Apollo Bay, Australia
Victoria · Australia
Apollo Bay is a small town in Victoria, Australia with a population of 1,491. Elevation: 16 ft (5 m). Average temperature: 55°F (13°C).
Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026
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About Apollo Bay
Apollo Bay is a coastal town in southwestern Victoria, Australia. It is situated on the eastern side of Cape Otway, along the edge of the Barham River and on the Great Ocean Road, in the Colac Otway Shire. The town had a population of 1,790 at the 2021 census.
People
Climate
| Population | 1,491 |
| Population Density | 1 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 16 ft (5 m) |
| Coordinates | -38.7594°, 143.6722° |
| Timezone | Australia/Melbourne |
| Country | 🇦🇺 Australia |
| State / Province | Victoria |
| Average Temperature | 55°F (13°C) |
| January Average | 61°F (16°C) |
| July Average | 48°F (9°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 45.4 inches (1,154 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Apollo Bay
Apollo Bay is a small town in Australia (Victoria) with a population of 1,491. The city sits at an elevation of 16 feet (5 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 55°F (13°C). Temperatures range from 61°F in January to 48°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 45.4 inches. The timezone is Australia/Melbourne.
Climate in Apollo Bay
Apollo Bay has an average annual temperature of 11.1°C (52°F). The hottest month is Feb (15.9°C), the coldest is Jul (6.8°C). Average annual precipitation is 1940 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 55.1°F |
| 2% above Australia avg | |
| January Average | 61°F (16°C) |
| July Average | 48°F (9°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 16 ft (5 m) |
| Area | 1,427.3 sq mi (3,696.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 1/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.7594°S, 143.6722°E |
| Timezone | Australia/Melbourne |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Newer Volcanics Province (150 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Newer Volcanics Province | Shield(s) | 1,011 m (3,317 ft) | -2900 | 150 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 61°F (16°C) | 2.5 in | |
| February | 63°F (17°C) | 1.9 in | Warmest, Driest |
| March | 61°F (16°C) | 2.8 in | |
| April | 57°F (14°C) | 3.5 in | |
| May | 53°F (12°C) | 4.2 in | |
| June | 50°F (10°C) | 4.8 in | |
| July | 48°F (9°C) | 5.2 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| August | 49°F (10°C) | 5.2 in | |
| September | 51°F (10°C) | 4.8 in | |
| October | 54°F (12°C) | 4.5 in | |
| November | 56°F (13°C) | 3.4 in | |
| December | 59°F (15°C) | 2.9 in |
Apollo Bay has a seasonal temperature swing of 15°F / from 48°F in July to 63°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 45.4 inches, with July being the wettest month (5.2") and February the driest (1.9").
Schools in Apollo Bay
2 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apollo Bay P-12 College | - | - | - | - |
| Tanybryn Camp (Belmont High School) | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Apollo Bay
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Museums in Apollo Bay
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Old Cable Station Museum |
Farmers Markets in Apollo Bay
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saturday homemade market |
Hotels in Apollo Bay
8 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Apollo Bay
10 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Apollo Bay
6 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cinemas in Apollo Bay
1 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Zoos in Apollo Bay
1 zoos within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Theme Parks in Apollo Bay
1 theme parks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Apollo Bay
1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Apollo Bay
1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Golf Courses in Apollo Bay
2 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Apollo Bay
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Apollo Bay
12 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Apollo Bay Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Bellbrae private airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Ceres Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Cobden airport | - | Small Airport |
| Colac Airport | XCO | Small Airport |
| Cressy Aerodrome | - | Small Airport |
| Gnarwarre Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Kurweeton Airport | - | Small Airport |
| lake Modewarre Private airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| lake Modewarre Private airstrip no.2 | - | Small Airport |
| Lovely Banks Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Torquay Airport | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Apollo Bay
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Apollo Bay LPO |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Apollo Bay
2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Our Lady Star of The Sea | |
| Saint Aidan's Anglican Church |
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Waterfalls Near Apollo Bay
19 waterfalls from OpenStreetMap and USGS geographic data found near Apollo Bay.
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Beauchamp Falls | |
| Box Canyon Falls | Height: 12.03 |
| Congram Falls | |
| Eberwaldt Falls | |
| Elliot River Waterfall | |
| Gorgeous Falls | |
| Green Chasm Falls | Height: 13.38 |
| Hopetoun Falls | |
| Little Aire Falls | |
| Lower Parker River Falls | |
| Marriners Falls | |
| Mirage Falls | |
| Oren Falls | |
| Rainbow Falls | |
| Sabine Falls | |
| Stevenson's Falls | |
| Triplet Falls | |
| Upper Parker River Falls | |
| Urquharts Falls |
Shipwrecks Near Apollo Bay
1 documented shipwrecks found near Apollo Bay.
| Name | Year | Description |
|---|---|---|
| City of Rayville | - | A steamship that hit a mine off Cape Otway. |
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What is the population of Apollo Bay?
Apollo Bay has a population of 1,491 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 1 people per square mile, spread across 1,427.3 square miles.
What is the weather like in Apollo Bay?
Apollo Bay has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winter temperatures average 61°F in January, while summers reach an average of 48°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 45.4 inches.
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