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Heyfield, Australia

Victoria · Australia

Heyfield is a small town in Victoria, Australia with a population of 1,944. Elevation: 200 ft (61 m). Average temperature: 58°F (14°C).

Data updated June 2026

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
1,944 Population 0/sq mi density
200 ft Elevation 61 meters
58°F Avg Temperature 14°C
28.8 in Annual Rain
Australia / Melbourne Timezone
$17,914 Median Income
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$17,914 median income, 3.7% unemployment
C+
Affordability
2.9 / 5.0
$118,400 home value, $592/mo rent

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About Heyfield

Heyfield

Heyfield is a town in Victoria, Australia, with a population of 2050. It is 206 kilometres (128 mi) east of Melbourne, in the Shire of Wellington local government area. Located on the Thomson River, Heyfield is a gateway to the Victorian High Country.

People

Population1,944
Median Age47.0 yrs
Density0/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$17,914
Per Capita$17,914
Unemployment3.7%

Housing

C+
Home Value$118,400
Rent$592
Ownership80.7%
Housing Units778

Climate

Avg Temp58°F (14°C)
Rain28.8 in/yr
Sunny Days297/yr
Elevation200 ft (61 m)
Population1,944
Population Density0 / sq mi
Elevation200 ft (61 m)
Coordinates-37.9813°, 146.7856°
TimezoneAustralia/Melbourne
Country🇦🇺 Australia
State / ProvinceVictoria
Average Temperature58°F (14°C)
January Average67°F (20°C)
July Average50°F (10°C)
Annual Precipitation28.8 inches (731 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$17,914
Median Age47.0 years

About Heyfield

Heyfield is a small town in Australia (Victoria) with a population of 1,944. The city sits at an elevation of 200 feet (61 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 58°F (14°C). Temperatures range from 67°F in January to 50°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 28.8 inches. The timezone is Australia/Melbourne.

Heyfield has a population of 1,944 with a density of 0 people per square mile, spread across 5,784.9 square miles. The median age is 47.0 years, 21% older than the national median of 38.9.

Population

1,944
Total Population
0
People / sq mi
47.0yrs
Median Age
21% above Australia avg
5,784.9mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Heyfield vs Australia Average

The median household income in Heyfield is $17,914, which is 76% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $17,914 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $345, 76% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 3.7% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 185 business establishments.

Income: Heyfield vs Australia

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Income

Median HH Income$17,914
76% below Australia avg
Per Capita Income$17,914
Avg Weekly Wage$345

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment3.7%
3% above Australia avg
Establishments (County)185

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Heyfield is $118,400, 58% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $592 (49% below the national average of $1,163). 80.7% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 778 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 6.6x, above the traditionally affordable threshold of 3-4x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$118,400
58% below Australia avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$592
49% below Australia avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership80.7%
Owner-Occupied80.7%
Renter-Occupied19.3%
Housing Units778

Property Tax

Climate in Heyfield

Heyfield has an average annual temperature of 14.3°C (58°F). The hottest month is Feb (20.2°C), the coldest is Jul (8.8°C). Average annual precipitation is 712 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 20°C / 68°F 13.1° / 27° 47.9
Feb 20.2°C / 68°F 13.3° / 27° 49.4
Mar 18°C / 64°F 11.3° / 24.6° 43.6
Apr 14.6°C / 58°F 8.6° / 20.6° 51.5
May 11.6°C / 53°F 6.4° / 16.9° 51.1
Jun 9.4°C / 49°F 4.5° / 14.3° 61.3
Jul 8.8°C / 48°F 3.8° / 13.8° 62.0
Aug 9.6°C / 49°F 4.3° / 14.8° 70.0
Sep 11.6°C / 53°F 5.9° / 17.2° 76.5
Oct 13.8°C / 57°F 7.5° / 20.1° 63.0
Nov 15.8°C / 60°F 9.4° / 22.3° 74.1
Dec 18.1°C / 65°F 11.4° / 24.8° 61.8
Heyfield enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 67°F in January while summers reach 50°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 297 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 28.8 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 200 feet.

