Badger Creek, Australia

Victoria · Australia

Badger Creek is a small town in Victoria, Australia with a population of 1,610. Elevation: 266 ft (81 m). Average temperature: 51°F (11°C).

Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026

1,610 Population 29/sq mi density
266 ft Elevation 81 meters
51°F Avg Temperature 11°C
46.4 in Annual Rain
Australia / Melbourne Timezone

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About Badger Creek

Badger Creek

Badger Creek is a suburb of Healesville in Victoria, Australia, 53 km north-east from Melbourne's central business district, located within the Shire of Yarra Ranges local government area. Badger Creek recorded a population of 1,610 at the 2021 census.

People

Population1,610
Density29/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp51°F (11°C)
Rain46.4 in/yr
Elevation266 ft (81 m)
Population1,610
Population Density29 / sq mi
Elevation266 ft (81 m)
Coordinates-37.7000°, 145.5167°
TimezoneAustralia/Melbourne
Country🇦🇺 Australia
State / ProvinceVictoria
Average Temperature51°F (11°C)
January Average62°F (17°C)
July Average42°F (6°C)
Annual Precipitation46.4 inches (1,178 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.9 inches (2 cm)

About Badger Creek

Badger Creek is a small town in Australia (Victoria) with a population of 1,610. The city sits at an elevation of 266 feet (81 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 51°F (11°C). Temperatures range from 62°F in January to 42°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 46.4 inches. The timezone is Australia/Melbourne.

Climate in Badger Creek

Badger Creek has an average annual temperature of 14.1°C (57°F). The hottest month is Jan (20.2°C), the coldest is Jul (8.8°C). Average annual precipitation is 761 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 20.2°C / 68°F 11.9° / 28.4° 44.2
Feb 20°C / 68°F 12.1° / 27.8° 58.2
Mar 17.8°C / 64°F 10.1° / 25.5° 49.2
Apr 14.2°C / 58°F 7.3° / 21° 59.0
May 11.2°C / 52°F 5.7° / 16.8° 73.6
Jun 9°C / 48°F 3.8° / 14.1° 61.8
Jul 8.8°C / 48°F 4° / 13.5° 61.7
Aug 9.5°C / 49°F 4.3° / 14.7° 72.8
Sep 11.4°C / 53°F 5.5° / 17.4° 66.9
Oct 13.4°C / 56°F 6.9° / 20° 71.2
Nov 16°C / 61°F 8.9° / 23.1° 73.9
Dec 17.8°C / 64°F 10.1° / 25.5° 68.3
Badger Creek experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 62°F in January while summers reach 42°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. Annual precipitation totals 46.4 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 266 feet.

Temperature

62°F Jan (17°C) 42°F Jul (6°C)
Annual Average51.1°F
5% below Australia avg
January Average62°F (17°C)
July Average42°F (6°C)

Geography

Elevation266 ft (81 m)
Area54.9 sq mi (142.1 km²)
Population Density29/sq mi
Coordinates37.7000°S, 145.5167°E
TimezoneAustralia/Melbourne

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 46.4"
22% above Australia avg
Snowfall 0.9"
Wettest Month (Aug) 5.16"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.36"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

44 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.2. Most recent: M3.9 on Aug 6, 2024.

Jun 19, 2012 11 km NNE of Mirboo North, Australia M5.2 90 km
Aug 29, 2000 5 km ENE of Mirboo North, Australia M5.0 98 km
Sep 25, 1996 32 km SE of Alexandra, Australia M4.7 57 km
Jul 20, 2012 8 km S of Trafalgar, Australia M4.6 86 km
Mar 6, 2009 1 km SE of Korumburra, Australia M4.5 88 km
Jul 5, 2011 2 km NNE of Korumburra, Australia M4.4 84 km
Jun 29, 2023 34 km SSW of Mount Buller, Australia M4.4 75 km
Sep 25, 1996 26 km ENE of Neerim South, Australia M4.3 64 km
Feb 8, 2024 3 km E of Leongatha, Australia M4.3 96 km
Mar 18, 2009 0 km N of Korumburra, Australia M4.3 85 km
Sep 24, 2002 10 km SSE of Leongatha, Australia M4.0 104 km
Aug 6, 2024 34 km SSW of Mount Buller, Australia M3.9 79 km
May 28, 2023 5 km W of Mickleham, Australia M3.8 62 km
Jul 5, 2011 2 km NW of Korumburra, Australia M3.7 83 km
Aug 21, 2001 2 km N of Kallista, Australia M3.6 23 km
Sep 24, 2002 8 km ESE of Leongatha, Australia M3.5 100 km
Mar 8, 2007 13 km N of Bunyip, Australia M3.5 37 km
May 19, 1990 37 km N of Yallourn North, Australia M3.5 72 km
Jul 4, 2001 7 km E of Mirboo North, Australia M3.4 101 km
Jul 5, 2011 6 km ENE of Korumburra, Australia M3.3 85 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 62°F (17°C) 3.0 in
February 66°F (19°C) 2.4 in Warmest, Driest
March 63°F (17°C) 3.0 in
April 57°F (14°C) 3.8 in
May 52°F (11°C) 4.4 in
June 47°F (9°C) 4.5 in
July 42°F (6°C) 4.3 in Coldest
August 47°F (8°C) 5.2 in Wettest
September 50°F (10°C) 5.0 in
October 54°F (12°C) 4.9 in
November 57°F (14°C) 4.3 in
December 61°F (16°C) 3.9 in

