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Ararat, Australia

Victoria · Australia

Ararat is a small city in Victoria, Australia with a population of 8,500. Elevation: 1,066 ft (325 m). Average temperature: 56°F (13°C).

3.0 /5.0
B Good
8,500 Population 1,619/sq mi density
1,066 ft Elevation 325 meters
56°F Avg Temperature 13°C
25.2 in Annual Rain
Australia / Melbourne Timezone
$23,018 Median Income
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$23,018 median income, 4.0% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.2 / 5.0
$140,800 home value, $704/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population8,500
Median Age45.0 yrs
Density1,619/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$23,018
Per Capita$23,018
Unemployment4.0%

Housing

B
Home Value$140,800
Rent$704
Ownership72.6%
Housing Units3,400

Climate

Avg Temp56°F (13°C)
Rain25.2 in/yr
Sunny Days290/yr
Elevation1,066 ft (325 m)
Population8,500
Population Density1,619 / sq mi
Elevation1,066 ft (325 m)
Coordinates-37.2854°, 142.9273°
TimezoneAustralia/Melbourne
Country🇦🇺 Australia
State / ProvinceVictoria
Average Temperature56°F (13°C)
January Average66°F (19°C)
July Average45°F (7°C)
Annual Precipitation25.2 inches (641 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$23,018
Median Age45.0 years

About Ararat

Ararat is a small city in Australia (Victoria) with a population of 8,500. The city sits at an elevation of 1,066 feet (325 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 56°F (13°C). Temperatures range from 66°F in January to 45°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 25.2 inches. The timezone is Australia/Melbourne.

Ararat has a population of 8,500 with a density of 1,619 people per square mile, spread across 5.3 square miles. The median age is 45.0 years, 16% older than the national median of 38.9.

Population

8,500
Total Population
1,619
People / sq mi
45.0yrs
Median Age
16% above Australia avg
5.3mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Ararat vs Australia Average

The median household income in Ararat is $23,018, which is 69% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $23,018 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $443, 69% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 4.0% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 808 business establishments.

Income: Ararat vs Australia

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$23,018
69% below Australia avg
Per Capita Income$23,018
Avg Weekly Wage$443

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment4.0%
11% above Australia avg
Establishments (County)808

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Ararat is $140,800, 50% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $704 (39% below the national average of $1,163). 72.6% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 3,400 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 6.1x, above the traditionally affordable threshold of 3-4x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$140,800
50% below Australia avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$704
39% below Australia avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership72.6%
Owner-Occupied72.6%
Renter-Occupied27.4%
Housing Units3,400

Property Tax

Climate in Ararat

Ararat has an average annual temperature of 13.4°C (56°F). The hottest month is Jan (19.6°C), the coldest is Jul (7.8°C). Average annual precipitation is 547 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 19.6°C / 67°F 11.6° / 27.7° 37.4
Feb 19.4°C / 67°F 11.5° / 27.4° 29.8
Mar 17°C / 63°F 9.7° / 24.4° 23.4
Apr 13.6°C / 56°F 7.2° / 20.1° 36.8
May 10.6°C / 51°F 5.4° / 15.7° 48.5
Jun 8.4°C / 47°F 4° / 12.8° 58.5
Jul 7.8°C / 46°F 3.5° / 12.1° 58.0
Aug 8.5°C / 47°F 3.7° / 13.3° 67.2
Sep 10.4°C / 51°F 5° / 15.7° 57.9
Oct 12.6°C / 55°F 6.1° / 19° 45.0
Nov 15.2°C / 59°F 8° / 22.3° 44.3
Dec 17.4°C / 63°F 9.6° / 25.2° 40.2
Ararat enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 66°F in January while summers reach 45°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 290 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 25.2 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,066 feet.

Temperature

66°F Jan (19°C) 45°F Jul (7°C)
Annual Average55.5°F
3% above Australia avg
January Average66°F (19°C)
July Average45°F (7°C)
Sunny Days290 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,066 ft (325 m)
Area5.3 sq mi (13.6 km²)
Population Density1,619/sq mi
Coordinates-37.2854°N, 142.9273°W
TimezoneAustralia/Melbourne

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 25.2"
34% below Australia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 2.87"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.26"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

5 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.8. Most recent: M3.8 on Jun 1, 2011.

