Wellington, Australia

New South Wales · Australia

Wellington is a small town in New South Wales, Australia with a population of 4,096. Elevation: 997 ft (304 m). Average temperature: 62°F (17°C).

Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026

4,096 Population
997 ft Elevation 304 meters
62°F Avg Temperature 17°C
25.8 in Annual Rain
Australia / Sydney Timezone

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About Wellington

Wellington

Wellington is a town in the Central Western Slopes region of New South Wales, Australia, located at the junction of the Wambuul Macquarie and Bell Rivers. It is within the local government area of Dubbo Regional Council. The town is 362 kilometres (225 mi) northwest of Sydney on the Mitchell Highway and Main Western Railway, and 50 km southeast of Dubbo, the main centre of the Central Western Slopes region.

People

Population4,096

Climate

Avg Temp62°F (17°C)
Rain25.8 in/yr
Elevation997 ft (304 m)
Population4,096
Elevation997 ft (304 m)
Coordinates-32.5559°, 148.9451°
TimezoneAustralia/Sydney
Country🇦🇺 Australia
State / ProvinceNew South Wales
Average Temperature62°F (17°C)
January Average76°F (24°C)
July Average48°F (9°C)
Annual Precipitation25.8 inches (656 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Wellington

Wellington is a small town in Australia (New South Wales) with a population of 4,096. The city sits at an elevation of 997 feet (304 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 62°F (17°C). Temperatures range from 76°F in January to 48°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 25.8 inches. The timezone is Australia/Sydney.

Climate in Wellington

Wellington has an average annual temperature of 17.1°C (63°F). The hottest month is Jan (25.6°C), the coldest is Jul (9°C). Average annual precipitation is 630 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 25.6°C / 78°F 18° / 33.1° 57.7
Feb 24.8°C / 77°F 17.5° / 32.1° 51.2
Mar 21.7°C / 71°F 14.2° / 29.2° 54.9
Apr 17.2°C / 63°F 9.5° / 24.9° 34.9
May 13°C / 55°F 5.8° / 20.3° 40.3
Jun 10.2°C / 50°F 3.9° / 16.5° 49.0
Jul 9°C / 48°F 2.3° / 15.8° 52.9
Aug 10°C / 50°F 2.7° / 17.4° 42.7
Sep 13.4°C / 56°F 5.4° / 21.3° 51.7
Oct 16.6°C / 62°F 8.5° / 24.7° 58.7
Nov 20.8°C / 69°F 13° / 28.7° 67.2
Dec 23.2°C / 74°F 15.3° / 31° 69.0
Wellington enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 76°F in January while summers reach 48°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. Annual precipitation totals 25.8 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 997 feet.

Temperature

76°F Jan (24°C) 48°F Jul (9°C)
Annual Average61.7°F
14% above Australia avg
January Average76°F (24°C)
July Average48°F (9°C)

Geography

Elevation997 ft (304 m)
Coordinates32.5559°S, 148.9451°E
TimezoneAustralia/Sydney

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 25.8"
32% below Australia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 2.95"
Driest Month (Jun) 1.46"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

10 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.2. Most recent: M4.2 on Apr 13, 2017.

Apr 13, 2017 23 km WSW of Millthorpe, Australia M4.2 109 km
Aug 21, 1994 16 km E of Forbes, Australia M3.8 117 km
Mar 18, 2008 32 km NE of Peak Hill, Australia M3.7 48 km
Aug 19, 1994 21 km E of Forbes, Australia M3.5 111 km
Sep 13, 1990 New South Wales, Australia M3.5 26 km
Aug 19, 1994 23 km E of Forbes, Australia M3.4 114 km
Aug 21, 1994 25 km E of Forbes, Australia M3.4 108 km
Aug 19, 1994 22 km ESE of Forbes, Australia M3.0 118 km
Mar 17, 2002 4 km WNW of Cowra, Australia M2.9 142 km
Aug 10, 2002 1 km ESE of Cowra, Australia M2.7 144 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 76°F (24°C) 3.0 in Warmest, Wettest
February 75°F (24°C) 2.2 in
March 70°F (21°C) 2.0 in
April 62°F (17°C) 1.9 in
May 56°F (13°C) 2.1 in
June 49°F (10°C) 1.5 in Driest
July 48°F (9°C) 2.1 in Coldest
August 50°F (10°C) 2.0 in
September 55°F (13°C) 2.1 in
October 61°F (16°C) 2.4 in
November 67°F (19°C) 2.4 in
December 73°F (23°C) 2.1 in

Wellington has a seasonal temperature swing of 28°F / from 48°F in July to 76°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 25.8 inches, with January being the wettest month (3.0") and June the driest (1.5").

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Colleges & Universities in Wellington

Institution Type Founded Website
TAFE, Wellington Campus College - ,
University of New South Wales Wellington Research Station University - ,

Schools in Wellington

4 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Wellington High School - - - -
St Mary's Catholic School - - - -
Wellington Public Preschool - - - -
Wellington Public School - - - -
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Radio Stations near Wellington

0 stations within ~55 km.

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Museums in Wellington

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Oxley Museum
Wellington Museum

Libraries in Wellington

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Macquarie Regional Library - Wellington Library0.0

Hotels in Wellington

3 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Cow and Calf Hotel
Grand Hotel
Wellington Hotel

Restaurants in Wellington

2 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

75 on Arthur
Wing Garden Asian Restaurant

Cafes in Wellington

6 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Arthur's View Café
Caves Cafe
Four Cats Coffee
Four Cats Coffee
Maliyan Cultural Centre
The Mallee Hens Nest

Dentists in Wellington

1 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Wellington Smiles Dental

Train Stations in Wellington

1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Wellington Station

Gas Stations in Wellington

3 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Ampol
AU #1826426958
BP

Banks in Wellington

2 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Commonwealth Bank
NAB

Golf Courses in Wellington

2 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Wellington Golf Club
Yeoval Golf Course

Airports Near Wellington

12 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Dubbo City Regional AirportDBOMedium Airport
Mudgee AirportDGEMedium Airport
Narromine AirportQRMMedium Airport
Parkes AirportPKEMedium Airport
Cudal AirportCUGSmall Airport
Fairview Airport-Small Airport
Grange View homestead airfield-Small Airport
Gulgong Aero Park Airport-Small Airport
Parkes private strip-Small Airport
Peak Hill Airport-Small Airport
Wellington Airport-Small Airport
Wyaldra Airstrip-Small Airport

Post Offices in Wellington

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Wellington Post Office

Churches & Religious Organizations in Wellington

6 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses
Real Hope Church
Salvation Army
St John the Baptist
St Patricks
Wellington Uniting Church

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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Wellington enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winter temperatures average 76°F in January, while summers reach an average of 48°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 25.8 inches.

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