Comparing Australia with New Zealand

Compare Climate information for Australia and New Zealand

Is Australia warmer or hotter than New Zealand?

On average across the year, yes, Australia is hotter than New Zealand . Australia has an average temperature of 18°C/64°F and New Zealand has an average temperature of 13°C/55°F.

Australia's hottest month is January, with an average maximum temperature of 29°C/84°F, which is hotter than New Zealand's hottest month (also January, with an average maximum temperature of 23°C/73°F).

Average Monthly Maximum Temperatures
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Is Australia colder or cooler than New Zealand?

On average across the year, no, Australia is not colder than New Zealand . Australia has an average minimum temperature of 13°C/55°F and New Zealand has an average minimum temperature of 8°C/46°F.



Australia's coldest month is June, with an average minimum temperature of 8°C/46°F, which is not colder than New Zealand's coldest month (July, with an average minimum temperature of 4°C/39°F).

Average Monthly Minimum Temperatures
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Does Australia have more rain than New Zealand?

On average across the year, no, Australia has less rain than New Zealand. Australia has an average annual rainfall of 899mm and New Zealand has an average annual rainfall of 953mm.

Australia's wettest month is January, with an average monthly rainfall of 116mm, which is wetter than New Zealand's wettest month (June, with an average monthly rainfall of 106mm).

Average Monthly Rainfall
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Compare location information for Australia and New Zealand

How far is Australia from New Zealand?

The midpoint of Australia is approximately 2,584 miles (4,158km) north west of New Zealand.

Is Australia further west than New Zealand?

Yes, Australia is further west than New Zealand. The midpoint of Australia is further west by approximately 2,713 miles (4,366km).

Is Australia further east than New Zealand?

No, Australia is not further east than New Zealand.

Is Australia further north than New Zealand?

Yes, Australia is further north than New Zealand. The midpoint of Australia is further north by approximately 1,079 miles (1,737km).

Is Australia further south than New Zealand?

No, Australia is not further south than New Zealand.

Is Australia bigger than New Zealand?

Yes, Australia is bigger than New Zealand. Australia has an area of 7,682,300 km2 (19,897,157 miles2) and New Zealand has an area of 264,537 km2 (685,151 miles2) which means that Australia is 7,417,763 km2 (19,212,006 miles2) bigger than New Zealand.
That makes Australia 29 times bigger than New Zealand.

Is Australia smaller than New Zealand?

No, Australia is not smaller than New Zealand. Australia has an area of 7,682,300 km2 (19,897,157 miles2) and New Zealand has an area of 264,537 km2 (685,151 miles2) which means that Australia is 7,417,763 km2 (19,212,006 miles2) bigger than New Zealand.
That makes Australia 29 times bigger than New Zealand.

How far is New Zealand from Australia?

The midpoint of New Zealand is approximately 2,584 miles (4,158km) south east of Australia.

Is New Zealand further west than Australia?

No, New Zealand is not further west than Australia.

Is New Zealand further east than Australia?

Yes, New Zealand is further east than Australia. The midpoint of New Zealand is further east by approximately 2,713 miles (4,366km).

Is New Zealand further north than Australia?

No, New Zealand is not further north than Australia.

Is New Zealand further south than Australia?

Yes, New Zealand is further south than Australia. The midpoint of New Zealand is further south by approximately 1,079 miles (1,737km).

Is New Zealand bigger than Australia?

No, New Zealand is smaller than Australia. New Zealand has an area of 264,537 km2 (685,151 miles2) and Australia has an area of 7,682,300 km2 (19,897,157 miles2) which means that New Zealand is 7,417,763 km2 (19,212,006 miles2) smaller than Australia.
That makes New Zealand 29 times smaller than Australia.

Is New Zealand smaller than Australia?

Yes, New Zealand is smaller than Australia. New Zealand has an area of 264,537 km2 (685,151 miles2) and Australia has an area of 7,682,300 km2 (19,897,157 miles2) which means that New Zealand is 7,417,763 km2 (19,212,006 miles2) smaller than Australia.
That makes New Zealand 29 times smaller than Australia.

Compare population information for Australia and New Zealand

Is Australia more populated than New Zealand?

Yes, Australia is more populated than New Zealand. Australia has a population of 26,141,369 and New Zealand has a population of 5,053,004 which means that Australia has 21,088,365 more people than New Zealand.
That makes Australia 5 times more populated than New Zealand.

Is Australia less populated than New Zealand?

No, Australia is not less populated than New Zealand. Australia has a population of 26,141,369 and New Zealand has a population of 5,053,004 which means that Australia has 21,088,365 more people than New Zealand.
That makes Australia 5 times more populated than New Zealand.

Is New Zealand more populated than Australia?

No, New Zealand is not more populated than Australia. New Zealand has a population of 5,053,004 and Australia has a population of 26,141,369 which means that New Zealand has 21,088,365 fewer people than Australia.
That makes New Zealand 5 times less populated than Australia.

Is New Zealand less populated than Australia?

Yes, New Zealand is less populated than Australia. New Zealand has a population of 5,053,004 and Australia has a population of 26,141,369 which means that New Zealand has 21,088,365 fewer people than Australia.
That makes New Zealand 5 times less populated than Australia.

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