Jun 1, 2011 45 km NE of Hamilton, Australia M3.8 50 km
Nov 8, 1992 20 km NNE of Colac, Australia M3.6 121 km
May 3, 1991 15 km W of Marong, Australia M3.4 111 km
Jun 8, 1991 9 km SW of Marong, Australia M3.1 115 km
Feb 2, 2003 9 km N of Trentham, Australia M2.8 123 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Newer Volcanics Province (66 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Newer Volcanics Province Shield(s) 1,011 m (3,317 ft) -2900 66 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 66°F (19°C) 1.5 in
February 67°F (19°C) 1.3 in Warmest, Driest
March 63°F (17°C) 1.3 in
April 56°F (13°C) 1.9 in
May 51°F (11°C) 2.4 in
June 47°F (8°C) 2.5 in
July 45°F (7°C) 2.8 in Coldest
August 47°F (8°C) 2.9 in Wettest
September 50°F (10°C) 2.7 in
October 54°F (12°C) 2.6 in
November 58°F (14°C) 1.9 in
December 63°F (17°C) 1.4 in

Ararat has a seasonal temperature swing of 22°F / from 45°F in July to 67°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 25.3 inches, with August being the wettest month (2.9") and February the driest (1.3").

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Colleges & Universities in Ararat

Institution Type Founded Website
NMIT Ararat Campus (Aradale) University — —

Schools in Ararat

7 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Ararat College — — — —
Ararat West Primary School — — — —
Ararat Primary School — — — —
Marian College — — — —
Ararat North Primary School — — — —
Ararat Secondary College School Farm Campus — — — —
St Mary's Parish Primary School — — — —
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Museums in Ararat

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Gum San Chinese Heritage Museum
Langi Morgala Museum
Railway Museum

Libraries in Ararat

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Ararat Library0.0
Learning Resource Centre0.0

Hotels in Ararat

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Mess and Barracks

Restaurants in Ararat

4 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Ampol Roadhouse
Ararat Noodle Bar
Desi Swag
Indian Cuisine

Cafes in Ararat

6 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Foragers Cafe
Fred & Bet's
Pie Face
Sede Cafe
Sicilians Cafe & Bar
Vines

Cinemas in Ararat

1 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Astor Cinema

Monuments in Ararat

3 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

King George V
Pinkey Point Gold Discovery
Queen Victoria Fountain

Clinics in Ararat

1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Health

Dentists in Ararat

2 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Ararat Dental
Barkly St Dental

Veterinaries in Ararat

1 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Ararat Veterinary Clinic

Train Stations in Ararat

1 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Ararat

Gas Stations in Ararat

5 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Ampol
Mobil
Shell
U Go Self Serve
United

Banks in Ararat

5 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

ANZ
Bendigo Bank
Commonwealth Bank
NAB
Westpac

Gyms in Ararat

4 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bolac Gym
Greenhill Gym
Jackson Gym
Oliver / Denicull Gym

Golf Courses in Ararat

2 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Aradale Golf Club
Chalambar Golf Club

Airports Near Ararat

22 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Ararat AirportARYMedium Airport
Stawell AirportSWCMedium Airport
Amphitheatre Airport—Small Airport
Beaufort—Small Airport
Beaufort Airport—Small Airport
Chatsworth Airport—Small Airport
Concongella private airfield—Small Airport
Derrinallum (Poligolet Station) airstrip—Small Airport
Derrinallum Airport—Small Airport
Grampians Airport—Small Airport
Lake Bolac Airport—Small Airport
Lismore Airport—Small Airport
Moonambel Airfield—Small Airport
Mount Elephant Airport—Small Airport
Mount William Airport—Small Airport
Navarre Airport—Small Airport
Pomonal Airstrip—Small Airport
Raglan Airport—Small Airport
Saint Arnaud Airport—Small Airport
Trawalla Airport—Small Airport
Victoria Valley Airbase—Small Airport
Victoria Valley Airport—Small Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Ararat

5 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Ararat Presbyterian Church
Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses
Multi-Faith Centre
St Andrews Uniting Church
The Olive Branch

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 Ararat

What is the population of Ararat?

Ararat has a population of 8,500 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 1,619 people per square mile, spread across 5.3 square miles. The median age of residents is 45.0 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Ararat expensive to live in?

The median household income is $23,018, 69% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $140,800 (50% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $704 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 6.1x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Ararat?

Ararat enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winter temperatures average 66°F in January, while summers reach an average of 45°F in July. The area receives 290 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 25.2 inches.

How is the job market in Ararat?

Ararat has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 4.0%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $443. There are 808 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Ararat?

The median home value in Ararat is $140,800. For renters, the median monthly rent is $704. The homeownership rate is 72.6%.

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