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Ironbark, Australia

Victoria · Australia

Ironbark is a small town in Victoria, Australia with a population of 1,093. Elevation: 830 ft (253 m). Average temperature: 60°F (16°C).

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
1,093 Population 4/sq mi density
830 ft Elevation 253 meters
60°F Avg Temperature 16°C
27.2 in Annual Rain
Australia / Melbourne Timezone
$23,525 Median Income
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Economy
2.6 / 5.0
$23,525 median income, 5.4% unemployment
C+
Affordability
2.9 / 5.0
$155,000 home value, $775/mo rent

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About Ironbark

Ironbark

Ironbark is a suburb of the regional city of Bendigo in north central Victoria, Australia, 2 kilometres (1.2 mi) north west of the Bendigo city centre. Ironbark was named after the Ironbark Valley. Ironbark was part of Long Gully until 1999 when it became a separate suburb.

People

Population1,093
Median Age41.0 yrs
Density4/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$23,525
Per Capita$23,525
Unemployment5.4%

Housing

C+
Home Value$155,000
Rent$775
Ownership55.6%
Housing Units437

Climate

Avg Temp60°F (16°C)
Rain27.2 in/yr
Sunny Days302/yr
Elevation830 ft (253 m)
Population1,093
Population Density4 / sq mi
Elevation830 ft (253 m)
Coordinates-36.7548°, 144.2638°
TimezoneAustralia/Melbourne
Country🇦🇺 Australia
State / ProvinceVictoria
Average Temperature60°F (16°C)
January Average73°F (23°C)
July Average49°F (9°C)
Annual Precipitation27.2 inches (691 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$23,525
Median Age41.0 years

About Ironbark

Ironbark is a small town in Australia (Victoria) with a population of 1,093. The city sits at an elevation of 830 feet (253 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 60°F (16°C). Temperatures range from 73°F in January to 49°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 27.2 inches. The timezone is Australia/Melbourne.

Ironbark has a population of 1,093 with a density of 4 people per square mile, spread across 255.2 square miles. The median age is 41.0 years, 5% older than the national median of 38.9.

Population

1,093
Total Population
4
People / sq mi
41.0yrs
Median Age
5% above Australia avg
255.2mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Ironbark vs Australia Average

The median household income in Ironbark is $23,525, which is 69% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $23,525 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $452, 68% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 5.4% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 104 business establishments.

Income: Ironbark vs Australia

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Income

Median HH Income$23,525
69% below Australia avg
Per Capita Income$23,525
Avg Weekly Wage$452

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment5.4%
50% above Australia avg
Establishments (County)104

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Ironbark is $155,000, 45% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $775 (33% below the national average of $1,163). 55.6% of housing units are owner-occupied (below the 65.4% national rate). There are 437 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 6.6x, above the traditionally affordable threshold of 3-4x.

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Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$155,000
45% below Australia avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$775
33% below Australia avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership55.6%
Owner-Occupied55.6%
Renter-Occupied44.4%
Housing Units437

Property Tax

Climate in Ironbark

Ironbark has an average annual temperature of 14.6°C (58°F). The hottest month is Jan (22.2°C), the coldest is Jul (7.6°C). Average annual precipitation is 508 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 22.2°C / 72°F 14.3° / 30° 34.8
Feb 22°C / 72°F 14.3° / 29.6° 31.4
Mar 19°C / 66°F 11.8° / 26.3° 29.2
Apr 14.8°C / 59°F 8.1° / 21.5° 34.7
May 11°C / 52°F 5.3° / 16.7° 47.6
Jun 8.5°C / 47°F 3.5° / 13.5° 50.3
Jul 7.6°C / 46°F 2.7° / 12.6° 53.0
Aug 8.6°C / 47°F 3° / 14.2° 52.3
Sep 10.8°C / 51°F 4.6° / 17° 50.2
Oct 14.1°C / 57°F 7° / 21.2° 40.8
Nov 17.4°C / 63°F 9.9° / 24.8° 45.5
Dec 19.7°C / 67°F 11.9° / 27.5° 37.7
Ironbark 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 / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 302 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 27.2 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 830 feet.

Temperature

73°F Jan (23°C) 49°F Jul (9°C)
Annual Average59.9°F
11% above Australia avg
January Average73°F (23°C)
July Average49°F (9°C)
Sunny Days302 days/yr

Geography

Elevation830 ft (253 m)
Area255.2 sq mi (660.8 km²)
Population Density4/sq mi
Coordinates-36.7548°N, 144.2638°W
TimezoneAustralia/Melbourne

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 27.2"
28% below Australia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 2.60"
Driest Month (Mar) 1.14"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

