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Warialda, Australia

New South Wales · Australia

Warialda is a small town in New South Wales, Australia with a population of 1,592. Elevation: 1,135 ft (346 m). Average temperature: 64°F (18°C).

Data updated June 2026

2.5 /5.0
C+ Fair
1,592 Population 0/sq mi density
1,135 ft Elevation 346 meters
64°F Avg Temperature 18°C
28.6 in Annual Rain
Australia / Sydney Timezone
$17,407 Median Income
C+
Overall
2.5 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.6 / 5.0
$17,407 median income, 5.4% unemployment
C
Affordability
2.5 / 5.0
$129,600 home value, $648/mo rent

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About Warialda

Warialda

Warialda Rail is a town in the New England region of New South Wales, Australia. The town is located 3 km southwest of Warialda in the Gwydir Shire local government area, 581 kilometres (361 mi) north of the state capital, Sydney. At the 2006 census, Warialda Rail and the surrounding area had a population of 345.

People

Population1,592
Median Age51.0 yrs
Density0/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$17,407
Per Capita$17,407
Unemployment5.4%

Housing

C
Home Value$129,600
Rent$648
Ownership78.0%
Housing Units637

Climate

Avg Temp64°F (18°C)
Rain28.6 in/yr
Sunny Days284/yr
Elevation1,135 ft (346 m)
Population1,592
Population Density0 / sq mi
Elevation1,135 ft (346 m)
Coordinates-29.5435°, 150.5754°
TimezoneAustralia/Sydney
Country🇦🇺 Australia
State / ProvinceNew South Wales
Average Temperature64°F (18°C)
January Average77°F (25°C)
July Average50°F (10°C)
Annual Precipitation28.6 inches (727 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$17,407
Median Age51.0 years

About Warialda

Warialda is a small town in Australia (New South Wales) with a population of 1,592. The city sits at an elevation of 1,135 feet (346 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 64°F (18°C). Temperatures range from 77°F in January to 50°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 28.6 inches. The timezone is Australia/Sydney.

Warialda has a population of 1,592 with a density of 0 people per square mile, spread across 4,896.7 square miles. The median age is 51.0 years, 31% older than the national median of 38.9.

Population

1,592
Total Population
0
People / sq mi
51.0yrs
Median Age
31% above Australia avg
4,896.7mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Warialda vs Australia Average

The median household income in Warialda is $17,407, which is 77% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $17,407 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $335, 77% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 5.4% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 151 business establishments.

Income: Warialda vs Australia

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Income

Median HH Income$17,407
77% below Australia avg
Per Capita Income$17,407
Avg Weekly Wage$335

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment5.4%
50% above Australia avg
Establishments (County)151

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Warialda is $129,600, 54% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $648 (44% below the national average of $1,163). 78.0% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 637 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 7.4x, making homeownership a significant financial stretch for most families.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$129,600
54% below Australia avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$648
44% below Australia avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership78.0%
Owner-Occupied78.0%
Renter-Occupied22.0%
Housing Units637

Property Tax

Warialda enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 77°F in January while summers reach 50°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 284 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 28.6 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,135 feet.

Temperature

77°F Jan (25°C) 50°F Jul (10°C)
Annual Average64.0°F
19% above Australia avg
January Average77°F (25°C)
July Average50°F (10°C)
Sunny Days284 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,135 ft (346 m)
Area4,896.7 sq mi (12,682.5 km²)
Population Density0/sq mi
Coordinates-29.5435°N, 150.5754°W
TimezoneAustralia/Sydney

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 28.6"
25% below Australia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 3.86"
Driest Month (Jun) 1.38"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

3 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 M4.1 135 km
Jun 8, 2012 23 km ESE of Blair Athol, Australia M4.0 136 km
Feb 23, 2001 59 km S of Goondiwindi, Australia M2.6 60 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 77°F (25°C) 3.9 in Warmest, Wettest
February 76°F (24°C) 3.4 in
March 72°F (22°C) 2.2 in
April 65°F (18°C) 1.6 in
May 58°F (15°C) 2.0 in
June 52°F (11°C) 1.4 in Driest
July 50°F (10°C) 2.1 in Coldest
August 52°F (11°C) 1.6 in
September 58°F (14°C) 1.8 in
October 65°F (18°C) 2.4 in
November 70°F (21°C) 2.9 in
December 75°F (24°C) 3.3 in

Warialda has a seasonal temperature swing of 27°F / from 50°F in July to 77°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 28.6 inches, with January being the wettest month (3.9") and June the driest (1.4").

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Schools in Warialda

3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
St Joseph's Primary School - - - -
Warialda Public School - - - -
Warialda High School - - - -
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Radio Stations near Warialda

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Libraries in Warialda

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Warialda Library0.0

Hotels in Warialda

1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Royal Hotel

Cafes in Warialda

3 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Classic Takeaway
Coffee & Art Gallery
Hope Cafe

Veterinaries in Warialda

1 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Warialda Vet Clinic

Gas Stations in Warialda

3 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Mobil Warialda
Roger Moore Pty Ltd
Roger Moore Pty Ltd

Banks in Warialda

1 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Regional Australia Bank

Golf Courses in Warialda

1 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Warialda Golf Course

Airports Near Warialda

13 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Inverell AirportIVRMedium Airport
Moree AirportMRZMedium Airport
Ashford Airport-Small Airport
Beela Airstrip-Small Airport
Bingara Airport-Small Airport
Biniguy Airport-Small Airport
Coolatai Airport-Small Airport
Cooranga Airport-Small Airport
Croppa Creek airstrip-Small Airport
Inverell North Airport-Small Airport
Texas Airstrip-Small Airport
Upper Horton Wyl Airport-Small Airport
Warialda Airport-Small Airport

Post Offices in Warialda

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Warialda LPO

Churches & Religious Organizations in Warialda

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
St Patrick's
St Stephen's
Warialda Anglican

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 Warialda

What is the population of Warialda?

Warialda has a population of 1,592 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 0 people per square mile, spread across 4,896.7 square miles. The median age of residents is 51.0 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Warialda expensive to live in?

The median household income is $17,407, 77% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $129,600 (54% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $648 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 7.4x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Warialda?

Warialda enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winter temperatures average 77°F in January, while summers reach an average of 50°F in July. The area receives 284 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 28.6 inches.

How is the job market in Warialda?

The unemployment rate in Warialda is 5.4%, somewhat above the national average of 3.6%. Job seekers may face moderate competition. The average weekly wage is $335. There are 151 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Warialda?

The median home value in Warialda is $129,600. For renters, the median monthly rent is $648. The homeownership rate is 78.0%.

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