Clunes, Australia
Victoria · Australia
Clunes is a small town in Victoria, Australia with a population of 1,844. Elevation: 1,014 ft (309 m). Average temperature: 52°F (11°C).
Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026
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About 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
Climate
| Population | 1,844 |
| Population Density | 7 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 1,014 ft (309 m) |
| Coordinates | -37.2947°, 143.7864° |
| Timezone | Australia/Melbourne |
| Country | 🇦🇺 Australia |
| State / Province | Victoria |
| Average Temperature | 52°F (11°C) |
| January Average | 63°F (17°C) |
| July Average | 44°F (6°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 30.2 inches (766 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 1.5 inches (4 cm) |
About Clunes
Clunes is a small town in Australia (Victoria) with a population of 1,844. 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.
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.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 52.1°F |
| 4% below Australia avg | |
| January Average | 63°F (17°C) |
| July Average | 44°F (6°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,014 ft (309 m) |
| Area | 252.5 sq mi (653.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 7/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.2947°S, 143.7864°E |
| Timezone | Australia/Melbourne |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
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 |
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").
Schools in Clunes
1 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clunes Primary School | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Clunes
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Museums in Clunes
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ballarat Aviation Museum | ||||
| Clunes Museum | ||||
| Friends of the Anson Air Museum | ||||
| Lee Medlyn Bottle Museum | ||||
| The Warehouse |
Libraries in Clunes
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Creswick Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Maryborough Resource Centre | 0.0 | |||||
| Temporary Library (Room 123) till Feb 2025 | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Clunes
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Creswick Farmers' Market |
Restaurants in Clunes
1 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Clunes
3 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Clunes
1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Clunes
1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Clunes
1 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Golf Courses in Clunes
2 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Clunes
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bankhouse Brewery |
Stadiums & Teams in Clunes
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Clunes
32 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Melbourne Avalon International Airport | AVV | Large 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 Airport | BXG | Small 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 Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Post Office | |
| Waubra Post Office |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Clunes
2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| St Pauls | |
| Wesley College Chapel |
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UFO Sightings Near Clunes
1 UFO sighting reports from the National UFO Reporting Center (NUFORC) found near Clunes.
| Name | Year | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Clunes/maryborough (near) (australia) | 1963 | Same event witnessed in Clunes Australia and Clunies in France ((NUFORC Note: More information requested of witness. PD)) |
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Public Holidays in Australia
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Frequently Asked Questions About Clunes
What is the population of Clunes?
Clunes has a population of 1,844 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 7 people per square mile, spread across 252.5 square miles.
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. Annual rainfall totals 30.2 inches, with 1.5 inches of snow.
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