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Donald, Australia

Victoria · Australia

Donald is a small town in Victoria, Australia with a population of 1,469. Elevation: 374 ft (114 m). Average temperature: 59°F (15°C).

3.3 /5.0
B Good
1,469 Population 18/sq mi density
374 ft Elevation 114 meters
59°F Avg Temperature 15°C
16.2 in Annual Rain
Australia / Melbourne Timezone
$20,415 Median Income
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$20,415 median income, 4.0% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.9 / 5.0
$101,400 home value, $507/mo rent

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About Donald

Donald

Donald is a town in Victoria, Australia, located on the Richardson River, at the junction of Sunraysia Highway and Borung Highway, in the Shire of Buloke. At the 2021 census, it had a population of 1,472.

People

Population1,469
Median Age52.0 yrs
Density18/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$20,415
Per Capita$20,415
Unemployment4.0%

Housing

B+
Home Value$101,400
Rent$507
Ownership79.2%
Housing Units588

Climate

Avg Temp59°F (15°C)
Rain16.2 in/yr
Sunny Days307/yr
Elevation374 ft (114 m)
Population1,469
Population Density18 / sq mi
Elevation374 ft (114 m)
Coordinates-36.3686°, 142.9811°
TimezoneAustralia/Melbourne
Country🇦🇺 Australia
State / ProvinceVictoria
Average Temperature59°F (15°C)
January Average71°F (22°C)
July Average47°F (9°C)
Annual Precipitation16.2 inches (412 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$20,415
Median Age52.0 years

About Donald

Donald is a small town in Australia (Victoria) with a population of 1,469. The city sits at an elevation of 374 feet (114 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 59°F (15°C). Temperatures range from 71°F in January to 47°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 16.2 inches. The timezone is Australia/Melbourne.

Donald has a population of 1,469 with a density of 18 people per square mile, spread across 79.8 square miles. The median age is 52.0 years, 34% older than the national median of 38.9.

Population

1,469
Total Population
18
People / sq mi
52.0yrs
Median Age
34% above Australia avg
79.8mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Donald vs Australia Average

The median household income in Donald is $20,415, which is 73% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $20,415 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $393, 73% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 4.0% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 140 business establishments.

Income: Donald vs Australia

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Income

Median HH Income$20,415
73% below Australia avg
Per Capita Income$20,415
Avg Weekly Wage$393

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment4.0%
11% above Australia avg
Establishments (County)140

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Donald is $101,400, 64% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $507 (56% below the national average of $1,163). 79.2% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 588 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 5x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$101,400
64% below Australia avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$507
56% below Australia avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership79.2%
Owner-Occupied79.2%
Renter-Occupied20.8%
Housing Units588

Property Tax

Climate in Donald

Donald has an average annual temperature of 16.1°C (61°F). The hottest month is Jan (24.1°C), the coldest is Jul (8.8°C). Average annual precipitation is 371 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 24.1°C / 75°F 15.5° / 32.7° 29.6
Feb 23.2°C / 74°F 15° / 31.3° 16.8
Mar 20.5°C / 69°F 12.8° / 28.1° 23.2
Apr 16.2°C / 61°F 9.2° / 23.2° 28.9
May 12.2°C / 54°F 6.4° / 18° 35.3
Jun 9.4°C / 49°F 4° / 14.7° 32.9
Jul 8.8°C / 48°F 3.7° / 14° 34.2
Aug 9.6°C / 49°F 3.9° / 15.4° 36.8
Sep 12.1°C / 54°F 5.2° / 19° 35.6
Oct 15.7°C / 60°F 7.6° / 23.8° 27.9
Nov 19.4°C / 67°F 11.1° / 27.6° 37.7
Dec 21.6°C / 71°F 13.1° / 30° 32.0
Donald enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 71°F in January while summers reach 47°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 307 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 16.2 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 374 feet.

Temperature

71°F Jan (22°C) 47°F Jul (9°C)
Annual Average59.2°F
10% above Australia avg
January Average71°F (22°C)
July Average47°F (9°C)
Sunny Days307 days/yr

Geography

Elevation374 ft (114 m)
Area79.8 sq mi (206.6 km²)
Population Density18/sq mi
Coordinates-36.3686°N, 142.9811°W
TimezoneAustralia/Melbourne

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 16.2"
57% below Australia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 1.77"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.91"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

6 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.2. Most recent: M3.8 on Jun 1, 2011.

Oct 27, 2001 12 km ENE of Swan Hill, Australia M4.2 134 km
Jun 1, 2011 45 km NE of Hamilton, Australia M3.8 134 km
May 3, 1991 15 km W of Marong, Australia M3.4 97 km
Jan 22, 2002 5 km WNW of Rochester, Australia M3.3 149 km
Jun 8, 1991 9 km SW of Marong, Australia M3.1 108 km
Apr 19, 2002 45 km N of Charlton, Australia M2.9 62 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Newer Volcanics Province (162 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Newer Volcanics Province Shield(s) 1,011 m (3,317 ft) -2900 162 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 71°F (22°C) 1.1 in
February 72°F (22°C) 0.9 in Warmest, Driest
March 67°F (19°C) 0.9 in
April 60°F (15°C) 1.1 in
May 54°F (12°C) 1.7 in
June 49°F (9°C) 1.6 in
July 47°F (9°C) 1.6 in Coldest
August 50°F (10°C) 1.8 in Wettest
September 53°F (12°C) 1.8 in
October 58°F (14°C) 1.7 in
November 63°F (17°C) 1.1 in
December 68°F (20°C) 0.9 in

Donald has a seasonal temperature swing of 24°F / from 47°F in July to 72°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 16.2 inches, with August being the wettest month (1.8") and February the driest (0.9").

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Schools in Donald

3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Donald High School
Donald Primary School
St Mary's Primary School
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Radio Stations near Donald

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Cafes in Donald

1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Woods St Cafe

Monuments in Donald

2 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Cairn Avon Plains Settlers
Cairn Methodist Church

Gas Stations in Donald

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

BP Truckstop

Banks in Donald

1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Donald Commonwealth Bank

Golf Courses in Donald

2 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Donald Golf Club
St Arnaud Golf Course

Airports Near Donald

18 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Hopetoun AirportHTUMedium Airport
Stawell AirportSWCMedium Airport
Warracknabeal AirportWKBMedium Airport
Beulah 1 AirportSmall Airport
Birchip AirportSmall Airport
Boort AirportSmall Airport
Charlton AirportSmall Airport
Concongella private airfieldSmall Airport
Donald AirportSmall Airport
Dunolly AirportSmall Airport
Grampians AirportSmall Airport
Maryborough AirportSmall Airport
Moonambel AirfieldSmall Airport
Navarre AirportSmall Airport
Normanville AirportSmall Airport
Quambatook AirportSmall Airport
Saint Arnaud AirportSmall Airport
Wycheproof AirportSmall Airport

Post Offices in Donald

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Donald Local Post Office

Churches & Religious Organizations in Donald

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Saint Andrews Uniting Church
St Mary's Parish

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 Donald

What is the population of Donald?

Donald has a population of 1,469 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 18 people per square mile, spread across 79.8 square miles. The median age of residents is 52.0 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Donald expensive to live in?

The median household income is $20,415, 73% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $101,400 (64% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $507 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 5x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Donald?

Donald enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winter temperatures average 71°F in January, while summers reach an average of 47°F in July. The area receives 307 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 16.2 inches.

How is the job market in Donald?

Donald has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 4.0%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $393. There are 140 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Donald?

The median home value in Donald is $101,400. For renters, the median monthly rent is $507. The homeownership rate is 79.2%.

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