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Armstrong Creek, Australia

Victoria · Australia

Armstrong Creek is a small town in Victoria, Australia with a population of 4,175. Elevation: 20 ft (6 m). Average temperature: 59°F (15°C).

3.0 /5.0
B Good
4,175 Population 17/sq mi density
20 ft Elevation 6 meters
59°F Avg Temperature 15°C
25.9 in Annual Rain
Australia / Melbourne Timezone
$33,699 Median Income
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$33,699 median income, 3.2% unemployment
C+
Affordability
2.7 / 5.0
$236,600 home value, $1,183/mo rent

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About Armstrong Creek

Armstrong Creek is a suburb of Geelong, Victoria, Australia. It was gazetted in February 2012 as part of the Armstrong Creek Growth Area, and was mostly farm land which had been part of Connewarre and Mount Duneed. At the 2021 census, Armstrong Creek had a population of 11,247.

People

Population4,175
Median Age30.0 yrs
Density17/mi²

Economy

B
Median Income$33,699
Per Capita$33,699
Unemployment3.2%

Housing

C+
Home Value$236,600
Rent$1,183
Ownership65.1%
Housing Units1,670

Climate

Avg Temp59°F (15°C)
Rain25.9 in/yr
Sunny Days302/yr
Elevation20 ft (6 m)
Population4,175
Population Density17 / sq mi
Elevation20 ft (6 m)
Coordinates-38.2312°, 144.3737°
TimezoneAustralia/Melbourne
Country🇦🇺 Australia
State / ProvinceVictoria
Average Temperature59°F (15°C)
January Average67°F (20°C)
July Average52°F (11°C)
Annual Precipitation25.9 inches (659 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$33,699
Median Age30.0 years

About Armstrong Creek

Armstrong Creek is a small town in Australia (Victoria) with a population of 4,175. The city sits at an elevation of 20 feet (6 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 59°F (15°C). Temperatures range from 67°F in January to 52°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 25.9 inches. The timezone is Australia/Melbourne.

Armstrong Creek has a population of 4,175 with a density of 17 people per square mile, spread across 250.5 square miles. The median age is 30.0 years, 23% younger than the national median of 38.9.

Population

4,175
Total Population
17
People / sq mi
30.0yrs
Median Age
23% below Australia avg
250.5mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Armstrong Creek vs Australia Average

The median household income in Armstrong Creek is $33,699, which is 55% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $33,699 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $648, 55% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 3.2% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 397 business establishments.

Income: Armstrong Creek vs Australia

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Income

Median HH Income$33,699
55% below Australia avg
Per Capita Income$33,699
Avg Weekly Wage$648

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment3.2%
11% below Australia avg
Establishments (County)397

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Armstrong Creek is $236,600, 16% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $1,183 (2% above the national average of $1,163). 65.1% of housing units are owner-occupied. There are 1,670 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 7x, above the traditionally affordable threshold of 3-4x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$236,600
16% below Australia avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,183
2% above Australia avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership65.1%
Owner-Occupied65.1%
Renter-Occupied34.9%
Housing Units1,670

Property Tax

Climate in Armstrong Creek

Armstrong Creek has an average annual temperature of 14.2°C (58°F). The hottest month is Jan (19.2°C), the coldest is Jul (9.7°C). Average annual precipitation is 484 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 19.2°C / 67°F 13.2° / 25.1° 36.2
Feb 19.2°C / 67°F 13.9° / 24.5° 33.6
Mar 17.6°C / 64°F 12.1° / 23.1° 30.4
Apr 14.8°C / 59°F 9.3° / 20.2° 38.0
May 12.4°C / 54°F 7.7° / 17° 38.3
Jun 10.4°C / 51°F 6.2° / 14.6° 39.4
Jul 9.7°C / 49°F 5.5° / 13.9° 45.5
Aug 10.6°C / 51°F 5.9° / 15.2° 46.1
Sep 11.6°C / 53°F 6.6° / 16.6° 41.7
Oct 13.1°C / 56°F 7.5° / 18.7° 51.3
Nov 15.1°C / 59°F 9.4° / 20.8° 50.1
Dec 17°C / 63°F 11° / 23.1° 33.6
Armstrong Creek enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 67°F in January while summers reach 52°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 302 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 25.9 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 20 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

