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Brown Hill is a small town in Victoria, Australia with a population of 3,078. Elevation: 1,565 ft (477 m). Average temperature: 52°F (11°C).
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About Brown Hill
Brown Hill is a suburb of Ballarat, Victoria, Australia on the eastern rural-urban fringe of the city, 5 kilometres east of the Central Business District. The population at the 2021 census was 4,489.
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| Population | 3,078 |
| Population Density | 12 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 1,565 ft (477 m) |
| Coordinates | -37.5465°, 143.9155° |
| Timezone | Australia/Melbourne |
| Country | 🇦🇺 Australia |
| State / Province | Victoria |
| Average Temperature | 52°F (11°C) |
| January Average | 63°F (17°C) |
| July Average | 44°F (6°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 30.2 inches (766 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 1.5 inches (4 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $29,575 |
| Median Age | 36.0 years |
About Brown Hill
Brown Hill is a small town in Australia (Victoria) with a population of 3,078. The city sits at an elevation of 1,565 feet (477 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 52°F (11°C). Temperatures range from 63°F in January to 44°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 30.2 inches. The timezone is Australia/Melbourne.
Population
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
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Income: Brown Hill vs Australia
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Income
| Median HH Income | $29,575 |
| 61% below Australia avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $29,575 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $569 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 3.0% |
| 17% below Australia avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 292 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $163,400 |
| 42% below Australia avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $817 |
| 30% below Australia avg |
Ownership & Property
| Homeownership | 75.0% |
| Owner-Occupied | 75.0% |
| Renter-Occupied | 25.0% |
| Housing Units | 1,231 |
Property Tax
Climate in Brown Hill
Brown Hill has an average annual temperature of 12.4°C (54°F). The hottest month is Jan (18.8°C), the coldest is Jul (6.8°C). Average annual precipitation is 615 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 52.1°F |
| 4% below Australia avg | |
| January Average | 63°F (17°C) |
| July Average | 44°F (6°C) |
| Sunny Days | 263 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,565 ft (477 m) |
| Area | 252.5 sq mi (653.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 12/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -37.5465°N, 143.9155°W |
| Timezone | Australia/Melbourne |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Newer Volcanics Province (127 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Newer Volcanics Province | Shield(s) | 1,011 m (3,317 ft) | -2900 | 127 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 63°F (17°C) | 2.1 in | |
| February | 64°F (18°C) | 1.7 in | Warmest, Driest |
| March | 61°F (16°C) | 1.7 in | |
| April | 55°F (13°C) | 2.3 in | |
| May | 50°F (10°C) | 2.9 in | |
| June | 45°F (7°C) | 2.9 in | |
| July | 44°F (6°C) | 2.9 in | Coldest |
| August | 45°F (7°C) | 3.3 in | |
| September | 48°F (9°C) | 3.4 in | Wettest |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 3.4 in | |
| November | 55°F (13°C) | 2.5 in | |
| December | 59°F (15°C) | 2.3 in |
Brown Hill has a seasonal temperature swing of 21°F / from 44°F in July to 64°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 31.3 inches, with September being the wettest month (3.4") and February the driest (1.7").
Schools in Brown Hill
2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glen Park Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| St Mary's Primary School | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Brown Hill
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Museums in Brown Hill
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ballaarat Observatory | ||||
| Ballarat Aviation Museum | ||||
| Ballarat Fine Art Gallery | ||||
| Ballarat Gold Museum | ||||
| Ballarat Tramway Museum | ||||
| Ballarat Tramway Museum | ||||
| Daylesford Spa Country Railway | ||||
| Friends of the Anson Air Museum | ||||
| Golden City Steamer Museum | ||||
| Haddon Tramway Preservation Association | ||||
| Sovereign Hill |
Libraries in Brown Hill
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central Highlands Regional Library Corp. Ballarat branch | 0.0 | |||||
| Creswick Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Daylesford Library | 0.0 | |||||
| L Building: E J Barker Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Mechanics' Institute & Free Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Sebastopol Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Temporary Library (Room 123) till Feb 2025 | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Brown Hill
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Creswick Farmers' Market | |||||
| Daylesford Sunday Market |
Hotels in Brown Hill
1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Brown Hill
2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Brown Hill
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Athletic Club Brewery | ||||
| Bankhouse Brewery | ||||
| Red Duck |
Stadiums & Teams in Brown Hill
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Brown Hill
33 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Melbourne Avalon International Airport | AVV | Large Airport |
| Amphitheatre Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Bacchus Marsh Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Ballarat Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Ballarat Health Service Helipad | — | Small Airport |
| Barwon Heads Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Beaufort | — | Small Airport |
| Beaufort Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Castlemaine Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Ceres Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Colac Airport | XCO | Small Airport |
| Cressy Aerodrome | — | Small Airport |
| Derrinallum Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Drysdale Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Dunolly Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Fiskville Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Gnarwarre Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Kuruc-A-Ruc South Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Kyneton Airport | — | Small Airport |
| lake Modewarre Private airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| lake Modewarre Private airstrip no.2 | — | Small Airport |
| Lethbridge Airpark | — | Small Airport |
| Lismore Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Lovely Banks Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Maryborough Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Melton Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Moonambel Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Mount Elephant Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Raglan Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Rothwell Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Smeaton airfield private | — | Small Airport |
| Trawalla Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Wooloomanata Airfield | — | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Brown Hill
2 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Brown Hill Post Office | |
| Brown Hill Post Office |
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What is the population of Brown Hill?
Brown Hill has a population of 3,078 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 12 people per square mile, spread across 252.5 square miles. The median age of residents is 36.0 years, which is younger than the national median of 38.9 years.
Is Brown Hill expensive to live in?
The median household income is $29,575, 61% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $163,400 (42% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $817 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 5.5x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.
What is the weather like in Brown Hill?
Brown Hill has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winter temperatures average 63°F in January, while summers reach an average of 44°F in July. The area receives 263 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 30.2 inches, with 1.5 inches of snow.
How is the job market in Brown Hill?
Brown Hill has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 3.0%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $569. There are 292 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Brown Hill?
The median home value in Brown Hill is $163,400. For renters, the median monthly rent is $817. The homeownership rate is 75.0%.