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Weston, Australia

Australian Capital Territory · Australia

Weston is a small town in Australian Capital Territory, Australia with a population of 3,480. Elevation: 1,949 ft (594 m). Average temperature: 53°F (11°C).

3.4 /5.0
B Good
3,480 Population 4,767/sq mi density
1,949 ft Elevation 594 meters
53°F Avg Temperature 11°C
32.7 in Annual Rain
Australia / Sydney Timezone
$41,980 Median Income
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Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$41,980 median income, 3.5% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.5 / 5.0
$236,600 home value, $1,183/mo rent

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About Weston

Weston

Weston is a suburb of Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia. At the 2021 census, Weston had a population of 4,000 people.

People

Population3,480
Median Age42.0 yrs
Density4,767/mi²

Economy

B
Median Income$41,980
Per Capita$41,980
Unemployment3.5%

Housing

B
Home Value$236,600
Rent$1,183
Ownership76.7%
Housing Units1,392

Climate

Avg Temp53°F (11°C)
Rain32.7 in/yr
Sunny Days321/yr
Elevation1,949 ft (594 m)
Population3,480
Population Density4,767 / sq mi
Elevation1,949 ft (594 m)
Coordinates-35.3358°, 149.0593°
TimezoneAustralia/Sydney
Country🇦🇺 Australia
State / ProvinceAustralian Capital Territory
Average Temperature53°F (11°C)
January Average63°F (17°C)
July Average41°F (5°C)
Annual Precipitation32.7 inches (832 mm)
Annual Snowfall1.0 inches (3 cm)
Median Household Income$41,980
Median Age42.0 years

About Weston

Weston is a small town in Australia (Australian Capital Territory) with a population of 3,480. The city sits at an elevation of 1,949 feet (594 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 53°F (11°C). Temperatures range from 63°F in January to 41°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 32.7 inches. The timezone is Australia/Sydney.

Weston has a population of 3,480 with a density of 4,767 people per square mile, spread across 0.7 square miles. The median age is 42.0 years, 8% older than the national median of 38.9.

Population

3,480
Total Population
4,767
People / sq mi
42.0yrs
Median Age
8% above Australia avg
0.7mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Weston vs Australia Average

The median household income in Weston is $41,980, which is 44% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $41,980. The average weekly wage is $807, 44% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 3.5% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 331 business establishments.

Income: Weston vs Australia

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$41,980
44% below Australia avg
Per Capita Income$41,980
Avg Weekly Wage$807

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment3.5%
3% below Australia avg
Establishments (County)331

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Weston is $236,600, 16% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $1,183 (2% above the national average of $1,163). 76.7% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 1,392 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 5.6x, above the traditionally affordable threshold of 3-4x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$236,600
16% below Australia avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,183
2% above Australia avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership76.7%
Owner-Occupied76.7%
Renter-Occupied23.3%
Housing Units1,392

Property Tax

Climate in Weston

Weston has an average annual temperature of 14°C (57°F). The hottest month is Jan (22.5°C), the coldest is Jul (6.2°C). Average annual precipitation is 841 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 22.5°C / 73°F 14.9° / 30.1° 80.0
Feb 21.2°C / 70°F 14.3° / 28.1° 57.1
Mar 18.3°C / 65°F 11.4° / 25.2° 56.4
Apr 14°C / 57°F 7.1° / 20.9° 25.8
May 9.6°C / 49°F 2.6° / 16.6° 55.3
Jun 7.3°C / 45°F 1.5° / 13.1° 81.3
Jul 6.2°C / 43°F 0° / 12.4° 78.8
Aug 7.4°C / 45°F 0.7° / 14° 82.6
Sep 10.6°C / 51°F 3.6° / 17.7° 95.7
Oct 13.9°C / 57°F 6.7° / 21.1° 75.3
Nov 17.3°C / 63°F 9.9° / 24.7° 80.7
Dec 20°C / 68°F 12.6° / 27.3° 71.5
Weston experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (11°C). Winters average 63°F in January while summers reach 41°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 321 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 32.7 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 1,949 feet.

