Charlton, Australia

Victoria · Australia

Charlton is a small town in Victoria, Australia with a population of 1,095. Elevation: 443 ft (135 m). Average temperature: 60°F (15°C).

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

1,095 Population 14/sq mi density
443 ft Elevation 135 meters
60°F Avg Temperature 15°C
16.4 in Annual Rain
Australia / Melbourne Timezone

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About Charlton

Charlton

Charlton is a town in western Victoria, Australia. It is a small agricultural community straddling the Avoca River, located at the junction of the Calder Highway (A79) and Borung Highway (C239) and positioned in the last of the foothills of the Great Dividing Range. Halfway between Melbourne and Mildura, Charlton is a popular tourist stop. Charlton is host to the OK Motels Music festival held in February.

People

Population1,095
Density14/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp60°F (15°C)
Rain16.4 in/yr
Elevation443 ft (135 m)
Population1,095
Population Density14 / sq mi
Elevation443 ft (135 m)
Coordinates-36.2644°, 143.3490°
TimezoneAustralia/Melbourne
Country🇦🇺 Australia
State / ProvinceVictoria
Average Temperature60°F (15°C)
January Average72°F (22°C)
July Average47°F (9°C)
Annual Precipitation16.4 inches (417 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Charlton

Charlton is a small town in Australia (Victoria) with a population of 1,095. The city sits at an elevation of 443 feet (135 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 60°F (15°C). Temperatures range from 72°F in January to 47°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 16.4 inches. The timezone is Australia/Melbourne.

Climate in Charlton

Charlton has an average annual temperature of 16.1°C (61°F). The hottest month is Jan (24.1°C), the coldest is Jul (8.8°C). Average annual precipitation is 371 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 24.1°C / 75°F 15.5° / 32.7° 29.6
Feb 23.2°C / 74°F 15° / 31.3° 16.8
Mar 20.5°C / 69°F 12.8° / 28.1° 23.2
Apr 16.2°C / 61°F 9.2° / 23.2° 28.9
May 12.2°C / 54°F 6.4° / 18° 35.3
Jun 9.4°C / 49°F 4° / 14.7° 32.9
Jul 8.8°C / 48°F 3.7° / 14° 34.2
Aug 9.6°C / 49°F 3.9° / 15.4° 36.8
Sep 12.1°C / 54°F 5.2° / 19° 35.6
Oct 15.7°C / 60°F 7.6° / 23.8° 27.9
Nov 19.4°C / 67°F 11.1° / 27.6° 37.7
Dec 21.6°C / 71°F 13.1° / 30° 32.0
Charlton enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (15°C). Winters average 72°F in January while summers reach 47°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. Annual precipitation totals 16.4 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 443 feet.

Temperature

72°F Jan (22°C) 47°F Jul (9°C)
Annual Average59.6°F
10% above Australia avg
January Average72°F (22°C)
July Average47°F (9°C)

Geography

Elevation443 ft (135 m)
Area79.8 sq mi (206.6 km²)
Population Density14/sq mi
Coordinates36.2644°S, 143.3490°E
TimezoneAustralia/Melbourne

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 16.4"
57% below Australia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 1.77"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.91"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

9 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.2. Most recent: M3.0 on May 26, 2010.

Oct 27, 2001 12 km ENE of Swan Hill, Australia M4.2 110 km
May 3, 1991 15 km W of Marong, Australia M3.4 75 km
Jun 22, 2000 10 km NW of Heathcote, Australia M3.3 132 km
Jan 22, 2002 5 km WNW of Rochester, Australia M3.3 117 km
Jun 8, 1991 9 km SW of Marong, Australia M3.1 88 km
Mar 10, 2003 Victoria, Australia M3.1 140 km
May 26, 2010 8 km E of Rochester, Australia M3.0 130 km
Apr 19, 2002 45 km N of Charlton, Australia M2.9 45 km
Feb 2, 2003 9 km N of Trentham, Australia M2.8 145 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Newer Volcanics Province (184 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Newer Volcanics Province Shield(s) 1,011 m (3,317 ft) -2900 184 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 72°F (22°C) 1.2 in
February 73°F (23°C) 0.9 in Warmest, Driest
March 67°F (20°C) 0.9 in
April 60°F (16°C) 1.2 in
May 54°F (12°C) 1.7 in
June 49°F (9°C) 1.4 in
July 47°F (9°C) 1.6 in Coldest
August 50°F (10°C) 1.7 in
September 53°F (12°C) 1.8 in Wettest
October 59°F (15°C) 1.7 in
November 64°F (18°C) 1.3 in
December 69°F (20°C) 1.0 in

Charlton has a seasonal temperature swing of 25°F / from 47°F in July to 73°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 16.4 inches, with September being the wettest month (1.8") and February the driest (0.9").

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Schools in Charlton

2 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Charlton College - - - -
St Joseph's Primary School - - - -
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Radio Stations near Charlton

0 stations within ~55 km.

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Museums in Charlton

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Golden Grains Museum
Willandra Museum

Hotels in Charlton

2 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Cricket Club Hotel
East Charlton Hotel

Restaurants in Charlton

1 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Charlton Motel

Cafes in Charlton

2 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Charlton Bakery
The Boyz Cafe

Cinemas in Charlton

1 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Rex Theatre

Gas Stations in Charlton

3 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Ampol
BP
Dunlop Super Dealer

Banks in Charlton

2 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bendigo Bank
Commonwealth Bank

Golf Courses in Charlton

1 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Charlton Golf Club

Airports Near Charlton

17 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Kerang AirportKRAMedium Airport
Birchip Airport-Small Airport
Boort Airport-Small Airport
Bridgewater Airport-Small Airport
Charlton Airport-Small Airport
Derby Field-Small Airport
Donald Airport-Small Airport
Dunolly Airport-Small Airport
Lake Leagur Airport-Small Airport
Moonambel Airfield-Small Airport
Navarre Airport-Small Airport
Normanville Airport-Small Airport
Quambatook Airport-Small Airport
Saint Arnaud Airport-Small Airport
Sea Lake Airport-Small Airport
Wright Field-Small Airport
Wycheproof Airport-Small Airport

Post Offices in Charlton

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Charlton Post Office

Churches & Religious Organizations in Charlton

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Anglican Church

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 Charlton

What is the population of Charlton?

Charlton has a population of 1,095 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 14 people per square mile, spread across 79.8 square miles.

What is the weather like in Charlton?

Charlton enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (15°C). Winter temperatures average 72°F in January, while summers reach an average of 47°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 16.4 inches.

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