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Clunes, Australia

Victoria · Australia

Clunes is a small town in Victoria, Australia with a population of 1,725. Elevation: 1,014 ft (309 m). Average temperature: 52°F (11°C).

Data updated June 2026

2.4 /5.0
C Fair
1,725 Population 7/sq mi density
1,014 ft Elevation 309 meters
52°F Avg Temperature 11°C
30.2 in Annual Rain
Australia / Melbourne Timezone
$17,001 Median Income
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Overall
2.4 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Economy
2.2 / 5.0
$17,001 median income, 7.7% unemployment
C+
Affordability
2.5 / 5.0
$124,000 home value, $620/mo rent

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About Clunes

Clunes

Clunes is a town in Victoria, Australia, 36 km (22 mi) north of Ballarat, in the Shire of Hepburn. At the 2021 census, it had a population of 1,844.

People

Population1,725
Median Age51.0 yrs
Density7/mi²

Economy

C
Median Income$17,001
Per Capita$17,001
Unemployment7.7%

Housing

C+
Home Value$124,000
Rent$620
Ownership85.9%
Housing Units690

Climate

Avg Temp52°F (11°C)
Rain30.2 in/yr
Sunny Days263/yr
Elevation1,014 ft (309 m)
Population1,725
Population Density7 / sq mi
Elevation1,014 ft (309 m)
Coordinates-37.2947°, 143.7864°
TimezoneAustralia/Melbourne
Country🇦🇺 Australia
State / ProvinceVictoria
Average Temperature52°F (11°C)
January Average63°F (17°C)
July Average44°F (6°C)
Annual Precipitation30.2 inches (766 mm)
Annual Snowfall1.5 inches (4 cm)
Median Household Income$17,001
Median Age51.0 years

About Clunes

Clunes is a small town in Australia (Victoria) with a population of 1,725. The city sits at an elevation of 1,014 feet (309 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 52°F (11°C). Temperatures range from 63°F in January to 44°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 30.2 inches. The timezone is Australia/Melbourne.

Clunes has a population of 1,725 with a density of 7 people per square mile, spread across 252.5 square miles. The median age is 51.0 years, 31% older than the national median of 38.9.

Population

1,725
Total Population
7
People / sq mi
51.0yrs
Median Age
31% above Australia avg
252.5mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Clunes vs Australia Average

The median household income in Clunes is $17,001, which is 77% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $17,001 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $327, 77% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 7.7% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 164 business establishments.

Income: Clunes vs Australia

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Income

Median HH Income$17,001
77% below Australia avg
Per Capita Income$17,001
Avg Weekly Wage$327

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment7.7%
114% above Australia avg
Establishments (County)164

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Clunes is $124,000, 56% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $620 (47% below the national average of $1,163). 85.9% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 690 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 7.3x, making homeownership a significant financial stretch for most families.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$124,000
56% below Australia avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$620
47% below Australia avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership85.9%
Owner-Occupied85.9%
Renter-Occupied14.1%
Housing Units690

Property Tax

Climate in Clunes

Clunes has an average annual temperature of 12.4°C (54°F). The hottest month is Jan (18.8°C), the coldest is Jul (6.8°C). Average annual precipitation is 615 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 18.8°C / 66°F 11.6° / 26.1° 39.9
Feb 18.8°C / 66°F 11.7° / 25.9° 39.2
Mar 16.4°C / 62°F 9.9° / 22.9° 28.4
Apr 12.8°C / 55°F 7.1° / 18.4° 42.4
May 9.6°C / 49°F 5.1° / 14.2° 50.4
Jun 7.4°C / 45°F 3.6° / 11.2° 60.2
Jul 6.8°C / 44°F 3° / 10.6° 61.9
Aug 7.4°C / 45°F 3.1° / 11.8° 66.5
Sep 9.2°C / 49°F 4.4° / 14.1° 70.4
Oct 11.6°C / 53°F 5.9° / 17.4° 55.4
Nov 14.2°C / 58°F 8° / 20.4° 56.4
Dec 16.3°C / 61°F 9.4° / 23.2° 44.1
Clunes experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 63°F in January while summers reach 44°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 263 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 30.2 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 1.5 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 1,014 feet.

Temperature

63°F Jan (17°C) 44°F Jul (6°C)
Annual Average52.1°F
4% below Australia avg
January Average63°F (17°C)
July Average44°F (6°C)
Sunny Days263 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,014 ft (309 m)
Area252.5 sq mi (653.8 km²)
Population Density7/sq mi
Coordinates-37.2947°N, 143.7864°W
TimezoneAustralia/Melbourne

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 30.2"
21% below Australia avg
Snowfall 1.5"
Wettest Month (Aug) 2.60"
Driest Month (Mar) 1.18"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

13 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.8. Most recent: M3.8 on May 28, 2023.