Temperature

63°F Jan (17°C) 41°F Jul (5°C)
Annual Average52.5°F
3% below Australia avg
January Average63°F (17°C)
July Average41°F (5°C)
Sunny Days321 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,949 ft (594 m)
Area0.7 sq mi (1.9 km²)
Population Density4,767/sq mi
Coordinates-35.3358°N, 149.0593°W
TimezoneAustralia/Sydney

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 32.7"
14% below Australia avg
Snowfall 1.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 3.11"
Driest Month (Jun) 1.93"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

36 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.9. Most recent: M2.8 on Sep 25, 2019.

Feb 28, 2004 16 km SSE of Junee, Australia M3.9 131 km
Jun 22, 2012 23 km N of Boorowa, Australia M3.8 127 km
Apr 19, 2012 36 km ENE of Tumut, Australia M3.7 43 km
May 20, 1991 23 km S of Cowra, Australia M3.4 147 km
Apr 1, 1990 35 km SSE of Cooma, Australia M3.4 133 km
Mar 2, 2006 23 km NE of Murrumbateman, Australia M3.4 61 km
Jul 11, 2003 15 km WNW of Cootamundra, Australia M3.3 136 km
Nov 9, 2002 13 km NE of Berridale, Australia M3.2 105 km
May 18, 2001 12 km WNW of Boorowa, Australia M3.2 113 km
Feb 27, 2000 14 km SSE of Young, Australia M3.1 119 km
Jan 14, 2003 5 km SSW of Murrumbateman, Australia M3.1 36 km
Dec 12, 1992 18 km W of Boorowa, Australia M3.1 109 km
Apr 21, 2006 20 km NNE of Murrumbateman, Australia M3.1 59 km
Jul 27, 2003 36 km NE of Crookwell, Australia M3.1 139 km
May 17, 2003 8 km NW of Kosciuszko National Park, Australia M3.0 113 km
Jul 2, 1992 4 km NNE of Yass, Australia M3.0 60 km
Feb 27, 2002 10 km WNW of Boorowa, Australia M3.0 111 km
Nov 24, 1991 18 km WSW of Crookwell, Australia M2.9 94 km
Oct 25, 2001 9 km NE of Tumut, Australia M2.9 70 km
Jun 20, 2002 10 km NW of Boorowa, Australia M2.9 115 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 63°F (17°C) 3.1 in Wettest
February 68°F (20°C) 2.3 in Warmest
March 63°F (17°C) 2.4 in
April 56°F (13°C) 2.4 in
May 50°F (10°C) 2.2 in
June 44°F (7°C) 1.9 in Driest
July 41°F (5°C) 2.4 in Coldest
August 45°F (7°C) 2.6 in
September 49°F (10°C) 2.9 in
October 55°F (13°C) 3.0 in
November 60°F (15°C) 3.1 in
December 65°F (18°C) 2.2 in

Weston has a seasonal temperature swing of 27°F / from 41°F in July to 68°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 30.4 inches, with January being the wettest month (3.1") and June the driest (1.9").

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Schools in Weston

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Orana Steiner School — — — —
Islamic School of Canberra — — — —
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Radio Stations near Weston

2 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
NIGE! alternative rock, classic rock AAC+ 48 kbps
ABC AFL live sports, sports talk AAC 238 kbps

Museums in Weston

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Australian War Memorial
Calthorpes House
Canberra Fire Museum
Canberra Museum and Gallery
Canberra Railway Museum
Canberra Railway Museum
Canberra Space Centre
Hall School Museum
Lanyon Homestead
Museum of Australian Democracy
National Archives of Australia
National Capital Exhibition
National Dinosaur Museum
National Film & Sound Archive
Queanbeyan and District Historical Museum
Queanbeyan Printing Museum
St Johns Schoolhouse Museum
Tuggeranong Schoolhouse Museum

