Burnside, Australia

Full City Profile

1.7 /5.0

D Poor

5,800 Population 1/sq mi density

246 ft Elevation 75 meters

56°F Avg Temperature 13°C

Overall

1.7 / 5.0

Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

Economy

2.3 / 5.0

$22,849 median income, 7.6% unemployment

Affordability

1.1 / 5.0

$225,400 home value, $1,127/mo rent

Burnside enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 67°F in January while summers reach 48°F in July. The area gets 287 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 31.9 inches. The area receives 0.1 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

67°F Jan (19°C) 48°F Jul (9°C)

Annual Average	56.0°F
	4% above US avg
January Average	67°F (19°C)
July Average	48°F (9°C)
Sunny Days	287 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	246 ft (75 m)
Area	4,706.6 sq mi (12,190.0 km²)
Population Density	1/sq mi
Coordinates	-37.7494°N, 144.7530°W
Timezone	Australia/Melbourne

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 31.9"

16% below US avg

Snowfall 0.1"

Wettest Month (Oct) 2.36"

Driest Month (Mar) 1.38"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

39 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	141 km
Aug 29, 2000	5 km ENE of Mirboo North, Australia	M5.0	147 km
Sep 25, 1996	32 km SE of Alexandra, Australia	M4.7	118 km
Jul 20, 2012	8 km S of Trafalgar, Australia	M4.6	137 km
Mar 6, 2009	1 km SE of Korumburra, Australia	M4.5	123 km
Jun 29, 2023	34 km SSW of Mount Buller, Australia	M4.4	141 km
Jul 5, 2011	2 km NNE of Korumburra, Australia	M4.4	120 km
Sep 25, 1996	26 km ENE of Neerim South, Australia	M4.3	128 km
Feb 8, 2024	3 km E of Leongatha, Australia	M4.3	135 km
Mar 18, 2009	0 km N of Korumburra, Australia	M4.3	120 km
Sep 24, 2002	10 km SSE of Leongatha, Australia	M4.0	141 km
Aug 6, 2024	34 km SSW of Mount Buller, Australia	M3.9	145 km
May 28, 2023	5 km W of Mickleham, Australia	M3.8	24 km
Jul 5, 2011	2 km NW of Korumburra, Australia	M3.7	118 km
Nov 8, 1992	20 km NNE of Colac, Australia	M3.6	103 km
Aug 21, 2001	2 km N of Kallista, Australia	M3.6	57 km
Mar 8, 2007	13 km N of Bunyip, Australia	M3.5	90 km
May 19, 1990	37 km N of Yallourn North, Australia	M3.5	138 km
Sep 24, 2002	8 km ESE of Leongatha, Australia	M3.5	140 km
May 3, 1991	15 km W of Marong, Australia	M3.4	133 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Newer Volcanics Province (198 km).

Name	Type	Elevation	Last Eruption	Distance
Newer Volcanics Province	Shield(s)	1,011 m (3,317 ft)	-2900	198 km

Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	67°F (19°C)	1.9 in
February	69°F (21°C)	1.6 in	Warmest
March	66°F (19°C)	1.4 in	Driest
April	60°F (15°C)	1.7 in
May	55°F (13°C)	1.7 in
June	50°F (10°C)	1.5 in
July	48°F (9°C)	1.4 in	Coldest
August	50°F (10°C)	1.8 in
September	53°F (12°C)	2.1 in
October	57°F (14°C)	2.4 in	Wettest
November	61°F (16°C)	2.3 in
December	65°F (18°C)	1.9 in

Burnside has a seasonal temperature swing of 21°F / from 48°F in July to 69°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 21.7 inches, with October being the wettest month (2.4") and March the driest (1.4").

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