Falls Creek, Australia

Full City Profile

2.2 /5.0

C Fair

3,288 Population 64/sq mi density

5,223 ft Elevation 1,592 meters

44°F Avg Temperature 7°C

Overall

2.2 / 5.0

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

Economy

3.2 / 5.0

$31,028 median income, 2.4% unemployment

Affordability

1.1 / 5.0

$303,600 home value, $1,518/mo rent

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. The area gets 228 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 59.8 inches. The area receives 19.2 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

56°F Jan (14°C) 32°F Jul (0°C)

Annual Average	44.3°F
	18% below US avg
January Average	56°F (14°C)
July Average	32°F (0°C)
Sunny Days	228 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	5,223 ft (1,592 m)
Area	51.5 sq mi (133.5 km²)
Population Density	64/sq mi
Coordinates	-36.8654°N, 147.2778°W
Timezone	Australia/Melbourne

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 59.8"

57% above US 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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