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Werri Beach, Australia

New South Wales · Australia

Werri Beach is a small town in New South Wales, Australia with a population of 547. Elevation: 23 ft (7 m). Average temperature: 63°F (17°C).

Data updated June 2026

2.2 /5.0
C Fair
547 Population 4/sq mi density
23 ft Elevation 7 meters
63°F Avg Temperature 17°C
37.5 in Annual Rain
Australia / Sydney Timezone
$29,507 Median Income
C
Overall
2.2 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.0 / 5.0
$29,507 median income, 3.6% unemployment
F
Affordability
1.5 / 5.0
$270,400 home value, $1,352/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population547
Median Age47.0 yrs
Density4/mi²

Economy

B
Median Income$29,507
Per Capita$29,507
Unemployment3.6%

Housing

F
Home Value$270,400
Rent$1,352
Ownership84.4%
Housing Units219

Climate

Avg Temp63°F (17°C)
Rain37.5 in/yr
Sunny Days328/yr
Elevation23 ft (7 m)
Population547
Population Density4 / sq mi
Elevation23 ft (7 m)
Coordinates-34.7368°, 150.8309°
TimezoneAustralia/Sydney
Country🇦🇺 Australia
State / ProvinceNew South Wales
Average Temperature63°F (17°C)
January Average70°F (21°C)
July Average55°F (13°C)
Annual Precipitation37.5 inches (953 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$29,507
Median Age47.0 years

About Werri Beach

Werri Beach is a small town in Australia (New South Wales) with a population of 547. The city sits at an elevation of 23 feet (7 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 63°F (17°C). Temperatures range from 70°F in January to 55°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 37.5 inches. The timezone is Australia/Sydney.

Werri Beach has a population of 547 with a density of 4 people per square mile, spread across 132.3 square miles. The median age is 47.0 years, 21% older than the national median of 38.9.

Population

547
Total Population
4
People / sq mi
47.0yrs
Median Age
21% above Australia avg
132.3mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Werri Beach vs Australia Average

The median household income in Werri Beach is $29,507, which is 61% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $29,507 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $567, 60% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 3.6% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 52 business establishments.

Income: Werri Beach vs Australia

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Income

Median HH Income$29,507
61% below Australia avg
Per Capita Income$29,507
Avg Weekly Wage$567

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment3.6%
0% below Australia avg
Establishments (County)52

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Werri Beach is $270,400, 4% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $1,352 (16% above the national average of $1,163). 84.4% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 219 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 9.2x, making homeownership a significant financial stretch for most families.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$270,400
4% below Australia avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,352
16% above Australia avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership84.4%
Owner-Occupied84.4%
Renter-Occupied15.6%
Housing Units219

Property Tax

Climate in Werri Beach

Werri Beach has an average annual temperature of 17.2°C (63°F). The hottest month is Jan (22°C), the coldest is Jul (12°C). Average annual precipitation is 900 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 22°C / 72°F 17.2° / 26.9° 70.1
Feb 21.8°C / 71°F 17.1° / 26.4° 136.7
Mar 20.4°C / 69°F 15.6° / 25.3° 107.4
Apr 17.8°C / 64°F 12.2° / 23.3° 65.3
May 14.8°C / 59°F 8.9° / 20.7° 57.3
Jun 12.8°C / 55°F 7.4° / 18.1° 77.9
Jul 12°C / 54°F 6.2° / 17.8° 56.0
Aug 12.8°C / 55°F 6.7° / 18.8° 66.5
Sep 15°C / 59°F 8.7° / 21.3° 44.0
Oct 17°C / 63°F 10.9° / 23.2° 74.5
Nov 18.8°C / 66°F 13.4° / 24.2° 77.5
Dec 20.6°C / 69°F 15.4° / 25.7° 66.9
Werri Beach enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 70°F in January while summers reach 55°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 328 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 37.5 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 23 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

70°F Jan (21°C) 55°F Jul (13°C)
Annual Average62.9°F
16% above Australia avg
January Average70°F (21°C)
July Average55°F (13°C)
Sunny Days328 days/yr

Geography

Elevation23 ft (7 m)
Area132.3 sq mi (342.5 km²)
Population Density4/sq mi
Coordinates-34.7368°N, 150.8309°W
TimezoneAustralia/Sydney

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 37.5"
1% below Australia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Mar) 6.50"
Driest Month (Jul) 2.56"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

10 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.9. Most recent: M3.6 on May 28, 2025.

