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Wentworth, Australia

New South Wales · Australia

Wentworth is a small town in New South Wales, Australia with a population of 1,485. Elevation: 125 ft (38 m). Average temperature: 65°F (18°C).

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
1,485 Population 0/sq mi density
125 ft Elevation 38 meters
65°F Avg Temperature 18°C
11.4 in Annual Rain
Australia / Sydney Timezone
$16,765 Median Income
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Economy
2.6 / 5.0
$16,765 median income, 5.2% unemployment
C+
Affordability
2.9 / 5.0
$112,600 home value, $563/mo rent

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About Wentworth

Wentworth

Wentworth is a small border town in the far southwest of the state of New South Wales, Australia. It lies at the confluence of Australia's two most important rivers, the Darling and the Murray, the latter forming the border with the state of Victoria to the south. The border with the state of South Australia lies approximately 100 kilometres (62 mi) to the west. The town of Wentworth is in the local government area of the same name.

People

Population1,485
Median Age56.0 yrs
Density0/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$16,765
Per Capita$16,765
Unemployment5.2%

Housing

C+
Home Value$112,600
Rent$563
Ownership76.7%
Housing Units594

Climate

Avg Temp65°F (18°C)
Rain11.4 in/yr
Sunny Days329/yr
Elevation125 ft (38 m)
Population1,485
Population Density0 / sq mi
Elevation125 ft (38 m)
Coordinates-34.1073°, 141.9132°
TimezoneAustralia/Sydney
Country🇦🇺 Australia
State / ProvinceNew South Wales
Average Temperature65°F (18°C)
January Average80°F (27°C)
July Average51°F (10°C)
Annual Precipitation11.4 inches (288 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$16,765
Median Age56.0 years

About Wentworth

Wentworth is a small town in Australia (New South Wales) with a population of 1,485. The city sits at an elevation of 125 feet (38 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 65°F (18°C). Temperatures range from 80°F in January to 51°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 11.4 inches. The timezone is Australia/Sydney.

Wentworth has a population of 1,485 with a density of 0 people per square mile, spread across 8,034.3 square miles. The median age is 56.0 years, 44% older than the national median of 38.9.

Population

1,485
Total Population
0
People / sq mi
56.0yrs
Median Age
44% above Australia avg
8,034.3mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Wentworth vs Australia Average

The median household income in Wentworth is $16,765, which is 78% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $16,765 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $322, 78% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 5.2% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 141 business establishments.

Income: Wentworth vs Australia

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Income

Median HH Income$16,765
78% below Australia avg
Per Capita Income$16,765
Avg Weekly Wage$322

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment5.2%
44% above Australia avg
Establishments (County)141

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Wentworth is $112,600, 60% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $563 (52% below the national average of $1,163). 76.7% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 594 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 6.7x, above the traditionally affordable threshold of 3-4x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$112,600
60% below Australia avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$563
52% below Australia avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership76.7%
Owner-Occupied76.7%
Renter-Occupied23.3%
Housing Units594

Property Tax

Climate in Wentworth

Wentworth has an average annual temperature of 17.5°C (64°F). The hottest month is Jan (25.2°C), the coldest is Jul (10.1°C). Average annual precipitation is 271 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 25.2°C / 77°F 17.3° / 33.2° 23.9
Feb 24.7°C / 76°F 16.9° / 32.5° 22.5
Mar 21.3°C / 70°F 13.8° / 28.8° 16.1
Apr 17°C / 63°F 10° / 24.1° 16.7
May 13.4°C / 56°F 7.2° / 19.5° 18.6
Jun 10.8°C / 51°F 5.2° / 16.3° 19.9
Jul 10.1°C / 50°F 4.4° / 15.8° 21.8
Aug 11.4°C / 53°F 5.1° / 17.7° 21.6
Sep 14.4°C / 58°F 7.5° / 21.2° 26.0
Oct 17.5°C / 64°F 10° / 25° 24.8
Nov 20.8°C / 69°F 13.1° / 28.5° 27.5
Dec 23.1°C / 74°F 15.3° / 30.9° 32.0
Wentworth enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 80°F in January while summers reach 51°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 329 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 11.4 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 125 feet.

