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Darley, Australia

Victoria · Australia

Darley is a small city in Victoria, Australia with a population of 8,281. Elevation: 387 ft (118 m). Average temperature: 54°F (12°C).

Data updated June 2026

3.0 /5.0
B Good
8,281 Population 11/sq mi density
387 ft Elevation 118 meters
54°F Avg Temperature 12°C
31.7 in Annual Rain
Australia / Melbourne Timezone
$27,750 Median Income
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$27,750 median income, 3.9% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.0 / 5.0
$180,200 home value, $901/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population8,281
Median Age37.0 yrs
Density11/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$27,750
Per Capita$27,750
Unemployment3.9%

Housing

B
Home Value$180,200
Rent$901
Ownership82.7%
Housing Units3,312

Climate

Avg Temp54°F (12°C)
Rain31.7 in/yr
Sunny Days285/yr
Elevation387 ft (118 m)
Population8,281
Population Density11 / sq mi
Elevation387 ft (118 m)
Coordinates-37.6581°, 144.4434°
TimezoneAustralia/Melbourne
Country🇦🇺 Australia
State / ProvinceVictoria
Average Temperature54°F (12°C)
January Average64°F (18°C)
July Average46°F (8°C)
Annual Precipitation31.7 inches (805 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.1 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$27,750
Median Age37.0 years

About Darley

Darley is a small city in Australia (Victoria) with a population of 8,281. The city sits at an elevation of 387 feet (118 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 54°F (12°C). Temperatures range from 64°F in January to 46°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 31.7 inches. The timezone is Australia/Melbourne.

Darley has a population of 8,281 with a density of 11 people per square mile, spread across 765.7 square miles. The median age is 37.0 years, 5% younger than the national median of 38.9.

Population

8,281
Total Population
11
People / sq mi
37.0yrs
Median Age
5% below Australia avg
765.7mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Darley vs Australia Average

The median household income in Darley is $27,750, which is 63% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $27,750 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $534, 63% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 3.9% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 787 business establishments.

Income: Darley vs Australia

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Income

Median HH Income$27,750
63% below Australia avg
Per Capita Income$27,750
Avg Weekly Wage$534

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment3.9%
8% above Australia avg
Establishments (County)787

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Darley is $180,200, 36% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $901 (23% below the national average of $1,163). 82.7% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 3,312 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 6.5x, above the traditionally affordable threshold of 3-4x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$180,200
36% below Australia avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$901
23% below Australia avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership82.7%
Owner-Occupied82.7%
Renter-Occupied17.3%
Housing Units3,312

Property Tax

Climate in Darley

Darley has an average annual temperature of 15°C (59°F). The hottest month is Jan (20.6°C), the coldest is Jul (9.6°C). Average annual precipitation is 511 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 20.6°C / 69°F 14.2° / 27° 39.0
Feb 20.6°C / 69°F 14.4° / 26.7° 41.9
Mar 18.6°C / 65°F 12.8° / 24.4° 36.9
Apr 15.4°C / 60°F 10.1° / 20.6° 41.6
May 12.5°C / 55°F 8.3° / 16.7° 33.9
Jun 10.2°C / 50°F 6.4° / 14° 41.2
Jul 9.6°C / 49°F 5.7° / 13.4° 32.7
Aug 10.4°C / 51°F 6° / 14.7° 39.0
Sep 12.2°C / 54°F 7.2° / 17.1° 45.4
Oct 14.4°C / 58°F 8.7° / 20° 47.9
Nov 16.6°C / 62°F 10.6° / 22.6° 59.4
Dec 18.6°C / 65°F 12.3° / 24.8° 52.1
Darley experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 64°F in January while summers reach 46°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 285 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 31.7 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 387 feet.

Temperature

64°F Jan (18°C) 46°F Jul (8°C)
Annual Average53.8°F
0% below Australia avg
January Average64°F (18°C)
July Average46°F (8°C)
Sunny Days285 days/yr

Geography

Elevation387 ft (118 m)
Area765.7 sq mi (1,983.2 km²)
Population Density11/sq mi
Coordinates-37.6581°N, 144.4434°W
TimezoneAustralia/Melbourne

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 31.7"
17% below Australia avg
Snowfall 0.1"
Wettest Month (Oct) 3.07"
Driest Month (Mar) 1.77"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

26 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.7. Most recent: M3.8 on May 28, 2023.