Temperature

67°F Jan (20°C) 50°F Jul (10°C)
Annual Average57.9°F
7% above Australia avg
January Average67°F (20°C)
July Average50°F (10°C)
Sunny Days297 days/yr

Geography

Elevation200 ft (61 m)
Area5,784.9 sq mi (14,982.9 km²)
Population Density0/sq mi
Coordinates-37.9813°N, 146.7856°W
TimezoneAustralia/Melbourne

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 28.8"
24% below Australia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 2.91"
Driest Month (Jul) 1.65"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

42 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 63 km
Aug 29, 2000 5 km ENE of Mirboo North, Australia M5.0 66 km
Sep 25, 1996 32 km SE of Alexandra, Australia M4.7 96 km
Jul 20, 2012 8 km S of Trafalgar, Australia M4.6 64 km
Mar 6, 2009 1 km SE of Korumburra, Australia M4.5 98 km
Jun 29, 2023 34 km SSW of Mount Buller, Australia M4.4 73 km
Jul 5, 2011 2 km NNE of Korumburra, Australia M4.4 96 km
Sep 25, 1996 26 km ENE of Neerim South, Australia M4.3 52 km
Feb 8, 2024 3 km E of Leongatha, Australia M4.3 89 km
Mar 18, 2009 0 km N of Korumburra, Australia M4.3 98 km
Sep 24, 2002 10 km SSE of Leongatha, Australia M4.0 95 km
Aug 6, 2024 34 km SSW of Mount Buller, Australia M3.9 71 km
Jul 5, 2011 2 km NW of Korumburra, Australia M3.7 98 km
Aug 21, 2001 2 km N of Kallista, Australia M3.6 124 km
May 19, 1990 37 km N of Yallourn North, Australia M3.5 45 km
Sep 24, 2002 8 km ESE of Leongatha, Australia M3.5 86 km
Mar 8, 2007 13 km N of Bunyip, Australia M3.5 92 km
Jul 4, 2001 7 km E of Mirboo North, Australia M3.4 67 km
Dec 16, 2001 8 km SW of Hotham Heights, Australia M3.4 107 km
Jul 5, 2011 6 km ENE of Korumburra, Australia M3.3 91 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 67°F (20°C) 2.4 in
February 68°F (20°C) 1.7 in Warmest
March 64°F (18°C) 2.2 in
April 58°F (15°C) 2.1 in
May 53°F (12°C) 2.0 in
June 49°F (9°C) 2.1 in Coldest
July 50°F (10°C) 1.7 in Driest
August 49°F (9°C) 1.9 in
September 52°F (11°C) 2.5 in
October 56°F (13°C) 2.6 in
November 60°F (16°C) 2.9 in Wettest
December 64°F (18°C) 2.6 in

Heyfield has a seasonal temperature swing of 19°F / from 49°F in June to 68°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 26.5 inches, with November being the wettest month (2.9") and July the driest (1.7").

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Schools in Heyfield

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Heyfield Primary School - - - -
St Michael's Primary School - - - -
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Radio Stations near Heyfield

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Museums in Heyfield

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Heyfield and District Museum

Hotels in Heyfield

2 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Commercial Hotel
Railway Hotel

Restaurants in Heyfield

1 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Dragon Star Chinese Resturant

Cafes in Heyfield

1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Cafe 3858

Gas Stations in Heyfield

1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Mobil

Banks in Heyfield

2 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bendigo Bank
NAB

Golf Courses in Heyfield

1 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Heyfield Golf Club

Ski Resorts Near Heyfield

1 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Mount Baw Baw 0.0 - - $0 - - -

Airports Near Heyfield

14 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Latrobe Valley AirportTGNMedium Airport
RAAF Base East Sale-Medium Airport
West Sale AirportSXEMedium Airport
Clydebank private Airstrip-Small Airport
Fish Creek Airport-Small Airport
Gleneagles Park Station-Small Airport
JDandBoo-Small Airport
Lake Glen Maggie Airfield (Coongulla)-Small Airport
Newry Airfield-Small Airport
Snowy Range Airfield-Small Airport
Stony Creek (Buffalo) Airfield-Small Airport
Stratford-Small Airport
Welshpool AirportWHLSmall Airport
Yarram Airport-Small Airport

Post Offices in Heyfield

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Heyfield Post Office

Churches & Religious Organizations in Heyfield

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Saint James Anglican 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 Heyfield

What is the population of Heyfield?

Heyfield has a population of 1,944 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 0 people per square mile, spread across 5,784.9 square miles. The median age of residents is 47.0 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Heyfield expensive to live in?

The median household income is $17,914, 76% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $118,400 (58% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $592 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 6.6x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Heyfield?

Heyfield enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winter temperatures average 67°F in January, while summers reach an average of 50°F in July. The area receives 297 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 28.8 inches.

How is the job market in Heyfield?

Heyfield has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 3.7%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $345. There are 185 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Heyfield?

The median home value in Heyfield is $118,400. For renters, the median monthly rent is $592. The homeownership rate is 80.7%.

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