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Haddon, Australia

Victoria · Australia

Haddon is a small town in Victoria, Australia with a population of 1,175. Elevation: 1,266 ft (386 m). Average temperature: 55°F (13°C).

Data updated June 2026

2.4 /5.0
C Fair
1,175 Population 5/sq mi density
1,266 ft Elevation 386 meters
55°F Avg Temperature 13°C
26.7 in Annual Rain
Australia / Melbourne Timezone
$26,702 Median Income
C
Overall
2.4 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$26,702 median income, 4.2% unemployment
D
Affordability
1.9 / 5.0
$225,400 home value, $1,127/mo rent

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About Haddon

Haddon

Haddon is a township in the Golden Plains Shire, 12 km west of Ballarat.

People

Population1,175
Median Age40.0 yrs
Density5/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$26,702
Per Capita$26,702
Unemployment4.2%

Housing

D
Home Value$225,400
Rent$1,127
Ownership97.0%
Housing Units470

Climate

Avg Temp55°F (13°C)
Rain26.7 in/yr
Sunny Days275/yr
Elevation1,266 ft (386 m)
Population1,175
Population Density5 / sq mi
Elevation1,266 ft (386 m)
Coordinates-37.6000°, 143.7167°
TimezoneAustralia/Melbourne
Country🇦🇺 Australia
State / ProvinceVictoria
Average Temperature55°F (13°C)
January Average66°F (19°C)
July Average46°F (8°C)
Annual Precipitation26.7 inches (678 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.1 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$26,702
Median Age40.0 years

About Haddon

Haddon is a small town in Australia (Victoria) with a population of 1,175. The city sits at an elevation of 1,266 feet (386 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 55°F (13°C). Temperatures range from 66°F in January to 46°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 26.7 inches. The timezone is Australia/Melbourne.

Haddon has a population of 1,175 with a density of 5 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

1,175
Total Population
5
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

Haddon vs Australia Average

The median household income in Haddon is $26,702, which is 64% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $26,702 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $514, 64% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 4.2% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 112 business establishments.

Income: Haddon vs Australia

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Income

Median HH Income$26,702
64% below Australia avg
Per Capita Income$26,702
Avg Weekly Wage$514

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment4.2%
17% above Australia avg
Establishments (County)112

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Haddon is $225,400, 20% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $1,127 (3% below the national average of $1,163). 97.0% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 470 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 8.4x, making homeownership a significant financial stretch for most families.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$225,400
20% below Australia avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,127
3% below Australia avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership97.0%
Owner-Occupied97.0%
Renter-Occupied3.0%
Housing Units470

Property Tax

Climate in Haddon

Haddon 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
Haddon experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 66°F in January while summers reach 46°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 275 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 26.7 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,266 feet.

Temperature

66°F Jan (19°C) 46°F Jul (8°C)
Annual Average54.6°F
1% above Australia avg
January Average66°F (19°C)
July Average46°F (8°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,266 ft (386 m)
Area252.5 sq mi (653.8 km²)
Population Density5/sq mi
Coordinates-37.6000°N, 143.7167°W
TimezoneAustralia/Melbourne

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 26.7"
30% below Australia avg
Snowfall 0.1"
Wettest Month (Aug) 2.91"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.54"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

12 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 99 km
Jun 1, 2011 45 km NE of Hamilton, Australia M3.8 115 km
Nov 8, 1992 20 km NNE of Colac, Australia M3.6 64 km
Aug 21, 2001 2 km N of Kallista, Australia M3.6 149 km
May 3, 1991 15 km W of Marong, Australia M3.4 99 km
Jun 22, 2000 10 km NW of Heathcote, Australia M3.3 115 km
May 1, 2013 7 km NW of Clifton Springs, Australia M3.1 88 km
Jul 24, 2000 1 km S of Dandenong, Australia M3.1 138 km
Jun 8, 1991 9 km SW of Marong, Australia M3.1 94 km
Mar 30, 2010 4 km NNE of Portarlington, Australia M3.0 99 km
Jan 13, 2014 1 km SSE of Lilydale, Australia M2.8 145 km
Feb 2, 2003 9 km N of Trentham, Australia M2.8 63 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Newer Volcanics Province (109 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Newer Volcanics Province Shield(s) 1,011 m (3,317 ft) -2900 109 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 66°F (19°C) 1.7 in Warmest
February 65°F (19°C) 1.5 in Driest
March 62°F (16°C) 1.6 in
April 55°F (13°C) 2.1 in
May 50°F (10°C) 2.6 in
June 46°F (8°C) 2.5 in Coldest
July 46°F (8°C) 2.6 in
August 46°F (8°C) 2.9 in Wettest
September 49°F (9°C) 2.9 in
October 52°F (11°C) 2.8 in
November 56°F (14°C) 2.2 in
December 61°F (16°C) 1.9 in

Haddon has a seasonal temperature swing of 20°F / from 46°F in June to 66°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 27.3 inches, with August being the wettest month (2.9") and February the driest (1.5").

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Schools in Haddon

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Haddon Primary School - - - -
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Museums in Haddon

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 Haddon

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 Haddon

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Creswick Farmers' Market

Breweries in Haddon

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Athletic Club Brewery
Red Duck

Stadiums & Teams in Haddon

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Haddon

35 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Ararat AirportARYMedium Airport
Amphitheatre Airport-Small Airport
Bacchus Marsh Airport-Small Airport
Ballarat Airport-Small Airport
Ballarat Health Service Helipad-Small Airport
Barwon Heads Airport-Small Airport
Beaufort-Small Airport
Beaufort Airport-Small Airport
Bellbrae private airstrip-Small Airport
Castlemaine Airport-Small Airport
Ceres Airport-Small Airport
Cobden airport-Small Airport
Colac AirportXCOSmall Airport
Cressy Aerodrome-Small Airport
Derrinallum (Poligolet Station) airstrip-Small Airport
Derrinallum Airport-Small Airport
Fiskville Airport-Small Airport
Gnarwarre Airstrip-Small Airport
Kuruc-A-Ruc South Airport-Small Airport
Kurweeton Airport-Small Airport
Kyneton Airport-Small Airport
lake Modewarre Private airstrip-Small Airport
lake Modewarre Private airstrip no.2-Small Airport
Lethbridge Airpark-Small Airport
Lismore Airport-Small Airport
Lovely Banks Airport-Small Airport
Maryborough Airport-Small Airport
Moonambel Airfield-Small Airport
Mount Elephant Airport-Small Airport
Navarre Airport-Small Airport
Raglan Airport-Small Airport
Smeaton airfield private-Small Airport
Torquay Airport-Small Airport
Trawalla Airport-Small Airport
Wooloomanata Airfield-Small Airport

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 Haddon

What is the population of Haddon?

Haddon has a population of 1,175 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 5 people per square mile, spread across 252.5 square miles. The median age of residents is 40.0 years.

Is Haddon expensive to live in?

The median household income is $26,702, 64% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $225,400 (20% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,127 per month. The home price-to-income ratio is 8.4x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Haddon?

Haddon has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winter temperatures average 66°F in January, while summers reach an average of 46°F in July. The area receives 275 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 26.7 inches.

How is the job market in Haddon?

Haddon has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 4.2%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $514. There are 112 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Haddon?

The median home value in Haddon is $225,400. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,127. The homeownership rate is 97.0%.

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