Feb 14, 2002 1 km NNW of Yerrinbool, Australia M3.9 51 km
Mar 17, 1999 2 km SE of Picton, Australia M3.8 64 km
May 28, 2025 3 km WNW of Cobbitty, Australia M3.6 83 km
Mar 8, 2024 14 km SSW of Woodford, Australia M3.5 104 km
Aug 18, 2007 10 km NW of Mittagong, Australia M3.2 58 km
Jul 27, 2003 36 km NE of Crookwell, Australia M3.1 114 km
Apr 11, 2007 3 km SE of Stanwell Park, Australia M3.1 56 km
Jun 18, 2006 8 km W of Oakdale, Australia M3.0 83 km
Nov 24, 1991 18 km WSW of Crookwell, Australia M2.9 145 km
Aug 18, 2007 11 km NW of Mittagong, Australia M2.6 59 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 70°F (21°C) 5.2 in Warmest
February 70°F (21°C) 5.8 in
March 67°F (19°C) 6.5 in Wettest
April 62°F (17°C) 5.1 in
May 58°F (14°C) 4.7 in
June 53°F (12°C) 5.5 in Coldest
July 55°F (13°C) 2.6 in Driest
August 53°F (12°C) 3.7 in
September 57°F (14°C) 3.4 in
October 61°F (16°C) 4.2 in
November 63°F (17°C) 4.3 in
December 67°F (20°C) 3.5 in

Werri Beach has a seasonal temperature swing of 17°F / from 53°F in June to 70°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 54.5 inches, with March being the wettest month (6.5") and July the driest (2.6").

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Radio Stations near Werri Beach

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
i98FM MP3 64 kbps

Museums in Werri Beach

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Berry Museum
Gerringong Heritage Museum
Historical Aircraft Restoration Society
Illawarra Light Railway Museum
Meroogal
Nowra Museum
Shellharbour City Museum
Shoalhaven Family History Society
The Pilots Cottage Museum
Tongarra Museum

Libraries in Werri Beach

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Albion Park library0.0
Dapto District Library0.0
Gerringong Library0.0
Kiama Library0.0
Nowra Library0.0
Oak Flats Library0.0
Shellharbour Branch Library0.0
Shellharbour City Library0.0
Warrawong Library0.0
Warrawong Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Werri Beach

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Kiama Farmers Market

Hotels in Werri Beach

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Mercure Resort Gerringong by the Sea

Stadiums & Teams in Werri Beach

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Airports Near Werri Beach

18 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Camden AirportCDUMedium Airport
Naval Air Station Nowra - HMAS AlbatrossNOAMedium Airport
Shellharbour AirportWOLMedium Airport
Aberfoyle AirstripSmall Airport
Bowral Private AirfieldSmall Airport
Bullio AirportSmall Airport
Cambewarra AirstripSmall Airport
Holsworthy (Military) AirportSmall Airport
Jaspers Brush AirfieldSmall Airport
Jervis Bay AirportSmall Airport
Mittagong AirportSmall Airport
Robertson AirstripSmall Airport
Tadji Park AirstripSmall Airport
The Oaks AirportSmall Airport
Tucker Creek AirstripSmall Airport
Wedderburn AerodromeSmall Airport
Wilton AirportSmall Airport
Yerranderie AirfieldSmall Airport

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 Werri Beach

What is the population of Werri Beach?

Werri Beach has a population of 547 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 4 people per square mile, spread across 132.3 square miles. The median age of residents is 47.0 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Werri Beach expensive to live in?

The median household income is $29,507, 61% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $270,400 (4% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,352 per month, above the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 9.2x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Werri Beach?

Werri Beach enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winter temperatures average 70°F in January, while summers reach an average of 55°F in July. The area receives 328 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 37.5 inches.

How is the job market in Werri Beach?

Werri Beach has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 3.6%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $567. There are 52 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Werri Beach?

The median home value in Werri Beach is $270,400. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,352. The homeownership rate is 84.4%.

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