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Drysdale, Australia
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Drysdale is a small town in Victoria, Australia with a population of 4,117. Elevation: 269 ft (82 m). Average temperature: 59°F (15°C).
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About Drysdale
Drysdale is a rural township near Geelong, Victoria, Australia, located on the Bellarine Peninsula. The town has an approximate population of over 3,700. Drysdale forms part of an urban area, along with nearby Clifton Springs, that had an estimated population of 13,494 at June 2016.
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| Population | 4,117 |
| Population Density | 7 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 269 ft (82 m) |
| Coordinates | -38.1724°, 144.5699° |
| Timezone | Australia/Melbourne |
| Country | 🇦🇺 Australia |
| State / Province | Victoria |
| Average Temperature | 59°F (15°C) |
| January Average | 67°F (20°C) |
| July Average | 52°F (11°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 25.9 inches (659 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $21,801 |
| Median Age | 52.0 years |
About Drysdale
Drysdale is a small town in Australia (Victoria) with a population of 4,117. The city sits at an elevation of 269 feet (82 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 59°F (15°C). Temperatures range from 67°F in January to 52°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 25.9 inches. The timezone is Australia/Melbourne.
Population
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Drysdale vs Australia Average
Income: Drysdale vs Australia
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Income
| Median HH Income | $21,801 |
| 71% below Australia avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $21,801 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $419 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 4.3% |
| 19% above Australia avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 391 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $191,600 |
| 32% below Australia avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $958 |
| 18% below Australia avg |
Ownership & Property
| Homeownership | 83.0% |
| Owner-Occupied | 83.0% |
| Renter-Occupied | 17.0% |
| Housing Units | 1,647 |
Property Tax
Climate in Drysdale
Drysdale has an average annual temperature of 13.6°C (56°F). The hottest month is Feb (18.6°C), the coldest is Jul (9.2°C). Average annual precipitation is 484 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 58.8°F |
| 9% above Australia avg | |
| January Average | 67°F (20°C) |
| July Average | 52°F (11°C) |
| Sunny Days | 302 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 269 ft (82 m) |
| Area | 637.0 sq mi (1,649.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 7/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -38.1724°N, 144.5699°W |
| Timezone | Australia/Melbourne |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Newer Volcanics Province (187 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Newer Volcanics Province | Shield(s) | 1,011 m (3,317 ft) | -2900 | 187 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 67°F (20°C) | 1.9 in | Warmest |
| February | 67°F (20°C) | 1.6 in | Driest |
| March | 65°F (18°C) | 1.6 in | |
| April | 60°F (15°C) | 1.9 in | |
| May | 55°F (13°C) | 2.2 in | |
| June | 50°F (10°C) | 2.2 in | Coldest |
| July | 52°F (11°C) | 2.1 in | |
| August | 51°F (10°C) | 2.4 in | |
| September | 53°F (12°C) | 2.4 in | |
| October | 56°F (13°C) | 2.6 in | Wettest |
| November | 59°F (15°C) | 2.1 in | |
| December | 63°F (17°C) | 2.1 in |
Drysdale has a seasonal temperature swing of 17°F / from 50°F in June to 67°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 25.0 inches, with October being the wettest month (2.6") and February the driest (1.6").
