangi Wangi

15 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Newcastle AirportNTLLarge Airport
Cessnock AirportCESSmall Airport
Dochra Airfield—Small Airport
Dr Fox Airstrip—Small Airport
Elderslie Airport—Small Airport
Lake Macquarie AirportBEOSmall Airport
Luskintyre Airfield—Small Airport
Maitland AirportMTLSmall Airport
Mangrove Mountain Airport—Small Airport
Singleton AirportSIXSmall Airport
Singleton Military Area airstrip—Small Airport
Somersby AirstripGOSSmall Airport
Strowan—Small Airport
Warkworth Airport—Small Airport
Warnervale Airport—Small Airport

Post Offices in Wangi Wangi

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Wangi Wangi Post Office

Treatment Centers in Wangi Wangi

13 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Adamstown Clinic
CSCAN Radiology
Hunter Imaging
ihear
Laverty Pathology
Laverty Pathology
Marie Stopes Newcastle
Mayfield Podiatry
Newcastle Muscle Therapy
Small Talk Speech Therapy
Stevensons Chiropractic Clinic
The Glen Centre
Vamp

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UFO Sightings
5
Reported UFO sightings from the National UFO Reporting Center database
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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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Frequently Asked Questions About Wangi Wangi

What is the population of Wangi Wangi?

Wangi Wangi has a population of 2,656 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 8 people per square mile, spread across 351.4 square miles. The median age of residents is 54.0 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Wangi Wangi expensive to live in?

The median household income is $22,984, 69% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $191,600 (32% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $958 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 8.3x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Wangi Wangi?

Wangi Wangi enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winter temperatures average 70°F in January, while summers reach an average of 55°F in July. The area receives 345 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 31.7 inches.

How is the job market in Wangi Wangi?

Wangi Wangi has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 4.5%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $442. There are 252 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Wangi Wangi?

The median home value in Wangi Wangi is $191,600. For renters, the median monthly rent is $958. The homeownership rate is 78.2%.

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