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Werris Creek, Australia

New South Wales · Australia

Werris Creek is a small town in New South Wales, Australia with a population of 1,530. Elevation: 1,276 ft (389 m). Average temperature: 63°F (17°C).

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1,530 Population 6/sq mi density
1,276 ft Elevation 389 meters
63°F Avg Temperature 17°C
27.3 in Annual Rain
Australia / Sydney Timezone
$16,832 Median Income
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Overall
2.3 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Economy
2.0 / 5.0
$16,832 median income, 9.1% unemployment
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Affordability
2.5 / 5.0
$124,000 home value, $620/mo rent

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About Werris Creek

Werris Creek

Werris Creek is a small town in New South Wales, Australia, near Tamworth, in Liverpool Plains Shire. It is north of Quirindi and is at the junction of the Main North railway line to Armidale and Moree. At the 2011 census, Werris Creek had a population of 1,437.

People

Population1,530
Median Age50.0 yrs
Density6/mi²

Economy

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Median Income$16,832
Per Capita$16,832
Unemployment9.1%

Housing

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Home Value$124,000
Rent$620
Ownership75.4%
Housing Units612

Climate

Avg Temp63°F (17°C)
Rain27.3 in/yr
Sunny Days286/yr
Elevation1,276 ft (389 m)
Population1,530
Population Density6 / sq mi
Elevation1,276 ft (389 m)
Coordinates-31.3491°, 150.6487°
TimezoneAustralia/Sydney
Country🇦🇺 Australia
State / ProvinceNew South Wales
Average Temperature63°F (17°C)
January Average76°F (24°C)
July Average49°F (10°C)
Annual Precipitation27.3 inches (694 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$16,832
Median Age50.0 years

About Werris Creek

Werris Creek is a small town in Australia (New South Wales) with a population of 1,530. The city sits at an elevation of 1,276 feet (389 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 63°F (17°C). Temperatures range from 76°F in January to 49°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 27.3 inches. The timezone is Australia/Sydney.

Werris Creek has a population of 1,530 with a density of 6 people per square mile, spread across 272.7 square miles. The median age is 50.0 years, 29% older than the national median of 38.9.

Population

1,530
Total Population
6
People / sq mi
50.0yrs
Median Age
29% above Australia avg
272.7mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Werris Creek vs Australia Average

The median household income in Werris Creek is $16,832, which is 78% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $16,832 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $324, 77% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 9.1% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 145 business establishments.

Income: Werris Creek vs Australia

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Income

Median HH Income$16,832
78% below Australia avg
Per Capita Income$16,832
Avg Weekly Wage$324

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment9.1%
153% above Australia avg
Establishments (County)145

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Werris Creek is $124,000, 56% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $620 (47% below the national average of $1,163). 75.4% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 612 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$124,000
56% below Australia avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$620
47% below Australia avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership75.4%
Owner-Occupied75.4%
Renter-Occupied24.6%
Housing Units612

Property Tax

Climate in Werris Creek

Werris Creek has an average annual temperature of 17.3°C (63°F). The hottest month is Jan (25.6°C), the coldest is Jul (9.2°C). Average annual precipitation is 656 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 25.6°C / 78°F 17.9° / 33.2° 67.9
Feb 24°C / 75°F 16.7° / 31.4° 67.3
Mar 21.8°C / 71°F 14° / 29.6° 46.4
Apr 17.4°C / 63°F 9.2° / 25.5° 30.3
May 13.3°C / 56°F 5.6° / 21° 41.8
Jun 10.2°C / 50°F 3.5° / 17° 51.2
Jul 9.2°C / 49°F 2° / 16.3° 46.5
Aug 10.5°C / 51°F 2.4° / 18.7° 37.2
Sep 13.6°C / 56°F 5.5° / 21.6° 47.9
Oct 17.8°C / 64°F 9.7° / 25.9° 59.9
Nov 21.1°C / 70°F 13.2° / 29° 73.1
Dec 23.2°C / 74°F 15.4° / 30.9° 86.6
Werris Creek enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 76°F in January while summers reach 49°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 286 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 27.3 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,276 feet.

Temperature

76°F Jan (24°C) 49°F Jul (10°C)
Annual Average63.1°F
17% above Australia avg
January Average76°F (24°C)
July Average49°F (10°C)
Sunny Days286 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,276 ft (389 m)
Area272.7 sq mi (706.4 km²)
Population Density6/sq mi
Coordinates-31.3491°N, 150.6487°W
TimezoneAustralia/Sydney

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 27.3"
28% below Australia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 4.17"
Driest Month (Apr) 1.54"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

10 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M3.3 on Mar 1, 2025.

