Badger Creek, Australia

Full City Profile

2.6 /5.0

C+ Fair

1,553 Population 28/sq mi density

266 ft Elevation 81 meters

51°F Avg Temperature 11°C

C+

Overall

2.6 / 5.0

Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

Economy

3.0 / 5.0

$23,085 median income, 2.9% unemployment

Affordability

2.2 / 5.0

$182,000 home value, $910/mo rent

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. The area gets 271 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 46.4 inches. The area receives 0.9 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

62°F Jan (17°C) 42°F Jul (6°C)

Annual Average	51.1°F
	5% below US avg
January Average	62°F (17°C)
July Average	42°F (6°C)
Sunny Days	271 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	266 ft (81 m)
Area	54.9 sq mi (142.1 km²)
Population Density	28/sq mi
Coordinates	-37.7000°N, 145.5167°W
Timezone	Australia/Melbourne

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 46.4"

22% above US 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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