Libraries in Weston

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
ACT Heritage Library0.0
ACT Public Library Erindale0.0
ANU Law Library0.0
ArchivesACT0.0
ArchivesACT0.0
Belconnen Library0.0
Black Mountain Library0.0
Black Mountain Library0.0
Civic Library0.0
Civic Library0.0
CSIRO Black Mountain0.0
Dickson Library0.0
Dickson Library0.0
Dickson Library0.0
Gungahlin Public Library0.0
Hancock Library East Wing0.0
Hancock Library West Wing0.0
JB Chifley Building0.0
Kingston Library0.0
Kingston Library0.0
Kippax Public Library0.0
Meg's Toy Box0.0
Meg's Toy Box0.0
National Centre for Australian Children's Literature0.0
National Centre for Australian Children's Literature0.0
National Library of Australia0.0
Old Senior School Library0.0
Queanbeyan City Council Library0.0
R.G. Menzies Library0.0
Research Library of the National Museum of Australia0.0
Research Library of the National Museum of Australia0.0
School of Art Library0.0
School of Art Library0.0
Senior Library0.0
Tuggeranong Library0.0
Woden Library0.0
Woden Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Weston

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Capital Food Market
Capital Region Farmers Market
Capital Region Farmers Market
Lanyon Marketplace

Restaurants in Weston

6 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Baitong Lao Food
Boost
Maestral
My's
Orient Kitchen
Weston Indoor Sports

Cafes in Weston

6 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Chris's Patisserie & Bakehouse
Guru
Lava Espresso
Little Billy's
Michel's Patisserie
Sakeena's Cafe

Theatres in Weston

2 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Amphitheater
Overture Hall

Dentists in Weston

2 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Weston Creek Dental Care
Weston Dental Surgery

Gas Stations in Weston

3 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Ampol Foodary
Caltex
Caltex

Banks in Weston

1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

St.George

Breweries in Weston

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Attitude
Attitude

Stadiums & Teams in Weston

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near Weston

1 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Selwyn Snow Resort 0.0 — — $0 — — —

Airports Near Weston

12 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Canberra AirportCBRMedium Airport
Goulburn AirportGULMedium Airport
Adaminaby Airport—Small Airport
Bakblok Airport—Small Airport
Bondo Airstrip—Small Airport
Cabramurra Airport—Small Airport
Collector Airport—Small Airport
Currandooley Airport—Small Airport
Gundaroo Airport—Small Airport
Hall Airport—Small Airport
Wallaroo Private Airstrip—Small Airport
Wee Jasper Airport—Small Airport

Treatment Centers in Weston

12 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
ACT Pain and Wellness Clinic
Belconnen Chiropractic Centre
Belconnen Mall Medical Centre
Canberra Complementary Health Practice
Central Outpatients
Child Health Clinic
Chiropractic Life
ICON Cancer Centre Canberra
Nephrocare Northside Dialysis Clinic
Orthoclinic Specialist Orthodontics
QSCAN Bruce
Western Creek Medical Practice

Churches & Religious Organizations in Weston

4 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
ACT Bahá’í Centre
The Canberra Church
Weston Creek Presbyterian Church
Weston Creek 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 Weston

What is the population of Weston?

Weston has a population of 3,480 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 4,767 people per square mile, spread across 0.7 square miles. The median age of residents is 42.0 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Weston expensive to live in?

The median household income is $41,980, 44% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $236,600 (16% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,183 per month. The home price-to-income ratio is 5.6x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Weston?

Weston has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 53°F (11°C). Winter temperatures average 63°F in January, while summers reach an average of 41°F in July. The area receives 321 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 32.7 inches.

How is the job market in Weston?

Weston has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 3.5%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $807. There are 331 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Weston?

The median home value in Weston is $236,600. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,183. The homeownership rate is 76.7%.

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