Sep 25, 1996 32 km SE of Alexandra, Australia M4.7 142 km
Jul 5, 2011 2 km NNE of Korumburra, Australia M4.4 148 km
Mar 18, 2009 0 km N of Korumburra, Australia M4.3 148 km
May 28, 2023 5 km W of Mickleham, Australia M3.8 37 km
Jul 5, 2011 2 km NW of Korumburra, Australia M3.7 146 km
Nov 8, 1992 20 km NNE of Colac, Australia M3.6 87 km
Aug 21, 2001 2 km N of Kallista, Australia M3.6 86 km
Mar 8, 2007 13 km N of Bunyip, Australia M3.5 119 km
May 3, 1991 15 km W of Marong, Australia M3.4 112 km
Jan 22, 2002 5 km WNW of Rochester, Australia M3.3 148 km
Jun 22, 2000 10 km NW of Heathcote, Australia M3.3 90 km
Jul 24, 2000 1 km S of Dandenong, Australia M3.1 77 km
May 1, 2013 7 km NW of Clifton Springs, Australia M3.1 51 km
Sep 22, 2009 6 km ENE of Hastings, Australia M3.1 99 km
Jun 8, 1991 9 km SW of Marong, Australia M3.1 101 km
Mar 30, 2010 4 km NNE of Portarlington, Australia M3.0 51 km
Aug 21, 2007 20 km NE of Neerim South, Australia M3.0 149 km
May 26, 2010 8 km E of Rochester, Australia M3.0 147 km
Jan 13, 2014 1 km SSE of Lilydale, Australia M2.8 81 km
Feb 2, 2003 9 km N of Trentham, Australia M2.8 41 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Newer Volcanics Province (171 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Newer Volcanics Province Shield(s) 1,011 m (3,317 ft) -2900 171 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 64°F (18°C) 2.2 in
February 66°F (19°C) 1.8 in Warmest
March 62°F (17°C) 1.8 in Driest
April 56°F (14°C) 2.0 in
May 52°F (11°C) 2.2 in
June 47°F (8°C) 2.2 in
July 46°F (8°C) 2.2 in Coldest
August 47°F (8°C) 2.6 in
September 50°F (10°C) 2.9 in
October 53°F (12°C) 3.1 in Wettest
November 57°F (14°C) 2.8 in
December 61°F (16°C) 2.2 in

Darley has a seasonal temperature swing of 20°F / from 46°F in July to 66°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 28.0 inches, with October being the wettest month (3.1") and March the driest (1.8").

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Schools in Darley

3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Pentland Primary School - - - -
Darley Primary School - - - -
Coimadai Primary School - - - -
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Radio Stations near Darley

5 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
ABC Radio Australia 20220701 current affairs, news AAC 94 kbps
ABC Jazz 20220701 blues, jazz AAC 238 kbps
K Rock Geelong 95.5 - AAC+ 64 kbps
JOY 94.9 Out Loud Proud - AAC+ 64 kbps
The Light Worship christian, melbourne AAC+ 64 kbps

Museums in Darley

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Australian Gliding Museum
Old Gisborne Court House

Libraries in Darley

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Gisborne Library0.0
Knowledge Resource Centre0.0
Lerderderg Library0.0
Melton Library & Learning Hub0.0
Wyndham Library Service - Manor Lakes Branch0.0
Wyndham Library Service - Werribee Branch0.0

Cafes in Darley

1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

VANS and Cafe

Monuments in Darley

1 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Armed Services Historic Marker

Shopping Malls in Darley

1 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Darley Plaza

Golf Courses in Darley

1 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bacchus Marsh Golf Club

Stadiums & Teams in Darley

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Airports Near Darley

43 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Melbourne AirportMELLarge Airport
Melbourne Avalon International AirportAVVLarge Airport
Melbourne Essendon AirportMEBMedium Airport
Melbourne Moorabbin AirportMBWMedium Airport
Arkells Airfield-Small Airport
Bacchus Marsh Airport-Small Airport
Ballarat Airport-Small Airport
Ballarat Health Service Helipad-Small Airport
Barwon Heads Airport-Small Airport
Bellbrae private airstrip-Small Airport
Blue Tongue Airfield-Small Airport
Castlemaine Airport-Small Airport
Ceres Airport-Small Airport
Drysdale Airstrip-Small Airport
Emu Creek Airfield-Small Airport
Fiskville Airport-Small Airport
Flying Circus Airfield-Small Airport
Gnarwarre Airstrip-Small Airport
Kuruc-A-Ruc South Airport-Small Airport
Kyneton Airport-Small Airport
lake Modewarre Private airstrip-Small Airport
lake Modewarre Private airstrip no.2-Small Airport
Legate Airfield-Small Airport
Lethbridge Airpark-Small Airport
Lovely Banks Airport-Small Airport
Marshall Airfield-Small Airport
Maryborough Airport-Small Airport
Melton Airport-Small Airport
Puckapunyal (Military) Airport-Small Airport
RAAF Williams, Point Cook Base-Small Airport
Riddell Airport-Small Airport
Rochford Airstrip-Small Airport
Romsey Airport-Small Airport
Rothwell Airfield-Small Airport
Smeaton airfield private-Small Airport
St Leonards Airfield-Small Airport
Sunbury (Penfield) Airfield-Small Airport
Sunbury East Airport-Small Airport
The Boreen Airstrip-Small Airport
Torquay Airport-Small Airport
Tyabb Airport-Small Airport
Valken Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Wooloomanata Airfield-Small Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Darley

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Bacchus Marsh Baptist church
Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses

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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 Darley

What is the population of Darley?

Darley has a population of 8,281 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 11 people per square mile, spread across 765.7 square miles. The median age of residents is 37.0 years.

Is Darley expensive to live in?

The median household income is $27,750, 63% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $180,200 (36% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $901 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 6.5x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Darley?

Darley has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winter temperatures average 64°F in January, while summers reach an average of 46°F in July. The area receives 285 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 31.7 inches.

How is the job market in Darley?

Darley has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 3.9%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $534. There are 787 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Darley?

The median home value in Darley is $180,200. For renters, the median monthly rent is $901. The homeownership rate is 82.7%.

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