Rockley, New South Wales facts for kids
Quick facts for kids RockleyNew South Wales |
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The Rockley Pub, Budden Street, Rockley
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 Rockley
Location in New South Wales
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| Population | 180 (2021 census) | ||||||||
| Postcode(s) | 2795 | ||||||||
| Elevation | 854 m (2,802 ft) | ||||||||
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| LGA(s) | Bathurst Regional Council | ||||||||
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Rockley is a small village located in the Central Tablelands region of New South Wales, Australia. This area is known for its high plains and hills. In 2021 census, only 180 people lived in Rockley, making it a very quiet place.
The climate in Rockley is similar to nearby Bathurst. Summers are usually warm and pleasant. Autumn brings cooler weather, with a few frosty mornings towards the end. Winters are cold, and sometimes the daytime temperature stays below 5 degrees Celsius. Rockley often gets about three snowfalls each year, and many winter mornings have thick frost and fog. Spring starts with some late frosts, but then the days quickly become warm.
Rockley's Story: A Look Back in Time
Rockley became a proper township in 1848. This happened after a copper mine opened about 8 kilometers away, and people also discovered gold in the area. Before it was a town, the land was given as a farm to a person named William Lawson in 1818. Later, it was given to Captain Watson Augustus Steel. He decided to name the property "Rockley" after the place where he was born in Rockley, Wiltshire, England.
Buildings and Community Places
Even though it's a small village, Rockley has several important buildings for its community.
- Churches: There are two churches in the village, one for the Anglican faith and one for the Catholic faith.
- Community Halls: Rockley also has two places where people can gather for events and activities. These are the School of Arts Hall and the Sports Oval Hall.
- Accommodation: If you visit Rockley, you can stay at a bed and breakfast. This building used to be a bank and is located right in the center of town on Budden Street.
Rockley's Weather: How Hot and Cold It Gets
Rockley experiences a range of temperatures throughout the year. Here's a quick look at the average high and low temperatures, and how much rain the village usually gets.
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Mean daily maximum °C (°F) | 26.7 (80.1) |
27.0 (80.6) |
23.7 (74.7) |
19.7 (67.5) |
14.3 (57.7) |
11.2 (52.2) |
10.1 (50.2) |
12.0 (53.6) |
15.4 (59.7) |
19.1 (66.4) |
23.2 (73.8) |
25.8 (78.4) |
19.0 (66.2) |
| Mean daily minimum °C (°F) | 10.2 (50.4) |
10.2 (50.4) |
7.2 (45.0) |
3.4 (38.1) |
1.0 (33.8) |
−0.5 (31.1) |
−1.0 (30.2) |
−1.1 (30.0) |
0.9 (33.6) |
3.0 (37.4) |
5.9 (42.6) |
8.1 (46.6) |
3.9 (39.1) |
| Average rainfall mm (inches) | 72.0 (2.83) |
57.0 (2.24) |
57.4 (2.26) |
46.6 (1.83) |
46.8 (1.84) |
55.6 (2.19) |
58.3 (2.30) |
63.6 (2.50) |
55.4 (2.18) |
65.8 (2.59) |
63.6 (2.50) |
63.6 (2.50) |
705.7 (27.76) |
| Average precipitation days (≥ 1 mm) | 5.3 | 4.8 | 4.5 | 4.1 | 5.4 | 6.4 | 6.9 | 7.1 | 6.3 | 6.2 | 5.6 | 5.1 | 67.7 |
