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Chum Creek, Australia

Victoria · Australia

Chum Creek is a small town in Victoria, Australia with a population of 962. Elevation: 597 ft (182 m). Average temperature: 51°F (11°C).

Data updated June 2026

2.5 /5.0
C+ Fair
962 Population 18/sq mi density
597 ft Elevation 182 meters
51°F Avg Temperature 11°C
46.4 in Annual Rain
Australia / Melbourne Timezone
$25,384 Median Income
C+
Overall
2.5 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$25,384 median income, 4.5% unemployment
C
Affordability
2.1 / 5.0
$203,400 home value, $1,017/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population962
Median Age45.0 yrs
Density18/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$25,384
Per Capita$25,384
Unemployment4.5%

Housing

C
Home Value$203,400
Rent$1,017
Ownership93.4%
Housing Units385

Climate

Avg Temp51°F (11°C)
Rain46.4 in/yr
Sunny Days271/yr
Elevation597 ft (182 m)
Population962
Population Density18 / sq mi
Elevation597 ft (182 m)
Coordinates-37.6051°, 145.4874°
TimezoneAustralia/Melbourne
Country🇦🇺 Australia
State / ProvinceVictoria
Average Temperature51°F (11°C)
January Average62°F (17°C)
July Average42°F (6°C)
Annual Precipitation46.4 inches (1,178 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.9 inches (2 cm)
Median Household Income$25,384
Median Age45.0 years

About Chum Creek

Chum Creek is a small town in Australia (Victoria) with a population of 962. The city sits at an elevation of 597 feet (182 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 51°F (11°C). Temperatures range from 62°F in January to 42°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 46.4 inches. The timezone is Australia/Melbourne.

Chum Creek has a population of 962 with a density of 18 people per square mile, spread across 54.9 square miles. The median age is 45.0 years, 16% older than the national median of 38.9.

Population

962
Total Population
18
People / sq mi
45.0yrs
Median Age
16% above Australia avg
54.9mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Chum Creek vs Australia Average

The median household income in Chum Creek is $25,384, which is 66% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $25,384 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $488, 66% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 4.5% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 91 business establishments.

Income: Chum Creek vs Australia

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Income

Median HH Income$25,384
66% below Australia avg
Per Capita Income$25,384
Avg Weekly Wage$488

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment4.5%
25% above Australia avg
Establishments (County)91

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Chum Creek is $203,400, 28% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $1,017 (13% below the national average of $1,163). 93.4% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 385 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 8x, making homeownership a significant financial stretch for most families.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$203,400
28% below Australia avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,017
13% below Australia avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership93.4%
Owner-Occupied93.4%
Renter-Occupied6.6%
Housing Units385

Property Tax

Climate in Chum Creek

Chum Creek has an average annual temperature of 14.1°C (57°F). The hottest month is Jan (20.2°C), the coldest is Jul (8.8°C). Average annual precipitation is 761 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 20.2°C / 68°F 11.9° / 28.4° 44.2
Feb 20°C / 68°F 12.1° / 27.8° 58.2
Mar 17.8°C / 64°F 10.1° / 25.5° 49.2
Apr 14.2°C / 58°F 7.3° / 21° 59.0
May 11.2°C / 52°F 5.7° / 16.8° 73.6
Jun 9°C / 48°F 3.8° / 14.1° 61.8
Jul 8.8°C / 48°F 4° / 13.5° 61.7
Aug 9.5°C / 49°F 4.3° / 14.7° 72.8
Sep 11.4°C / 53°F 5.5° / 17.4° 66.9
Oct 13.4°C / 56°F 6.9° / 20° 71.2
Nov 16°C / 61°F 8.9° / 23.1° 73.9
Dec 17.8°C / 64°F 10.1° / 25.5° 68.3
Chum Creek 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 / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 271 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 46.4 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 597 feet.

Temperature

62°F Jan (17°C) 42°F Jul (6°C)
Annual Average51.1°F
5% below Australia avg
January Average62°F (17°C)
July Average42°F (6°C)
Sunny Days271 days/yr

Geography

Elevation597 ft (182 m)
Area54.9 sq mi (142.1 km²)
Population Density18/sq mi
Coordinates-37.6051°N, 145.4874°W
TimezoneAustralia/Melbourne

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 46.4"
22% above Australia avg
Snowfall 0.9"
Wettest Month (Aug) 4.57"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.20"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

