Whalan, Australia
New South Wales · Australia
Whalan is a small city in New South Wales, Australia with a population of 5,929. Elevation: 131 ft (40 m). Average temperature: 63°F (17°C).
Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026
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About Whalan
Whalan is a suburb of Sydney, in the state of New South Wales, Australia. Whalan is located 45 kilometres west of the Sydney central business district, in the local government area of the City of Blacktown and is part of the Greater Western Sydney region.
People
Climate
| Population | 5,929 |
| Elevation | 131 ft (40 m) |
| Coordinates | -33.7570°, 150.8040° |
| Timezone | Australia/Sydney |
| Country | 🇦🇺 Australia |
| State / Province | New South Wales |
| Average Temperature | 63°F (17°C) |
| January Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| July Average | 54°F (12°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 31.3 inches (795 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Whalan
Whalan is a small city in Australia (New South Wales) with a population of 5,929. The city sits at an elevation of 131 feet (40 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 63°F (17°C). Temperatures range from 70°F in January to 54°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 31.3 inches. The timezone is Australia/Sydney.
Climate in Whalan
Whalan has an average annual temperature of 18°C (64°F). The hottest month is Jan (23.5°C), the coldest is Jul (11.7°C). Average annual precipitation is 834 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 63.1°F |
| 17% above Australia avg | |
| January Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| July Average | 54°F (12°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 131 ft (40 m) |
| Coordinates | 33.7570°S, 150.8040°E |
| Timezone | Australia/Sydney |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 70°F (21°C) | 4.3 in | Wettest |
| February | 73°F (23°C) | 4.2 in | Warmest |
| March | 70°F (21°C) | 4.1 in | |
| April | 64°F (18°C) | 2.8 in | |
| May | 59°F (15°C) | 2.6 in | |
| June | 53°F (12°C) | 2.1 in | Coldest |
| July | 54°F (12°C) | 1.5 in | Driest |
| August | 54°F (12°C) | 1.9 in | |
| September | 59°F (15°C) | 1.8 in | |
| October | 64°F (18°C) | 2.5 in | |
| November | 67°F (20°C) | 3.2 in | |
| December | 72°F (22°C) | 2.9 in |
Whalan has a seasonal temperature swing of 20°F / from 53°F in June to 73°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 33.8 inches, with January being the wettest month (4.3") and July the driest (1.5").
Schools in Whalan
4 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whalan Public School | - | - | - | - |
| Halinda School | - | - | - | - |
| Madang Preschool | - | - | - | - |
| Madang Avenue Public School | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Whalan
28 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sky News Australia Radio | conservative, discussion | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| Triple J | - | AAC+ 56 kbps | |
| Triple J (QLD) | alternative, indie | AAC+ 56 kbps | |
| ABC Radio Sydney | news, talk | AAC 94 kbps | |
| triple j (NSW) | dance, hip-hop | AAC 238 kbps | |
| Indian link radio | music | MP3 128 kbps | |
| 2SM SRN Sydney | news talk, sport | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| ABC Radio National Live 20220701 | current affairs, news | AAC 94 kbps | |
| ABC Country 20220701 | country | AAC 238 kbps | |
| ABC RN | culture, history | AAC+ 56 kbps | |
| Voice of Islam | islamic | MP3 | |
| CADA (AAC+) | urban | AAC+ 48 kbps | |
| CADA (MP3) | urban | MP3 128 kbps | |
| ABC 702kHz AM Sydney NSW Local Radio 20220701 | contemporary, current affairs | AAC 94 kbps | |
| ABC Classic FM 20220701 | classic, news | AAC 238 kbps | |
| SBS PopAsia | c-pop, cantonese | AAC+ 97 kbps | |
| Pulse 89.9 FM | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| C-Dance | club, dance | MP3 192 kbps | |
| C91.3 | - | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| 2MCR 100.3 - Sounds of Macarthur - Macarthur Community Radio | australian music, community radio | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Bondi Radio (MP3) | dance, electronic | MP3 128 kbps | |
| C91.3 FM - Macarthur's Radio Station | commercial, hot adult contemporary | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| Power Cuts Radio | - | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| Northside Radio 99.3 | - | AAC+ 128 kbps | |
| Starter FM | dance, electronic | MP3 320 kbps | |
| Eastside Radio 89.7FM | - | AAC 192 kbps | |
| Hawkesbury Radio - Sydney (MP3) | community radio | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Hawkesbury Radio | - | AAC 48 kbps |
Museums in Whalan
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arms of Australia Inn Museum | ||||
| Australian Army Museum of Military Engineering | ||||
| Blacktown Arts Centre | ||||
| Brislington Medical and Nursing Museum | ||||
| Burnside Heritage Centre | ||||
| Butterfly Museum | ||||
| Collingwood House | ||||
| Elizabeth Farm | ||||
| Experiment Farm Cottage | ||||
| Fairfield City Museum and Gallery | ||||
| Fairfield City Museum And Gallery | ||||
| Hawkesbury Regional Museum | ||||
| House Down Under | ||||
| Howe House | ||||
| Kurrajong Radio Museum | ||||
| Linnwood Museum | ||||
| Liverpool Regional Museum and Family History Centre | ||||
| Museum of Fire | ||||
| Museum of Printing | ||||
| Museums Discovery Centre | ||||
| Nativity House Museum And Gallery | ||||
| Nepean Naval Museum | ||||
| Netherby House | ||||
| New South Wales Lancers Memorial Museum | ||||
| Norman Lindsay Gallery | ||||
| Old Government House | ||||
| Peninsula House & Tebbutt's Observatory 1879 & 1894 | ||||
| Riverstone Museum | ||||
| Rouse Hill Estate | ||||
| Rouse Hill House | ||||
| The King's School Robert Robertson Museum | ||||
| Valley Heights Locomotive Depot Heritage Museum | ||||
| Waterfall Art Gallery |
Libraries in Whalan
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Auburn Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Bankstown Library and Knowledge Centre | 0.0 | |||||
