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Wyongah, Australia

New South Wales · Australia

Wyongah is a small town in New South Wales, Australia with a population of 1,998. Elevation: 30 ft (9 m). Average temperature: 65°F (18°C).

2.0 /5.0
C Fair
1,998 Population 2/sq mi density
30 ft Elevation 9 meters
65°F Avg Temperature 18°C
31.5 in Annual Rain
Australia / Sydney Timezone
$24,505 Median Income
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Overall
2.0 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Economy
2.4 / 5.0
$24,505 median income, 6.9% unemployment
D
Affordability
1.6 / 5.0
$219,600 home value, $1,098/mo rent

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About Wyongah

Wyongah is a suburb of the Central Coast region of New South Wales, Australia. It is part of the Central Coast Council local government area.

People

Population1,998
Median Age37.0 yrs
Density2/mi²

Economy

C
Median Income$24,505
Per Capita$24,505
Unemployment6.9%

Housing

D
Home Value$219,600
Rent$1,098
Ownership73.8%
Housing Units799

Climate

Avg Temp65°F (18°C)
Rain31.5 in/yr
Sunny Days340/yr
Elevation30 ft (9 m)
Population1,998
Population Density2 / sq mi
Elevation30 ft (9 m)
Coordinates-33.2747°, 151.4890°
TimezoneAustralia/Sydney
Country🇦🇺 Australia
State / ProvinceNew South Wales
Average Temperature65°F (18°C)
January Average71°F (22°C)
July Average57°F (14°C)
Annual Precipitation31.5 inches (799 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$24,505
Median Age37.0 years

About Wyongah

Wyongah is a small town in Australia (New South Wales) with a population of 1,998. The city sits at an elevation of 30 feet (9 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 65°F (18°C). Temperatures range from 71°F in January to 57°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 31.5 inches. The timezone is Australia/Sydney.

Wyongah has a population of 1,998 with a density of 2 people per square mile, spread across 901.8 square miles. The median age is 37.0 years, 5% younger than the national median of 38.9.

Population

1,998
Total Population
2
People / sq mi
37.0yrs
Median Age
5% below Australia avg
901.8mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Wyongah vs Australia Average

The median household income in Wyongah is $24,505, which is 67% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $24,505 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $471, 67% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 6.9% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 190 business establishments.

Income: Wyongah vs Australia

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Income

Median HH Income$24,505
67% below Australia avg
Per Capita Income$24,505
Avg Weekly Wage$471

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment6.9%
92% above Australia avg
Establishments (County)190

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Wyongah is $219,600, 22% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $1,098 (6% below the national average of $1,163). 73.8% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 799 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 9x, making homeownership a significant financial stretch for most families.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$219,600
22% below Australia avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,098
6% below Australia avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership73.8%
Owner-Occupied73.8%
Renter-Occupied26.2%
Housing Units799

Property Tax

Climate in Wyongah

Wyongah has an average annual temperature of 18.9°C (66°F). The hottest month is Jan (23.5°C), the coldest is Jul (13.7°C). Average annual precipitation is 1214 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 23.5°C / 74°F 20.2° / 26.8° 78.6
Feb 23.2°C / 74°F 20.1° / 26.2° 125.0
Mar 22.3°C / 72°F 19° / 25.6° 117.1
Apr 19.6°C / 67°F 16.1° / 23.2° 141.7
May 16.8°C / 62°F 13.1° / 20.4° 100.2
Jun 14.6°C / 58°F 11.1° / 18.2° 165.4
Jul 13.7°C / 57°F 9.9° / 17.5° 88.1
Aug 14.7°C / 58°F 10.5° / 18.9° 74.7
Sep 17°C / 63°F 12.8° / 21.3° 72.9
Oct 19°C / 66°F 15° / 23.1° 74.5
Nov 20.5°C / 69°F 16.8° / 24.1° 96.0
Dec 22°C / 72°F 18.6° / 25.3° 80.2
Wyongah enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 71°F in January while summers reach 57°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 340 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 31.5 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 30 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

71°F Jan (22°C) 57°F Jul (14°C)
Annual Average64.7°F
20% above Australia avg
January Average71°F (22°C)
July Average57°F (14°C)
Sunny Days340 days/yr

Geography

Elevation30 ft (9 m)
Area901.8 sq mi (2,335.6 km²)
Population Density2/sq mi
Coordinates-33.2747°N, 151.4890°W
TimezoneAustralia/Sydney

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 31.5"
17% below Australia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Feb) 5.75"
Driest Month (Jul) 2.40"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

20 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.3. Most recent: M3.6 on May 28, 2025.