Badger Creek has a seasonal temperature swing of 24°F / from 42°F in July to 66°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 48.7 inches, with August being the wettest month (5.2") and February the driest (2.4").

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Schools in Badger Creek

2 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Badger Creek Primary School - - - -
Worawa Aboriginal College - - - -
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Radio Stations near Badger Creek

4 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
World Buddhist Radio buddhism, meditation MP3 64 kbps
Yarra Valley FM - MP3 128 kbps
Golden Days Radio gold, golden oldies AAC 128 kbps
SYN FM alternative, college radio AAC+ 128 kbps

Museums in Badger Creek

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Emerald Museum
Eva and Marc Besen Centre
House of Bottles Museum & Tearooms
Mont De Lancey Museum
Southern Sherbrook Historical Society
TarraWarra Museum of Art
Upwey / Belgrave RSL
Yarra Ranges Regional Museum

Libraries in Badger Creek

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bayswater Library0.0
Belgrave Library0.0
Boronia Library0.0
CD0.0
Croydon Library0.0
Emerald Library0.0
Ferntree Gully Library0.0
Lilydale Library0.0
Miller's Homestead0.0
Montrose Library0.0
Mooroolbark Library0.0
Mount Evelyn Reading Room0.0
Street Library0.0
Yarra Junction Library0.0
Yarra Junction public library0.0
Yarra Plenty Regional Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Badger Creek

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Fair Treasures
Gully Market
Millgrove Market

Restaurants in Badger Creek

1 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Sanctuary House Restaurant

Cafes in Badger Creek

1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Sanctuary Harvest Café

Zoos in Badger Creek

2 zoos within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Healesville Sanctuary
Lyre Bird enclosure

Bus Stations in Badger Creek

1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

AU #10236512976

Breweries in Badger Creek

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Hargreaves Hill Brewing Co.
Harvgreaves Hill Brewing Company
Killer Sprocket Brewery

Stadiums & Teams in Badger Creek

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Airports Near Badger Creek

24 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Melbourne AirportMELLarge Airport
Melbourne Essendon AirportMEBMedium Airport
Melbourne Moorabbin AirportMBWMedium Airport
Arkells Airfield-Small Airport
Blue Tongue Airfield-Small Airport
Bunyip Airport-Small Airport
Coldstream Airport-Small Airport
Delatite Airstrip-Small Airport
Drouin Airport-Small Airport
Eildon Weir Airport-Small Airport
Emu Creek Airfield-Small Airport
Koo Wee Rup (Aardel Port) Airfield-Small Airport
Lilydale Airport-Small Airport
Ling Lake Airfield-Small Airport
Longwarry Airport-Small Airport
Mansfield Airport-Small Airport
Merton Airport-Small Airport
Nar Nar Goon Airstrip-Small Airport
Puckapunyal (Military) Airport-Small Airport
Taggerty Airport-Small Airport
The Boreen Airstrip-Small Airport
Tooradin Airport-Small Airport
Tyabb Airport-Small Airport
Yeaburn Airport-Small Airport

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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What is the population of Badger Creek?

Badger Creek has a population of 1,610 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 29 people per square mile, spread across 54.9 square miles.

What is the weather like in Badger Creek?

Badger Creek has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winter temperatures average 62°F in January, while summers reach an average of 42°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 46.4 inches.

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