May 28, 2023 5 km W of Mickleham, Australia M3.8 97 km
Jun 1, 2011 45 km NE of Hamilton, Australia M3.8 122 km
Nov 8, 1992 20 km NNE of Colac, Australia M3.6 99 km
May 3, 1991 15 km W of Marong, Australia M3.4 65 km
Jun 22, 2000 10 km NW of Heathcote, Australia M3.3 89 km
Jan 22, 2002 5 km WNW of Rochester, Australia M3.3 131 km
May 1, 2013 7 km NW of Clifton Springs, Australia M3.1 110 km
Jul 24, 2000 1 km S of Dandenong, Australia M3.1 147 km
Jun 8, 1991 9 km SW of Marong, Australia M3.1 60 km
Mar 30, 2010 4 km NNE of Portarlington, Australia M3.0 117 km
May 26, 2010 8 km E of Rochester, Australia M3.0 137 km
Jan 13, 2014 1 km SSE of Lilydale, Australia M2.8 148 km
Feb 2, 2003 9 km N of Trentham, Australia M2.8 47 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Newer Volcanics Province (125 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Newer Volcanics Province Shield(s) 1,011 m (3,317 ft) -2900 125 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 63°F (17°C) 1.6 in
February 67°F (20°C) 1.4 in Warmest
March 63°F (17°C) 1.2 in Driest
April 57°F (14°C) 1.8 in
May 51°F (11°C) 2.3 in
June 46°F (8°C) 2.2 in
July 44°F (6°C) 2.3 in Coldest
August 47°F (8°C) 2.6 in Wettest
September 50°F (10°C) 2.4 in
October 54°F (12°C) 2.5 in
November 58°F (15°C) 1.8 in
December 63°F (17°C) 1.6 in

Clunes has a seasonal temperature swing of 24°F / from 44°F in July to 67°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 23.8 inches, with August being the wettest month (2.6") and March the driest (1.2").

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Schools in Clunes

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Clunes Primary School - - - -
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Radio Stations near Clunes

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Museums in Clunes

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Ballarat Aviation Museum
Clunes Museum
Friends of the Anson Air Museum
Lee Medlyn Bottle Museum
The Warehouse

Libraries in Clunes

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Creswick Library0.0
Maryborough Resource Centre0.0
Temporary Library (Room 123) till Feb 20250.0

Farmers Markets in Clunes

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Creswick Farmers' Market

Restaurants in Clunes

1 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Criterion

Cafes in Clunes

3 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

O'Hara's Bakery Cafe
Rose and Oak
Widow Twankeys

Train Stations in Clunes

1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Clunes

Gas Stations in Clunes

1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Valley of Gold Service Station

Banks in Clunes

1 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bendigo Bank

Golf Courses in Clunes

2 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Clunes Golf Course
Talbot Golf Club

Breweries in Clunes

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Bankhouse Brewery

Stadiums & Teams in Clunes

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Clunes

32 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Melbourne Avalon International AirportAVVLarge Airport
Amphitheatre Airport-Small Airport
Bacchus Marsh Airport-Small Airport
Ballarat Airport-Small Airport
Ballarat Health Service Helipad-Small Airport
Beaufort-Small Airport
Beaufort Airport-Small Airport
Bendigo AirportBXGSmall Airport
Bridgewater Airport-Small Airport
Castlemaine Airport-Small Airport
Cressy Aerodrome-Small Airport
Derby Field-Small Airport
Derrinallum (Poligolet Station) airstrip-Small Airport
Derrinallum Airport-Small Airport
Dunolly Airport-Small Airport
Fiskville Airport-Small Airport
Kuruc-A-Ruc South Airport-Small Airport
Kyneton Airport-Small Airport
Lethbridge Airpark-Small Airport
Lismore Airport-Small Airport
Lovely Banks Airport-Small Airport
Maryborough Airport-Small Airport
Moonambel Airfield-Small Airport
Mount Elephant Airport-Small Airport
Navarre Airport-Small Airport
Raglan Airport-Small Airport
Rothwell Airfield-Small Airport
Saint Arnaud Airport-Small Airport
Smeaton airfield private-Small Airport
Trawalla Airport-Small Airport
Woodvale Airport-Small Airport
Wooloomanata Airfield-Small Airport

Post Offices in Clunes

2 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Post Office
Waubra Post Office

Churches & Religious Organizations in Clunes

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
St Pauls
Wesley College Chapel

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UFO Sightings
1
Reported UFO sightings from the National UFO Reporting Center database
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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 Clunes

What is the population of Clunes?

Clunes has a population of 1,725 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 7 people per square mile, spread across 252.5 square miles. The median age of residents is 51.0 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Clunes expensive to live in?

The median household income is $17,001, 77% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $124,000 (56% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $620 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 7.3x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Clunes?

Clunes has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winter temperatures average 63°F in January, while summers reach an average of 44°F in July. The area receives 263 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 30.2 inches, with 1.5 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Clunes?

The unemployment rate in Clunes is 7.7%, somewhat above the national average of 3.6%. Job seekers may face moderate competition. The average weekly wage is $327. There are 164 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Clunes?

The median home value in Clunes is $124,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $620. The homeownership rate is 85.9%.

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