Falls Creek, Australia

Victoria · Australia

Falls Creek is a small town in Victoria, Australia with a population of 321. Elevation: 5,223 ft (1,592 m). Average temperature: 44°F (7°C).

Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026

321 Population 6/sq mi density
5,223 ft Elevation 1,592 meters
44°F Avg Temperature 7°C
59.8 in Annual Rain
Australia / Melbourne Timezone

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About Falls Creek

Falls Creek

The Falls Creek Alpine Resort is an alpine ski resort in the Hume region in northeastern Victoria, Australia. It is located in the Alpine National Park in the Victorian Alps, approximately 350 kilometres by road from Melbourne, with the nearest town being Mount Beauty, which is approximately 30 km (20 mi) away. The resort lies between an elevation of 1,500 and 1,830 m above sea level, with the highest lifted point at 1,780 m (5,840 ft). Skiing is possible on the nearby peak of Mount McKay at 1,842 m (6,043 ft), accessed by snowcat from the resort.

People

Population321
Density6/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp44°F (7°C)
Rain59.8 in/yr
Elevation5,223 ft (1,592 m)
Population321
Population Density6 / sq mi
Elevation5,223 ft (1,592 m)
Coordinates-36.8654°, 147.2778°
TimezoneAustralia/Melbourne
Country🇦🇺 Australia
State / ProvinceVictoria
Average Temperature44°F (7°C)
January Average56°F (14°C)
July Average32°F (0°C)
Annual Precipitation59.8 inches (1,519 mm)
Annual Snowfall19.2 inches (49 cm)

About Falls Creek

Falls Creek is a small town in Australia (Victoria) with a population of 321. The city sits at an elevation of 5,223 feet (1,592 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 44°F (7°C). Temperatures range from 56°F in January to 32°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 59.8 inches. The timezone is Australia/Melbourne.

Climate in Falls Creek

Falls Creek has an average annual temperature of 6.3°C (43°F). The hottest month is Jan (14.3°C), the coldest is Jul (-0.8°C). Average annual precipitation is 1420 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 14.3°C / 58°F 10° / 18.6° 131.8
Feb 13.2°C / 56°F 9° / 17.3° 98.6
Mar 10.6°C / 51°F 6.7° / 14.5° 92.5
Apr 6.6°C / 44°F 3.4° / 9.8° 103.3
May 3.2°C / 38°F 0.6° / 5.9° 76.0
Jun 0.7°C / 33°F -1.5° / 2.9° 147.4
Jul -0.8°C / 31°F -2.9° / 1.4° 101.0
Aug -0.6°C / 31°F -2.9° / 1.6° 116.0
Sep 2.1°C / 36°F -0.7° / 4.9° 129.5
Oct 5.9°C / 43°F 1.9° / 9.8° 136.0
Nov 9°C / 48°F 4.8° / 13.1° 130.9
Dec 10.9°C / 52°F 6.7° / 15.1° 156.6
Falls Creek has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 56°F in January while summers reach 32°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. Annual precipitation totals 59.8 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 19.2 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 5,223 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

56°F Jan (14°C) 32°F Jul (0°C)
Annual Average44.3°F
18% below Australia avg
January Average56°F (14°C)
July Average32°F (0°C)

Geography

Elevation5,223 ft (1,592 m)
Area51.5 sq mi (133.5 km²)
Population Density6/sq mi
Coordinates36.8654°S, 147.2778°E
TimezoneAustralia/Melbourne

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 59.8"
57% above Australia avg
Snowfall 19.2"
Wettest Month (Jun) 7.24"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.87"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

