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Gembrook, Australia

Victoria · Australia

Gembrook is a small town in Victoria, Australia with a population of 2,559. Elevation: 1,056 ft (322 m). Average temperature: 59°F (15°C).

Data updated June 2026

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
2,559 Population 33/sq mi density
1,056 ft Elevation 322 meters
59°F Avg Temperature 15°C
36.3 in Annual Rain
Australia / Melbourne Timezone
$27,547 Median Income
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$27,547 median income, 2.9% unemployment
C+
Affordability
2.5 / 5.0
$202,800 home value, $1,014/mo rent

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About Gembrook

Gembrook

Gembrook is a town in Victoria, Australia, situated 65 kilometres (40 mi) south-east of Melbourne's Central Business District, within the Shire of Cardinia local government area. At the 2021 census, Gembrook recorded a population of 2,559.

People

Population2,559
Median Age41.0 yrs
Density33/mi²

Economy

B
Median Income$27,547
Per Capita$27,547
Unemployment2.9%

Housing

C+
Home Value$202,800
Rent$1,014
Ownership87.6%
Housing Units1,024

Climate

Avg Temp59°F (15°C)
Rain36.3 in/yr
Sunny Days271/yr
Elevation1,056 ft (322 m)
Population2,559
Population Density33 / sq mi
Elevation1,056 ft (322 m)
Coordinates-37.9532°, 145.5554°
TimezoneAustralia/Melbourne
Country🇦🇺 Australia
State / ProvinceVictoria
Average Temperature59°F (15°C)
January Average69°F (20°C)
July Average51°F (11°C)
Annual Precipitation36.3 inches (921 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.1 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$27,547
Median Age41.0 years

About Gembrook

Gembrook is a small town in Australia (Victoria) with a population of 2,559. The city sits at an elevation of 1,056 feet (322 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 59°F (15°C). Temperatures range from 69°F in January to 51°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 36.3 inches. The timezone is Australia/Melbourne.

Gembrook has a population of 2,559 with a density of 33 people per square mile, spread across 78.0 square miles. The median age is 41.0 years, 5% older than the national median of 38.9.

Population

2,559
Total Population
33
People / sq mi
41.0yrs
Median Age
5% above Australia avg
78.0mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Gembrook vs Australia Average

The median household income in Gembrook is $27,547, which is 63% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $27,547 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $530, 63% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 2.9% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 243 business establishments.

Income: Gembrook vs Australia

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Income

Median HH Income$27,547
63% below Australia avg
Per Capita Income$27,547
Avg Weekly Wage$530

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment2.9%
19% below Australia avg
Establishments (County)243

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Gembrook is $202,800, 28% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $1,014 (13% below the national average of $1,163). 87.6% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 1,024 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 7.4x, making homeownership a significant financial stretch for most families.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$202,800
28% below Australia avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,014
13% below Australia avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership87.6%
Owner-Occupied87.6%
Renter-Occupied12.4%
Housing Units1,024

Property Tax

Climate in Gembrook

Gembrook has an average annual temperature of 15°C (59°F). The hottest month is Jan (20.6°C), the coldest is Jul (10°C). Average annual precipitation is 793 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 20.6°C / 69°F 13.9° / 27.3° 51.7
Feb 20.6°C / 69°F 14.1° / 27° 52.7
Mar 18.8°C / 66°F 12.9° / 24.7° 48.2
Apr 15.4°C / 60°F 10° / 20.7° 68.2
May 12.4°C / 54°F 8.2° / 16.7° 68.2
Jun 10.2°C / 50°F 6.4° / 14.1° 76.1
Jul 10°C / 50°F 6.2° / 13.7° 62.7
Aug 10.6°C / 51°F 6.4° / 14.7° 72.4
Sep 12.6°C / 55°F 7.8° / 17.3° 65.8
Oct 14.4°C / 58°F 8.9° / 19.8° 60.2
Nov 16.8°C / 62°F 10.8° / 22.8° 85.0
Dec 18.1°C / 65°F 11.9° / 24.3° 81.5
Gembrook enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 69°F in January while summers reach 51°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 271 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 36.3 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 1,056 feet.

Temperature

69°F Jan (20°C) 51°F Jul (11°C)
Annual Average58.5°F
8% above Australia avg
January Average69°F (20°C)
July Average51°F (11°C)
Sunny Days271 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,056 ft (322 m)
Area78.0 sq mi (202.0 km²)
Population Density33/sq mi
Coordinates-37.9532°N, 145.5554°W
TimezoneAustralia/Melbourne

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 36.3"
5% below Australia avg
Snowfall 0.1"
Wettest Month (Sep) 4.88"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.36"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

44 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.2. Most recent: M3.9 on Aug 6, 2024.

