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Boolarra, Australia

Victoria · Australia

Boolarra is a small town in Victoria, Australia with a population of 931. Elevation: 312 ft (95 m). Average temperature: 55°F (13°C).

Data updated June 2026

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
931 Population 25/sq mi density
312 ft Elevation 95 meters
55°F Avg Temperature 13°C
39.6 in Annual Rain
Australia / Melbourne Timezone
$20,246 Median Income
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.4 / 5.0
$20,246 median income, 6.6% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.2 / 5.0
$122,800 home value, $614/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population931
Median Age50.0 yrs
Density25/mi²

Economy

C
Median Income$20,246
Per Capita$20,246
Unemployment6.6%

Housing

B
Home Value$122,800
Rent$614
Ownership89.6%
Housing Units372

Climate

Avg Temp55°F (13°C)
Rain39.6 in/yr
Sunny Days272/yr
Elevation312 ft (95 m)
Population931
Population Density25 / sq mi
Elevation312 ft (95 m)
Coordinates-38.3794°, 146.2753°
TimezoneAustralia/Melbourne
Country🇦🇺 Australia
State / ProvinceVictoria
Average Temperature55°F (13°C)
January Average64°F (18°C)
July Average48°F (9°C)
Annual Precipitation39.6 inches (1,005 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$20,246
Median Age50.0 years

About Boolarra

Boolarra is a small town in Australia (Victoria) with a population of 931. The city sits at an elevation of 312 feet (95 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 55°F (13°C). Temperatures range from 64°F in January to 48°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 39.6 inches. The timezone is Australia/Melbourne.

Boolarra has a population of 931 with a density of 25 people per square mile, spread across 37.3 square miles. The median age is 50.0 years, 29% older than the national median of 38.9.

Population

931
Total Population
25
People / sq mi
50.0yrs
Median Age
29% above Australia avg
37.3mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Boolarra vs Australia Average

The median household income in Boolarra is $20,246, which is 73% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $20,246 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $389, 73% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 6.6% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 88 business establishments.

Income: Boolarra vs Australia

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Income

Median HH Income$20,246
73% below Australia avg
Per Capita Income$20,246
Avg Weekly Wage$389

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment6.6%
83% above Australia avg
Establishments (County)88

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Boolarra is $122,800, 56% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $614 (47% below the national average of $1,163). 89.6% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 372 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 6.1x, above the traditionally affordable threshold of 3-4x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$122,800
56% below Australia avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$614
47% below Australia avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership89.6%
Owner-Occupied89.6%
Renter-Occupied10.4%
Housing Units372

Property Tax

Climate in Boolarra

Boolarra has an average annual temperature of 14.3°C (58°F). The hottest month is Feb (20.2°C), the coldest is Jul (8.8°C). Average annual precipitation is 712 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 20°C / 68°F 13.1° / 27° 47.9
Feb 20.2°C / 68°F 13.3° / 27° 49.4
Mar 18°C / 64°F 11.3° / 24.6° 43.6
Apr 14.6°C / 58°F 8.6° / 20.6° 51.5
May 11.6°C / 53°F 6.4° / 16.9° 51.1
Jun 9.4°C / 49°F 4.5° / 14.3° 61.3
Jul 8.8°C / 48°F 3.8° / 13.8° 62.0
Aug 9.6°C / 49°F 4.3° / 14.8° 70.0
Sep 11.6°C / 53°F 5.9° / 17.2° 76.5
Oct 13.8°C / 57°F 7.5° / 20.1° 63.0
Nov 15.8°C / 60°F 9.4° / 22.3° 74.1
Dec 18.1°C / 65°F 11.4° / 24.8° 61.8
Boolarra experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 64°F in January while summers reach 48°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 272 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 39.6 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 312 feet.

Temperature

64°F Jan (18°C) 48°F Jul (9°C)
Annual Average54.9°F
2% above Australia avg
January Average64°F (18°C)
July Average48°F (9°C)
Sunny Days272 days/yr

Geography

Elevation312 ft (95 m)
Area37.3 sq mi (96.5 km²)
Population Density25/sq mi
Coordinates-38.3794°N, 146.2753°W
TimezoneAustralia/Melbourne

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 39.6"
4% above Australia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 4.96"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.97"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

