Chirnside Park, Australia

Full City Profile

2.4 /5.0

C Fair

9,579 Population 1,113/sq mi density

322 ft Elevation 98 meters

51°F Avg Temperature 11°C

Overall

2.4 / 5.0

Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

Economy

3.1 / 5.0

$28,798 median income, 3.1% unemployment

Affordability

1.8 / 5.0

$249,600 home value, $1,248/mo rent

Chirnside Park experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 62°F in January while summers reach 42°F in July. The area gets 271 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 46.4 inches. The area receives 0.9 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

62°F Jan (17°C) 42°F Jul (6°C)

Annual Average	51.1°F
	5% below US avg
January Average	62°F (17°C)
July Average	42°F (6°C)
Sunny Days	271 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	322 ft (98 m)
Area	8.6 sq mi (22.3 km²)
Population Density	1,113/sq mi
Coordinates	-37.7386°N, 145.3143°W
Timezone	Australia/Melbourne

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 46.4"

22% above US avg

Snowfall 0.9"

Wettest Month (Sep) 3.46"

Driest Month (Feb) 1.97"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

43 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	100 km
Aug 29, 2000	5 km ENE of Mirboo North, Australia	M5.0	107 km
Sep 25, 1996	32 km SE of Alexandra, Australia	M4.7	74 km
Jul 20, 2012	8 km S of Trafalgar, Australia	M4.6	96 km
Mar 6, 2009	1 km SE of Korumburra, Australia	M4.5	91 km
Jun 29, 2023	34 km SSW of Mount Buller, Australia	M4.4	94 km
Jul 5, 2011	2 km NNE of Korumburra, Australia	M4.4	88 km
Mar 18, 2009	0 km N of Korumburra, Australia	M4.3	88 km
Feb 8, 2024	3 km E of Leongatha, Australia	M4.3	101 km
Sep 25, 1996	26 km ENE of Neerim South, Australia	M4.3	80 km
Sep 24, 2002	10 km SSE of Leongatha, Australia	M4.0	109 km
Aug 6, 2024	34 km SSW of Mount Buller, Australia	M3.9	97 km
May 28, 2023	5 km W of Mickleham, Australia	M3.8	47 km
Jul 5, 2011	2 km NW of Korumburra, Australia	M3.7	86 km
Aug 21, 2001	2 km N of Kallista, Australia	M3.6	16 km
Nov 8, 1992	20 km NNE of Colac, Australia	M3.6	149 km
Sep 24, 2002	8 km ESE of Leongatha, Australia	M3.5	106 km
May 19, 1990	37 km N of Yallourn North, Australia	M3.5	89 km
Mar 8, 2007	13 km N of Bunyip, Australia	M3.5	46 km
Jul 4, 2001	7 km E of Mirboo North, Australia	M3.4	110 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	62°F (17°C)	2.4 in
February	69°F (20°C)	2.0 in	Warmest, Driest
March	65°F (18°C)	2.3 in
April	59°F (15°C)	2.9 in
May	54°F (12°C)	3.4 in
June	50°F (10°C)	3.2 in
July	42°F (6°C)	2.8 in	Coldest
August	50°F (10°C)	3.4 in
September	53°F (11°C)	3.5 in	Wettest
October	57°F (14°C)	3.4 in
November	60°F (16°C)	3.2 in
December	64°F (18°C)	3.0 in

Chirnside Park has a seasonal temperature swing of 26°F / from 42°F in July to 69°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 35.4 inches, with September being the wettest month (3.5") and February the driest (2.0").

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