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Apollo Bay, Australia

Victoria · Australia

Apollo Bay is a small town in Victoria, Australia with a population of 1,580. Elevation: 16 ft (5 m). Average temperature: 55°F (13°C).

Data updated June 2026

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
1,580 Population 1/sq mi density
16 ft Elevation 5 meters
55°F Avg Temperature 13°C
45.4 in Annual Rain
Australia / Melbourne Timezone
$23,491 Median Income
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.0 / 5.0
$23,491 median income, 3.2% unemployment
C+
Affordability
2.6 / 5.0
$169,000 home value, $845/mo rent

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About Apollo Bay

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

Population1,580
Median Age52.0 yrs
Density1/mi²

Economy

B
Median Income$23,491
Per Capita$23,491
Unemployment3.2%

Housing

C+
Home Value$169,000
Rent$845
Ownership70.9%
Housing Units632

Climate

Avg Temp55°F (13°C)
Rain45.4 in/yr
Sunny Days254/yr
Elevation16 ft (5 m)
Population1,580
Population Density1 / sq mi
Elevation16 ft (5 m)
Coordinates-38.7594°, 143.6722°
TimezoneAustralia/Melbourne
Country🇦🇺 Australia
State / ProvinceVictoria
Average Temperature55°F (13°C)
January Average61°F (16°C)
July Average48°F (9°C)
Annual Precipitation45.4 inches (1,154 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$23,491
Median Age52.0 years

About Apollo Bay

Apollo Bay is a small town in Australia (Victoria) with a population of 1,580. 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.

Apollo Bay has a population of 1,580 with a density of 1 people per square mile, spread across 1,427.3 square miles. The median age is 52.0 years, 34% older than the national median of 38.9.

Population

1,580
Total Population
1
People / sq mi
52.0yrs
Median Age
34% above Australia avg
1,427.3mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Apollo Bay vs Australia Average

The median household income in Apollo Bay is $23,491, which is 69% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $23,491 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $452, 68% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 3.2% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 150 business establishments.

Income: Apollo Bay vs Australia

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Income

Median HH Income$23,491
69% below Australia avg
Per Capita Income$23,491
Avg Weekly Wage$452

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment3.2%
11% below Australia avg
Establishments (County)150

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Apollo Bay is $169,000, 40% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $845 (27% below the national average of $1,163). 70.9% of housing units are owner-occupied. There are 632 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 7.2x, making homeownership a significant financial stretch for most families.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$169,000
40% below Australia avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$845
27% below Australia avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership70.9%
Owner-Occupied70.9%
Renter-Occupied29.1%
Housing Units632

Property Tax

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.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 15.6°C / 60°F 11.1° / 20° 99.7
Feb 15.9°C / 61°F 11.5° / 20.3° 83.4
Mar 14.2°C / 58°F 10.4° / 18.1° 102.4
Apr 11.8°C / 53°F 8.8° / 14.8° 139.5
May 9.6°C / 49°F 7.2° / 11.9° 166.7
Jun 7.7°C / 46°F 5.6° / 9.8° 218.1
Jul 6.8°C / 44°F 4.7° / 9° 232.8
Aug 7.3°C / 45°F 4.7° / 9.9° 250.2
Sep 8.6°C / 47°F 5.6° / 11.7° 203.8
Oct 10.2°C / 50°F 6.6° / 13.8° 171.8
Nov 12.2°C / 54°F 8.2° / 16.2° 142.7
Dec 13.6°C / 56°F 9.4° / 17.9° 129.2
Apollo Bay experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 61°F in January while summers reach 48°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 254 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 45.4 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 16 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

61°F Jan (16°C) 48°F Jul (9°C)
Annual Average55.1°F
2% above Australia avg
January Average61°F (16°C)
July Average48°F (9°C)
Sunny Days254 days/yr

Geography

Elevation16 ft (5 m)
Area1,427.3 sq mi (3,696.6 km²)
Population Density1/sq mi
Coordinates-38.7594°N, 143.6722°W
TimezoneAustralia/Melbourne

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 45.4"
20% above Australia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 5.24"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.85"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

5 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.6. Most recent: M3.1 on May 1, 2013.

Nov 8, 1992 20 km NNE of Colac, Australia M3.6 65 km
Jun 30, 2005 59 km S of Port Fairy, Australia M3.5 122 km
Sep 22, 2009 6 km ENE of Hastings, Australia M3.1 147 km
May 1, 2013 7 km NW of Clifton Springs, Australia M3.1 101 km
Mar 30, 2010 4 km NNE of Portarlington, Australia M3.0 116 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

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
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

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").

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Schools in Apollo Bay

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Apollo Bay P-12 College - - - -
Tanybryn Camp (Belmont High School) - - - -
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Radio Stations near Apollo Bay

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Museums in Apollo Bay

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Old Cable Station Museum

Farmers Markets in Apollo Bay

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Saturday homemade market

Hotels in Apollo Bay

8 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Apollo Bay Hotel
Apollo Bay Waterfront Motor Inn
Best Western Apollo Bay
Brewhouse
Cape Otway Conservation Ecology Centre
Captains at the bay
Clearwen Retreat
Odyssey Apollo Bay

Restaurants in Apollo Bay

10 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Brewhouse
Casalingo
Chopstix Noodle bar
Chri's Beacon Point Restaurant & Villas
Coco Cafe & Restaurant
Dragon Bay Inn
Fresh Seafood
George's
Iluka
Masala Bay

Cafes in Apollo Bay

6 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Hello Coffee
Icaro whole foods
Rawr Bar
Sandy Feet
Tiki Bar, Cafe 153
Waves

Cinemas in Apollo Bay

1 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Mechanics Hall

Zoos in Apollo Bay

1 zoos within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Wildlife Wonders

Theme Parks in Apollo Bay

1 theme parks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Skate Bowl

Bus Stations in Apollo Bay

1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

AU #3110324805

Gas Stations in Apollo Bay

1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Ampol Foodary Apollo Bay

Golf Courses in Apollo Bay

2 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Apollo Bay Golf Club
Apollo Bay Golf Club

Stadiums & Teams in Apollo Bay

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Airports Near Apollo Bay

12 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Apollo Bay Airport-Small Airport
Bellbrae private airstrip-Small Airport
Ceres Airport-Small Airport
Cobden airport-Small Airport
Colac AirportXCOSmall 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 OfficeAddress
Apollo Bay LPO

Churches & Religious Organizations in Apollo Bay

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Our Lady Star of The Sea
Saint Aidan's Anglican Church

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Waterfalls
19
Natural waterfalls documented by USGS and OpenStreetMap contributors
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Shipwrecks
1
Documented shipwreck sites from historical maritime records
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Quick Facts

Timezone
Australia/Melbourne

🇦🇺 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 Apollo Bay

What is the population of Apollo Bay?

Apollo Bay has a population of 1,580 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 1 people per square mile, spread across 1,427.3 square miles. The median age of residents is 52.0 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Apollo Bay expensive to live in?

The median household income is $23,491, 69% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $169,000 (40% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $845 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 7.2x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

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. The area receives 254 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 45.4 inches.

How is the job market in Apollo Bay?

Apollo Bay has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 3.2%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $452. There are 150 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Apollo Bay?

The median home value in Apollo Bay is $169,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $845. The homeownership rate is 70.9%.

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