Diggers Rest, Australia

Full City Profile

2.9 /5.0

C+ Fair

2,776 Population 1/sq mi density

659 ft Elevation 201 meters

54°F Avg Temperature 12°C

C+

Overall

2.9 / 5.0

Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

Economy

3.0 / 5.0

$32,786 median income, 4.2% unemployment

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Affordability

2.8 / 5.0

$223,600 home value, $1,118/mo rent

Diggers Rest 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. The area gets 285 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 31.7 inches. The area receives 0.1 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

64°F Jan (18°C) 46°F Jul (8°C)

Annual Average	53.8°F
	0% below US avg
January Average	64°F (18°C)
July Average	46°F (8°C)
Sunny Days	285 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	659 ft (201 m)
Area	4,706.6 sq mi (12,190.0 km²)
Population Density	1/sq mi
Coordinates	-37.6260°N, 144.7188°W
Timezone	Australia/Melbourne

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 31.7"

17% below US avg

Snowfall 0.1"

Wettest Month (Oct) 2.56"

Driest Month (Mar) 1.54"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

35 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.7. Most recent: M3.9 on Aug 6, 2024.

Sep 25, 1996	32 km SE of Alexandra, Australia	M4.7	117 km
Jul 20, 2012	8 km S of Trafalgar, Australia	M4.6	146 km
Mar 6, 2009	1 km SE of Korumburra, Australia	M4.5	134 km
Jun 29, 2023	34 km SSW of Mount Buller, Australia	M4.4	142 km
Jul 5, 2011	2 km NNE of Korumburra, Australia	M4.4	131 km
Mar 18, 2009	0 km N of Korumburra, Australia	M4.3	131 km
Feb 8, 2024	3 km E of Leongatha, Australia	M4.3	146 km
Sep 25, 1996	26 km ENE of Neerim South, Australia	M4.3	134 km
Aug 6, 2024	34 km SSW of Mount Buller, Australia	M3.9	145 km
May 28, 2023	5 km W of Mickleham, Australia	M3.8	14 km
Jul 5, 2011	2 km NW of Korumburra, Australia	M3.7	129 km
Nov 8, 1992	20 km NNE of Colac, Australia	M3.6	108 km
Aug 21, 2001	2 km N of Kallista, Australia	M3.6	64 km
Mar 8, 2007	13 km N of Bunyip, Australia	M3.5	98 km
May 19, 1990	37 km N of Yallourn North, Australia	M3.5	143 km
May 3, 1991	15 km W of Marong, Australia	M3.4	120 km
Jan 22, 2002	5 km WNW of Rochester, Australia	M3.3	143 km
Jun 22, 2000	10 km NW of Heathcote, Australia	M3.3	85 km
Jul 5, 2011	6 km ENE of Korumburra, Australia	M3.3	134 km
Jul 24, 2000	1 km S of Dandenong, Australia	M3.1	59 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Newer Volcanics Province (196 km).

Name	Type	Elevation	Last Eruption	Distance
Newer Volcanics Province	Shield(s)	1,011 m (3,317 ft)	-2900	196 km

Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	64°F (18°C)	2.1 in
February	68°F (20°C)	1.7 in	Warmest
March	65°F (18°C)	1.5 in	Driest
April	58°F (15°C)	1.8 in
May	53°F (12°C)	1.9 in
June	48°F (9°C)	1.8 in
July	46°F (8°C)	1.7 in	Coldest
August	48°F (9°C)	2.1 in
September	51°F (11°C)	2.2 in
October	56°F (13°C)	2.6 in	Wettest
November	60°F (15°C)	2.5 in
December	64°F (18°C)	1.9 in

Diggers Rest has a seasonal temperature swing of 22°F / from 46°F in July to 68°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 23.8 inches, with October being the wettest month (2.6") and March the driest (1.5").

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