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Healesville, Australia

Victoria · Australia

Healesville is a small city in Victoria, Australia with a population of 7,382. Elevation: 318 ft (97 m). Average temperature: 51°F (11°C).

2.4 /5.0
C Fair
7,382 Population 135/sq mi density
318 ft Elevation 97 meters
51°F Avg Temperature 11°C
46.4 in Annual Rain
Australia / Melbourne Timezone
$23,897 Median Income
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Overall
2.4 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$23,897 median income, 3.5% unemployment
D
Affordability
2.0 / 5.0
$197,200 home value, $986/mo rent

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About Healesville

Healesville

Healesville is a town in Victoria, Australia, 64 km north-east from Melbourne's central business district, located within the Shire of Yarra Ranges local government area. Healesville recorded a population of 7,589 in the 2021 census.

People

Population7,382
Median Age46.0 yrs
Density135/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$23,897
Per Capita$23,897
Unemployment3.5%

Housing

D
Home Value$197,200
Rent$986
Ownership82.3%
Housing Units2,953

Climate

Avg Temp51°F (11°C)
Rain46.4 in/yr
Sunny Days271/yr
Elevation318 ft (97 m)
Population7,382
Population Density135 / sq mi
Elevation318 ft (97 m)
Coordinates-37.6540°, 145.5172°
TimezoneAustralia/Melbourne
Country🇦🇺 Australia
State / ProvinceVictoria
Average Temperature51°F (11°C)
January Average62°F (17°C)
July Average42°F (6°C)
Annual Precipitation46.4 inches (1,178 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.9 inches (2 cm)
Median Household Income$23,897
Median Age46.0 years

About Healesville

Healesville is a small city in Australia (Victoria) with a population of 7,382. The city sits at an elevation of 318 feet (97 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 51°F (11°C). Temperatures range from 62°F in January to 42°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 46.4 inches. The timezone is Australia/Melbourne.

Healesville has a population of 7,382 with a density of 135 people per square mile, spread across 54.9 square miles. The median age is 46.0 years, 18% older than the national median of 38.9.

Population

7,382
Total Population
135
People / sq mi
46.0yrs
Median Age
18% above Australia avg
54.9mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Healesville vs Australia Average

The median household income in Healesville is $23,897, which is 68% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $23,897 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $460, 68% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 3.5% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 701 business establishments.

Income: Healesville vs Australia

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Income

Median HH Income$23,897
68% below Australia avg
Per Capita Income$23,897
Avg Weekly Wage$460

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment3.5%
3% below Australia avg
Establishments (County)701

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Healesville is $197,200, 30% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $986 (15% below the national average of $1,163). 82.3% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 2,953 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 8.3x, making homeownership a significant financial stretch for most families.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$197,200
30% below Australia avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$986
15% below Australia avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership82.3%
Owner-Occupied82.3%
Renter-Occupied17.7%
Housing Units2,953

Property Tax

Climate in Healesville

Healesville has an average annual temperature of 14.1°C (57°F). The hottest month is Jan (20.2°C), the coldest is Jul (8.8°C). Average annual precipitation is 761 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 20.2°C / 68°F 11.9° / 28.4° 44.2
Feb 20°C / 68°F 12.1° / 27.8° 58.2
Mar 17.8°C / 64°F 10.1° / 25.5° 49.2
Apr 14.2°C / 58°F 7.3° / 21° 59.0
May 11.2°C / 52°F 5.7° / 16.8° 73.6
Jun 9°C / 48°F 3.8° / 14.1° 61.8
Jul 8.8°C / 48°F 4° / 13.5° 61.7
Aug 9.5°C / 49°F 4.3° / 14.7° 72.8
Sep 11.4°C / 53°F 5.5° / 17.4° 66.9
Oct 13.4°C / 56°F 6.9° / 20° 71.2
Nov 16°C / 61°F 8.9° / 23.1° 73.9
Dec 17.8°C / 64°F 10.1° / 25.5° 68.3
Healesville experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 62°F in January while summers reach 42°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 46.4 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 318 feet.

Temperature

62°F Jan (17°C) 42°F Jul (6°C)
Annual Average51.1°F
5% below Australia avg
January Average62°F (17°C)
July Average42°F (6°C)
Sunny Days271 days/yr

Geography

Elevation318 ft (97 m)
Area54.9 sq mi (142.1 km²)
Population Density135/sq mi
Coordinates-37.6540°N, 145.5172°W
TimezoneAustralia/Melbourne

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 46.4"
22% above Australia avg
Snowfall 0.9"
Wettest Month (Aug) 6.06"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.48"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

