Hamilton, Australia

Victoria · Australia

Hamilton is a small city in Victoria, Australia with a population of 9,577. Elevation: 620 ft (189 m). Average temperature: 56°F (13°C).

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

9,577 Population
620 ft Elevation 189 meters
56°F Avg Temperature 13°C
26.7 in Annual Rain
Australia / Melbourne Timezone

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About Hamilton

Hamilton

Hamilton is a city in south-western Victoria, Australia, at the intersection of the Glenelg Highway and the Henty Highway. The Hamilton Highway connects it to Geelong.

People

Population9,577

Climate

Avg Temp56°F (13°C)
Rain26.7 in/yr
Elevation620 ft (189 m)
Population9,577
Elevation620 ft (189 m)
Coordinates-37.7443°, 142.0220°
TimezoneAustralia/Melbourne
Country🇦🇺 Australia
State / ProvinceVictoria
Average Temperature56°F (13°C)
January Average65°F (18°C)
July Average47°F (8°C)
Annual Precipitation26.7 inches (678 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Hamilton

Hamilton is a small city in Australia (Victoria) with a population of 9,577. The city sits at an elevation of 620 feet (189 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 56°F (13°C). Temperatures range from 65°F in January to 47°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 26.7 inches. The timezone is Australia/Melbourne.

Climate in Hamilton

Hamilton has an average annual temperature of 13.6°C (56°F). The hottest month is Jan (19.2°C), the coldest is Jul (8.4°C). Average annual precipitation is 620 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 19.2°C / 67°F 11.5° / 26.9° 36.3
Feb 19.2°C / 67°F 11.6° / 26.8° 25.8
Mar 17.3°C / 63°F 10.4° / 24.2° 32.7
Apr 14.2°C / 58°F 8.3° / 20.1° 43.7
May 11.1°C / 52°F 6.6° / 15.7° 53.9
Jun 9°C / 48°F 5° / 12.9° 63.8
Jul 8.4°C / 47°F 4.5° / 12.3° 73.8
Aug 9°C / 48°F 4.7° / 13.4° 79.1
Sep 10.6°C / 51°F 5.7° / 15.4° 65.4
Oct 12.5°C / 55°F 6.7° / 18.3° 52.0
Nov 14.9°C / 59°F 8.2° / 21.6° 52.2
Dec 17.2°C / 63°F 9.7° / 24.6° 41.6
Hamilton enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 65°F in January while summers reach 47°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. Annual precipitation totals 26.7 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 620 feet.

Temperature

65°F Jan (18°C) 47°F Jul (8°C)
Annual Average55.7°F
3% above Australia avg
January Average65°F (18°C)
July Average47°F (8°C)

Geography

Elevation620 ft (189 m)
Coordinates37.7443°S, 142.0220°E
TimezoneAustralia/Melbourne

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 26.7"
30% below Australia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 3.23"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.91"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

4 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.8. Most recent: M3.8 on Jun 1, 2011.

Jun 1, 2011 45 km NE of Hamilton, Australia M3.8 45 km
Jan 5, 2002 44 km S of Moorak, Australia M3.6 130 km
Feb 6, 1999 44 km S of Moorak, Australia M3.6 133 km
Jun 30, 2005 59 km S of Port Fairy, Australia M3.5 132 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Newer Volcanics Province (42 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Newer Volcanics Province Shield(s) 1,011 m (3,317 ft) -2900 42 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 65°F (18°C) 1.4 in
February 66°F (19°C) 0.9 in Warmest, Driest
March 63°F (17°C) 1.5 in
April 57°F (14°C) 2.0 in
May 52°F (11°C) 2.4 in
June 48°F (9°C) 2.7 in
July 47°F (8°C) 3.1 in Coldest
August 48°F (9°C) 3.2 in Wettest
September 51°F (10°C) 3.0 in
October 54°F (12°C) 2.6 in
November 57°F (14°C) 2.1 in
December 61°F (16°C) 1.8 in

Hamilton has a seasonal temperature swing of 19°F / from 47°F in July to 66°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 26.7 inches, with August being the wettest month (3.2") and February the driest (0.9").

