Barwon Heads, Australia

Full City Profile

2.9 /5.0

C+ Fair

3,685 Population 6/sq mi density

13 ft Elevation 4 meters

59°F Avg Temperature 15°C

C+

Overall

2.9 / 5.0

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

Economy

3.3 / 5.0

$34,814 median income, 2.7% unemployment

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Affordability

2.6 / 5.0

$253,600 home value, $1,268/mo rent

Barwon Heads enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 64°F in January while summers reach 55°F in July. The area gets 300 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 26.3 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

64°F Jan (18°C) 55°F Jul (13°C)

Annual Average	58.6°F
	9% above US avg
January Average	64°F (18°C)
July Average	55°F (13°C)
Sunny Days	300 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	13 ft (4 m)
Area	637.0 sq mi (1,649.8 km²)
Population Density	6/sq mi
Coordinates	-38.2745°N, 144.4885°W
Timezone	Australia/Melbourne

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 26.3"

31% below US avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (Oct) 2.52"

Driest Month (Feb) 1.42"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

26 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.2. Most recent: M4.3 on Feb 8, 2024.

Jun 19, 2012	11 km NNE of Mirboo North, Australia	M5.2	149 km
Jul 20, 2012	8 km S of Trafalgar, Australia	M4.6	146 km
Mar 6, 2009	1 km SE of Korumburra, Australia	M4.5	119 km
Jul 5, 2011	2 km NNE of Korumburra, Australia	M4.4	119 km
Feb 8, 2024	3 km E of Leongatha, Australia	M4.3	132 km
Mar 18, 2009	0 km N of Korumburra, Australia	M4.3	118 km
Sep 24, 2002	10 km SSE of Leongatha, Australia	M4.0	135 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	116 km
Aug 21, 2001	2 km N of Kallista, Australia	M3.6	90 km
Nov 8, 1992	20 km NNE of Colac, Australia	M3.6	69 km
Mar 8, 2007	13 km N of Bunyip, Australia	M3.5	114 km
Sep 24, 2002	8 km ESE of Leongatha, Australia	M3.5	138 km
Jul 5, 2011	6 km ENE of Korumburra, Australia	M3.3	123 km
Sep 22, 2009	6 km ENE of Hastings, Australia	M3.1	67 km
Sep 24, 2002	9 km E of Leongatha, Australia	M3.1	139 km
May 1, 2013	7 km NW of Clifton Springs, Australia	M3.1	18 km
Jul 24, 2000	1 km S of Dandenong, Australia	M3.1	69 km
Aug 21, 2007	20 km NE of Neerim South, Australia	M3.0	149 km
Mar 30, 2010	4 km NNE of Portarlington, Australia	M3.0	28 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Newer Volcanics Province (183 km).

Name	Type	Elevation	Last Eruption	Distance
Newer Volcanics Province	Shield(s)	1,011 m (3,317 ft)	-2900	183 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	64°F (18°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	55°F (13°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

Barwon Heads 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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