Young, Australia

New South Wales · Australia

Young is a small city in New South Wales, Australia with a population of 7,712. Elevation: 1,437 ft (438 m). Average temperature: 59°F (15°C).

Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026

7,712 Population
1,437 ft Elevation 438 meters
59°F Avg Temperature 15°C
26.5 in Annual Rain
Australia / Sydney Timezone

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People

Population7,712

Climate

Avg Temp59°F (15°C)
Rain26.5 in/yr
Elevation1,437 ft (438 m)
Population7,712
Elevation1,437 ft (438 m)
Coordinates-34.3135°, 148.3011°
TimezoneAustralia/Sydney
Country🇦🇺 Australia
State / ProvinceNew South Wales
Average Temperature59°F (15°C)
January Average73°F (23°C)
July Average45°F (7°C)
Annual Precipitation26.5 inches (672 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Young

Young is a small city in Australia (New South Wales) with a population of 7,712. The city sits at an elevation of 1,437 feet (438 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 59°F (15°C). Temperatures range from 73°F in January to 45°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 26.5 inches. The timezone is Australia/Sydney.

Climate in Young

Young has an average annual temperature of 14.9°C (59°F). The hottest month is Jan (24°C), the coldest is Jul (7°C). Average annual precipitation is 610 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 24°C / 75°F 15.2° / 32.8° 37.8
Feb 23°C / 73°F 14.9° / 31° 57.5
Mar 19.6°C / 67°F 11.6° / 27.5° 53.2
Apr 15°C / 59°F 7° / 23.1° 39.9
May 10.3°C / 51°F 2.9° / 17.7° 33.4
Jun 8.1°C / 47°F 2.3° / 13.9° 63.3
Jul 7°C / 45°F 1° / 13° 59.6
Aug 7.9°C / 46°F 1.2° / 14.6° 49.2
Sep 10.5°C / 51°F 2.8° / 18.2° 47.0
Oct 13.8°C / 57°F 5.4° / 22.3° 42.4
Nov 17.9°C / 64°F 9.5° / 26.3° 67.2
Dec 21.2°C / 70°F 12.4° / 30° 59.9
Young enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 73°F in January while summers reach 45°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. Annual precipitation totals 26.5 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,437 feet.

Temperature

73°F Jan (23°C) 45°F Jul (7°C)
Annual Average58.9°F
9% above Australia avg
January Average73°F (23°C)
July Average45°F (7°C)

Geography

Elevation1,437 ft (438 m)
Coordinates34.3135°S, 148.3011°E
TimezoneAustralia/Sydney

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 26.5"
30% below Australia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 2.68"
Driest Month (Mar) 1.54"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

50 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.2. Most recent: M4.2 on Apr 13, 2017.

Apr 13, 2017 23 km WSW of Millthorpe, Australia M4.2 106 km
Oct 11, 1992 25 km NW of Temora, Australia M4.1 90 km
Oct 16, 1998 18 km WSW of Temora, Australia M4.0 90 km
Mar 14, 1999 22 km WSW of West Wyalong, Australia M3.9 129 km
Feb 28, 2004 16 km SSE of Junee, Australia M3.9 95 km
Aug 22, 2002 9 km NE of Grenfell, Australia M3.9 52 km
Jun 22, 2012 23 km N of Boorowa, Australia M3.8 39 km
Nov 23, 2001 9 km ENE of Grenfell, Australia M3.8 51 km
Aug 21, 1994 16 km E of Forbes, Australia M3.8 103 km
Jan 18, 2005 8 km N of West Wyalong, Australia M3.7 115 km
Apr 19, 2012 36 km ENE of Tumut, Australia M3.7 106 km
Aug 19, 1994 21 km E of Forbes, Australia M3.5 107 km
Aug 19, 1994 23 km E of Forbes, Australia M3.4 101 km
Mar 2, 2006 23 km NE of Murrumbateman, Australia M3.4 97 km
May 20, 1991 23 km S of Cowra, Australia M3.4 50 km
Aug 19, 1994 29 km NW of Grenfell, Australia M3.4 77 km
Aug 21, 1994 25 km E of Forbes, Australia M3.4 107 km
Jul 11, 2003 15 km WNW of Cootamundra, Australia M3.3 52 km
Sep 18, 1994 15 km N of Grenfell, Australia M3.2 64 km
Mar 13, 2001 8 km NW of West Wyalong, Australia M3.2 118 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 73°F (23°C) 2.4 in
February 73°F (23°C) 1.7 in Warmest
March 68°F (20°C) 1.5 in Driest
April 60°F (15°C) 2.0 in
May 53°F (12°C) 2.2 in
June 47°F (8°C) 1.9 in
July 45°F (7°C) 2.7 in Coldest, Wettest
August 47°F (8°C) 2.6 in
September 51°F (11°C) 2.5 in
October 57°F (14°C) 2.6 in
November 63°F (17°C) 2.2 in
December 69°F (21°C) 2.1 in

Young has a seasonal temperature swing of 28°F / from 45°F in July to 73°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 26.5 inches, with July being the wettest month (2.7") and March the driest (1.5").

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Schools in Young

7 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Young Regional School of Music - - - -
Hennessy Catholic College - - - -
Young High School - - - -
Young Public School - - - -
Maimuru Public School - - - -
St Mary's Primary School - - - -
Young North Public School - - - -
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Radio Stations near Young

0 stations within ~55 km.

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Museums in Young

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Lambing Flat Museum

Libraries in Young

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Hilltops Council Library0.0

Hotels in Young

1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Young Budget Accomodation

Restaurants in Young

5 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Alexanders Restaurant
Elliotz Licensed Restaurant
Park View
Royal Cuisine Thai Restaurant
Young Chinese Restaurant

Cafes in Young

4 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Elevation II Cafe
Juicy Lucy Cafe
S & AJ Café
Wilkies Café

Monuments in Young

1 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

The Big Cherries

Dentists in Young

1 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

AU #1797627113

Train Stations in Young

1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Young

Gas Stations in Young

5 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Ampol
Ampol EG
Ampol Young Roadhouse
BP
Shell

Banks in Young

3 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

ANZ
NAB
South West Slopes Bank

Gyms in Young

1 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Balance

Golf Courses in Young

2 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Cloverleigh Golf Club
Young Golf Club

Airports Near Young

9 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Cootamundra AirportCMDMedium Airport
Cowra AirportCWTMedium Airport
Young AirportNGAMedium Airport
Bakblok Airport-Small Airport
Bendick Murrell Airstrip-Small Airport
Grenfell AirportGFESmall Airport
Harden Airport-Small Airport
Rose Vale Airport-Small Airport
The Grove Airport-Small Airport

Post Offices in Young

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Australia Post

Churches & Religious Organizations in Young

5 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
St John the Evangelist
St Mary's
St Pauls Presbyterian Church
The Salvation Army
Young 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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Young enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winter temperatures average 73°F in January, while summers reach an average of 45°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 26.5 inches.

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