Baxter, Australia
Victoria · Australia
Baxter is a small town in Victoria, Australia with a population of 2,166. Elevation: 167 ft (51 m). Average temperature: 59°F (15°C).
Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026
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About Baxter
Baxter is a surburb in the Shire of Mornington Peninsula, Victoria, Australia, located 48 km (30 mi) south-east of Melbourne's Central Business District. Baxter recorded a population of 2,166 at the 2021 census.
People
Climate
| Population | 2,166 |
| Elevation | 167 ft (51 m) |
| Coordinates | -38.2000°, 145.1500° |
| Timezone | Australia/Melbourne |
| Country | 🇦🇺 Australia |
| State / Province | Victoria |
| Average Temperature | 59°F (15°C) |
| January Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| July Average | 52°F (11°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 33.2 inches (842 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Baxter
Baxter is a small town in Australia (Victoria) with a population of 2,166. The city sits at an elevation of 167 feet (51 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 59°F (15°C). Temperatures range from 68°F in January to 52°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 33.2 inches. The timezone is Australia/Melbourne.
Climate in Baxter
Baxter has an average annual temperature of 14.7°C (58°F). The hottest month is Feb (20.4°C), the coldest is Jul (9.9°C). Average annual precipitation is 843 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 58.9°F |
| 9% above Australia avg | |
| January Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| July Average | 52°F (11°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 167 ft (51 m) |
| Coordinates | 38.2000°S, 145.1500°E |
| Timezone | Australia/Melbourne |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 68°F (20°C) | 2.1 in | Warmest |
| February | 67°F (19°C) | 1.7 in | Driest |
| March | 64°F (18°C) | 2.1 in | |
| April | 59°F (15°C) | 2.6 in | |
| May | 55°F (13°C) | 3.2 in | |
| June | 50°F (10°C) | 3.0 in | Coldest |
| July | 52°F (11°C) | 3.0 in | |
| August | 50°F (10°C) | 3.2 in | |
| September | 53°F (11°C) | 3.2 in | |
| October | 56°F (13°C) | 3.3 in | Wettest |
| November | 59°F (15°C) | 2.4 in | |
| December | 62°F (17°C) | 2.5 in |
Baxter has a seasonal temperature swing of 18°F / from 50°F in June to 68°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 32.2 inches, with October being the wettest month (3.3") and February the driest (1.7").
Radio Stations near Baxter
26 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Triple M Classic Rock | classic rock | AAC 130 kbps | |
| Triple M Melbourne | 80s, rock | AAC+ 33 kbps | |
| 3AW 693 Melbourne, VIC, Australia Talk AM 693 | news, news talk | MP3 48 kbps | |
| 3RRR Melbourne | - | AAC | |
| 全澳华语广播华厦之声 | am1629 | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| PBS FM - Melbourne - 106.7 FM (48kHz, 192kbps AAC-LC) | australian music, community radio | AAC 192 kbps | |
| ABC Jazz 20220701 | blues, jazz | AAC 238 kbps | |
| ABC Radio Australia 20220701 | current affairs, news | AAC 94 kbps | |
| World Buddhist Radio | buddhism, meditation | MP3 64 kbps | |
| Triple R 102.7FM | community radio, independent | AAC | |
| ASP Radio | 70s 80s 90s music | MP3 128 kbps | |
| The Buzzz | - | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Ananda Marga Kiirtan | kiirtan, mantra | MP3 | |
| UltraCool Radio | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Smooth Sailing Radio | rnb, soul | AAC+ 192 kbps | |
| Radio PVS | jazz, rock | AAC+ 192 kbps | |
| Surf FM 87.6 | - | MP3 32 kbps | |
| SYN FM | alternative, college radio | AAC+ 128 kbps | |
| IMC Country Radio | - | MP3 192 kbps | |
| TheLight Christmas | - | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| 3MBS - Melbourne, 103.5 MHz FM | classical | MP3 128 kbps | |
| The Light Worship | christian, melbourne | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| Southern FM Melbourne Australia | - | MP3 320 kbps | |
| Golden Days Radio | gold, golden oldies | AAC 128 kbps | |
| JOY 94.9 Out Loud Proud | - | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| South Coast FM | pop music, pop rock | AAC 128 kbps |
Museums in Baxter
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Australian National Aviation Museum | ||||
| Ballam Park Homestead | ||||
| Chicory Kiln | ||||
| Dromana and District Historical Society Museum | ||||
| Fisherman's Cottage | ||||
| Hastings Museum | ||||
| Heritage Hill Museum & Gardens | ||||
| Mordialloc Historical Museum | ||||
| Old Post Office Museum | ||||
| Victorian Maritime Centre |
Libraries in Baxter
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beaumaris Community Centre | 0.0 | |||||
| Berwick Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Bhai Vir Singh Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Chelsea Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Cheltenham Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Cranbourne Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Dandenong Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Endeavour Hills Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Federation University Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Frankston Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Hampton Park Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Hastings Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Kingston Libraries Patterson Lakes | 0.0 | |||||
| Kingston Toy Library | 0.0 | |||||
| MacGregor Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Mentone Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Mornington Peninsula Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Narre Warren Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Newlands Library & Resource Centre | 0.0 | |||||
| Parkdale Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Rosebud Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Springvale Library | 0.0 | |||||
| St Joachim's School Library | 0.0 | |||||
| The Little Library | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Baxter
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Akoonah Park Market | |||||
| Bittern Sunday market | |||||
| Farmers' Market Old Cheese Factory | |||||
| Food Trucks | |||||
| Seaford Farmer's Market |
Restaurants in Baxter
1 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Baxter
1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Baxter
1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Baxter
1 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Baxter
1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Baxter
3 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Baxter
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bad Shepherd Brewing | ||||
| Mornington Peninsula Brewery | ||||
| Red Hill Brewery | ||||
| The Local Brew House | ||||
| TWØBAYS Brewing Co | ||||
| Wolf of the Willows |
Stadiums & Teams in Baxter
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Baxter
32 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Melbourne Airport | MEL | Large Airport |
| Melbourne Avalon International Airport | AVV | Large Airport |
| Melbourne Essendon Airport | MEB | Medium Airport |
| Melbourne Moorabbin Airport | MBW | Medium Airport |
| Bacchus Marsh Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Barwon Heads Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Bunurong Field | - | Small Airport |
| Bunyip Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Coldstream Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Drouin Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Drysdale Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Emu Creek Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Flying Circus Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Inverloch Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Koo Wee Rup (Aardel Port) Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Legate Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Leongatha Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Lilydale Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Ling Lake Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Longwarry Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Marshall Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Melton Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Nar Nar Goon Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| RAAF Williams, Point Cook Base | - | Small Airport |
| Riddell Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Rothwell Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| St Leonards Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Sunbury (Penfield) Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Sunbury East Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Tooradin Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Tyabb Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Wonthaggi Airport | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Baxter
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Baxter Post Office |
Treatment Centers in Baxter
2 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Aspect Heatherton | ||
| The Mornington Centre |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Baxter
1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Baxter Masonic Lodge |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Australia
25 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Baxter
What is the population of Baxter?
Baxter has a population of 2,166 residents and is located in Australia..
What is the weather like in Baxter?
Baxter enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winter temperatures average 68°F in January, while summers reach an average of 52°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 33.2 inches.
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