Cape Woolamai, Australia

Victoria · Australia

Cape Woolamai is a small town in Victoria, Australia with a population of 2,301. Elevation: 66 ft (20 m). Average temperature: 58°F (15°C).

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

2,301 Population 3/sq mi density
66 ft Elevation 20 meters
58°F Avg Temperature 15°C
39.2 in Annual Rain
Australia / Melbourne Timezone

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About Cape Woolamai

Cape Woolamai

Cape Woolamai is a town and headland at the south eastern tip of Phillip Island in Victoria, Australia. It is home to Cape Woolamai State Faunal Reserve and the Phillip Island Airport. Cape Woolamai contains a subdivision also called Cape Woolamai. Cape Woolami beach is one of four beaches that forms part of the National Surfing Reserve on the island, along with Smiths Beach, Summerland and Cat Bay.

People

Population2,301
Density3/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp58°F (15°C)
Rain39.2 in/yr
Elevation66 ft (20 m)
Population2,301
Population Density3 / sq mi
Elevation66 ft (20 m)
Coordinates-38.5429°, 145.3441°
TimezoneAustralia/Melbourne
Country🇦🇺 Australia
State / ProvinceVictoria
Average Temperature58°F (15°C)
January Average67°F (19°C)
July Average52°F (11°C)
Annual Precipitation39.2 inches (996 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.1 inches (0 cm)

About Cape Woolamai

Cape Woolamai is a small town in Australia (Victoria) with a population of 2,301. The city sits at an elevation of 66 feet (20 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 58°F (15°C). Temperatures range from 67°F in January to 52°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 39.2 inches. The timezone is Australia/Melbourne.

Climate in Cape Woolamai

Cape Woolamai has an average annual temperature of 15.3°C (60°F). The hottest month is Jan (20°C), the coldest is Jul (10.9°C). Average annual precipitation is 694 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 20°C / 68°F 15.7° / 24.2° 38.4
Feb 20°C / 68°F 16° / 24.1° 43.6
Mar 18.8°C / 66°F 14.8° / 22.7° 38.6
Apr 16.2°C / 61°F 12.6° / 19.7° 62.2
May 13.7°C / 57°F 10.9° / 16.5° 73.4
Jun 11.4°C / 53°F 8.8° / 14.1° 63.9
Jul 10.9°C / 52°F 8.3° / 13.4° 69.9
Aug 11.3°C / 52°F 8.3° / 14.3° 81.0
Sep 12.8°C / 55°F 9.4° / 16.2° 64.1
Oct 14.5°C / 58°F 10.7° / 18.3° 56.0
Nov 16.4°C / 62°F 12.3° / 20.4° 55.3
Dec 18°C / 64°F 14° / 21.9° 47.8
Cape Woolamai enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (15°C). Winters average 67°F in January while summers reach 52°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. Annual precipitation totals 39.2 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 66 feet.

Temperature

67°F Jan (19°C) 52°F Jul (11°C)
Annual Average58.1°F
8% above Australia avg
January Average67°F (19°C)
July Average52°F (11°C)

Geography

Elevation66 ft (20 m)
Area673.6 sq mi (1,744.6 km²)
Population Density3/sq mi
Coordinates38.5429°S, 145.3441°E
TimezoneAustralia/Melbourne

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 39.2"
3% above Australia avg
Snowfall 0.1"
Wettest Month (Jul) 3.70"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.61"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

38 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.2. Most recent: M4.3 on Feb 8, 2024.

Jun 19, 2012 11 km NNE of Mirboo North, Australia M5.2 79 km
Aug 29, 2000 5 km ENE of Mirboo North, Australia M5.0 79 km
Sep 25, 1996 32 km SE of Alexandra, Australia M4.7 143 km
Jul 20, 2012 8 km S of Trafalgar, Australia M4.6 77 km
Mar 6, 2009 1 km SE of Korumburra, Australia M4.5 44 km
Jun 29, 2023 34 km SSW of Mount Buller, Australia M4.4 149 km
Jul 5, 2011 2 km NNE of Korumburra, Australia M4.4 46 km
Sep 25, 1996 26 km ENE of Neerim South, Australia M4.3 105 km
Feb 8, 2024 3 km E of Leongatha, Australia M4.3 56 km
Mar 18, 2009 0 km N of Korumburra, Australia M4.3 44 km
Sep 24, 2002 10 km SSE of Leongatha, Australia M4.0 56 km
Apr 10, 2003 Bass Strait, Australia M3.9 91 km
May 28, 2023 5 km W of Mickleham, Australia M3.8 120 km
Jul 5, 2011 2 km NW of Korumburra, Australia M3.7 43 km
Aug 21, 2001 2 km N of Kallista, Australia M3.6 74 km
Nov 8, 1992 20 km NNE of Colac, Australia M3.6 148 km
Sep 24, 2002 8 km ESE of Leongatha, Australia M3.5 61 km
Mar 8, 2007 13 km N of Bunyip, Australia M3.5 71 km
May 19, 1990 37 km N of Yallourn North, Australia M3.5 117 km
Jul 4, 2001 7 km E of Mirboo North, Australia M3.4 80 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 67°F (19°C) 2.1 in Warmest
February 66°F (19°C) 1.6 in Driest
March 64°F (18°C) 2.3 in
April 59°F (15°C) 2.7 in
May 55°F (13°C) 3.5 in
June 51°F (10°C) 3.5 in
July 52°F (11°C) 3.7 in Wettest
August 50°F (10°C) 3.6 in Coldest
September 53°F (11°C) 3.5 in
October 56°F (13°C) 3.5 in
November 59°F (15°C) 2.6 in
December 62°F (17°C) 2.4 in

Cape Woolamai has a seasonal temperature swing of 16°F / from 50°F in August to 67°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 35.0 inches, with July being the wettest month (3.7") and February the driest (1.6").

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Radio Stations near Cape Woolamai

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
South Coast FM pop music, pop rock AAC 128 kbps

Museums in Cape Woolamai

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Chicory Kiln
Hastings Museum
National Vietnam Veterans Museum
Victorian Maritime Centre
Wonthaggi & District Historical Museum

Libraries in Cape Woolamai

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Hastings Library0.0
Phillip Island Library0.0
Wonthaggi Principal Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Cape Woolamai

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Bittern Sunday market

Cafes in Cape Woolamai

2 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Burnt Toast
Woolamai Beach cafe

Gyms in Cape Woolamai

1 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Phillip Island Fitness

Airports Near Cape Woolamai

17 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Melbourne Moorabbin AirportMBWMedium Airport
Bunurong Field-Small Airport
Bunyip Airport-Small Airport
Drouin Airport-Small Airport
Drysdale Airstrip-Small Airport
Fish Creek Airport-Small Airport
Inverloch Airport-Small Airport
Koo Wee Rup (Aardel Port) Airfield-Small Airport
Leongatha Airport-Small Airport
Longwarry Airport-Small Airport
Nar Nar Goon Airstrip-Small Airport
RAAF Williams, Point Cook Base-Small Airport
St Leonards Airfield-Small Airport
Stony Creek (Buffalo) Airfield-Small Airport
Tooradin Airport-Small Airport
Tyabb Airport-Small Airport
Wonthaggi Airport-Small 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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What is the population of Cape Woolamai?

Cape Woolamai has a population of 2,301 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 3 people per square mile, spread across 673.6 square miles.

What is the weather like in Cape Woolamai?

Cape Woolamai enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (15°C). Winter temperatures average 67°F in January, while summers reach an average of 52°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 39.2 inches.

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