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Golden Point, Australia

Victoria · Australia

Golden Point is a small town in Victoria, Australia with a population of 2,208. Elevation: 1,421 ft (433 m). Average temperature: 52°F (11°C).

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
2,208 Population 9/sq mi density
1,421 ft Elevation 433 meters
52°F Avg Temperature 11°C
30.2 in Annual Rain
Australia / Melbourne Timezone
$25,587 Median Income
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.6 / 5.0
$25,587 median income, 6.1% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.1 / 5.0
$163,400 home value, $817/mo rent

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About Golden Point

Golden Point

Golden Point is a suburb of Ballarat, Victoria, Australia located south-east of the CBD. It is the oldest settlement in Greater Ballarat. Gold was discovered at Poverty Point on 21 August 1851 by John Dunlop and James Regan, sparking the Ballarat gold rush. Golden Point was the site of what was known as the Ballarat diggings, and for at least a decade the focal point of the original Ballarat township was Main Street. At the 2021 census, Golden Point had a population of 2,217.

People

Population2,208
Median Age40.0 yrs
Density9/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$25,587
Per Capita$25,587
Unemployment6.1%

Housing

B
Home Value$163,400
Rent$817
Ownership60.7%
Housing Units883

Climate

Avg Temp52°F (11°C)
Rain30.2 in/yr
Sunny Days263/yr
Elevation1,421 ft (433 m)
Population2,208
Population Density9 / sq mi
Elevation1,421 ft (433 m)
Coordinates-37.5749°, 143.8687°
TimezoneAustralia/Melbourne
Country🇦🇺 Australia
State / ProvinceVictoria
Average Temperature52°F (11°C)
January Average63°F (17°C)
July Average44°F (6°C)
Annual Precipitation30.2 inches (766 mm)
Annual Snowfall1.5 inches (4 cm)
Median Household Income$25,587
Median Age40.0 years

About Golden Point

Golden Point is a small town in Australia (Victoria) with a population of 2,208. The city sits at an elevation of 1,421 feet (433 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 52°F (11°C). Temperatures range from 63°F in January to 44°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 30.2 inches. The timezone is Australia/Melbourne.

Golden Point has a population of 2,208 with a density of 9 people per square mile, spread across 252.5 square miles. The median age is 40.0 years, 3% older than the national median of 38.9.

Population

2,208
Total Population
9
People / sq mi
40.0yrs
Median Age
3% above Australia avg
252.5mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Golden Point vs Australia Average

The median household income in Golden Point is $25,587, which is 66% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $25,587 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $492, 66% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 6.1% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 210 business establishments.

Income: Golden Point vs Australia

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Income

Median HH Income$25,587
66% below Australia avg
Per Capita Income$25,587
Avg Weekly Wage$492

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment6.1%
69% above Australia avg
Establishments (County)210

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Golden Point is $163,400, 42% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $817 (30% below the national average of $1,163). 60.7% of housing units are owner-occupied. There are 883 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 6.4x, above the traditionally affordable threshold of 3-4x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$163,400
42% below Australia avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$817
30% below Australia avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership60.7%
Owner-Occupied60.7%
Renter-Occupied39.3%
Housing Units883

Property Tax

Climate in Golden Point

Golden Point has an average annual temperature of 12.4°C (54°F). The hottest month is Jan (18.8°C), the coldest is Jul (6.8°C). Average annual precipitation is 615 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 18.8°C / 66°F 11.6° / 26.1° 39.9
Feb 18.8°C / 66°F 11.7° / 25.9° 39.2
Mar 16.4°C / 62°F 9.9° / 22.9° 28.4
Apr 12.8°C / 55°F 7.1° / 18.4° 42.4
May 9.6°C / 49°F 5.1° / 14.2° 50.4
Jun 7.4°C / 45°F 3.6° / 11.2° 60.2
Jul 6.8°C / 44°F 3° / 10.6° 61.9
Aug 7.4°C / 45°F 3.1° / 11.8° 66.5
Sep 9.2°C / 49°F 4.4° / 14.1° 70.4
Oct 11.6°C / 53°F 5.9° / 17.4° 55.4
Nov 14.2°C / 58°F 8° / 20.4° 56.4
Dec 16.3°C / 61°F 9.4° / 23.2° 44.1
Golden Point experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 63°F in January while summers reach 44°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 263 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 30.2 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 1.5 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 1,421 feet.

Temperature

63°F Jan (17°C) 44°F Jul (6°C)
Annual Average52.1°F
4% below Australia avg
January Average63°F (17°C)
July Average44°F (6°C)
Sunny Days263 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,421 ft (433 m)
Area252.5 sq mi (653.8 km²)
Population Density9/sq mi
Coordinates-37.5749°N, 143.8687°W
TimezoneAustralia/Melbourne

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 30.2"
21% below Australia avg
Snowfall 1.5"
Wettest Month (Sep) 3.35"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.73"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

13 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.8. Most recent: M3.8 on May 28, 2023.

