Bright, Australia

Victoria · Australia

Bright is a small town in Victoria, Australia with a population of 2,481. Elevation: 1,033 ft (315 m). Average temperature: 55°F (13°C).

Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026

2,481 Population 48/sq mi density
1,033 ft Elevation 315 meters
55°F Avg Temperature 13°C
46.0 in Annual Rain
Australia / Melbourne Timezone

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About Bright

Bright

Bright is a town in northeastern Victoria, Australia, 319 metres above sea level at the southeastern end of the Ovens Valley. At the 2021 census, Bright had a population of 2,620. It is located in the Alpine Shire local government area.

People

Population2,481
Density48/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp55°F (13°C)
Rain46.0 in/yr
Elevation1,033 ft (315 m)
Population2,481
Population Density48 / sq mi
Elevation1,033 ft (315 m)
Coordinates-36.7300°, 146.9598°
TimezoneAustralia/Melbourne
Country🇦🇺 Australia
State / ProvinceVictoria
Average Temperature55°F (13°C)
January Average68°F (20°C)
July Average44°F (7°C)
Annual Precipitation46.0 inches (1,169 mm)
Annual Snowfall1.5 inches (4 cm)

About Bright

Bright is a small town in Australia (Victoria) with a population of 2,481. The city sits at an elevation of 1,033 feet (315 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 55°F (13°C). Temperatures range from 68°F in January to 44°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 46.0 inches. The timezone is Australia/Melbourne.

Climate in Bright

Bright has an average annual temperature of 5.1°C (41°F). The hottest month is Jan (13°C), the coldest is Jul (-2°C). Average annual precipitation is 1585 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 13°C / 55°F 8.8° / 17.3° 105.0
Feb 11.9°C / 53°F 7.7° / 16.1° 105.9
Mar 9.5°C / 49°F 5.7° / 13.3° 162.3
Apr 5.7°C / 42°F 2.8° / 8.6° 112.3
May 2.2°C / 36°F -0.1° / 4.5° 142.7
Jun -0.5°C / 31°F -2.4° / 1.4° 124.3
Jul -2°C / 28°F -3.8° / -0.3° 136.7
Aug -1.6°C / 29°F -3.7° / 0.4° 123.9
Sep 0.9°C / 34°F -1.7° / 3.5° 134.6
Oct 4.4°C / 40°F 0.9° / 7.8° 132.8
Nov 7.8°C / 46°F 4° / 11.7° 148.8
Dec 10°C / 50°F 5.7° / 14.2° 156.1
Bright experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 68°F in January while summers reach 44°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. Annual precipitation totals 46.0 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 1.5 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 1,033 feet.

Temperature

68°F Jan (20°C) 44°F Jul (7°C)
Annual Average55.2°F
2% above Australia avg
January Average68°F (20°C)
July Average44°F (7°C)

Geography

Elevation1,033 ft (315 m)
Area51.5 sq mi (133.5 km²)
Population Density48/sq mi
Coordinates36.7300°S, 146.9598°E
TimezoneAustralia/Melbourne

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 46.0"
21% above Australia avg
Snowfall 1.5"
Wettest Month (Aug) 5.98"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.09"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

23 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.7. Most recent: M3.9 on Aug 6, 2024.