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Colleges & Universities in Hamilton

Institution Type Founded Website
Hamilton Institute of Rural Learning College - ,
RMIT University University - ,
South West TAFE College - Visit →

Schools in Hamilton

13 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Hamilton North Primary School - - - -
Baimbridge College - - - -
Monivae College - - - -
Good Shepherd College Junior Campus - - - -
Hamilton Parklands School - - - -
Hamilton (Gray Street) Primary School - - - -
George Street Primary School - - - -
OneSchool Global Hamilton Campus - - - -
The Hamilton and Alexandra College Junior Campus - - - -
Good Shepherd College - - - -
St Mary's Primary School - - - -
Tarrington Lutheran School - - - -
The Hamilton and Alexandra College - - - -
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Radio Stations near Hamilton

0 stations within ~55 km.

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Museums in Hamilton

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Big Woolbales & Campe Motor Museum
Sir Reginald Ansett Transport Museum

Farmers Markets in Hamilton

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Hamilton Regional Livestock Exchange

Hotels in Hamilton

1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Comfort Inn Botanical

Restaurants in Hamilton

7 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Alexandra House Family Bistro
Court Lantern
Curry Bowl
Izzy's Tavern
MANNA Cafe Bar and Grill
Noodles & Sushi
Thai Town

Cafes in Hamilton

9 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Cafe Gray
Clarabells Cafe
Curly's Pizza & Pasta
Gilly's
Mint
Pitstop Cafe
The Hive Drive Thru Coffee
The Speckled Frog
Woody's

Theatres in Hamilton

1 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Dramus Theatre

Monuments in Hamilton

2 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Ardachy Estate Soldier Settlement Memorial
King Edward VII

Dentists in Hamilton

1 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Brown Street Dental

Veterinaries in Hamilton

1 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Hamilton Vetcare

Train Stations in Hamilton

1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Hamilton

Gas Stations in Hamilton

8 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

BP
Caltex
EG Australia
Mobil Synergy
Octane
Shell
Shell
United

Banks in Hamilton

7 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

ANZ
Bendigo Bank
Bendigo Bank
Commonwealth Bank
NAB
Rabobank
Westpac

Shopping Malls in Hamilton

2 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

John Thomson & Co
The Hub Hamilton

Gyms in Hamilton

2 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Hamilton Fitness 24-7
On Track Pilates & Fitness Studio

Golf Courses in Hamilton

2 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Hamilton Golf Club
Parklands Golf Club

Airports Near Hamilton

14 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Hamilton AirportHLTMedium Airport
Portland AirportPTJMedium Airport
Stawell AirportSWCMedium Airport
Branxholme Airport-Small Airport
Casterton Airport-Small Airport
Chatsworth Airport-Small Airport
Coleraine Airport-Small Airport
Grampians Airport-Small Airport
Mount William Airport-Small Airport
Pomonal Airstrip-Small Airport
Port Fairy-Small Airport
Victoria Valley Airbase-Small Airport
Victoria Valley Airport-Small Airport
Warrnambool AirportWMBSmall Airport

Post Offices in Hamilton

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Hamilton Post Office

Churches & Religious Organizations in Hamilton

7 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Baptist Community Church
Christ Church Anglican Church
Hamilton Uniting Church
Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses
Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd
Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd
St Andrews Presbyterian Church

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Waterfalls
1
Natural waterfalls documented by USGS and OpenStreetMap contributors
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Waterfalls Near Hamilton

1 waterfalls from OpenStreetMap and USGS geographic data found near Hamilton.

Name Description
Nigretta 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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Hamilton enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winter temperatures average 65°F in January, while summers reach an average of 47°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 26.7 inches.

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