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Bushfield, Australia

Victoria · Australia

Bushfield is a small town in Victoria, Australia with a population of 534. Elevation: 157 ft (48 m). Average temperature: 58°F (14°C).

Data updated June 2026

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
534 Population 8/sq mi density
157 ft Elevation 48 meters
58°F Avg Temperature 14°C
35.3 in Annual Rain
Australia / Melbourne Timezone
$28,020 Median Income
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$28,020 median income, 1.7% unemployment
C+
Affordability
2.7 / 5.0
$197,200 home value, $986/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population534
Median Age43.0 yrs
Density8/mi²

Economy

B
Median Income$28,020
Per Capita$28,020
Unemployment1.7%

Housing

C+
Home Value$197,200
Rent$986
Ownership96.3%
Housing Units214

Climate

Avg Temp58°F (14°C)
Rain35.3 in/yr
Sunny Days276/yr
Elevation157 ft (48 m)
Population534
Population Density8 / sq mi
Elevation157 ft (48 m)
Coordinates-38.3333°, 142.5167°
TimezoneAustralia/Melbourne
Country🇦🇺 Australia
State / ProvinceVictoria
Average Temperature58°F (14°C)
January Average64°F (18°C)
July Average54°F (12°C)
Annual Precipitation35.3 inches (897 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$28,020
Median Age43.0 years

About Bushfield

Bushfield is a small town in Australia (Victoria) with a population of 534. The city sits at an elevation of 157 feet (48 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 58°F (14°C). Temperatures range from 64°F in January to 54°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 35.3 inches. The timezone is Australia/Melbourne.

Bushfield has a population of 534 with a density of 8 people per square mile, spread across 69.7 square miles. The median age is 43.0 years, 11% older than the national median of 38.9.

Population

534
Total Population
8
People / sq mi
43.0yrs
Median Age
11% above Australia avg
69.7mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Bushfield vs Australia Average

The median household income in Bushfield is $28,020, which is 63% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $28,020 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $539, 62% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 1.7% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 51 business establishments.

Income: Bushfield vs Australia

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Income

Median HH Income$28,020
63% below Australia avg
Per Capita Income$28,020
Avg Weekly Wage$539

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.7%
53% below Australia avg
Establishments (County)51

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Bushfield is $197,200, 30% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $986 (15% below the national average of $1,163). 96.3% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 214 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 7x, above the traditionally affordable threshold of 3-4x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$197,200
30% below Australia avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$986
15% below Australia avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership96.3%
Owner-Occupied96.3%
Renter-Occupied3.7%
Housing Units214

Property Tax

Climate in Bushfield

Bushfield has an average annual temperature of 13.8°C (57°F). The hottest month is Feb (18.5°C), the coldest is Jul (9.5°C). Average annual precipitation is 740 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 18.4°C / 65°F 11.9° / 24.9° 36.5
Feb 18.5°C / 65°F 12.4° / 24.6° 33.3
Mar 17°C / 63°F 10.9° / 23.2° 49.4
Apr 14.5°C / 58°F 9° / 20° 54.6
May 12°C / 54°F 7.5° / 16.5° 77.2
Jun 10°C / 50°F 5.8° / 14.1° 72.4
Jul 9.5°C / 49°F 5.5° / 13.5° 86.2
Aug 10°C / 50°F 5.8° / 14.3° 89.6
Sep 11.4°C / 53°F 6.7° / 16.1° 75.5
Oct 12.8°C / 55°F 7.5° / 18.1° 65.2
Nov 14.8°C / 59°F 9.1° / 20.5° 54.2
Dec 16.4°C / 62°F 10.2° / 22.6° 46.3
Bushfield enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 64°F in January while summers reach 54°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 276 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 35.3 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 157 feet.

Temperature

64°F Jan (18°C) 54°F Jul (12°C)
Annual Average57.6°F
7% above Australia avg
January Average64°F (18°C)
July Average54°F (12°C)
Sunny Days276 days/yr

Geography

Elevation157 ft (48 m)
Area69.7 sq mi (180.5 km²)
Population Density8/sq mi
Coordinates-38.3333°N, 142.5167°W
TimezoneAustralia/Melbourne

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 35.3"
7% below Australia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 3.54"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.18"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

3 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.8. Most recent: M3.8 on Jun 1, 2011.

Jun 1, 2011 45 km NE of Hamilton, Australia M3.8 94 km
Nov 8, 1992 20 km NNE of Colac, Australia M3.6 106 km
Jun 30, 2005 59 km S of Port Fairy, Australia M3.5 68 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Newer Volcanics Province (63 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Newer Volcanics Province Shield(s) 1,011 m (3,317 ft) -2900 63 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 64°F (18°C) 1.5 in
February 66°F (19°C) 1.2 in Warmest, Driest
March 63°F (17°C) 1.8 in
April 58°F (14°C) 2.3 in
May 54°F (12°C) 2.8 in
June 50°F (10°C) 3.2 in Coldest
July 54°F (12°C) 3.3 in
August 50°F (10°C) 3.5 in Wettest
September 52°F (11°C) 3.4 in
October 55°F (13°C) 2.8 in
November 58°F (14°C) 2.4 in
December 61°F (16°C) 2.0 in

Bushfield has a seasonal temperature swing of 16°F / from 50°F in June to 66°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 30.2 inches, with August being the wettest month (3.5") and February the driest (1.2").

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Schools in Bushfield

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Grassmere Primary School
Woodford Primary School
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Libraries in Bushfield

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Warrnambool Library0.0

Monuments in Bushfield

2 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Great European War Memorial
Maes-Y Porth Soldier Settlement Monument

Breweries in Bushfield

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Noodledoof Brewing Co

Stadiums & Teams in Bushfield

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Bushfield

11 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Hamilton AirportHLTMedium Airport
Chatsworth AirportSmall Airport
Cobden airportSmall Airport
Derrinallum (Poligolet Station) airstripSmall Airport
Derrinallum AirportSmall Airport
Kurweeton AirportSmall Airport
Lake Bolac AirportSmall Airport
Mount Elephant AirportSmall Airport
Peterborough AirportSmall Airport
Port FairySmall Airport
Warrnambool AirportWMBSmall Airport

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 Bushfield

What is the population of Bushfield?

Bushfield has a population of 534 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 8 people per square mile, spread across 69.7 square miles. The median age of residents is 43.0 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Bushfield expensive to live in?

The median household income is $28,020, 63% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $197,200 (30% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $986 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 7x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Bushfield?

Bushfield enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winter temperatures average 64°F in January, while summers reach an average of 54°F in July. The area receives 276 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 35.3 inches.

How is the job market in Bushfield?

The job market in Bushfield is very strong, with unemployment at just 1.7% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $539. There are 51 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Bushfield?

The median home value in Bushfield is $197,200. For renters, the median monthly rent is $986. The homeownership rate is 96.3%.

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