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Wattle Ponds, Australia

New South Wales · Australia

Wattle Ponds is a small town in New South Wales, Australia with a population of 1,087. Elevation: 367 ft (112 m). Average temperature: 64°F (18°C).

2.2 /5.0
C Fair
1,087 Population 0/sq mi density
367 ft Elevation 112 meters
64°F Avg Temperature 18°C
22.0 in Annual Rain
Australia / Sydney Timezone
$30,048 Median Income
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Overall
2.2 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$30,048 median income, 2.4% unemployment
F
Affordability
1.2 / 5.0
$292,400 home value, $1,462/mo rent

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People

Population1,087
Median Age39.0 yrs
Density0/mi²

Economy

B
Median Income$30,048
Per Capita$30,048
Unemployment2.4%

Housing

F
Home Value$292,400
Rent$1,462
Ownership96.5%
Housing Units435

Climate

Avg Temp64°F (18°C)
Rain22.0 in/yr
Sunny Days341/yr
Elevation367 ft (112 m)
Population1,087
Population Density0 / sq mi
Elevation367 ft (112 m)
Coordinates-32.5203°, 151.1936°
TimezoneAustralia/Sydney
Country🇦🇺 Australia
State / ProvinceNew South Wales
Average Temperature64°F (18°C)
January Average72°F (22°C)
July Average53°F (12°C)
Annual Precipitation22.0 inches (558 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$30,048
Median Age39.0 years

About Wattle Ponds

Wattle Ponds is a small town in Australia (New South Wales) with a population of 1,087. The city sits at an elevation of 367 feet (112 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 64°F (18°C). Temperatures range from 72°F in January to 53°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 22.0 inches. The timezone is Australia/Sydney.

Wattle Ponds has a population of 1,087 with a density of 0 people per square mile, spread across 2,852.2 square miles. The median age is 39.0 years, 0% younger than the national median of 38.9.

Population

1,087
Total Population
0
People / sq mi
39.0yrs
Median Age
0% below Australia avg
2,852.2mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Wattle Ponds vs Australia Average

The median household income in Wattle Ponds is $30,048, which is 60% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $30,048 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $578, 60% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 2.4% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 103 business establishments.

Income: Wattle Ponds vs Australia

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Income

Median HH Income$30,048
60% below Australia avg
Per Capita Income$30,048
Avg Weekly Wage$578

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment2.4%
33% below Australia avg
Establishments (County)103

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Wattle Ponds is $292,400, 4% above the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $1,462 (26% above the national average of $1,163). 96.5% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 435 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 9.7x, making homeownership a significant financial stretch for most families.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$292,400
4% above Australia avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,462
26% above Australia avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership96.5%
Owner-Occupied96.5%
Renter-Occupied3.5%
Housing Units435

Property Tax

Climate in Wattle Ponds

Wattle Ponds has an average annual temperature of 18.1°C (65°F). The hottest month is Jan (24.8°C), the coldest is Jul (11.1°C). Average annual precipitation is 657 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 24.8°C / 77°F 17.7° / 31.8° 61.4
Feb 24.3°C / 76°F 17.6° / 31° 94.0
Mar 21.7°C / 71°F 14.9° / 28.5° 60.8
Apr 18.5°C / 65°F 11.1° / 25.9° 31.1
May 14.6°C / 58°F 7.7° / 21.6° 36.4
Jun 12°C / 54°F 5.8° / 18.3° 49.6
Jul 11.1°C / 52°F 4.2° / 18° 37.0
Aug 12.2°C / 54°F 4.3° / 20.1° 31.5
Sep 15.4°C / 60°F 7.8° / 22.9° 47.1
Oct 18.4°C / 65°F 10.8° / 25.9° 49.3
Nov 20.8°C / 69°F 13.5° / 28° 81.4
Dec 22.8°C / 73°F 15.8° / 29.7° 77.5
Wattle Ponds enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 72°F in January while summers reach 53°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 341 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 22.0 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 367 feet.