67°F Jan (20°C) 52°F Jul (11°C)
Annual Average58.8°F
9% above Australia avg
January Average67°F (20°C)
July Average52°F (11°C)
Sunny Days302 days/yr

Geography

Elevation20 ft (6 m)
Area250.5 sq mi (648.7 km²)
Population Density17/sq mi
Coordinates-38.2312°N, 144.3737°W
TimezoneAustralia/Melbourne

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 25.9"
32% below Australia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 2.52"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.42"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

23 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.5. Most recent: M4.3 on Feb 8, 2024.

Mar 6, 2009 1 km SE of Korumburra, Australia M4.5 130 km
Jul 5, 2011 2 km NNE of Korumburra, Australia M4.4 129 km
Feb 8, 2024 3 km E of Leongatha, Australia M4.3 143 km
Mar 18, 2009 0 km N of Korumburra, Australia M4.3 128 km
Sep 24, 2002 10 km SSE of Leongatha, Australia M4.0 146 km
May 28, 2023 5 km W of Mickleham, Australia M3.8 87 km
Jul 5, 2011 2 km NW of Korumburra, Australia M3.7 127 km
Nov 8, 1992 20 km NNE of Colac, Australia M3.6 58 km
Aug 21, 2001 2 km N of Kallista, Australia M3.6 96 km
Sep 24, 2002 8 km ESE of Leongatha, Australia M3.5 149 km
Mar 8, 2007 13 km N of Bunyip, Australia M3.5 123 km
Jul 5, 2011 6 km ENE of Korumburra, Australia M3.3 134 km
Sep 24, 2002 9 km E of Leongatha, Australia M3.1 150 km
Sep 22, 2009 6 km ENE of Hastings, Australia M3.1 77 km
May 1, 2013 7 km NW of Clifton Springs, Australia M3.1 16 km
Jul 24, 2000 1 km S of Dandenong, Australia M3.1 77 km
Mar 30, 2010 4 km NNE of Portarlington, Australia M3.0 32 km
Sep 29, 2002 15 km S of Leongatha, Australia M2.8 145 km
Mar 10, 2015 3 km NNE of Pakenham, Australia M2.8 100 km
Feb 2, 2003 9 km N of Trentham, Australia M2.8 103 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Newer Volcanics Province (172 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Newer Volcanics Province Shield(s) 1,011 m (3,317 ft) -2900 172 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 67°F (20°C) 1.7 in
February 68°F (20°C) 1.4 in Warmest, Driest
March 65°F (18°C) 1.5 in
April 60°F (15°C) 1.7 in
May 55°F (13°C) 2.1 in
June 51°F (10°C) 1.9 in Coldest
July 52°F (11°C) 1.9 in
August 51°F (11°C) 2.2 in
September 54°F (12°C) 2.3 in
October 57°F (14°C) 2.5 in Wettest
November 60°F (16°C) 2.0 in
December 64°F (18°C) 1.9 in

Armstrong Creek has a seasonal temperature swing of 17°F / from 51°F in June to 68°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 23.0 inches, with October being the wettest month (2.5") and February the driest (1.4").

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Schools in Armstrong Creek

4 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Armstrong Creek School — — — —
Oberon High School — — — —
Iona College — — — —
St Catherine of Siena Primary School — — — —
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Radio Stations near Armstrong Creek

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
K Rock Geelong 95.5 — AAC+ 64 kbps

Museums in Armstrong Creek

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Anglesea Museum
Australian National Surfing Museum
Geelong Sports Museum
Lara Heritage and History Museum
Museum of Play and Art
National Wool Museum
Old Court House Museum

Libraries in Armstrong Creek

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bannockburn Library0.0
Barwon Health Library0.0
Barwon Health Library0.0
Belmont Library0.0
Biyal-a Armstrong Creek Library0.0
Chilwell Library0.0
Deakin University Library0.0
Drysdale Library0.0
Drysdale Library0.0
Geelong Library & Heritage Centre0.0
Geelong West Library0.0
Hawker Library0.0
Hawker Library0.0
Highton Library0.0
John Drysdale Library0.0
Lara Library0.0
Leopold Library0.0
Newcomb Library0.0
Newcomb Library0.0
Ocean Grove Library0.0
Panckridge Library0.0
Panckridge Library0.0
Torquay Library0.0
Waurn Ponds Library0.0
Western Heights College Library0.0
Western Heights College Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Armstrong Creek