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

May 28, 2023 5 km W of Mickleham, Australia M3.8 101 km
May 3, 1991 15 km W of Marong, Australia M3.4 27 km
Jun 22, 2000 10 km NW of Heathcote, Australia M3.3 34 km
Jan 22, 2002 5 km WNW of Rochester, Australia M3.3 58 km
Jun 8, 1991 9 km SW of Marong, Australia M3.1 18 km
May 26, 2010 8 km E of Rochester, Australia M3.0 64 km
Apr 19, 2002 45 km N of Charlton, Australia M2.9 133 km
Jan 13, 2014 1 km SSE of Lilydale, Australia M2.8 148 km
Feb 2, 2003 9 km N of Trentham, Australia M2.8 61 km
May 9, 2003 27 km SE of Euroa, Australia M2.6 138 km
Aug 9, 2002 10 km ESE of Kyabram, Australia M2.5 93 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Newer Volcanics Province (193 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Newer Volcanics Province Shield(s) 1,011 m (3,317 ft) -2900 193 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 73°F (23°C) 1.7 in Warmest
February 70°F (21°C) 1.2 in
March 65°F (19°C) 1.1 in Driest
April 58°F (15°C) 1.7 in
May 53°F (12°C) 2.3 in
June 48°F (9°C) 2.3 in Coldest
July 49°F (9°C) 2.3 in
August 48°F (9°C) 2.6 in Wettest
September 52°F (11°C) 2.4 in
October 57°F (14°C) 2.4 in
November 62°F (16°C) 1.7 in
December 66°F (19°C) 1.4 in

Ironbark has a seasonal temperature swing of 25°F / from 48°F in June to 73°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 23.1 inches, with August being the wettest month (2.6") and March the driest (1.1").

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Schools in Ironbark

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Bendigo Primary School
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Museums in Ironbark

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Bendigo Joss House Temple
Bendigo RSL Museum
Bendigo Steam Engine Museum
Bendigo Tramways Depot and Workshop
Discovery Science & Technology Centre
Golden Dragon Museum
Maldon District Museum
Maldon Vintage Machinery Museum
Maldon Vintage Machinery Museum
Maldon Vintage Machinery Museum
Maldon Vintage Machinery Museum
Maldon Vintage Machinery Museum
Maldon Vintage Machinery Museum

Libraries in Ironbark

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Athenaeum Library0.0
Bendigo Library0.0
Bendigo TAFE Library0.0
Kangaroo Flat Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Ironbark

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Maldon Market

Hotels in Ironbark

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

National Hotel Complex

Restaurants in Ironbark

1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Indian Daawat Restaurant

Cafes in Ironbark

1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bedford Brew Coffee

Clinics in Ironbark

3 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

AU #8131953457
Don Street Medical
Skintellect Solutions

Gas Stations in Ironbark

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Shell

Breweries in Ironbark

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Brookes Beer

Stadiums & Teams in Ironbark

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Ironbark

33 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Echuca AirportECHMedium Airport
Arkells AirfieldSmall Airport
Avonmore AirportSmall Airport
Bamawm AirportSmall Airport
Bendigo AirportBXGSmall Airport
Blue Tongue AirfieldSmall Airport
Boort AirportSmall Airport
Bridgewater AirportSmall Airport
Castlemaine AirportSmall Airport
Derby FieldSmall Airport
Dunolly AirportSmall Airport
Elmore AirportSmall Airport
Emu Creek AirfieldSmall Airport
Flying Circus AirfieldSmall Airport
Kotta AirportSmall Airport
Kyabram AirportSmall Airport
Kyneton AirportSmall Airport
Legate AirfieldSmall Airport
Marshall AirfieldSmall Airport
Maryborough AirportSmall Airport
Moama AirstripSmall Airport
Prairie AirportSmall Airport
Pyramid Hill AirportSmall Airport
Raywood AirfieldSmall Airport
Riddell AirportSmall Airport
Rochford AirstripSmall Airport
Romsey AirportSmall Airport
Smeaton airfield privateSmall Airport
The Boreen AirstripSmall Airport
Torrumbarry AirportSmall Airport
Valken Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Woodvale AirportSmall Airport
Wright FieldSmall Airport

Treatment Centers in Ironbark

2 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Bendigo Hospital Rehabilitation
Stewart Cowen Community Rehabilitation Centre

Churches & Religious Organizations in Ironbark

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Dormition of Our Lady Greek Orthodox Church
Enjoy 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 Ironbark

What is the population of Ironbark?

Ironbark has a population of 1,093 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 4 people per square mile, spread across 255.2 square miles. The median age of residents is 41.0 years.

Is Ironbark expensive to live in?

The median household income is $23,525, 69% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $155,000 (45% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $775 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 Ironbark?

Ironbark enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winter temperatures average 73°F in January, while summers reach an average of 49°F in July. The area receives 302 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 27.2 inches.

How is the job market in Ironbark?

The unemployment rate in Ironbark is 5.4%, somewhat above the national average of 3.6%. Job seekers may face moderate competition. The average weekly wage is $452. There are 104 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Ironbark?

The median home value in Ironbark is $155,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $775. The homeownership rate is 55.6%.

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