38 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 11 km
Aug 29, 2000 5 km ENE of Mirboo North, Australia M5.0 4 km
Sep 25, 1996 32 km SE of Alexandra, Australia M4.7 115 km
Jul 20, 2012 8 km S of Trafalgar, Australia M4.6 15 km
Mar 6, 2009 1 km SE of Korumburra, Australia M4.5 39 km
Jun 29, 2023 34 km SSW of Mount Buller, Australia M4.4 104 km
Jul 5, 2011 2 km NNE of Korumburra, Australia M4.4 38 km
Feb 8, 2024 3 km E of Leongatha, Australia M4.3 28 km
Sep 25, 1996 26 km ENE of Neerim South, Australia M4.3 55 km
Mar 18, 2009 0 km N of Korumburra, Australia M4.3 40 km
Sep 24, 2002 10 km SSE of Leongatha, Australia M4.0 32 km
Aug 6, 2024 34 km SSW of Mount Buller, Australia M3.9 104 km
Apr 10, 2003 Bass Strait, Australia M3.9 99 km
Jul 5, 2011 2 km NW of Korumburra, Australia M3.7 41 km
Aug 21, 2001 2 km N of Kallista, Australia M3.6 97 km
Sep 24, 2002 8 km ESE of Leongatha, Australia M3.5 24 km
Mar 8, 2007 13 km N of Bunyip, Australia M3.5 64 km
May 19, 1990 37 km N of Yallourn North, Australia M3.5 62 km
Jul 4, 2001 7 km E of Mirboo North, Australia M3.4 4 km
Jul 5, 2011 6 km ENE of Korumburra, Australia M3.3 34 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 64°F (18°C) 2.9 in
February 65°F (18°C) 2.0 in Warmest, Driest
March 62°F (17°C) 3.1 in
April 57°F (14°C) 3.4 in
May 52°F (11°C) 4.0 in
June 48°F (9°C) 4.4 in
July 48°F (9°C) 4.6 in
August 48°F (9°C) 4.7 in Coldest
September 50°F (10°C) 5.0 in Wettest
October 54°F (12°C) 4.5 in
November 57°F (14°C) 3.8 in
December 61°F (16°C) 3.5 in

Boolarra has a seasonal temperature swing of 18°F / from 48°F in August to 65°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 45.6 inches, with September being the wettest month (5.0") and February the driest (2.0").

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Schools in Boolarra

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Boolarra Primary School
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Radio Stations near Boolarra

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Museums in Boolarra

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Boolarra Old School Museum
Old Brown Coal Mine Museum
Powerworks
Railway Trolley Shed

Libraries in Boolarra

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Latrobe City Library - Churchill Sub-branch0.0
Mirboo North Library0.0
Morwell Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Boolarra

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Moe Mall

Stadiums & Teams in Boolarra

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near Boolarra

1 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Mount Baw Baw 0.0 $0

Airports Near Boolarra

19 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Latrobe Valley AirportTGNMedium Airport
West Sale AirportSXEMedium Airport
Bunurong FieldSmall Airport
Bunyip AirportSmall Airport
Drouin AirportSmall Airport
Fish Creek AirportSmall Airport
Inverloch AirportSmall Airport
JDandBooSmall Airport
Lake Glen Maggie Airfield (Coongulla)Small Airport
Leongatha AirportSmall Airport
Longwarry AirportSmall Airport
Nar Nar Goon AirstripSmall Airport
Newry AirfieldSmall Airport
Stony Creek (Buffalo) AirfieldSmall Airport
Welshpool AirportWHLSmall Airport
Wilsons Promontory Airport (Yanakie Airport)Small Airport
Wonthaggi AirportSmall Airport
Yanakie AirstripSmall Airport
Yarram AirportSmall Airport

Post Offices in Boolarra

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Boolarra LPO

Churches & Religious Organizations in Boolarra

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Glory To The King

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 Boolarra

What is the population of Boolarra?

Boolarra has a population of 931 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 25 people per square mile, spread across 37.3 square miles. The median age of residents is 50.0 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Boolarra expensive to live in?

The median household income is $20,246, 73% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $122,800 (56% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $614 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 6.1x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Boolarra?

Boolarra has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winter temperatures average 64°F in January, while summers reach an average of 48°F in July. The area receives 272 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 39.6 inches.

How is the job market in Boolarra?

The unemployment rate in Boolarra is 6.6%, somewhat above the national average of 3.6%. Job seekers may face moderate competition. The average weekly wage is $389. There are 88 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Boolarra?

The median home value in Boolarra is $122,800. For renters, the median monthly rent is $614. The homeownership rate is 89.6%.

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