May 28, 2023 5 km W of Mickleham, Australia M3.8 86 km
Jun 1, 2011 45 km NE of Hamilton, Australia M3.8 128 km
Nov 8, 1992 20 km NNE of Colac, Australia M3.6 69 km
Aug 21, 2001 2 km N of Kallista, Australia M3.6 137 km
May 3, 1991 15 km W of Marong, Australia M3.4 95 km
Jun 22, 2000 10 km NW of Heathcote, Australia M3.3 104 km
Sep 22, 2009 6 km ENE of Hastings, Australia M3.1 144 km
May 1, 2013 7 km NW of Clifton Springs, Australia M3.1 81 km
Jul 24, 2000 1 km S of Dandenong, Australia M3.1 126 km
Jun 8, 1991 9 km SW of Marong, Australia M3.1 88 km
Mar 30, 2010 4 km NNE of Portarlington, Australia M3.0 90 km
Jan 13, 2014 1 km SSE of Lilydale, Australia M2.8 132 km
Feb 2, 2003 9 km N of Trentham, Australia M2.8 50 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Newer Volcanics Province (122 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Newer Volcanics Province Shield(s) 1,011 m (3,317 ft) -2900 122 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 63°F (17°C) 2.1 in
February 64°F (18°C) 1.7 in Warmest, Driest
March 61°F (16°C) 1.7 in
April 55°F (13°C) 2.3 in
May 50°F (10°C) 2.9 in
June 45°F (7°C) 2.9 in
July 44°F (6°C) 2.9 in Coldest
August 45°F (7°C) 3.3 in
September 48°F (9°C) 3.4 in Wettest
October 52°F (11°C) 3.4 in
November 55°F (13°C) 2.5 in
December 59°F (15°C) 2.3 in

Golden Point has a seasonal temperature swing of 21°F / from 44°F in July to 64°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 31.3 inches, with September being the wettest month (3.4") and February the driest (1.7").

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Radio Stations near Golden Point

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Museums in Golden Point

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Ballaarat Observatory
Ballarat Aviation Museum
Ballarat Fine Art Gallery
Ballarat Gold Museum
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Friends of the Anson Air Museum
Golden City Steamer Museum
Haddon Tramway Preservation Association
Sovereign Hill

Libraries in Golden Point

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Central Highlands Regional Library Corp. Ballarat branch0.0
Creswick Library0.0
L Building: E J Barker Library0.0
Mechanics' Institute & Free Library0.0
Sebastopol Library0.0
Temporary Library (Room 123) till Feb 20250.0

Farmers Markets in Golden Point

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Creswick Farmers' Market

Hotels in Golden Point

3 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Best Western Ballarat
Charlie Napier Hotel
United States Hotel

Restaurants in Golden Point

2 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Charlie Napier Hotel
United States Hotel

Cafes in Golden Point

2 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Sovereign Hill Cafe
Universal Transit Office

Cinemas in Golden Point

1 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Victoria Theatre

Gas Stations in Golden Point

2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

APCO
Metro Petroleum

Banks in Golden Point

1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Colonial Bank of Australasia

Breweries in Golden Point

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Athletic Club Brewery
Bankhouse Brewery
Red Duck

Stadiums & Teams in Golden Point

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Golden Point

35 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Melbourne Avalon International AirportAVVLarge Airport
Amphitheatre AirportSmall Airport
Bacchus Marsh AirportSmall Airport
Ballarat AirportSmall Airport
Ballarat Health Service HelipadSmall Airport
Barwon Heads AirportSmall Airport
BeaufortSmall Airport
Beaufort AirportSmall Airport
Castlemaine AirportSmall Airport
Ceres AirportSmall Airport
Colac AirportXCOSmall Airport
Cressy AerodromeSmall Airport
Derrinallum (Poligolet Station) airstripSmall Airport
Derrinallum AirportSmall Airport
Dunolly AirportSmall Airport
Fiskville AirportSmall Airport
Gnarwarre AirstripSmall Airport
Kuruc-A-Ruc South AirportSmall Airport
Kurweeton AirportSmall Airport
Kyneton AirportSmall Airport
lake Modewarre Private airstripSmall Airport
lake Modewarre Private airstrip no.2Small Airport
Lethbridge AirparkSmall Airport
Lismore AirportSmall Airport
Lovely Banks AirportSmall Airport
Maryborough AirportSmall Airport
Melton AirportSmall Airport
Moonambel AirfieldSmall Airport
Mount Elephant AirportSmall Airport
Raglan AirportSmall Airport
Rothwell AirfieldSmall Airport
Smeaton airfield privateSmall Airport
Torquay AirportSmall Airport
Trawalla AirportSmall Airport
Wooloomanata AirfieldSmall Airport

Post Offices in Golden Point

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Sovereign Hill Post Office

Churches & Religious Organizations in Golden Point

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Chinese Temple
St. Peter's Church of England School
Wesleyan Methodist Church

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 Golden Point

What is the population of Golden Point?

Golden Point has a population of 2,208 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 9 people per square mile, spread across 252.5 square miles. The median age of residents is 40.0 years.

Is Golden Point expensive to live in?

The median household income is $25,587, 66% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $163,400 (42% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $817 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 6.4x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Golden Point?

Golden Point has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winter temperatures average 63°F in January, while summers reach an average of 44°F in July. The area receives 263 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 30.2 inches, with 1.5 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Golden Point?

The unemployment rate in Golden Point is 6.1%, somewhat above the national average of 3.6%. Job seekers may face moderate competition. The average weekly wage is $492. There are 210 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Golden Point?

The median home value in Golden Point is $163,400. For renters, the median monthly rent is $817. The homeownership rate is 60.7%.

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