Aug 23, 2024 7 km ENE of Denman, Australia M4.8 113 km
Aug 24, 2024 8 km NE of Denman, Australia M4.5 109 km
Sep 6, 2024 New South Wales, Australia M4.4 109 km
Jun 8, 2012 22 km ESE of Blair Athol, Australia M4.1 71 km
Jun 8, 2012 23 km ESE of Blair Athol, Australia M4.0 69 km
May 2, 2020 11 km ENE of Denman, Australia M4.0 113 km
Mar 1, 2025 12 km N of Denman, Australia M3.3 103 km
Jul 2, 2006 9 km SSW of Muswellbrook, Australia M2.8 113 km
Jan 14, 2025 13 km ESE of Denman, Australia M2.7 119 km
Aug 26, 2024 12 km SSW of Muswellbrook, Australia M2.7 115 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 76°F (24°C) 4.2 in Warmest, Wettest
February 75°F (24°C) 2.6 in
March 71°F (22°C) 1.7 in
April 64°F (18°C) 1.5 in Driest
May 57°F (14°C) 2.1 in
June 51°F (11°C) 1.7 in
July 49°F (10°C) 2.1 in Coldest
August 52°F (11°C) 1.6 in
September 57°F (14°C) 1.9 in
October 63°F (17°C) 2.3 in
November 69°F (20°C) 2.8 in
December 74°F (23°C) 2.9 in

Werris Creek has a seasonal temperature swing of 27°F / from 49°F in July to 76°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 27.3 inches, with January being the wettest month (4.2") and April the driest (1.5").

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Schools in Werris Creek

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Werris Creek Public School
St Josephs Catholic School
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Radio Stations near Werris Creek

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Museums in Werris Creek

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Bobs Shed
Historical Cottage & Museum
Moffat Wagon
Quirindi Rural Heritage Village
Rail Journeys Museum

Libraries in Werris Creek

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Quirindi Library0.0
Werris Creek Library0.0

Hotels in Werris Creek

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Railway Hotel

Cafes in Werris Creek

1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Cafe On Single

Train Stations in Werris Creek

1 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Werris Creek Station

Gas Stations in Werris Creek

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

BP Werris Creek

Banks in Werris Creek

1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Regional Australia Bank

Gyms in Werris Creek

1 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

NRG Station

Golf Courses in Werris Creek

1 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Werris Creek Golf Course

Airports Near Werris Creek

21 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Gunnedah AirportGUHMedium Airport
Tamworth AirportTMWMedium Airport
Ardgour AirstripSmall Airport
Attunga Private airstrpSmall Airport
Blackville AirportSmall Airport
Boggabri AirportSmall Airport
Cassilis Rotherw AirportSmall Airport
Dunmore Manila AirportSmall Airport
Goonoo Goonoo AirportSmall Airport
Gunnedah Airfield SES OnlySmall Airport
Lake Keepit AirportSmall Airport
Lambrook AirportSmall Airport
Manilla ParaglidingSmall Airport
Middlebrook Station Scone AirstripSmall Airport
Mullaley AirportSmall Airport
Premer Betoota AirportSmall Airport
Quirindi AirportUIRSmall Airport
Scone AirportNSOSmall Airport
the airstripSmall Airport
Wallabadah AirportSmall Airport
Woolomin AirportSmall Airport

Post Offices in Werris Creek

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Werris Creek LPO

Churches & Religious Organizations in Werris Creek

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
St Bede's Anglican Church
St Thomas More Catholic Church
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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Frequently Asked Questions About Werris Creek

What is the population of Werris Creek?

Werris Creek has a population of 1,530 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 6 people per square mile, spread across 272.7 square miles. The median age of residents is 50.0 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Werris Creek expensive to live in?

The median household income is $16,832, 78% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $124,000 (56% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $620 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 Werris Creek?

Werris Creek enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winter temperatures average 76°F in January, while summers reach an average of 49°F in July. The area receives 286 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 27.3 inches.

How is the job market in Werris Creek?

The job market in Werris Creek faces challenges, with unemployment at 9.1% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $324. There are 145 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Werris Creek?

The median home value in Werris Creek is $124,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $620. The homeownership rate is 75.4%.

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