Jun 19, 2012 11 km NNE of Mirboo North, Australia M5.2 69 km
Aug 29, 2000 5 km ENE of Mirboo North, Australia M5.0 76 km
Sep 25, 1996 32 km SE of Alexandra, Australia M4.7 76 km
Jul 20, 2012 8 km S of Trafalgar, Australia M4.6 65 km
Mar 6, 2009 1 km SE of Korumburra, Australia M4.5 60 km
Jul 5, 2011 2 km NNE of Korumburra, Australia M4.4 57 km
Jun 29, 2023 34 km SSW of Mount Buller, Australia M4.4 87 km
Sep 25, 1996 26 km ENE of Neerim South, Australia M4.3 57 km
Feb 8, 2024 3 km E of Leongatha, Australia M4.3 69 km
Mar 18, 2009 0 km N of Korumburra, Australia M4.3 57 km
Sep 24, 2002 10 km SSE of Leongatha, Australia M4.0 78 km
Aug 6, 2024 34 km SSW of Mount Buller, Australia M3.9 90 km
Apr 10, 2003 Bass Strait, Australia M3.9 145 km
May 28, 2023 5 km W of Mickleham, Australia M3.8 78 km
Jul 5, 2011 2 km NW of Korumburra, Australia M3.7 56 km
Aug 21, 2001 2 km N of Kallista, Australia M3.6 18 km
Sep 24, 2002 8 km ESE of Leongatha, Australia M3.5 74 km
Mar 8, 2007 13 km N of Bunyip, Australia M3.5 17 km
May 19, 1990 37 km N of Yallourn North, Australia M3.5 69 km
Jul 4, 2001 7 km E of Mirboo North, Australia M3.4 78 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 69°F (20°C) 2.9 in Warmest
February 66°F (19°C) 2.4 in Driest
March 63°F (17°C) 3.0 in
April 57°F (14°C) 3.6 in
May 53°F (11°C) 4.3 in
June 48°F (9°C) 4.3 in
July 51°F (11°C) 4.2 in
August 48°F (9°C) 4.8 in Coldest
September 50°F (10°C) 4.9 in Wettest
October 54°F (12°C) 4.8 in
November 58°F (14°C) 4.2 in
December 61°F (16°C) 3.8 in

Gembrook has a seasonal temperature swing of 21°F / from 48°F in August to 69°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 47.1 inches, with September being the wettest month (4.9") and February the driest (2.4").

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Schools in Gembrook

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Gembrook Primary School - - - -
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Radio Stations near Gembrook

3 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
World Buddhist Radio buddhism, meditation MP3 64 kbps
Yarra Valley FM - MP3 128 kbps
SYN FM alternative, college radio AAC+ 128 kbps

Museums in Gembrook

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Emerald Museum
Historic Council Shire Offices
Mont De Lancey Museum
Southern Sherbrook Historical Society
Upwey / Belgrave RSL
Yarra Ranges Regional Museum

Libraries in Gembrook

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Belgrave Library0.0
Berwick Library0.0
Casey-Cardinia Library Co. (Pakenham Branch)0.0
Emerald Library0.0
Federation University Library0.0
Lilydale Library0.0
Montrose Library0.0
Mooroolbark Library0.0
Mount Evelyn Reading Room0.0
Street Library0.0
Yarra Junction Library0.0
Yarra Junction public library0.0

Farmers Markets in Gembrook

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Akoonah Park Market
Farmers' Market Old Cheese Factory
Gembrook Market
Gully Market
Millgrove Market
The Barn

Restaurants in Gembrook

4 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Forest Edge
Spencers Store
The Independent
WINGEN IT

Veterinaries in Gembrook

1 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Gembrook Veterinary Clinic

Train Stations in Gembrook

2 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Gembrook (Heritage)
Gembrook (Town)

Gas Stations in Gembrook

1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Independent

Breweries in Gembrook

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Hargreaves Hill Brewing Co.

Stadiums & Teams in Gembrook

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Gembrook

23 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Melbourne AirportMELLarge Airport
Melbourne Essendon AirportMEBMedium Airport
Melbourne Moorabbin AirportMBWMedium Airport
Arkells Airfield-Small Airport
Blue Tongue Airfield-Small Airport
Bunurong Field-Small Airport
Bunyip Airport-Small Airport
Coldstream Airport-Small Airport
Drouin Airport-Small Airport
Eildon Weir Airport-Small Airport
Inverloch Airport-Small Airport
Koo Wee Rup (Aardel Port) Airfield-Small Airport
Leongatha Airport-Small Airport
Lilydale Airport-Small Airport
Ling Lake Airfield-Small Airport
Longwarry Airport-Small Airport
Nar Nar Goon Airstrip-Small Airport
Stony Creek (Buffalo) Airfield-Small Airport
Taggerty Airport-Small Airport
The Boreen Airstrip-Small Airport
Tooradin Airport-Small Airport
Tyabb Airport-Small Airport
Wonthaggi Airport-Small Airport

Post Offices in Gembrook

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Gembrook LPO

Churches & Religious Organizations in Gembrook

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Kennedy Chapel
Roman Catholic Chapel
Training Ground Chapel

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 Gembrook

What is the population of Gembrook?

Gembrook has a population of 2,559 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 33 people per square mile, spread across 78.0 square miles. The median age of residents is 41.0 years.

Is Gembrook expensive to live in?

The median household income is $27,547, 63% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $202,800 (28% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,014 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 7.4x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Gembrook?

Gembrook enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winter temperatures average 69°F in January, while summers reach an average of 51°F in July. The area receives 271 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 36.3 inches.

How is the job market in Gembrook?

The job market in Gembrook is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.9% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $530. There are 243 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Gembrook?

The median home value in Gembrook is $202,800. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,014. The homeownership rate is 87.6%.

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