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Young, Australia

New South Wales · Australia

Young is a small city in New South Wales, Australia with a population of 10,160. Elevation: 1,437 ft (438 m). Average temperature: 59°F (15°C).

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
10,160 Population 3/sq mi density
1,437 ft Elevation 438 meters
59°F Avg Temperature 15°C
26.5 in Annual Rain
Australia / Sydney Timezone
$22,173 Median Income
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.7 / 5.0
$22,173 median income, 5.0% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.1 / 5.0
$140,800 home value, $704/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population10,160
Median Age41.0 yrs
Density3/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$22,173
Per Capita$22,173
Unemployment5.0%

Housing

B
Home Value$140,800
Rent$704
Ownership69.2%
Housing Units4,064

Climate

Avg Temp59°F (15°C)
Rain26.5 in/yr
Sunny Days288/yr
Elevation1,437 ft (438 m)
Population10,160
Population Density3 / sq mi
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)
Median Household Income$22,173
Median Age41.0 years

About Young

Young is a small city in Australia (New South Wales) with a population of 10,160. 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.

Young has a population of 10,160 with a density of 3 people per square mile, spread across 3,581.1 square miles. The median age is 41.0 years, 5% older than the national median of 38.9.

Population

10,160
Total Population
3
People / sq mi
41.0yrs
Median Age
5% above Australia avg
3,581.1mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Young vs Australia Average

The median household income in Young is $22,173, which is 70% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $22,173 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $426, 70% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 5.0% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 965 business establishments.

Income: Young vs Australia

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$22,173
70% below Australia avg
Per Capita Income$22,173
Avg Weekly Wage$426

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment5.0%
39% above Australia avg
Establishments (County)965

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Young is $140,800, 50% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $704 (39% below the national average of $1,163). 69.2% of housing units are owner-occupied. There are 4,064 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 6.4x, above the traditionally affordable threshold of 3-4x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$140,800
50% below Australia avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$704
39% below Australia avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership69.2%
Owner-Occupied69.2%
Renter-Occupied30.8%
Housing Units4,064

Property Tax

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. The area gets 288 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 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)
Sunny Days288 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,437 ft (438 m)
Area3,581.1 sq mi (9,275.2 km²)
Population Density3/sq mi
Coordinates-34.3135°N, 148.3011°W
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 (NCES 2022-23 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.

Station Genre Quality

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 AirportSmall Airport
Bendick Murrell AirstripSmall Airport
Grenfell AirportGFESmall Airport
Harden AirportSmall Airport
Rose Vale AirportSmall Airport
The Grove AirportSmall 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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Frequently Asked Questions About Young

What is the population of Young?

Young has a population of 10,160 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 3 people per square mile, spread across 3,581.1 square miles. The median age of residents is 41.0 years.

Is Young expensive to live in?

The median household income is $22,173, 70% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $140,800 (50% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $704 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 6.4x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Young?

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. The area receives 288 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 26.5 inches.

How is the job market in Young?

The unemployment rate in Young is 5.0%, somewhat above the national average of 3.6%. Job seekers may face moderate competition. The average weekly wage is $426. There are 965 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Young?

The median home value in Young is $140,800. For renters, the median monthly rent is $704. The homeownership rate is 69.2%.

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