44 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 M5.0 108 km
Sep 25, 1996 32 km SE of Alexandra, Australia M4.7 53 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 98 km
Jun 29, 2023 34 km SSW of Mount Buller, Australia M4.4 75 km
Jul 5, 2011 2 km NNE of Korumburra, Australia M4.4 95 km
Sep 25, 1996 26 km ENE of Neerim South, Australia M4.3 70 km
Feb 8, 2024 3 km E of Leongatha, Australia M4.3 106 km
Mar 18, 2009 0 km N of Korumburra, Australia M4.3 96 km
Sep 24, 2002 10 km SSE of Leongatha, Australia M4.0 115 km
Aug 6, 2024 34 km SSW of Mount Buller, Australia M3.9 78 km
May 28, 2023 5 km W of Mickleham, Australia M3.8 57 km
Jul 5, 2011 2 km NW of Korumburra, Australia M3.7 94 km
Aug 21, 2001 2 km N of Kallista, Australia M3.6 32 km
Mar 8, 2007 13 km N of Bunyip, Australia M3.5 47 km
Sep 24, 2002 8 km ESE of Leongatha, Australia M3.5 111 km
May 19, 1990 37 km N of Yallourn North, Australia M3.5 77 km
Jul 4, 2001 7 km E of Mirboo North, Australia M3.4 111 km
Jul 5, 2011 6 km ENE of Korumburra, Australia M3.3 96 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 62°F (17°C) 2.8 in
February 67°F (19°C) 2.2 in Warmest, Driest
March 63°F (17°C) 2.6 in
April 57°F (14°C) 3.5 in
May 53°F (11°C) 3.9 in
June 48°F (9°C) 4.0 in
July 42°F (6°C) 3.8 in Coldest
August 47°F (9°C) 4.6 in Wettest
September 50°F (10°C) 4.4 in
October 54°F (12°C) 4.2 in
November 58°F (14°C) 3.9 in
December 62°F (17°C) 3.5 in

Chum Creek has a seasonal temperature swing of 24°F / from 42°F in July to 67°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 43.4 inches, with August being the wettest month (4.6") and February the driest (2.2").

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Schools in Chum Creek

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Toolangi Primary School — — — —
Chum Creek Primary School — — — —
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Radio Stations near Chum Creek

6 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
World Buddhist Radio buddhism, meditation MP3 64 kbps
Yarra Valley FM — MP3 128 kbps
Golden Days Radio gold, golden oldies AAC 128 kbps
SYN FM alternative, college radio AAC+ 128 kbps
3MBS - Melbourne, 103.5 MHz FM classical MP3 128 kbps
UGFM Radio Murrindindi australian music, community radio MP3 64 kbps

Museums in Chum Creek

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Eva and Marc Besen Centre
House of Bottles Museum & Tearooms
Mont De Lancey Museum
TarraWarra Museum of Art
Yarra Ranges Regional Museum

Libraries in Chum Creek

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bayswater Library0.0
CD0.0
Croydon Library0.0
Lilydale Library0.0
Miller's Homestead0.0
Montrose Library0.0
Mooroolbark Library0.0
Mount Evelyn Reading Room0.0
Street Library0.0
Yarra Junction Library0.0
Yarra Junction public library0.0
Yarra Plenty Regional Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Chum Creek

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Heathmont Farmers Market
Millgrove Market
Ringwood East Community Market

Restaurants in Chum Creek

3 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Dixons Creek Cafe, Bar and Grill
Singing Gardens of CJ Dennis and Tearooms
Toolangi Tavern

Gas Stations in Chum Creek

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Metro

Golf Courses in Chum Creek

1 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Marysville Community Golf & Bowls Club

Breweries in Chum Creek

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Hargreaves Hill Brewing Co.
Harvgreaves Hill Brewing Company
Killer Sprocket Brewery

Stadiums & Teams in Chum Creek

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Airports Near Chum Creek

29 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Melbourne AirportMELLarge Airport
Melbourne Essendon AirportMEBMedium Airport
Melbourne Moorabbin AirportMBWMedium Airport
Arkells Airfield—Small Airport
Blue Tongue Airfield—Small Airport
Bunyip Airport—Small Airport
Coldstream Airport—Small Airport
Delatite Airstrip—Small Airport
Drouin Airport—Small Airport
Eildon Weir Airport—Small Airport
Emu Creek Airfield—Small Airport
Koo Wee Rup (Aardel Port) Airfield—Small Airport
Lilydale Airport—Small Airport
Ling Lake Airfield—Small Airport
Longwarry Airport—Small Airport
Mangalore Airport—Small Airport
Mansfield Airport—Small Airport
Merton Airport—Small Airport
Nar Nar Goon Airstrip—Small Airport
Puckapunyal (Military) Airport—Small Airport
RAAF Williams, Point Cook Base—Small Airport
Romsey Airport—Small Airport
Sunbury East Airport—Small Airport
Taggerty Airport—Small Airport
The Boreen Airstrip—Small Airport
Tooradin Airport—Small Airport
Tyabb Airport—Small Airport
Valken Farm Airstrip—Small Airport
Yeaburn Airport—Small Airport

Treatment Centers in Chum Creek

1 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Wellways Maroondah PARC

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Waterfalls
3
Natural waterfalls documented by USGS and OpenStreetMap contributors
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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 Chum Creek

What is the population of Chum Creek?

Chum Creek has a population of 962 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 18 people per square mile, spread across 54.9 square miles. The median age of residents is 45.0 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Chum Creek expensive to live in?

The median household income is $25,384, 66% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $203,400 (28% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,017 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 8x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Chum Creek?

Chum Creek has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winter temperatures average 62°F in January, while summers reach an average of 42°F in July. The area receives 271 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 46.4 inches.

How is the job market in Chum Creek?

Chum Creek has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 4.5%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $488. There are 91 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Chum Creek?

The median home value in Chum Creek is $203,400. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,017. The homeownership rate is 93.4%.

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