| Baulkham Hills Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Blaxland Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Blaxland Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Bonnyrigg Branch Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Carlingford Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Carnes Hill Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Castle Hill Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Casula Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Casula Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Chester Hill Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Constitution Hill Branch Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Dennis Johnson Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Dundas Valley Branch Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Dural Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Emu Plains Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Ermington Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Fairfield Library and Cafe | 0.0 | |||||
| Federal Court of Australia Library & Information Services, Parramatta | 0.0 | |||||
| Galston Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Glenquarie Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Graham Swain Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Granville Branch Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Green Valley Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Greystanes Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Guildford Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Ingleburn Library | 0.0 | |||||
| John Phillips Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Lalor Park Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Library Building | 0.0 | |||||
| Lidcombe Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Liverpool TAFE Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Local Studies Family History Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Max Webber Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Merrylands Central Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Miller Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Moorebank Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Mount Druitt Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Oran Park Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Padstow Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Panania Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Parramatta Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Penrith City Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Persian Library | 0.0 | |||||
| PJ Walsh Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Regents Park Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Richmond Branch Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Riverstone Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Riverwood Library and Knowledge Centre | 0.0 | |||||
| School Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Smithfield Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Springwood Library | 0.0 | |||||
| St Clair Branch Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| St Marys Library | 0.0 | |||||
| The Kings' School Parramatta CLL Senior Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Vinegar Hill Memorial Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Wentworthville Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Western Sydney University Parramatta City Campus Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Wetherill Park Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Whitlam Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Whitlam Library | 0.0 | |||||
| William Carey Christian School Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Windsor Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Yellamundie Library | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Whalan
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fairfield Showgrounds | |||||
| Market Square | |||||
| Minchinbury Fruit Market | |||||
| Peakhurst Foodies and Farmers Market | |||||
| WF Plastic Pty Ltd |
Breweries in Whalan
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Country Brewer | ||||
| Tooheys Brewery Lidcombe |
Stadiums & Teams in Whalan
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Whalan
22 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| (Duplicate)Western Sydney International Airport | - | Large Airport |
| (Duplicate)Western Sydney International Airport | WSI | Large Airport |
| Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport | SYD | Large Airport |
| Camden Airport | CDU | Medium Airport |
| RAAF Base Richmond | XRH | Medium Airport |
| Sydney Bankstown Airport | BWU | Medium Airport |
| Aberfoyle Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Bullio Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Dr Fox Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Holsworthy (Military) Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Katoomba Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Mangrove Mountain Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Mittagong Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Somersby Airstrip | GOS | Small Airport |
| St Mary's / Kennetts Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Tadji Park Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| The Oaks Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Tucker Creek Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Warnervale Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Wedderburn Aerodrome | - | Small Airport |
| Wilton Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Yerranderie Airfield | - | Small Airport |
Treatment Centers in Whalan
8 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Better Rehab Bankstown | ||
| Direct Solutions Rehabilitation and Occupational Services | ||
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| Mount Druitt Centre for Addiction Medicine | ||
| Mount Druitt Private Opioid Treatment Clinic | ||
| Westmead Rehabilitation Hospital |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Australia
25 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Whalan
What is the population of Whalan?
Whalan has a population of 5,929 residents and is located in Australia..
What is the weather like in Whalan?
Whalan 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 54°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 31.3 inches.
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