23 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 M4.7 126 km
Jun 29, 2023 34 km SSW of Mount Buller, Australia M4.4 107 km
Sep 25, 1996 26 km ENE of Neerim South, Australia M4.3 148 km
Jul 17, 1998 17 km WSW of Corryong, Australia M4.1 80 km
Aug 6, 2024 34 km SSW of Mount Buller, Australia M3.9 104 km
May 19, 1990 37 km N of Yallourn North, Australia M3.5 136 km
Dec 16, 2001 8 km SW of Hotham Heights, Australia M3.4 26 km
May 21, 1994 5 km N of Jindera, Australia M3.4 112 km
Jan 20, 2005 16 km WNW of Wangaratta, Australia M3.3 118 km
Jan 25, 2003 2 km NNE of Jindera, Australia M3.2 109 km
Jun 22, 2013 24 km SE of Benalla, Australia M3.2 102 km
Nov 22, 1991 5 km SSW of Benalla, Australia M3.1 121 km
May 17, 2003 8 km NW of Kosciuszko National Park, Australia M3.0 125 km
Sep 26, 2003 53 km SSE of Corryong, Australia M3.0 72 km
Jun 13, 2000 3 km NNE of Falls Creek, Australia M3.0 3 km
Feb 28, 2006 14 km WNW of Falls Creek, Australia M2.9 15 km
Apr 12, 2004 26 km ESE of Alexandra, Australia M2.8 123 km
Jan 8, 2010 39 km N of Briagolong, Australia M2.8 73 km
Jan 5, 2001 32 km NE of Warburton, Australia M2.8 139 km
Jul 30, 2002 11 km S of Kosciuszko National Park, Australia M2.7 122 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 56°F (14°C) 3.4 in
February 57°F (14°C) 2.9 in Warmest, Driest
March 53°F (12°C) 4.1 in
April 46°F (8°C) 4.9 in
May 40°F (5°C) 5.2 in
June 35°F (2°C) 7.2 in Wettest
July 32°F (0°C) 5.6 in Coldest
August 33°F (1°C) 6.3 in
September 37°F (3°C) 6.2 in
October 42°F (6°C) 5.6 in
November 48°F (9°C) 4.2 in
December 52°F (11°C) 4.2 in

Falls Creek has a seasonal temperature swing of 25°F / from 32°F in July to 57°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 59.8 inches, with June being the wettest month (7.2") and February the driest (2.9").

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Schools in Falls Creek

2 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Falls Creek Primary School - - - -
Outdoor School Bogong Campus - - - -
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Museums in Falls Creek

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Falls Creek Museum
Harrietville Museum

Libraries in Falls Creek

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Mt Beauty Library0.0

Hotels in Falls Creek

2 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Alpine Woodsmoke
St. Falls Resort

Restaurants in Falls Creek

1 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bogong Jacks

Cafes in Falls Creek

2 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Alpine Pepper Cafe
Dicky Knees

Clinics in Falls Creek

1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Falls Creek Medical Centre

Bus Stations in Falls Creek

1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

AU #8017696851

Breweries in Falls Creek

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Sweetwater Brewery

Stadiums & Teams in Falls Creek

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near Falls Creek

2 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Mount Hotham 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Falls Creek 0.0 - - $0 - - -

Airports Near Falls Creek

10 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Corryong AirportCYGMedium Airport
Mount Hotham AirportMHUMedium Airport
Beechworth Airstrip-Small Airport
Benambra Airport-Small Airport
Lake Omeo Dry Lake Ultralightport-Small Airport
Mitta Mitta Airport-Small Airport
Mount Beauty Airport-Small Airport
Omeo Airport-Small Airport
Porepunkah AirportMBFSmall Airport
Snowy Range Airfield-Small Airport

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Waterfalls
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Waterfalls Near Falls Creek

1 waterfalls from OpenStreetMap and USGS geographic data found near Falls Creek.

Name Description
Howman Falls

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 Falls Creek

What is the population of Falls Creek?

Falls Creek has a population of 321 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 6 people per square mile, spread across 51.5 square miles.

What is the weather like in Falls Creek?

Falls Creek has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winter temperatures average 56°F in January, while summers reach an average of 32°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 59.8 inches, with 19.2 inches of snow.

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