Junortoun, Australia

Victoria · Australia

Junortoun is a small town in Victoria, Australia with a population of 3,862. Elevation: 719 ft (219 m). Average temperature: 60°F (16°C).

Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026

3,862 Population 15/sq mi density
719 ft Elevation 219 meters
60°F Avg Temperature 16°C
27.2 in Annual Rain
Australia / Melbourne Timezone

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About Junortoun

Junortoun is a suburb of Bendigo, Victoria, Australia. The suburb is located 6 kilometres (3.7 mi) east of the Bendigo city centre along the McIvor Highway. At the 2016 census, Junortoun had a population of 3,201.

People

Population3,862
Density15/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp60°F (16°C)
Rain27.2 in/yr
Elevation719 ft (219 m)
Population3,862
Population Density15 / sq mi
Elevation719 ft (219 m)
Coordinates-36.7711°, 144.3631°
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)

About Junortoun

Junortoun is a small town in Australia (Victoria) with a population of 3,862. The city sits at an elevation of 719 feet (219 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.

Climate in Junortoun

Junortoun 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
Junortoun 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. Annual precipitation totals 27.2 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 719 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)

Geography

Elevation719 ft (219 m)
Area255.2 sq mi (660.8 km²)
Population Density15/sq mi
Coordinates36.7711°S, 144.3631°E
TimezoneAustralia/Melbourne

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 27.2"
28% below Australia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 2.48"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.14"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

14 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 96 km
May 3, 1991 15 km W of Marong, Australia M3.4 36 km
Jun 22, 2000 10 km NW of Heathcote, Australia M3.3 25 km
Jan 22, 2002 5 km WNW of Rochester, Australia M3.3 54 km
May 1, 2013 7 km NW of Clifton Springs, Australia M3.1 150 km
Jun 8, 1991 9 km SW of Marong, Australia M3.1 27 km
Nov 22, 1991 5 km SSW of Benalla, Australia M3.1 144 km
Mar 30, 2010 4 km NNE of Portarlington, Australia M3.0 148 km
May 26, 2010 8 km E of Rochester, Australia M3.0 60 km
Apr 19, 2002 45 km N of Charlton, Australia M2.9 140 km
Jan 13, 2014 1 km SSE of Lilydale, Australia M2.8 141 km
Feb 2, 2003 9 km N of Trentham, Australia M2.8 60 km
May 9, 2003 27 km SE of Euroa, Australia M2.6 129 km
Aug 9, 2002 10 km ESE of Kyabram, Australia M2.5 86 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Newer Volcanics Province (199 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Newer Volcanics Province Shield(s) 1,011 m (3,317 ft) -2900 199 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 71°F (21°C) 1.1 in Driest
March 66°F (19°C) 1.2 in
April 59°F (15°C) 1.6 in
May 53°F (12°C) 2.2 in
June 48°F (9°C) 2.1 in Coldest
July 49°F (9°C) 2.2 in
August 48°F (9°C) 2.5 in Wettest
September 52°F (11°C) 2.3 in
October 57°F (14°C) 2.2 in
November 62°F (17°C) 1.7 in
December 67°F (19°C) 1.4 in

Junortoun has a seasonal temperature swing of 25°F / from 48°F in June to 73°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 22.2 inches, with August being the wettest month (2.5") and February the driest (1.1").

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Schools in Junortoun

1 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Catherine McAuley College Coolock Campus - - - -
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Radio Stations near Junortoun

0 stations within ~55 km.

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Museums in Junortoun

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

Libraries in Junortoun

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

Breweries in Junortoun

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Brookes Beer

Stadiums & Teams in Junortoun

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Airports Near Junortoun

37 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Echuca AirportECHMedium Airport
Arkells Airfield-Small Airport
Avonmore Airport-Small Airport
Ballarat Airport-Small Airport
Bamawm Airport-Small Airport
Bendigo AirportBXGSmall Airport
Blue Tongue Airfield-Small Airport
Boort Airport-Small Airport
Bridgewater Airport-Small Airport
Castlemaine Airport-Small Airport
Derby Field-Small Airport
Dunolly Airport-Small Airport
Elmore Airport-Small Airport
Emu Creek Airfield-Small Airport
Flying Circus Airfield-Small Airport
Kotta Airport-Small Airport
Kyabram Airport-Small Airport
Kyneton Airport-Small Airport
Legate Airfield-Small Airport
Marshall Airfield-Small Airport
Maryborough Airport-Small Airport
Moama Airstrip-Small Airport
Prairie Airport-Small Airport
Puckapunyal (Military) Airport-Small Airport
Pyramid Hill Airport-Small Airport
Raywood Airfield-Small Airport
Riddell Airport-Small Airport
Rochford Airstrip-Small Airport
Romsey Airport-Small Airport
Skydive Nagambie Airport-Small Airport
Smeaton airfield private-Small Airport
Sunbury (Penfield) Airfield-Small Airport
The Boreen Airstrip-Small Airport
Torrumbarry Airport-Small Airport
Valken Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Woodvale Airport-Small Airport
Wright Field-Small Airport

Post Offices in Junortoun

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Australia Post - Junortoun LPO

Treatment Centers in Junortoun

2 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Bendigo Hospital Rehabilitation
Stewart Cowen Community Rehabilitation Centre

Churches & Religious Organizations in Junortoun

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Bendigo Baptist 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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What is the population of Junortoun?

Junortoun has a population of 3,862 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 15 people per square mile, spread across 255.2 square miles.

What is the weather like in Junortoun?

Junortoun 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. Annual rainfall totals 27.2 inches.

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