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Hoddles Creek, Australia

Victoria · Australia

Hoddles Creek is a small town in Victoria, Australia with a population of 617. Elevation: 922 ft (281 m). Average temperature: 59°F (15°C).

Data updated June 2026

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
617 Population 75/sq mi density
922 ft Elevation 281 meters
59°F Avg Temperature 15°C
36.3 in Annual Rain
Australia / Melbourne Timezone
$26,330 Median Income
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$26,330 median income, 2.6% unemployment
C
Affordability
2.3 / 5.0
$205,600 home value, $1,028/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population617
Median Age46.0 yrs
Density75/mi²

Economy

B
Median Income$26,330
Per Capita$26,330
Unemployment2.6%

Housing

C
Home Value$205,600
Rent$1,028
Ownership95.9%
Housing Units247

Climate

Avg Temp59°F (15°C)
Rain36.3 in/yr
Sunny Days271/yr
Elevation922 ft (281 m)
Population617
Population Density75 / sq mi
Elevation922 ft (281 m)
Coordinates-37.8333°, 145.5833°
TimezoneAustralia/Melbourne
Country🇦🇺 Australia
State / ProvinceVictoria
Average Temperature59°F (15°C)
January Average69°F (20°C)
July Average51°F (11°C)
Annual Precipitation36.3 inches (921 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.1 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$26,330
Median Age46.0 years

About Hoddles Creek

Hoddles Creek is a small town in Australia (Victoria) with a population of 617. The city sits at an elevation of 922 feet (281 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 59°F (15°C). Temperatures range from 69°F in January to 51°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 36.3 inches. The timezone is Australia/Melbourne.

Hoddles Creek has a population of 617 with a density of 75 people per square mile, spread across 8.3 square miles. The median age is 46.0 years, 18% older than the national median of 38.9.

Population

617
Total Population
75
People / sq mi
46.0yrs
Median Age
18% above Australia avg
8.3mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Hoddles Creek vs Australia Average

The median household income in Hoddles Creek is $26,330, which is 65% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $26,330 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $506, 65% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 2.6% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 59 business establishments.

Income: Hoddles Creek vs Australia

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Income

Median HH Income$26,330
65% below Australia avg
Per Capita Income$26,330
Avg Weekly Wage$506

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment2.6%
28% below Australia avg
Establishments (County)59

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Hoddles Creek is $205,600, 27% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $1,028 (12% below the national average of $1,163). 95.9% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 247 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 7.8x, making homeownership a significant financial stretch for most families.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$205,600
27% below Australia avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,028
12% below Australia avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership95.9%
Owner-Occupied95.9%
Renter-Occupied4.1%
Housing Units247

Property Tax

Climate in Hoddles Creek

Hoddles Creek 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
Hoddles Creek enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 69°F in January while summers reach 51°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 36.3 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 922 feet.

Temperature

69°F Jan (20°C) 51°F Jul (11°C)
Annual Average58.5°F
8% above Australia avg
January Average69°F (20°C)
July Average51°F (11°C)
Sunny Days271 days/yr

Geography

Elevation922 ft (281 m)
Area8.3 sq mi (21.4 km²)
Population Density75/sq mi
Coordinates-37.8333°N, 145.5833°W
TimezoneAustralia/Melbourne

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 36.3"
5% below Australia avg
Snowfall 0.1"
Wettest Month (Aug) 5.16"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.36"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