45 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 94 km
Aug 29, 2000 5 km ENE of Mirboo North, Australia M5.0 102 km
Sep 25, 1996 32 km SE of Alexandra, Australia M4.7 53 km
Jul 20, 2012 8 km S of Trafalgar, Australia M4.6 90 km
Mar 6, 2009 1 km SE of Korumburra, Australia M4.5 92 km
Jul 5, 2011 2 km NNE of Korumburra, Australia M4.4 89 km
Jun 29, 2023 34 km SSW of Mount Buller, Australia M4.4 74 km
Sep 25, 1996 26 km ENE of Neerim South, Australia M4.3 66 km
Feb 8, 2024 3 km E of Leongatha, Australia M4.3 100 km
Mar 18, 2009 0 km N of Korumburra, Australia M4.3 90 km
Sep 24, 2002 10 km SSE of Leongatha, Australia M4.0 109 km
Aug 6, 2024 34 km SSW of Mount Buller, Australia M3.9 77 km
May 28, 2023 5 km W of Mickleham, Australia M3.8 61 km
Jul 5, 2011 2 km NW of Korumburra, Australia M3.7 88 km
Aug 21, 2001 2 km N of Kallista, Australia M3.6 28 km
Sep 24, 2002 8 km ESE of Leongatha, Australia M3.5 104 km
Mar 8, 2007 13 km N of Bunyip, Australia M3.5 41 km
May 19, 1990 37 km N of Yallourn North, Australia M3.5 73 km
Jul 4, 2001 7 km E of Mirboo North, Australia M3.4 105 km
Jul 5, 2011 6 km ENE of Korumburra, Australia M3.3 90 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 62°F (17°C) 3.3 in
February 64°F (18°C) 2.5 in Warmest, Driest
March 61°F (16°C) 3.2 in
April 55°F (13°C) 4.3 in
May 50°F (10°C) 4.9 in
June 45°F (7°C) 5.2 in
July 42°F (6°C) 5.2 in Coldest
August 44°F (7°C) 6.1 in Wettest
September 47°F (8°C) 5.7 in
October 51°F (11°C) 5.2 in
November 55°F (13°C) 4.6 in
December 59°F (15°C) 4.2 in

Healesville has a seasonal temperature swing of 21°F / from 42°F in July to 64°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 54.2 inches, with August being the wettest month (6.1") and February the driest (2.5").

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Schools in Healesville

3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Healesville High School — — — —
Healesville Primary School — — — —
St Brigid's Primary School — — — —
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Radio Stations near Healesville

5 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
World Buddhist Radio buddhism, meditation MP3 64 kbps
Yarra Valley FM — MP3 128 kbps
Golden Days Radio gold, golden oldies AAC 128 kbps
SYN FM alternative, college radio AAC+ 128 kbps
UGFM Radio Murrindindi australian music, community radio MP3 64 kbps

Museums in Healesville

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Eva and Marc Besen Centre
House of Bottles Museum & Tearooms
Mont De Lancey Museum
TarraWarra Museum of Art
Upwey / Belgrave RSL
Yarra Ranges Regional Museum

Libraries in Healesville

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Boronia Library0.0
CD0.0
Croydon Library0.0
Ferntree Gully Library0.0
Lilydale Library0.0
Miller's Homestead0.0
Montrose Library0.0
Mooroolbark Library0.0
Mount Evelyn Reading Room0.0
Street Library0.0
Yarra Junction Library0.0
Yarra Junction public library0.0
Yarra Plenty Regional Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Healesville

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Fair Treasures
Gully Market
Millgrove Market

Hotels in Healesville

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

RACV Healesville Country Club

Restaurants in Healesville

9 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Dosa Hut
Healesville R.S.L.
Innocent Bystander
Innocent Bystander
Kang's Woks Asian Restaurant
Sammy's Charcoal Chicken
Spinner's Souvlaki Bar & Grill
TarraWarra Estate Restaurant
Yarra Valley Pasta

Cafes in Healesville

8 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Allmoto Cafe
Cherry Tree Cafe
Mocha & Lime
My Little Kitchen
Natures Cakes
The Mare Coffee Co
Tommy's Toasties
Watts River Cafe

Cinemas in Healesville

1 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

The Memo, Healesville

Veterinaries in Healesville

1 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Healesville Veterinary Clinic

Train Stations in Healesville

1 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Healesville

Gas Stations in Healesville

4 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

7-Eleven
Ampol
BP
Shell

Banks in Healesville

2 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Commonwealth Bank
NAB

Shopping Malls in Healesville

1 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Healesville Walk Shopping Centre

Golf Courses in Healesville

2 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

RACV Healesville Country Club
RACV Healsville Country Club - Four-hole Short Course

Breweries in Healesville

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Hargreaves Hill Brewing Co.
Harvgreaves Hill Brewing Company
Killer Sprocket Brewery

Stadiums & Teams in Healesville

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Healesville

24 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
Bunyip Airport—Small Airport
Coldstream Airport—Small Airport
Delatite Airstrip—Small Airport
Drouin Airport—Small Airport
Eildon Weir Airport—Small Airport
Emu Creek Airfield—Small Airport
Koo Wee Rup (Aardel Port) Airfield—Small Airport
Lilydale Airport—Small Airport
Ling Lake Airfield—Small Airport
Longwarry Airport—Small Airport
Mansfield Airport—Small Airport
Merton Airport—Small Airport
Nar Nar Goon Airstrip—Small Airport
Puckapunyal (Military) Airport—Small Airport
Taggerty Airport—Small Airport
The Boreen Airstrip—Small Airport
Tooradin Airport—Small Airport
Tyabb Airport—Small Airport
Yeaburn Airport—Small Airport

Post Offices in Healesville

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Healesville Post Office

Churches & Religious Organizations in Healesville

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Healesville Seventh Day Adventist Church
Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses
Liberty Church

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UFO Sightings
2
Reported UFO sightings from the National UFO Reporting Center database
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Waterfalls
2
Natural waterfalls documented by USGS and OpenStreetMap contributors
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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 Healesville

What is the population of Healesville?

Healesville has a population of 7,382 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 135 people per square mile, spread across 54.9 square miles. The median age of residents is 46.0 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Healesville expensive to live in?

The median household income is $23,897, 68% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $197,200 (30% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $986 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 8.3x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Healesville?

Healesville has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winter temperatures average 62°F in January, while summers reach an average of 42°F in July. The area receives 271 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 46.4 inches.

How is the job market in Healesville?

Healesville has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 3.5%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $460. There are 701 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Healesville?

The median home value in Healesville is $197,200. For renters, the median monthly rent is $986. The homeownership rate is 82.3%.

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