Schools in Drysdale
5 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bellarine Secondary College | — | — | — | — |
| Saint Ignatius College Geelong | — | — | — | — |
| Drysdale Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Christian College Geelong Bellarine Campus | — | — | — | — |
| St Thomas' Primary School | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Drysdale
24 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Triple M Classic Rock | classic rock | AAC 130 kbps | |
| Triple M Melbourne | 80s, rock | AAC+ 33 kbps | |
| 3AW 693 Melbourne, VIC, Australia Talk AM 693 | news, news talk | MP3 48 kbps | |
| 3RRR Melbourne | — | AAC | |
| 全澳华语广播华厦之声 | am1629 | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| PBS FM - Melbourne - 106.7 FM (48kHz, 192kbps AAC-LC) | australian music, community radio | AAC 192 kbps | |
| ABC Radio Australia 20220701 | current affairs, news | AAC 94 kbps | |
| ABC Jazz 20220701 | blues, jazz | AAC 238 kbps | |
| Triple R 102.7FM | community radio, independent | AAC | |
| The Buzzz | — | MP3 192 kbps | |
| ASP Radio | 70s 80s 90s music | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Smooth Sailing Radio | rnb, soul | AAC+ 192 kbps | |
| Southern FM Melbourne Australia | — | MP3 320 kbps | |
| 3MBS - Melbourne, 103.5 MHz FM | classical | MP3 128 kbps | |
| TheLight Christmas | — | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| IMC Country Radio | — | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Radio PVS | jazz, rock | AAC+ 192 kbps | |
| K Rock Geelong 95.5 | — | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| UltraCool Radio | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Ananda Marga Kiirtan | kiirtan, mantra | MP3 | |
| Surf FM 87.6 | — | MP3 32 kbps | |
| The Light Worship | christian, melbourne | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| Golden Days Radio | gold, golden oldies | AAC 128 kbps | |
| JOY 94.9 Out Loud Proud | — | AAC+ 64 kbps |
Museums in Drysdale
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Geelong Sports Museum | ||||
| Historical Museum | ||||
| Lara Heritage and History Museum | ||||
| Museum of Play and Art | ||||
| National Wool Museum | ||||
| Nepean Historical Society | ||||
| Old Court House Museum | ||||
| Queenscliffe Maritime Museum | ||||
| RAAF Museum |
Libraries in Drysdale
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barwon Health Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Barwon Health Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Belmont Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Biyal-a Armstrong Creek Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Chilwell Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Drysdale Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Drysdale Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Geelong Library & Heritage Centre | 0.0 | |||||
| Geelong West Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Hawker Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Hawker Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Highton Library | 0.0 | |||||
| John Drysdale Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Lara Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Leopold Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Newcomb Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Newcomb Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Ocean Grove Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Panckridge Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Panckridge Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Waurn Ponds Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Western Heights College Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Western Heights College Library | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Drysdale
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Geelong Vintage Market | |||||
| Torquay Farmers Market |
Restaurants in Drysdale
4 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Drysdale
3 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in Drysdale
1 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Drysdale
1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Drysdale
3 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Drysdale
1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Drysdale
4 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Drysdale
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bellarine Estate | ||||
| Valhalla Brewing | ||||
| White Rabbit Brewery and Barrel Hall | ||||
| White Rabbit Brewery and Barrel Hall |
Stadiums & Teams in Drysdale
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Drysdale
33 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Melbourne Airport | MEL | Large Airport |
| Melbourne Avalon International Airport | AVV | Large Airport |
| Melbourne Essendon Airport | MEB | Medium Airport |
| Melbourne Moorabbin Airport | MBW | Medium Airport |
| Bacchus Marsh Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Ballarat Health Service Helipad | — | Small Airport |
| Barwon Heads Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Bellbrae private airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Blue Tongue Airfield | — | 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 |
| lake Modewarre Private airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| lake Modewarre Private airstrip no.2 | — | Small Airport |
| Legate Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Lethbridge Airpark | — | Small Airport |
| Ling Lake Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Lovely Banks Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Marshall Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Melton Airport | — | Small Airport |
| RAAF Williams, Point Cook Base | — | Small Airport |
| Riddell Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Rothwell Airfield | — | 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 |
| Wooloomanata Airfield | — | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Drysdale
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Australia Post |
Treatment Centers in Drysdale
7 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Armstrong Creek Doctors | ||
| Community Rehabilitation Centre | ||
| Geelong Day Surgery | ||
| Grovedale Medical Centre | ||
| Lake Imaging | ||
| MedicAid Medical and Accident Centre | ||
| North Geelong Medical Clinic |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Drysdale
3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Drysdale Community Church | |
| Drysdale Uniting Church | |
| St. James Anglican Church |
Quick Facts
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Get ReportFrequently Asked Questions About Drysdale
What is the population of Drysdale?
Drysdale has a population of 4,117 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 7 people per square mile, spread across 637.0 square miles. The median age of residents is 52.0 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.
Is Drysdale expensive to live in?
The median household income is $21,801, 71% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $191,600 (32% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $958 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 8.8x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.
What is the weather like in Drysdale?
Drysdale enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winter temperatures average 67°F in January, while summers reach an average of 52°F in July. The area receives 302 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 25.9 inches.
How is the job market in Drysdale?
Drysdale has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 4.3%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $419. There are 391 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Drysdale?
The median home value in Drysdale is $191,600. For renters, the median monthly rent is $958. The homeownership rate is 83.0%.