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Geelong Vintage Market
Torquay Farmers Market

Restaurants in Armstrong Creek

1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Town and Country Pizza

Cafes in Armstrong Creek

2 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bean Squeeze
Cottage@Iona

Gas Stations in Armstrong Creek

2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

7-Eleven
Ampol

Shopping Malls in Armstrong Creek

1 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

The Village Warralily

Breweries in Armstrong Creek

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Bellarine Estate
Bells Beach Brewing
Valhalla Brewing
White Rabbit Brewery and Barrel Hall
White Rabbit Brewery and Barrel Hall

Stadiums & Teams in Armstrong Creek

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Airports Near Armstrong Creek

31 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Melbourne AirportMELLarge Airport
Melbourne Avalon International AirportAVVLarge Airport
Melbourne Essendon AirportMEBMedium Airport
Melbourne Moorabbin AirportMBWMedium Airport
Apollo Bay Airport—Small Airport
Bacchus Marsh Airport—Small Airport
Ballarat Airport—Small Airport
Ballarat Health Service Helipad—Small Airport
Barwon Heads Airport—Small Airport
Bellbrae private airstrip—Small Airport
Ceres Airport—Small Airport
Colac AirportXCOSmall Airport
Cressy Aerodrome—Small Airport
Drysdale Airstrip—Small Airport
Fiskville Airport—Small Airport
Gnarwarre Airstrip—Small Airport
Kuruc-A-Ruc South Airport—Small Airport
lake Modewarre Private airstrip—Small Airport
lake Modewarre Private airstrip no.2—Small Airport
Legate Airfield—Small Airport
Lethbridge Airpark—Small Airport
Lovely Banks Airport—Small Airport
Marshall Airfield—Small Airport
Melton Airport—Small Airport
RAAF Williams, Point Cook Base—Small Airport
Rothwell Airfield—Small Airport
St Leonards Airfield—Small Airport
Sunbury (Penfield) Airfield—Small Airport
Sunbury East Airport—Small Airport
Torquay Airport—Small Airport
Wooloomanata Airfield—Small Airport

Treatment Centers in Armstrong Creek

7 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Armstrong Creek Doctors
Community Rehabilitation Centre
Geelong Day Surgery
Grovedale Medical Centre
Lake Imaging
MedicAid Medical and Accident Centre
North Geelong Medical Clinic

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 Armstrong Creek

What is the population of Armstrong Creek?

Armstrong Creek has a population of 4,175 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 17 people per square mile, spread across 250.5 square miles. The median age of residents is 30.0 years, which is younger than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Armstrong Creek expensive to live in?

The median household income is $33,699, 55% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $236,600 (16% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,183 per month. The home price-to-income ratio is 7x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Armstrong Creek?

Armstrong Creek enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winter temperatures average 67°F in January, while summers reach an average of 52°F in July. The area receives 302 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 25.9 inches.

How is the job market in Armstrong Creek?

Armstrong Creek has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 3.2%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $648. There are 397 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Armstrong Creek?

The median home value in Armstrong Creek is $236,600. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,183. The homeownership rate is 65.1%.

Nearby Cities

Mount Duneed 1,555 pop · 2.1 mi Grovedale 14,869 pop · 2.5 mi St Albans Park 4,775 pop · 3.1 mi Whittington 3,842 pop · 3.6 mi Belmont 13,767 pop · 4.2 mi Thomson 1,595 pop · 4.2 mi Newcomb 4,423 pop · 4.6 mi Moolap 1,318 pop · 4.6 mi Waurn Ponds 5,198 pop · 5.0 mi East Geelong 3,759 pop · 5.2 mi Highton 18,388 pop · 5.4 mi Wandana Heights 1,938 pop · 5.4 mi Geelong city centre 5,881 pop · 5.7 mi Newtown 9,827 pop · 5.7 mi
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