Woolgoolga, Australia
New South Wales · Australia
Woolgoolga is a small city in New South Wales, Australia with a population of 5,797. Elevation: 23 ft (7 m). Average temperature: 66°F (19°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 Woolgoolga
Woolgoolga, locally nicknamed Woopi, is a town on the Mid North Coast of New South Wales, Australia. It is on the Pacific Highway, approximately 550 km north of Sydney and 365 km south of Brisbane. The closest city to Woolgoolga is Coffs Harbour, which lies 24.8 km to the south. Woolgoolga has two beaches on the Pacific Ocean. The area has long been a centre of banana growing in New South Wales, but this industry has declined in the face of competition from Queensland. Recent times have seen many banana plantations replaced by blueberries after banana sales slumped in the late 1990s. The town has a large Punjabi Sikh community.
People
Climate
| Population | 5,797 |
| Population Density | 8 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 23 ft (7 m) |
| Coordinates | -30.1106°, 153.2007° |
| Timezone | Australia/Sydney |
| Country | 🇦🇺 Australia |
| State / Province | New South Wales |
| Average Temperature | 66°F (19°C) |
| January Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| July Average | 57°F (14°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 31.1 inches (791 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Woolgoolga
Woolgoolga is a small city in Australia (New South Wales) with a population of 5,797. The city sits at an elevation of 23 feet (7 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 66°F (19°C). Temperatures range from 73°F in January to 57°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 31.1 inches. The timezone is Australia/Sydney.
Climate in Woolgoolga
Woolgoolga has an average annual temperature of 19°C (66°F). The hottest month is Jan (23.8°C), the coldest is Jul (13.6°C). Average annual precipitation is 1662 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 66.0°F |
| 22% above Australia avg | |
| January Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| July Average | 57°F (14°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 23 ft (7 m) |
| Area | 691.3 sq mi (1,790.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 8/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 30.1106°S, 153.2007°E |
| Timezone | Australia/Sydney |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 73°F (23°C) | 6.0 in | |
| February | 74°F (23°C) | 6.7 in | Warmest |
| March | 72°F (22°C) | 8.0 in | Wettest |
| April | 68°F (20°C) | 5.8 in | |
| May | 64°F (18°C) | 6.8 in | |
| June | 59°F (15°C) | 4.0 in | |
| July | 57°F (14°C) | 2.6 in | Coldest |
| August | 58°F (15°C) | 1.6 in | Driest |
| September | 62°F (17°C) | 1.9 in | |
| October | 66°F (19°C) | 3.2 in | |
| November | 69°F (21°C) | 5.0 in | |
| December | 72°F (22°C) | 5.2 in |
Woolgoolga has a seasonal temperature swing of 17°F / from 57°F in July to 74°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 56.7 inches, with March being the wettest month (8.0") and August the driest (1.6").
Schools in Woolgoolga
3 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woolgoolga High School | - | - | - | - |
| Woolgoolga Public School | - | - | - | - |
| St Francis Xavier Primary School | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Woolgoolga
2 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fresh 92.7 | community radio, music | AAC 64 kbps | |
| 2BBB Bellingen | - | AAC+ 128 kbps |
Museums in Woolgoolga
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coffs Harbour Historical Museum | ||||
| Coffs Harbour Regional Museum | ||||
| Glenreagh Memorial Museum | ||||
| Jarretts Museum | ||||
| Legends Of Surf Museum | ||||
| Post Office Museum |
Libraries in Woolgoolga
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harry Bailey Memorial Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Toormina Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Woolgoolga Library | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Woolgoolga
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coffs Coast Growers Market | |||||
| Harbourside Markets |
Restaurants in Woolgoolga
8 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Woolgoolga
2 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Woolgoolga
3 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Woolgoolga
2 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Woolgoolga
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Woolgoolga
6 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Clarence Valley Regional Airport | GFN | Medium Airport |
| Coffs Harbour Airport | CFS | Medium Airport |
| Bald Hills Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Nambucca Heads Airport | NBH | Small Airport |
| Palmers Island/Yamba Airport | - | Small Airport |
| South Grafton Airport | - | Small Airport |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Woolgoolga
5 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Guru Nanak Gurdwara Indian Temple | |
| LifeHouse Church – Northern Beaches Campus | |
| Northern Beaches Anglicans | |
| Sikh Museum | |
| Woolgoolga Uniting Church |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Australia
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What is the population of Woolgoolga?
Woolgoolga has a population of 5,797 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 8 people per square mile, spread across 691.3 square miles.
What is the weather like in Woolgoolga?
Woolgoolga enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winter temperatures average 73°F in January, while summers reach an average of 57°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 31.1 inches.
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