Heathcote, Australia

Full City Profile

2.2 /5.0

C Fair

2,712 Population 11/sq mi density

784 ft Elevation 239 meters

60°F Avg Temperature 16°C

Overall

2.2 / 5.0

Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

C+

Economy

2.6 / 5.0

$16,562 median income, 5.2% unemployment

Affordability

1.8 / 5.0

$143,600 home value, $718/mo rent

Heathcote enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 73°F in January while summers reach 49°F in July. The area gets 302 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 27.2 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

73°F Jan (23°C) 49°F Jul (9°C)

Annual Average	59.9°F
	11% above US avg
January Average	73°F (23°C)
July Average	49°F (9°C)
Sunny Days	302 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	784 ft (239 m)
Area	255.2 sq mi (660.8 km²)
Population Density	11/sq mi
Coordinates	-36.9221°N, 144.7084°W
Timezone	Australia/Melbourne

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 27.2"

28% below US avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (Aug) 2.68"

Driest Month (Feb) 1.26"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

23 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.7. Most recent: M3.8 on May 28, 2023.

Sep 25, 1996	32 km SE of Alexandra, Australia	M4.7	126 km
May 28, 2023	5 km W of Mickleham, Australia	M3.8	70 km
Aug 21, 2001	2 km N of Kallista, Australia	M3.6	121 km
Mar 8, 2007	13 km N of Bunyip, Australia	M3.5	149 km
May 3, 1991	15 km W of Marong, Australia	M3.4	70 km
Jan 22, 2002	5 km WNW of Rochester, Australia	M3.3	65 km
Jun 22, 2000	10 km NW of Heathcote, Australia	M3.3	10 km
Jan 20, 2005	16 km WNW of Wangaratta, Australia	M3.3	145 km
Jun 22, 2013	24 km SE of Benalla, Australia	M3.2	130 km
Jul 24, 2000	1 km S of Dandenong, Australia	M3.1	128 km
Jun 8, 1991	9 km SW of Marong, Australia	M3.1	59 km
Nov 22, 1991	5 km SSW of Benalla, Australia	M3.1	118 km
May 1, 2013	7 km NW of Clifton Springs, Australia	M3.1	134 km
Mar 30, 2010	4 km NNE of Portarlington, Australia	M3.0	128 km
May 26, 2010	8 km E of Rochester, Australia	M3.0	63 km
Jan 5, 2001	32 km NE of Warburton, Australia	M2.8	133 km
Jan 13, 2014	1 km SSE of Lilydale, Australia	M2.8	109 km
Feb 2, 2003	9 km N of Trentham, Australia	M2.8	55 km
Apr 12, 2004	26 km ESE of Alexandra, Australia	M2.8	121 km
Mar 10, 2015	3 km NNE of Pakenham, Australia	M2.8	143 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	73°F (23°C)	1.8 in	Warmest
February	70°F (21°C)	1.3 in	Driest
March	65°F (19°C)	1.3 in
April	58°F (15°C)	1.8 in
May	53°F (11°C)	2.4 in
June	47°F (9°C)	2.4 in	Coldest
July	49°F (9°C)	2.5 in
August	48°F (9°C)	2.7 in	Wettest
September	51°F (11°C)	2.5 in
October	56°F (13°C)	2.4 in
November	61°F (16°C)	1.8 in
December	66°F (19°C)	1.5 in

Heathcote has a seasonal temperature swing of 25°F / from 47°F in June to 73°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 24.3 inches, with August being the wettest month (2.7") and February the driest (1.3").

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