Bunyip, Australia

Victoria · Australia

Bunyip is a small town in Victoria, Australia with a population of 3,131. Elevation: 154 ft (47 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

3,131 Population
154 ft Elevation 47 meters
59°F Avg Temperature 15°C
36.3 in Annual Rain
Australia / Melbourne Timezone

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About Bunyip

Bunyip

Bunyip is a town in Gippsland, Victoria, Australia, 81 km south-east of the Melbourne central business district, located within the Shire of Cardinia local government area. Bunyip recorded a population of 3,131 at the 2021 census.

People

Population3,131

Climate

Avg Temp59°F (15°C)
Rain36.3 in/yr
Elevation154 ft (47 m)
Population3,131
Elevation154 ft (47 m)
Coordinates-38.0979°, 145.7161°
TimezoneAustralia/Melbourne
Country🇦🇺 Australia
State / ProvinceVictoria
Average Temperature59°F (15°C)
January Average69°F (20°C)
July Average51°F (11°C)
Annual Precipitation36.3 inches (921 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.1 inches (0 cm)

About Bunyip

Bunyip is a small town in Australia (Victoria) with a population of 3,131. The city sits at an elevation of 154 feet (47 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 59°F (15°C). Temperatures range from 69°F in January to 51°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 36.3 inches. The timezone is Australia/Melbourne.

Climate in Bunyip

Bunyip has an average annual temperature of 12.9°C (55°F). The hottest month is Jan (18.3°C), the coldest is Jul (7.8°C). Average annual precipitation is 1091 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 18.3°C / 65°F 11.5° / 25.1° 66.3
Feb 18.1°C / 65°F 11.4° / 24.8° 69.5
Mar 16°C / 61°F 9.6° / 22.4° 61.8
Apr 13.1°C / 56°F 7.4° / 18.8° 77.6
May 10.5°C / 51°F 5.7° / 15.3° 83.2
Jun 8.6°C / 47°F 4.2° / 13° 101.0
Jul 7.8°C / 46°F 3.4° / 12.2° 100.6
Aug 8.6°C / 47°F 3.7° / 13.4° 116.6
Sep 10.4°C / 51°F 5.3° / 15.4° 121.7
Oct 12.3°C / 54°F 6.8° / 17.8° 101.8
Nov 14.6°C / 58°F 8.6° / 20.6° 99.7
Dec 16.3°C / 61°F 9.9° / 22.7° 91.6
Bunyip enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 69°F in January while summers reach 51°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. Annual precipitation totals 36.3 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 154 feet.

Temperature

69°F Jan (20°C) 51°F Jul (11°C)
Annual Average58.5°F
8% above Australia avg
January Average69°F (20°C)
July Average51°F (11°C)

Geography

Elevation154 ft (47 m)
Coordinates38.0979°S, 145.7161°E
TimezoneAustralia/Melbourne

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 36.3"
5% below Australia avg
Snowfall 0.1"
Wettest Month (Oct) 3.94"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.93"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

41 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 48 km
Aug 29, 2000 5 km ENE of Mirboo North, Australia M5.0 55 km
Sep 25, 1996 32 km SE of Alexandra, Australia M4.7 85 km
Jul 20, 2012 8 km S of Trafalgar, Australia M4.6 44 km
Mar 6, 2009 1 km SE of Korumburra, Australia M4.5 40 km
Jul 5, 2011 2 km NNE of Korumburra, Australia M4.4 37 km
Jun 29, 2023 34 km SSW of Mount Buller, Australia M4.4 90 km
Sep 25, 1996 26 km ENE of Neerim South, Australia M4.3 49 km
Feb 8, 2024 3 km E of Leongatha, Australia M4.3 48 km
Mar 18, 2009 0 km N of Korumburra, Australia M4.3 38 km
Sep 24, 2002 10 km SSE of Leongatha, Australia M4.0 57 km
Aug 6, 2024 34 km SSW of Mount Buller, Australia M3.9 92 km
Apr 10, 2003 Bass Strait, Australia M3.9 127 km
May 28, 2023 5 km W of Mickleham, Australia M3.8 99 km
Jul 5, 2011 2 km NW of Korumburra, Australia M3.7 36 km
Aug 21, 2001 2 km N of Kallista, Australia M3.6 39 km
Sep 24, 2002 8 km ESE of Leongatha, Australia M3.5 53 km
Mar 8, 2007 13 km N of Bunyip, Australia M3.5 13 km
May 19, 1990 37 km N of Yallourn North, Australia M3.5 61 km
Jul 4, 2001 7 km E of Mirboo North, Australia M3.4 57 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 69°F (20°C) 2.6 in Warmest
February 68°F (20°C) 1.9 in Driest
March 65°F (18°C) 2.6 in
April 59°F (15°C) 2.8 in
May 54°F (12°C) 3.2 in
June 49°F (10°C) 3.0 in Coldest
July 51°F (11°C) 3.1 in
August 50°F (10°C) 3.4 in
September 52°F (11°C) 3.9 in
October 56°F (13°C) 3.9 in Wettest
November 59°F (15°C) 3.4 in
December 63°F (17°C) 3.2 in

Bunyip has a seasonal temperature swing of 19°F / from 49°F in June to 69°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 37.0 inches, with October being the wettest month (3.9") and February the driest (1.9").

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Schools in Bunyip

2 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Bunyip Primary School - - - -
Columbia Catholic School - - - -
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Radio Stations near Bunyip

4 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
World Buddhist Radio buddhism, meditation MP3 64 kbps
Yarra Valley FM - MP3 128 kbps
South Coast FM pop music, pop rock AAC 128 kbps
SYN FM alternative, college radio AAC+ 128 kbps

Museums in Bunyip

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Historic Council Shire Offices
Warragul & District Historical Society Museum

Libraries in Bunyip

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Casey-Cardinia Library Co. (Pakenham Branch)0.0
Drouin Library0.0
Poowong library0.0
Warragul Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Bunyip

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Gembrook Market
Rokeby Market
The Barn

Cafes in Bunyip

1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Biddy Martha's Café

Train Stations in Bunyip

1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bunyip Station

Ski Resorts Near Bunyip

1 ski resorts within range.

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

Airports Near Bunyip

20 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Melbourne Moorabbin AirportMBWMedium Airport
Bunurong Field-Small Airport
Bunyip Airport-Small Airport
Coldstream Airport-Small Airport
Drouin Airport-Small Airport
Fish Creek Airport-Small Airport
Inverloch Airport-Small Airport
Koo Wee Rup (Aardel Port) Airfield-Small Airport
Leongatha Airport-Small Airport
Lilydale Airport-Small Airport
Ling Lake Airfield-Small Airport
Longwarry Airport-Small Airport
Nar Nar Goon Airstrip-Small Airport
Stony Creek (Buffalo) Airfield-Small Airport
Taggerty Airport-Small Airport
Tooradin Airport-Small Airport
Tyabb Airport-Small Airport
Welshpool AirportWHLSmall Airport
Wonthaggi Airport-Small Airport
Yanakie Airstrip-Small Airport

Post Offices in Bunyip

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Bunyip LPO

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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Bunyip enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winter temperatures average 69°F in January, while summers reach an average of 51°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 36.3 inches.

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