44 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 75 km
Aug 29, 2000 5 km ENE of Mirboo North, Australia M5.0 83 km
Sep 25, 1996 32 km SE of Alexandra, Australia M4.7 64 km
Jul 20, 2012 8 km S of Trafalgar, Australia M4.6 71 km
Mar 6, 2009 1 km SE of Korumburra, Australia M4.5 72 km
Jul 5, 2011 2 km NNE of Korumburra, Australia M4.4 68 km
Jun 29, 2023 34 km SSW of Mount Buller, Australia M4.4 77 km
Sep 25, 1996 26 km ENE of Neerim South, Australia M4.3 55 km
Feb 8, 2024 3 km E of Leongatha, Australia M4.3 80 km
Mar 18, 2009 0 km N of Korumburra, Australia M4.3 69 km
Sep 24, 2002 10 km SSE of Leongatha, Australia M4.0 88 km
Aug 6, 2024 34 km SSW of Mount Buller, Australia M3.9 80 km
May 28, 2023 5 km W of Mickleham, Australia M3.8 73 km
Jul 5, 2011 2 km NW of Korumburra, Australia M3.7 67 km
Aug 21, 2001 2 km N of Kallista, Australia M3.6 19 km
Sep 24, 2002 8 km ESE of Leongatha, Australia M3.5 84 km
Mar 8, 2007 13 km N of Bunyip, Australia M3.5 22 km
May 19, 1990 37 km N of Yallourn North, Australia M3.5 65 km
Jul 4, 2001 7 km E of Mirboo North, Australia M3.4 86 km
Jul 5, 2011 6 km ENE of Korumburra, Australia M3.3 69 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 69°F (20°C) 3.0 in Warmest
February 66°F (19°C) 2.4 in Driest
March 63°F (17°C) 3.0 in
April 57°F (14°C) 3.8 in
May 52°F (11°C) 4.4 in
June 47°F (9°C) 4.5 in
July 51°F (11°C) 4.3 in
August 47°F (8°C) 5.2 in Coldest, Wettest
September 50°F (10°C) 5.0 in
October 54°F (12°C) 4.9 in
November 57°F (14°C) 4.3 in
December 61°F (16°C) 3.9 in

Hoddles Creek has a seasonal temperature swing of 22°F / from 47°F in August to 69°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 48.7 inches, with August being the wettest month (5.2") and February the driest (2.4").

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Schools in Hoddles Creek

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Hoddles Creek Primary School
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Radio Stations near Hoddles Creek

3 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
World Buddhist Radio buddhism, meditation MP3 64 kbps
Yarra Valley FM MP3 128 kbps
SYN FM alternative, college radio AAC+ 128 kbps

Museums in Hoddles Creek

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Emerald Museum
Eva and Marc Besen Centre
Historic Council Shire Offices
Mont De Lancey Museum
Southern Sherbrook Historical Society
TarraWarra Museum of Art
Yarra Ranges Regional Museum

Libraries in Hoddles Creek

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Belgrave Library0.0
Berwick Library0.0
Casey-Cardinia Library Co. (Pakenham Branch)0.0
Emerald Library0.0
Federation University Library0.0
Lilydale Library0.0
Montrose Library0.0
Mount Evelyn Reading Room0.0
Street Library0.0
Yarra Junction Library0.0
Yarra Junction public library0.0

Farmers Markets in Hoddles Creek

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Akoonah Park Market
Gembrook Market
Millgrove Market
The Barn

Breweries in Hoddles Creek

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Hargreaves Hill Brewing Co.
Harvgreaves Hill Brewing Company

Stadiums & Teams in Hoddles Creek

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near Hoddles Creek

1 ski resorts within range.

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

Airports Near Hoddles Creek

20 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Melbourne AirportMELLarge Airport
Melbourne Essendon AirportMEBMedium Airport
Melbourne Moorabbin AirportMBWMedium Airport
Arkells AirfieldSmall Airport
Bunyip AirportSmall Airport
Coldstream AirportSmall Airport
Delatite AirstripSmall Airport
Drouin AirportSmall Airport
Eildon Weir AirportSmall Airport
Koo Wee Rup (Aardel Port) AirfieldSmall Airport
Leongatha AirportSmall Airport
Lilydale AirportSmall Airport
Ling Lake AirfieldSmall Airport
Longwarry AirportSmall Airport
Nar Nar Goon AirstripSmall Airport
Taggerty AirportSmall Airport
Tooradin AirportSmall Airport
Tyabb AirportSmall Airport
Wonthaggi AirportSmall Airport
Yeaburn AirportSmall Airport

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Waterfalls
1
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 Hoddles Creek

What is the population of Hoddles Creek?

Hoddles Creek has a population of 617 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 75 people per square mile, spread across 8.3 square miles. The median age of residents is 46.0 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Hoddles Creek expensive to live in?

The median household income is $26,330, 65% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $205,600 (27% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,028 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 7.8x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Hoddles Creek?

Hoddles Creek enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winter temperatures average 69°F in January, while summers reach an average of 51°F in July. The area receives 271 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 36.3 inches.

How is the job market in Hoddles Creek?

The job market in Hoddles Creek is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.6% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $506. There are 59 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Hoddles Creek?

The median home value in Hoddles Creek is $205,600. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,028. The homeownership rate is 95.9%.

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