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Blairgowrie, Australia

Victoria · Australia

Blairgowrie is a small town in Victoria, Australia with a population of 2,195. Elevation: 26 ft (8 m). Average temperature: 58°F (15°C).

2.5 /5.0
C+ Fair
2,195 Population 1/sq mi density
26 ft Elevation 8 meters
58°F Avg Temperature 15°C
32.9 in Annual Rain
Australia / Melbourne Timezone
$26,601 Median Income
C+
Overall
2.5 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$26,601 median income, 2.3% unemployment
D
Affordability
1.9 / 5.0
$225,400 home value, $1,127/mo rent

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About Blairgowrie

Blairgowrie

Blairgowrie is a seaside suburb on the Mornington Peninsula in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, approximately 63 km (39 mi) south of Melbourne's central business district, located within the Shire of Mornington Peninsula local government area. Blairgowrie recorded a population of 2,786 at the 2021 census.

People

Population2,195
Median Age58.0 yrs
Density1/mi²

Economy

B
Median Income$26,601
Per Capita$26,601
Unemployment2.3%

Housing

D
Home Value$225,400
Rent$1,127
Ownership86.0%
Housing Units878

Climate

Avg Temp58°F (15°C)
Rain32.9 in/yr
Sunny Days297/yr
Elevation26 ft (8 m)
Population2,195
Population Density1 / sq mi
Elevation26 ft (8 m)
Coordinates-38.3613°, 144.7796°
TimezoneAustralia/Melbourne
Country🇦🇺 Australia
State / ProvinceVictoria
Average Temperature58°F (15°C)
January Average66°F (19°C)
July Average53°F (11°C)
Annual Precipitation32.9 inches (834 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$26,601
Median Age58.0 years

About Blairgowrie

Blairgowrie is a small town in Australia (Victoria) with a population of 2,195. The city sits at an elevation of 26 feet (8 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 58°F (15°C). Temperatures range from 66°F in January to 53°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 32.9 inches. The timezone is Australia/Melbourne.

Blairgowrie has a population of 2,195 with a density of 1 people per square mile, spread across 4,706.6 square miles. The median age is 58.0 years, 49% older than the national median of 38.9.

Population

2,195
Total Population
1
People / sq mi
58.0yrs
Median Age
49% above Australia avg
4,706.6mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Blairgowrie vs Australia Average

The median household income in Blairgowrie is $26,601, which is 65% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $26,601 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $512, 64% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 2.3% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 209 business establishments.

Income: Blairgowrie vs Australia

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Income

Median HH Income$26,601
65% below Australia avg
Per Capita Income$26,601
Avg Weekly Wage$512

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment2.3%
36% below Australia avg
Establishments (County)209

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Blairgowrie is $225,400, 20% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $1,127 (3% below the national average of $1,163). 86.0% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 878 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 8.5x, making homeownership a significant financial stretch for most families.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$225,400
20% below Australia avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,127
3% below Australia avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership86.0%
Owner-Occupied86.0%
Renter-Occupied14.0%
Housing Units878

Property Tax

Blairgowrie enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (15°C). Winters average 66°F in January while summers reach 53°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 297 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 32.9 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 26 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

66°F Jan (19°C) 53°F Jul (11°C)
Annual Average58.2°F
8% above Australia avg
January Average66°F (19°C)
July Average53°F (11°C)
Sunny Days297 days/yr

Geography

Elevation26 ft (8 m)
Area4,706.6 sq mi (12,190.0 km²)
Population Density1/sq mi
Coordinates-38.3613°N, 144.7796°W
TimezoneAustralia/Melbourne

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 32.9"
14% below Australia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 2.72"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.46"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

