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Churchill, Australia

Victoria · Australia

Churchill is a small town in Victoria, Australia with a population of 4,732. Elevation: 341 ft (104 m). Average temperature: 55°F (13°C).

2.5 /5.0
C+ Fair
4,732 Population 7/sq mi density
341 ft Elevation 104 meters
55°F Avg Temperature 13°C
39.6 in Annual Rain
Australia / Melbourne Timezone
$19,503 Median Income
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Overall
2.5 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Economy
2.1 / 5.0
$19,503 median income, 8.2% unemployment
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Affordability
2.9 / 5.0
$129,600 home value, $648/mo rent

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About Churchill

Churchill

Churchill is a town in the Latrobe Valley, located in central Gippsland in the east of Victoria, Australia. The town had a population of 4,924 at the 2021 census, and is part of the Latrobe City local government area. The town was named in honour of former British prime minister Sir Winston Churchill, who had died earlier in the year the town's establishment was announced.

People

Population4,732
Median Age38.0 yrs
Density7/mi²

Economy

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Median Income$19,503
Per Capita$19,503
Unemployment8.2%

Housing

C+
Home Value$129,600
Rent$648
Ownership69.8%
Housing Units1,893

Climate

Avg Temp55°F (13°C)
Rain39.6 in/yr
Sunny Days272/yr
Elevation341 ft (104 m)
Population4,732
Population Density7 / sq mi
Elevation341 ft (104 m)
Coordinates-38.3078°, 146.4137°
TimezoneAustralia/Melbourne
Country🇦🇺 Australia
State / ProvinceVictoria
Average Temperature55°F (13°C)
January Average64°F (18°C)
July Average48°F (9°C)
Annual Precipitation39.6 inches (1,005 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$19,503
Median Age38.0 years

About Churchill

Churchill is a small town in Australia (Victoria) with a population of 4,732. The city sits at an elevation of 341 feet (104 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 55°F (13°C). Temperatures range from 64°F in January to 48°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 39.6 inches. The timezone is Australia/Melbourne.

Churchill has a population of 4,732 with a density of 7 people per square mile, spread across 692.4 square miles. The median age is 38.0 years, 2% younger than the national median of 38.9.

Population

4,732
Total Population
7
People / sq mi
38.0yrs
Median Age
2% below Australia avg
692.4mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Churchill vs Australia Average

The median household income in Churchill is $19,503, which is 74% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $19,503 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $375, 74% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 8.2% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 450 business establishments.

Income: Churchill vs Australia

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Income

Median HH Income$19,503
74% below Australia avg
Per Capita Income$19,503
Avg Weekly Wage$375

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment8.2%
128% above Australia avg
Establishments (County)450

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Churchill is $129,600, 54% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $648 (44% below the national average of $1,163). 69.8% of housing units are owner-occupied. There are 1,893 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 6.6x, above the traditionally affordable threshold of 3-4x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$129,600
54% below Australia avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$648
44% below Australia avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership69.8%
Owner-Occupied69.8%
Renter-Occupied30.2%
Housing Units1,893

Property Tax

Climate in Churchill

Churchill has an average annual temperature of 14.3°C (58°F). The hottest month is Feb (20.2°C), the coldest is Jul (8.8°C). Average annual precipitation is 712 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 20°C / 68°F 13.1° / 27° 47.9
Feb 20.2°C / 68°F 13.3° / 27° 49.4
Mar 18°C / 64°F 11.3° / 24.6° 43.6
Apr 14.6°C / 58°F 8.6° / 20.6° 51.5
May 11.6°C / 53°F 6.4° / 16.9° 51.1
Jun 9.4°C / 49°F 4.5° / 14.3° 61.3
Jul 8.8°C / 48°F 3.8° / 13.8° 62.0
Aug 9.6°C / 49°F 4.3° / 14.8° 70.0
Sep 11.6°C / 53°F 5.9° / 17.2° 76.5
Oct 13.8°C / 57°F 7.5° / 20.1° 63.0
Nov 15.8°C / 60°F 9.4° / 22.3° 74.1
Dec 18.1°C / 65°F 11.4° / 24.8° 61.8
Churchill experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 64°F in January while summers reach 48°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 272 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 39.6 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 341 feet.