Temperature

80°F Jan (27°C) 51°F Jul (10°C)
Annual Average64.8°F
20% above Australia avg
January Average80°F (27°C)
July Average51°F (10°C)
Sunny Days329 days/yr

Geography

Elevation125 ft (38 m)
Area8,034.3 sq mi (20,808.8 km²)
Population Density0/sq mi
Coordinates-34.1073°N, 141.9132°W
TimezoneAustralia/Sydney

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 11.4"
70% below Australia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 1.26"
Driest Month (Mar) 0.63"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.0. Most recent: M4.0 on Aug 13, 2014.

Aug 13, 2014 87 km NNE of Wentworth, Australia M4.0 88 km
Oct 23, 2000 New South Wales, Australia M3.6 58 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 80°F (27°C) 1.0 in Warmest
February 77°F (25°C) 0.9 in
March 71°F (22°C) 0.6 in Driest
April 64°F (18°C) 0.8 in
May 57°F (14°C) 0.9 in
June 52°F (11°C) 0.9 in
July 51°F (10°C) 1.1 in Coldest
August 53°F (12°C) 1.1 in
September 58°F (14°C) 1.2 in
October 63°F (17°C) 1.3 in Wettest
November 69°F (21°C) 1.0 in
December 74°F (23°C) 0.8 in

Wentworth has a seasonal temperature swing of 29°F / from 51°F in July to 80°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 11.6 inches, with October being the wettest month (1.3") and March the driest (0.6").

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Schools in Wentworth

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Pomona Public School
Wentworth Public School
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Radio Stations near Wentworth

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Museums in Wentworth

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Military Museum
Museum of Innocence Mildura
Old Wentworth Gaol
Riverboat Rod's Model Paddlesteamer Display
The RAAF Air Museum
Wentworth Pioneer Museum

Libraries in Wentworth

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Dareton Library0.0
Merbein Library0.0
Mildura Library0.0
Wentworth Shire Library0.0

Hotels in Wentworth

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Royal Hotel & Motel

Restaurants in Wentworth

1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Lock10 & Weir Restaurant & Cafe

Cafes in Wentworth

4 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Darlingz Cafe at the Grande Resort
Junction Cafe
Paddleboat Cafe
Wozza's - Container Cafe

Clinics in Wentworth

1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Silverline Healthcare Wentworth

Gas Stations in Wentworth

3 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

AU #952170374
Fishers Caltex
Jeff and Rock's Hardware & BP Service Station

Banks in Wentworth

1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bendigo Bank

Golf Courses in Wentworth

1 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Wentworth Golf Course

Airports Near Wentworth

11 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Mildura AirportMQLMedium Airport
Cullulleraine airstrip privateSmall Airport
Lelma AirstripSmall Airport
Mildura (Sunraysia Gliding Club) AirfieldSmall Airport
Murray-Sunset AirportSmall Airport
Neds Corner AirportSmall Airport
Pooncarie AirportSmall Airport
Pooncarie AirstripSmall Airport
Rongold Station AirstripSmall Airport
Trentham Cliffs airstripSmall Airport
Wentworth AirportSmall Airport

Post Offices in Wentworth

2 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Curlwaa Post Office
Wentworth Post Office

Churches & Religious Organizations in Wentworth

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Wentworth Angilican Church

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Meteorites
2
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 Wentworth

What is the population of Wentworth?

Wentworth has a population of 1,485 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 0 people per square mile, spread across 8,034.3 square miles. The median age of residents is 56.0 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Wentworth expensive to live in?

The median household income is $16,765, 78% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $112,600 (60% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $563 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 6.7x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Wentworth?

Wentworth enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winter temperatures average 80°F in January, while summers reach an average of 51°F in July. The area receives 329 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 11.4 inches.

How is the job market in Wentworth?

The unemployment rate in Wentworth is 5.2%, somewhat above the national average of 3.6%. Job seekers may face moderate competition. The average weekly wage is $322. There are 141 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Wentworth?

The median home value in Wentworth is $112,600. For renters, the median monthly rent is $563. The homeownership rate is 76.7%.

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