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Eppalock, Australia

Victoria · Australia

Eppalock is a small town in Victoria, Australia with a population of 650. Elevation: 692 ft (211 m). Average temperature: 60°F (16°C).

Data updated June 2026

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
650 Population 3/sq mi density
692 ft Elevation 211 meters
60°F Avg Temperature 16°C
27.2 in Annual Rain
Australia / Melbourne Timezone
$25,249 Median Income
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$25,249 median income, 2.1% unemployment
C+
Affordability
2.6 / 5.0
$180,200 home value, $901/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population650
Median Age43.0 yrs
Density3/mi²

Economy

B
Median Income$25,249
Per Capita$25,249
Unemployment2.1%

Housing

C+
Home Value$180,200
Rent$901
Ownership98.2%
Housing Units260

Climate

Avg Temp60°F (16°C)
Rain27.2 in/yr
Sunny Days302/yr
Elevation692 ft (211 m)
Population650
Population Density3 / sq mi
Elevation692 ft (211 m)
Coordinates-36.8525°, 144.4605°
TimezoneAustralia/Melbourne
Country🇦🇺 Australia
State / ProvinceVictoria
Average Temperature60°F (16°C)
January Average73°F (23°C)
July Average49°F (9°C)
Annual Precipitation27.2 inches (691 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$25,249
Median Age43.0 years

About Eppalock

Eppalock is a small town in Australia (Victoria) with a population of 650. The city sits at an elevation of 692 feet (211 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 60°F (16°C). Temperatures range from 73°F in January to 49°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 27.2 inches. The timezone is Australia/Melbourne.

Eppalock has a population of 650 with a density of 3 people per square mile, spread across 255.2 square miles. The median age is 43.0 years, 11% older than the national median of 38.9.

Population

650
Total Population
3
People / sq mi
43.0yrs
Median Age
11% above Australia avg
255.2mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Eppalock vs Australia Average

The median household income in Eppalock is $25,249, which is 66% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $25,249 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $486, 66% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 2.1% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 62 business establishments.

Income: Eppalock vs Australia

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$25,249
66% below Australia avg
Per Capita Income$25,249
Avg Weekly Wage$486

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment2.1%
42% below Australia avg
Establishments (County)62

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Eppalock is $180,200, 36% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $901 (23% below the national average of $1,163). 98.2% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 260 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 7.1x, making homeownership a significant financial stretch for most families.

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

Homeownership98.2%
Owner-Occupied98.2%
Renter-Occupied1.8%
Housing Units260

Property Tax

Climate in Eppalock

Eppalock has an average annual temperature of 14.1°C (57°F). The hottest month is Jan (21.6°C), the coldest is Jul (7.5°C). Average annual precipitation is 581 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 21.6°C / 71°F 13.3° / 29.8° 35.7
Feb 21.2°C / 70°F 13.2° / 29.1° 29.3
Mar 18.4°C / 65°F 11° / 25.7° 32.9
Apr 14.4°C / 58°F 7.7° / 21.2° 26.8
May 10.6°C / 51°F 5° / 16.3° 46.9
Jun 8.4°C / 47°F 3.6° / 13.2° 100.3
Jul 7.5°C / 46°F 3° / 12° 59.4
Aug 8.4°C / 47°F 3° / 13.7° 63.6
Sep 10.3°C / 51°F 4° / 16.6° 45.9
Oct 12.7°C / 55°F 5.5° / 19.9° 45.9
Nov 16.5°C / 62°F 8.7° / 24.3° 51.5
Dec 19°C / 66°F 10.3° / 27.6° 42.8
Eppalock enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 73°F in January while summers reach 49°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 302 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 27.2 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 692 feet.

Temperature

73°F Jan (23°C) 49°F Jul (9°C)
Annual Average59.9°F
11% above Australia avg
January Average73°F (23°C)
July Average49°F (9°C)
Sunny Days302 days/yr

Geography

Elevation692 ft (211 m)
Area255.2 sq mi (660.8 km²)
Population Density3/sq mi
Coordinates-36.8525°N, 144.4605°W
TimezoneAustralia/Melbourne

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 27.2"
28% below Australia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 2.83"
Driest Month (Mar) 1.22"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