Temperature

64°F Jan (18°C) 48°F Jul (9°C)
Annual Average54.9°F
2% above Australia avg
January Average64°F (18°C)
July Average48°F (9°C)
Sunny Days272 days/yr

Geography

Elevation341 ft (104 m)
Area692.4 sq mi (1,793.4 km²)
Population Density7/sq mi
Coordinates-38.3078°N, 146.4137°W
TimezoneAustralia/Melbourne

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 39.6"
4% above Australia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 3.74"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.61"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

37 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 19 km
Aug 29, 2000 5 km ENE of Mirboo North, Australia M5.0 19 km
Sep 25, 1996 32 km SE of Alexandra, Australia M4.7 110 km
Jul 20, 2012 8 km S of Trafalgar, Australia M4.6 22 km
Mar 6, 2009 1 km SE of Korumburra, Australia M4.5 52 km
Jun 29, 2023 34 km SSW of Mount Buller, Australia M4.4 97 km
Jul 5, 2011 2 km NNE of Korumburra, Australia M4.4 51 km
Feb 8, 2024 3 km E of Leongatha, Australia M4.3 42 km
Sep 25, 1996 26 km ENE of Neerim South, Australia M4.3 50 km
Mar 18, 2009 0 km N of Korumburra, Australia M4.3 53 km
Sep 24, 2002 10 km SSE of Leongatha, Australia M4.0 46 km
Aug 6, 2024 34 km SSW of Mount Buller, Australia M3.9 96 km
Apr 10, 2003 Bass Strait, Australia M3.9 110 km
Jul 5, 2011 2 km NW of Korumburra, Australia M3.7 54 km
Aug 21, 2001 2 km N of Kallista, Australia M3.6 103 km
Sep 24, 2002 8 km ESE of Leongatha, Australia M3.5 38 km
Mar 8, 2007 13 km N of Bunyip, Australia M3.5 69 km
May 19, 1990 37 km N of Yallourn North, Australia M3.5 55 km
Jul 4, 2001 7 km E of Mirboo North, Australia M3.4 18 km
Jul 5, 2011 6 km ENE of Korumburra, Australia M3.3 47 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 64°F (18°C) 2.3 in
February 67°F (20°C) 1.6 in Warmest, Driest
March 64°F (18°C) 2.3 in
April 58°F (15°C) 2.4 in
May 53°F (12°C) 3.0 in
June 49°F (9°C) 3.2 in
July 48°F (9°C) 3.2 in Coldest
August 49°F (10°C) 3.3 in
September 52°F (11°C) 3.7 in Wettest
October 56°F (13°C) 3.4 in
November 60°F (15°C) 3.0 in
December 63°F (17°C) 2.8 in

Churchill has a seasonal temperature swing of 19°F / from 48°F in July to 67°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 34.3 inches, with September being the wettest month (3.7") and February the driest (1.6").

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Schools in Churchill

5 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Kurnai College University Campus
Kurnai College Churchill Campus
Churchill Primary School
Lumen Christi Primary School
Churchill North Primary School
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Radio Stations near Churchill

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Museums in Churchill

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Boolarra Old School Museum
Old Brown Coal Mine Museum
Powerworks
Railway Trolley Shed

Libraries in Churchill

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Latrobe City Library - Churchill Sub-branch0.0
Morwell Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Churchill

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Moe Mall

Restaurants in Churchill

1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Churchill Chinese Restaraunt

Cafes in Churchill

1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Cafe Alfa

Monuments in Churchill

1 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Giant Cigar

Gas Stations in Churchill

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

United

Shopping Malls in Churchill

1 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Hazelwood Village Shopping Centre

Golf Courses in Churchill

1 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Churchill & Monash Golf Club

Stadiums & Teams in Churchill

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near Churchill

1 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Mount Baw Baw 0.0 $0

Airports Near Churchill

20 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Latrobe Valley AirportTGNMedium Airport
RAAF Base East SaleMedium Airport
West Sale AirportSXEMedium Airport
Bunurong FieldSmall Airport
Bunyip AirportSmall Airport
Drouin AirportSmall Airport
Fish Creek AirportSmall Airport
Gleneagles Park StationSmall Airport
Inverloch AirportSmall Airport
JDandBooSmall Airport
Lake Glen Maggie Airfield (Coongulla)Small Airport
Leongatha AirportSmall Airport
Longwarry AirportSmall Airport
Newry AirfieldSmall Airport
Stony Creek (Buffalo) AirfieldSmall Airport
StratfordSmall Airport
Welshpool AirportWHLSmall Airport
Wilsons Promontory Airport (Yanakie Airport)Small Airport
Yanakie AirstripSmall Airport
Yarram AirportSmall Airport

Post Offices in Churchill

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Churchill Post Office

Churches & Religious Organizations in Churchill

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Co-operating Churches

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 Churchill

What is the population of Churchill?

Churchill has a population of 4,732 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 7 people per square mile, spread across 692.4 square miles. The median age of residents is 38.0 years.

Is Churchill expensive to live in?

The median household income is $19,503, 74% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $129,600 (54% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $648 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 6.6x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Churchill?

Churchill has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winter temperatures average 64°F in January, while summers reach an average of 48°F in July. The area receives 272 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 39.6 inches.

How is the job market in Churchill?

The job market in Churchill faces challenges, with unemployment at 8.2% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $375. There are 450 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Churchill?

The median home value in Churchill is $129,600. For renters, the median monthly rent is $648. The homeownership rate is 69.8%.

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