Windale, Australia
New South Wales · Australia
Windale is a small town in New South Wales, Australia with a population of 3,421. Elevation: 112 ft (34 m). Average temperature: 64°F (18°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 Windale
Windale is a suburb of the city of Lake Macquarie, in the Newcastle metropolitan area. It is located west of the junction of the Pacific Highway and Newcastle Inner City Bypass, covering an area of 1.7 km2 (0.7 sq mi). Windale is a lower socio-economic area consisting largely of public housing homes, and has historically been known for its high rates of alcoholism, crime and unemployment, however recent local government efforts to regenerate the area have been somewhat successful. The suburb was listed as one of the most socially disadvantaged areas in the State according to the 2015 Dropping Off The Edge report.
People
Climate
| Population | 3,421 |
| Population Density | 13 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 112 ft (34 m) |
| Coordinates | -32.9928°, 151.6817° |
| Timezone | Australia/Sydney |
| Country | 🇦🇺 Australia |
| State / Province | New South Wales |
| Average Temperature | 64°F (18°C) |
| January Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| July Average | 55°F (13°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 31.7 inches (805 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Windale
Windale is a small town in Australia (New South Wales) with a population of 3,421. The city sits at an elevation of 112 feet (34 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 64°F (18°C). Temperatures range from 70°F in January to 55°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 31.7 inches. The timezone is Australia/Sydney.
Climate in Windale
Windale has an average annual temperature of 18.6°C (65°F). The hottest month is Jan (22.9°C), the coldest is Jul (13.4°C). Average annual precipitation is 1080 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 63.7°F |
| 18% above Australia avg | |
| January Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| July Average | 55°F (13°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 112 ft (34 m) |
| Area | 267.3 sq mi (692.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 13/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 32.9928°S, 151.6817°E |
| Timezone | Australia/Sydney |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 70°F (21°C) | 4.5 in | |
| February | 74°F (23°C) | 4.7 in | Warmest |
| March | 71°F (22°C) | 5.4 in | Wettest |
| April | 66°F (19°C) | 4.2 in | |
| May | 61°F (16°C) | 4.3 in | |
| June | 56°F (13°C) | 4.7 in | |
| July | 55°F (13°C) | 2.6 in | Coldest |
| August | 56°F (13°C) | 2.2 in | Driest |
| September | 60°F (16°C) | 2.4 in | |
| October | 65°F (18°C) | 3.0 in | |
| November | 68°F (20°C) | 3.5 in | |
| December | 72°F (22°C) | 3.1 in |
Windale has a seasonal temperature swing of 19°F / from 55°F in July to 74°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 44.4 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.4") and August the driest (2.2").
Schools in Windale
2 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Windale Public School | - | - | - | - |
| St Pius X Primary School | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Windale
4 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2GB 873 Sydney | news, sport | AAC+ 48 kbps | |
| Central Coast Radio.com | 90's and more!, alternative rock | MP3 192 kbps | |
| 2NURFM | easy listening | MP3 128 kbps | |
| 2BOB Radio 104.7FM | - | MP3 128 kbps |
Museums in Windale
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fighter World | ||||
| Forsight Gallery | ||||
| Fort Scratchley Museum | ||||
| Miss Porter's House | ||||
| Monarch Historical Museum | ||||
| Newcastle Museum | ||||
| Newcastle Police Station Museum | ||||
| Richmond Vale Railway Museum | ||||
| Sketchley Pioneer Cottage | ||||
| South Sea Island Museum | ||||
| Sunnyside and South Sea Island Museum | ||||
| Tomago House | ||||
| Wallsend District Hospital |
Libraries in Windale
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adamstown Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Auchmuty Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Belmont Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Beresfield Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Cardiff Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Charlestown Library | 0.0 | |||||
| East Maitland Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Edgeworth Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Gwandalan Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Hamilton Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Kurri Kurri Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Lake Haven Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Lambton Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Mayfield Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Morisset Library | 0.0 | |||||
| New Lambton Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Newcastle City Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Raymond Terrace Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Redhead Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Speers Point Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Stockton Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Student Hub | 0.0 | |||||
| Sugar Valley Library Museum | 0.0 | |||||
| Swansea Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Thornton Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Toronto Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Wallsend District Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Wangi Wangi Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Windale Library | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Windale
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newcastle Farmer's Market | |||||
| Newcastle Farmer's Market |
Cafes in Windale
2 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Windale
2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Windale
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Windale
14 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Newcastle Airport | NTL | Large Airport |
| Cessnock Airport | CES | Small Airport |
| Dochra Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Dr Fox Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Elderslie Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Lake Macquarie Airport | BEO | Small Airport |
| Luskintyre Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Maitland Airport | MTL | Small Airport |
| Mangrove Mountain Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Singleton Airport | SIX | Small Airport |
| Singleton Military Area airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Somersby Airstrip | GOS | Small Airport |
| Warkworth Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Warnervale Airport | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Windale
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Windale Post Office |
Treatment Centers in Windale
12 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Adamstown Clinic | ||
| CSCAN Radiology | ||
| Hunter Imaging | ||
| ihear | ||
| Laverty Pathology | ||
| Laverty Pathology | ||
| Marie Stopes Newcastle | ||
| Mayfield Podiatry | ||
| Newcastle Muscle Therapy | ||
| Small Talk Speech Therapy | ||
| Stevensons Chiropractic Clinic | ||
| Vamp |
Quick Facts
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What is the population of Windale?
Windale has a population of 3,421 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 13 people per square mile, spread across 267.3 square miles.
What is the weather like in Windale?
Windale enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winter temperatures average 70°F in January, while summers reach an average of 55°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 31.7 inches.
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