17 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 M4.7 149 km
May 28, 2023 5 km W of Mickleham, Australia M3.8 84 km
Aug 21, 2001 2 km N of Kallista, Australia M3.6 140 km
May 3, 1991 15 km W of Marong, Australia M3.4 46 km
Jan 22, 2002 5 km WNW of Rochester, Australia M3.3 60 km
Jun 22, 2000 10 km NW of Heathcote, Australia M3.3 15 km
Jul 24, 2000 1 km S of Dandenong, Australia M3.1 143 km
May 1, 2013 7 km NW of Clifton Springs, Australia M3.1 140 km
Nov 22, 1991 5 km SSW of Benalla, Australia M3.1 137 km
Jun 8, 1991 9 km SW of Marong, Australia M3.1 36 km
Mar 30, 2010 4 km NNE of Portarlington, Australia M3.0 137 km
May 26, 2010 8 km E of Rochester, Australia M3.0 62 km
Apr 12, 2004 26 km ESE of Alexandra, Australia M2.8 144 km
Feb 2, 2003 9 km N of Trentham, Australia M2.8 52 km
Jan 13, 2014 1 km SSE of Lilydale, Australia M2.8 128 km
May 9, 2003 27 km SE of Euroa, Australia M2.6 119 km
Aug 9, 2002 10 km ESE of Kyabram, Australia M2.5 85 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 73°F (23°C) 1.8 in Warmest
February 70°F (21°C) 1.3 in
March 65°F (18°C) 1.2 in Driest
April 58°F (14°C) 1.9 in
May 52°F (11°C) 2.5 in
June 47°F (9°C) 2.5 in Coldest
July 49°F (9°C) 2.6 in
August 48°F (9°C) 2.8 in Wettest
September 51°F (11°C) 2.5 in
October 56°F (13°C) 2.5 in
November 61°F (16°C) 1.8 in
December 66°F (19°C) 1.5 in

Eppalock has a seasonal temperature swing of 25°F / from 47°F in June to 73°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 24.9 inches, with August being the wettest month (2.8") and March the driest (1.2").

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Museums in Eppalock

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Bendigo Joss House Temple
Bendigo RSL Museum
Bendigo Steam Engine Museum
Bendigo Tramways Depot and Workshop
Discovery Science & Technology Centre
Golden Dragon Museum

Libraries in Eppalock

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bendigo Library0.0
Bendigo TAFE Library0.0
Castlemaine Library0.0
Heathcote Library0.0
Kangaroo Flat Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Eppalock

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Castlemaine Artists Market
Castlemaine Farmers Market
Castlemaine Vintage Bazaar
Wesley Hill Market

Breweries in Eppalock

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Brookes Beer
Palling Bros

Stadiums & Teams in Eppalock

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Eppalock

35 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Echuca AirportECHMedium Airport
Arkells AirfieldSmall Airport
Avonmore AirportSmall Airport
Ballarat AirportSmall Airport
Ballarat Health Service HelipadSmall Airport
Bamawm AirportSmall Airport
Bendigo AirportBXGSmall Airport
Blue Tongue AirfieldSmall Airport
Boort AirportSmall Airport
Bridgewater AirportSmall Airport
Castlemaine AirportSmall Airport
Derby FieldSmall Airport
Elmore AirportSmall Airport
Emu Creek AirfieldSmall Airport
Flying Circus AirfieldSmall Airport
Kotta AirportSmall Airport
Kyabram AirportSmall Airport
Kyneton AirportSmall Airport
Legate AirfieldSmall Airport
Mangalore AirportSmall Airport
Marshall AirfieldSmall Airport
Nagambie AirportSmall Airport
Prairie AirportSmall Airport
Puckapunyal (Military) AirportSmall Airport
Raywood AirfieldSmall Airport
Riddell AirportSmall Airport
Rochford AirstripSmall Airport
Romsey AirportSmall Airport
Skydive Nagambie AirportSmall Airport
Smeaton airfield privateSmall Airport
Sunbury (Penfield) AirfieldSmall Airport
Sunbury East AirportSmall Airport
The Boreen AirstripSmall Airport
Valken Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Woodvale AirportSmall Airport

Treatment Centers in Eppalock

2 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Bendigo Hospital Rehabilitation
Stewart Cowen Community Rehabilitation Centre

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 Eppalock

What is the population of Eppalock?

Eppalock has a population of 650 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 3 people per square mile, spread across 255.2 square miles. The median age of residents is 43.0 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Eppalock expensive to live in?

The median household income is $25,249, 66% 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 7.1x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Eppalock?

Eppalock enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winter temperatures average 73°F in January, while summers reach an average of 49°F in July. The area receives 302 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 27.2 inches.

How is the job market in Eppalock?

The job market in Eppalock is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.1% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $486. There are 62 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Eppalock?

The median home value in Eppalock is $180,200. For renters, the median monthly rent is $901. The homeownership rate is 98.2%.

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