36 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 M5.2 124 km
Aug 29, 2000 5 km ENE of Mirboo North, Australia M5.0 126 km
Jul 20, 2012 8 km S of Trafalgar, Australia M4.6 121 km
Mar 6, 2009 1 km SE of Korumburra, Australia M4.5 93 km
Jul 5, 2011 2 km NNE of Korumburra, Australia M4.4 93 km
Feb 8, 2024 3 km E of Leongatha, Australia M4.3 106 km
Sep 25, 1996 26 km ENE of Neerim South, Australia M4.3 135 km
Mar 18, 2009 0 km N of Korumburra, Australia M4.3 91 km
Sep 24, 2002 10 km SSE of Leongatha, Australia M4.0 108 km
Apr 10, 2003 Bass Strait, Australia M3.9 138 km
May 28, 2023 5 km W of Mickleham, Australia M3.8 91 km
Jul 5, 2011 2 km NW of Korumburra, Australia M3.7 90 km
Aug 21, 2001 2 km N of Kallista, Australia M3.6 75 km
Nov 8, 1992 20 km NNE of Colac, Australia M3.6 96 km
Sep 24, 2002 8 km ESE of Leongatha, Australia M3.5 111 km
Mar 8, 2007 13 km N of Bunyip, Australia M3.5 94 km
May 19, 1990 37 km N of Yallourn North, Australia M3.5 148 km
Jul 4, 2001 7 km E of Mirboo North, Australia M3.4 128 km
Jul 5, 2011 6 km ENE of Korumburra, Australia M3.3 97 km
Feb 18, 2007 11 km NE of Foster, Australia M3.2 134 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 66°F (19°C) 1.8 in Warmest
February 66°F (19°C) 1.5 in Driest
March 64°F (18°C) 1.8 in
April 59°F (15°C) 2.1 in
May 55°F (13°C) 2.6 in
June 51°F (11°C) 2.6 in
July 53°F (11°C) 2.7 in
August 51°F (10°C) 2.7 in Coldest, Wettest
September 53°F (12°C) 2.6 in
October 56°F (13°C) 2.6 in
November 59°F (15°C) 2.2 in
December 62°F (17°C) 2.2 in

Blairgowrie has a seasonal temperature swing of 15°F / from 51°F in August to 66°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 27.3 inches, with August being the wettest month (2.7") and February the driest (1.5").

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Radio Stations near Blairgowrie

4 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
K Rock Geelong 95.5 AAC+ 64 kbps
JOY 94.9 Out Loud Proud AAC+ 64 kbps
Golden Days Radio gold, golden oldies AAC 128 kbps
The Light Worship christian, melbourne AAC+ 64 kbps

Museums in Blairgowrie

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Dromana and District Historical Society Museum
Historical Museum
Museum
Nepean Historical Society
Old Court House Museum
Queenscliffe Maritime Museum

Libraries in Blairgowrie

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Drysdale Library0.0
Drysdale Library0.0
Rosebud Library0.0

Restaurants in Blairgowrie

1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Blue Fin Blairgowrie

Gas Stations in Blairgowrie

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

United

Breweries in Blairgowrie

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Bellarine Estate
Red Hill Brewery
TWØBAYS Brewing Co

Airports Near Blairgowrie

26 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Melbourne AirportMELLarge Airport
Melbourne Avalon International AirportAVVLarge Airport
Melbourne Essendon AirportMEBMedium Airport
Melbourne Moorabbin AirportMBWMedium Airport
Bacchus Marsh AirportSmall Airport
Barwon Heads AirportSmall Airport
Bellbrae private airstripSmall Airport
Ceres AirportSmall Airport
Coldstream AirportSmall Airport
Drysdale AirstripSmall Airport
Fiskville AirportSmall Airport
Gnarwarre AirstripSmall Airport
Koo Wee Rup (Aardel Port) AirfieldSmall Airport
lake Modewarre Private airstripSmall Airport
lake Modewarre Private airstrip no.2Small Airport
Lethbridge AirparkSmall Airport
Lilydale AirportSmall Airport
Lovely Banks AirportSmall Airport
Melton AirportSmall Airport
RAAF Williams, Point Cook BaseSmall Airport
Rothwell AirfieldSmall Airport
St Leonards AirfieldSmall Airport
Tooradin AirportSmall Airport
Torquay AirportSmall Airport
Tyabb AirportSmall Airport
Wooloomanata AirfieldSmall Airport

Post Offices in Blairgowrie

2 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Australia Post
Blairgowrie Post Office

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 Blairgowrie

What is the population of Blairgowrie?

Blairgowrie has a population of 2,195 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 1 people per square mile, spread across 4,706.6 square miles. The median age of residents is 58.0 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Blairgowrie expensive to live in?

The median household income is $26,601, 65% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $225,400 (20% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,127 per month. The home price-to-income ratio is 8.5x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Blairgowrie?

Blairgowrie enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (15°C). Winter temperatures average 66°F in January, while summers reach an average of 53°F in July. The area receives 297 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 32.9 inches.

How is the job market in Blairgowrie?

The job market in Blairgowrie is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.3% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $512. There are 209 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Blairgowrie?

The median home value in Blairgowrie is $225,400. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,127. The homeownership rate is 86.0%.

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