Sep 25, 1996 32 km SE of Alexandra, Australia M4.7 111 km
Jun 29, 2023 34 km SSW of Mount Buller, Australia M4.4 98 km
Sep 25, 1996 26 km ENE of Neerim South, Australia M4.3 145 km
Jul 17, 1998 17 km WSW of Corryong, Australia M4.1 87 km
Aug 6, 2024 34 km SSW of Mount Buller, Australia M3.9 96 km
May 19, 1990 37 km N of Yallourn North, Australia M3.5 134 km
Dec 16, 2001 8 km SW of Hotham Heights, Australia M3.4 38 km
May 21, 1994 5 km N of Jindera, Australia M3.4 92 km
Jan 20, 2005 16 km WNW of Wangaratta, Australia M3.3 86 km
Jan 25, 2003 2 km NNE of Jindera, Australia M3.2 89 km
Jun 22, 2013 24 km SE of Benalla, Australia M3.2 73 km
Nov 22, 1991 5 km SSW of Benalla, Australia M3.1 90 km
May 17, 2003 8 km NW of Kosciuszko National Park, Australia M3.0 143 km
Sep 26, 2003 53 km SSE of Corryong, Australia M3.0 97 km
Jun 13, 2000 3 km NNE of Falls Creek, Australia M3.0 32 km
Aug 21, 2007 20 km NE of Neerim South, Australia M3.0 149 km
Feb 28, 2006 14 km WNW of Falls Creek, Australia M2.9 17 km
Apr 12, 2004 26 km ESE of Alexandra, Australia M2.8 106 km
Jan 8, 2010 39 km N of Briagolong, Australia M2.8 85 km
Jan 5, 2001 32 km NE of Warburton, Australia M2.8 128 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 68°F (20°C) 3.0 in Warmest
February 68°F (20°C) 2.1 in Driest
March 63°F (17°C) 2.4 in
April 56°F (13°C) 3.1 in
May 50°F (10°C) 4.6 in
June 44°F (7°C) 4.6 in
July 44°F (7°C) 5.7 in Coldest
August 44°F (7°C) 6.0 in Wettest
September 48°F (9°C) 5.0 in
October 53°F (12°C) 4.5 in
November 58°F (15°C) 3.5 in
December 63°F (17°C) 3.0 in

Bright has a seasonal temperature swing of 24°F / from 44°F in July to 68°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 47.4 inches, with August being the wettest month (6.0") and February the driest (2.1").

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Schools in Bright

2 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Wandiligong Primary School - - - -
Bright P-12 College - - - -
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Radio Stations near Bright

2 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radio Mansfield - MP3 128 kbps
Radio Mansfield 99.7FM community radio MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Bright

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Bright Art Gallery
Bright Museum
Harrietville Museum
The Old School Museum

Libraries in Bright

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bright Library0.0
Mt Beauty Library0.0
Myrtleford Library0.0

Hotels in Bright

2 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bright Chalet
Wombat's Retreat

Restaurants in Bright

7 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bright Chinese Restaurant
Hometown
Simone's Restaurant
Sir Loin's Bar and Grill
Suganya's Thai Restaurant
The Star Bar & Bistro
Tomahawks

Cafes in Bright

12 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Cafe Chulo
Cherry Walk
Food Made By Hand
Jackie's Tea Room
Katsu
Le Blanche Ice Creamery
Mr Pom
Riff Raff
Sixpence
The Riverdeck Kitchen
Wandiligong Maze and Cafe
Wild Thyme

Cinemas in Bright

1 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Sun Cinema Bright

Monuments in Bright

1 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

The Big M

Clinics in Bright

1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bright Medical Centre

Gas Stations in Bright

3 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

BP
Bright Fuel
Shell

Banks in Bright

4 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

ANZ
Bendigo Bank
Commonwealth Bank
NAB

Breweries in Bright

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Nightingales Alpine Product
Sweetwater Brewery

Stadiums & Teams in Bright

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near Bright

3 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Mount Buller 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Mount Hotham 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Falls Creek 0.0 - - $0 - - -

Airports Near Bright

15 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Albury AirportABXMedium Airport
Corowa AirportCWWMedium Airport
Mount Hotham AirportMHUMedium Airport
Wangaratta AirportWGTMedium Airport
Beechworth Airstrip-Small Airport
Benambra Airport-Small Airport
Everton (Tarrawingee) Airport-Small Airport
Lake Omeo Dry Lake Ultralightport-Small Airport
Milawa (Brown Brothers) Airport-Small Airport
Mitta Mitta Airport-Small Airport
Mount Beauty Airport-Small Airport
Omeo Airport-Small Airport
Porepunkah AirportMBFSmall Airport
Snowy Range Airfield-Small Airport
Yea Airport-Small Airport

Post Offices in Bright

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Australia Post

Churches & Religious Organizations in Bright

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Church of Christ
Our Lady of the Snow

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 Bright

What is the population of Bright?

Bright has a population of 2,481 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 48 people per square mile, spread across 51.5 square miles.

What is the weather like in Bright?

Bright has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winter temperatures average 68°F in January, while summers reach an average of 44°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 46.0 inches, with 1.5 inches of snow.

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