Temperature

72°F Jan (22°C) 53°F Jul (12°C)
Annual Average63.9°F
18% above Australia avg
January Average72°F (22°C)
July Average53°F (12°C)
Sunny Days341 days/yr

Geography

Elevation367 ft (112 m)
Area2,852.2 sq mi (7,387.3 km²)
Population Density0/sq mi
Coordinates-32.5203°N, 151.1936°W
TimezoneAustralia/Sydney

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 22.0"
42% below Australia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 3.94"
Driest Month (Aug) 1.34"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

14 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.3. Most recent: M5.1 on Apr 22, 2025.

Aug 6, 1994 9 km WSW of Ellalong, Australia M5.3 49 km
Apr 22, 2025 18 km SW of Singleton, Australia M5.1 24 km
Aug 23, 2024 7 km ENE of Denman, Australia M4.8 45 km
Aug 24, 2024 8 km NE of Denman, Australia M4.5 47 km
Sep 6, 2024 New South Wales, Australia M4.4 49 km
May 2, 2020 11 km ENE of Denman, Australia M4.0 41 km
Mar 1, 2025 12 km N of Denman, Australia M3.3 56 km
Mar 11, 2010 8 km NE of Hawks Nest, Australia M3.3 100 km
Sep 10, 2012 33 km ESE of Blue Bay, Australia M3.2 120 km
Feb 23, 1990 49 km S of Denman, Australia M3.0 58 km
Jul 2, 2006 9 km SSW of Muswellbrook, Australia M2.8 36 km
May 15, 2004 23 km ENE of Dungog, Australia M2.8 77 km
Jan 14, 2025 13 km ESE of Denman, Australia M2.7 36 km
Aug 26, 2024 12 km SSW of Muswellbrook, Australia M2.7 36 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 72°F (22°C) 3.9 in Wettest
February 74°F (24°C) 3.5 in Warmest
March 71°F (22°C) 3.3 in
April 65°F (18°C) 2.4 in
May 59°F (15°C) 2.2 in
June 54°F (12°C) 1.7 in
July 53°F (12°C) 1.4 in Coldest
August 54°F (12°C) 1.3 in Driest
September 59°F (15°C) 1.7 in
October 65°F (18°C) 2.3 in
November 69°F (20°C) 2.6 in
December 73°F (23°C) 2.9 in

Wattle Ponds has a seasonal temperature swing of 21°F / from 53°F in July to 74°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 29.3 inches, with January being the wettest month (3.9") and August the driest (1.3").

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Museums in Wattle Ponds

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Australian Army Infantry Museum
Luskintyre Aviation Museum

Libraries in Wattle Ponds

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Singleton Public Library0.0

Breweries in Wattle Ponds

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
IronBark Hill Brewing Co

Airports Near Wattle Ponds

15 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Newcastle AirportNTLLarge Airport
Cessnock AirportCESSmall Airport
Denman Farm StripSmall Airport
Dochra AirfieldSmall Airport
Elderslie AirportSmall Airport
Lake Macquarie AirportBEOSmall Airport
Luskintyre AirfieldSmall Airport
Maitland AirportMTLSmall Airport
Middlebrook Station Scone AirstripSmall Airport
Scone AirportNSOSmall Airport
Singleton AirportSIXSmall Airport
Singleton Military Area airstripSmall Airport
StrowanSmall Airport
Warkworth AirportSmall Airport
Warnervale AirportSmall Airport

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Meteorites
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Confirmed meteorite landing sites recorded in NASA meteorite catalog
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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 Wattle Ponds

What is the population of Wattle Ponds?

Wattle Ponds has a population of 1,087 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 0 people per square mile, spread across 2,852.2 square miles. The median age of residents is 39.0 years.

Is Wattle Ponds expensive to live in?

The median household income is $30,048, 60% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $292,400 (4% above the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,462 per month, above the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 9.7x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Wattle Ponds?

Wattle Ponds enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winter temperatures average 72°F in January, while summers reach an average of 53°F in July. The area receives 341 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 22.0 inches.

How is the job market in Wattle Ponds?

The job market in Wattle Ponds is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.4% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $578. There are 103 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Wattle Ponds?

The median home value in Wattle Ponds is $292,400. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,462. The homeownership rate is 96.5%.

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