Aug 6, 1994 9 km WSW of Ellalong, Australia M5.3 43 km
Apr 22, 2025 18 km SW of Singleton, Australia M5.1 76 km
Aug 23, 2024 7 km ENE of Denman, Australia M4.8 123 km
Aug 24, 2024 8 km NE of Denman, Australia M4.5 126 km
Sep 6, 2024 New South Wales, Australia M4.4 127 km
May 2, 2020 11 km ENE of Denman, Australia M4.0 121 km
Feb 14, 2002 1 km NNW of Yerrinbool, Australia M3.9 149 km
Mar 17, 1999 2 km SE of Picton, Australia M3.8 129 km
May 28, 2025 3 km WNW of Cobbitty, Australia M3.6 112 km
Mar 8, 2024 14 km SSW of Woodford, Australia M3.5 117 km
Mar 1, 2025 12 km N of Denman, Australia M3.3 135 km
Mar 11, 2010 8 km NE of Hawks Nest, Australia M3.3 102 km
Sep 10, 2012 33 km ESE of Blue Bay, Australia M3.2 38 km
Apr 11, 2007 3 km SE of Stanwell Park, Australia M3.1 117 km
Feb 23, 1990 49 km S of Denman, Australia M3.0 89 km
Jun 18, 2006 8 km W of Oakdale, Australia M3.0 132 km
Jul 2, 2006 9 km SSW of Muswellbrook, Australia M2.8 118 km
May 15, 2004 23 km ENE of Dungog, Australia M2.8 116 km
Jan 14, 2025 13 km ESE of Denman, Australia M2.7 114 km
Aug 26, 2024 12 km SSW of Muswellbrook, Australia M2.7 117 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 71°F (22°C) 5.4 in
February 72°F (22°C) 5.8 in Warmest, Wettest
March 70°F (21°C) 5.8 in
April 65°F (18°C) 4.5 in
May 60°F (15°C) 4.4 in
June 55°F (13°C) 4.3 in Coldest
July 57°F (14°C) 2.4 in Driest
August 55°F (13°C) 2.5 in
September 59°F (15°C) 2.6 in
October 64°F (18°C) 3.1 in
November 67°F (19°C) 3.7 in
December 71°F (22°C) 3.5 in

Wyongah has a seasonal temperature swing of 17°F / from 55°F in June to 72°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 47.8 inches, with February being the wettest month (5.8") and July the driest (2.4").

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Radio Stations near Wyongah

3 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

Museums in Wyongah

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Barkers Barn
Classroom
Henry Kendall Historical Museum
Old Sydney Town
RSL Museum
South Sea Island Museum
St Joseph's Boys Home Museum
Sunnyside and South Sea Island Museum
Wyong District Museum & Historical Society

Libraries in Wyongah

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bateau Bay Village Library0.0
Belmont Library0.0
Erina Library0.0
Erina Library0.0
Gosford Regional Library0.0
Gwandalan Library0.0
Information Resource Centre0.0
Information Resource Centre0.0
Kariong Library0.0
Kariong Library0.0
Kincumber Library0.0
Kincumber Library0.0
Lake Haven Library0.0
Morisset Library0.0
Niagara Library0.0
Niagara Library0.0
Swansea Library0.0
The Entrance Library & Council Services0.0
Toukley Library0.0
Tuggerah Library0.0
Umina Public Library0.0
Wangi Wangi Library0.0
Woy Woy Public Library0.0
Woy Woy Public Library0.0
Wyoming Library0.0
Wyoming Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Wyongah

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Ettalong Markets
Ettalong Markets
Gosford City Farmers Market
Gosford City Farmers Market
Terrigal Beach Markets
Terrigal Beach Markets
Toukley Lions Markets

Breweries in Wyongah

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Bay Rd Brewing
Bay Rd Brewing
Hawkesbury Brewing Co
Hawkesbury Brewing Co
Six Strings Brewery
Six Strings Brewery

Stadiums & Teams in Wyongah

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Airports Near Wyongah

19 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Newcastle AirportNTLLarge Airport
Sydney Kingsford Smith International AirportSYDLarge Airport
RAAF Base RichmondXRHMedium Airport
Sydney Bankstown AirportBWUMedium Airport
Cessnock AirportCESSmall Airport
Dochra AirfieldSmall Airport
Dr Fox AirstripSmall Airport
Elderslie AirportSmall Airport
Holsworthy (Military) AirportSmall Airport
Lake Macquarie AirportBEOSmall Airport
Luskintyre AirfieldSmall Airport
Maitland AirportMTLSmall Airport
Mangrove Mountain AirportSmall Airport
Singleton AirportSIXSmall Airport
Singleton Military Area airstripSmall Airport
Somersby AirstripGOSSmall Airport
St Mary's / Kennetts AirfieldSmall Airport
Warkworth AirportSmall Airport
Warnervale AirportSmall Airport

Post Offices in Wyongah

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Wyongah Post Office

Treatment Centers in Wyongah

1 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
The Glen Centre

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 Wyongah

What is the population of Wyongah?

Wyongah has a population of 1,998 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 2 people per square mile, spread across 901.8 square miles. The median age of residents is 37.0 years.

Is Wyongah expensive to live in?

The median household income is $24,505, 67% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $219,600 (22% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,098 per month. The home price-to-income ratio is 9x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Wyongah?

Wyongah enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winter temperatures average 71°F in January, while summers reach an average of 57°F in July. The area receives 340 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 31.5 inches.

How is the job market in Wyongah?

The unemployment rate in Wyongah is 6.9%, somewhat above the national average of 3.6%. Job seekers may face moderate competition. The average weekly wage is $471. There are 190 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Wyongah?

The median home value in Wyongah is $219,600. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,098. The homeownership rate is 73.8%.

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