Gwandalan
City in New South Wales, Australia
Overview
Gwandalan is a tranquil lakeside town set on the shores of Lake Macquarie in New South Wales. Known for its relaxed community atmosphere and proximity to natural attractions, it's an ideal spot for boating, fishing, and peaceful holidays. Its small size and welcoming locals make it a pleasant escape from city bustle.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Australia
State
New South Wales
Population
3,785
Time Zone
Australia/Sydney
Coordinates
-33.14°, 151.58°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
90
Female Safety
88
LGBTQ+ Safety
85
Traffic Safety
92
Food Safety
99
Monthly Cost
$2,279
Local Cost
$1,426
Local Income
$2,700
Cashless
80
English
99
Temperature
19.2°C
Summer Avg
23.1°C
Winter Avg
14.9°C
Record High
38.2°C
Record Low
6.5°C
Humidity
72%
Precipitation
993 mm
Internet Speed
69 Mbps
Upload
18 Mbps
Latency
8 ms
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
60
Walk Score
60
Footways
120.0
Airport
BEO
Distance
10 km
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Frequently Asked Questions
Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 6 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-07.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 68/100.