Kyneton, Australia

Victoria · Australia

Kyneton is a small city in Victoria, Australia with a population of 6,904. Elevation: 1,686 ft (514 m). Average temperature: 60°F (16°C).

Data updated June 2026

2.6 /5.0

C+ Fair

6,904 Population 183/sq mi density

1,686 ft Elevation 514 meters

60°F Avg Temperature 16°C

27.2 in Annual Rain

Australia / Melbourne Timezone

$25,316 Median Income

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Overall

2.6 / 5.0

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

Economy

3.0 / 5.0

$25,316 median income, 3.3% unemployment

Affordability

2.1 / 5.0

$202,800 home value, $1,014/mo rent

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About Kyneton

Kyneton is a town in the Macedon Ranges region of central Victoria, Australia. The Calder Freeway bypasses Kyneton to the north and east.

People

Population6,904

Median Age47.0 yrs

Density183/mi²

Economy

Median Income$25,316

Per Capita$25,316

Unemployment3.3%

Housing

Home Value$202,800

Rent$1,014

Ownership78.5%

Housing Units2,762

Climate

Avg Temp60°F (16°C)

Rain27.2 in/yr

Sunny Days302/yr

Elevation1,686 ft (514 m)

Population	6,904
Population Density	183 / sq mi
Elevation	1,686 ft (514 m)
Coordinates	-37.2444°, 144.4515°
Timezone	Australia/Melbourne
Country	🇦🇺 Australia
State / Province	Victoria
Average Temperature	60°F (16°C)
January Average	73°F (23°C)
July Average	49°F (9°C)
Annual Precipitation	27.2 inches (691 mm)
Annual Snowfall	0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income	$25,316
Median Age	47.0 years

About Kyneton

Kyneton is a small city in Australia (Victoria) with a population of 6,904. The city sits at an elevation of 1,686 feet (514 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.

Kyneton has a population of 6,904 with a density of 183 people per square mile, spread across 37.8 square miles. The median age is 47.0 years, 21% older than the national median of 38.9.

Population

6,904

Total Population

183

People / sq mi

47.0yrs

Median Age

21% above Australia avg

37.8mi²

Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Kyneton vs Australia Average

The median household income in Kyneton is $25,316, which is 66% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $25,316 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $487, 66% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 3.3% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 656 business establishments.

Income: Kyneton vs Australia

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income	$25,316
	66% below Australia avg
Per Capita Income	$25,316
Avg Weekly Wage	$487

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment	3.3%
	8% below Australia avg

Establishments (County)	656

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Kyneton is $202,800, 28% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $1,014 (13% below the national average of $1,163). 78.5% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 2,762 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 8x, making homeownership a significant financial stretch for most families.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median	$202,800
	28% below Australia avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent	$1,014
	13% below Australia avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership	78.5%
Owner-Occupied	78.5%
Renter-Occupied	21.5%
Housing Units	2,762

Property Tax

Climate in Kyneton

Kyneton has an average annual temperature of 14.1°C (57°F). The hottest month is Jan (21.6°C), the coldest is Jul (7.5°C). Average annual precipitation is 581 mm.

Month	Avg °C / °F	Min / Max °C	Rain (mm)
Jan	21.6°C / 71°F	13.3° / 29.8°	35.7
Feb	21.2°C / 70°F	13.2° / 29.1°	29.3
Mar	18.4°C / 65°F	11° / 25.7°	32.9
Apr	14.4°C / 58°F	7.7° / 21.2°	26.8
May	10.6°C / 51°F	5° / 16.3°	46.9
Jun	8.4°C / 47°F	3.6° / 13.2°	100.3
Jul	7.5°C / 46°F	3° / 12°	59.4
Aug	8.4°C / 47°F	3° / 13.7°	63.6
Sep	10.3°C / 51°F	4° / 16.6°	45.9
Oct	12.7°C / 55°F	5.5° / 19.9°	45.9
Nov	16.5°C / 62°F	8.7° / 24.3°	51.5
Dec	19°C / 66°F	10.3° / 27.6°	42.8

Kyneton 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 1,686 feet.

Temperature

73°F Jan (23°C) 49°F Jul (9°C)

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

Geography

Elevation	1,686 ft (514 m)
Area	37.8 sq mi (97.9 km²)
Population Density	183/sq mi
Coordinates	-37.2444°N, 144.4515°W
Timezone	Australia/Melbourne

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 27.2"

28% below Australia avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (Aug) 3.78"

Driest Month (Feb) 1.61"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

22 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	138 km
May 28, 2023	5 km W of Mickleham, Australia	M3.8	48 km
Nov 8, 1992	20 km NNE of Colac, Australia	M3.6	123 km
Aug 21, 2001	2 km N of Kallista, Australia	M3.6	108 km
Mar 8, 2007	13 km N of Bunyip, Australia	M3.5	140 km
May 3, 1991	15 km W of Marong, Australia	M3.4	72 km
Jan 22, 2002	5 km WNW of Rochester, Australia	M3.3	102 km
Jun 22, 2000	10 km NW of Heathcote, Australia	M3.3	45 km
Jul 24, 2000	1 km S of Dandenong, Australia	M3.1	107 km
Jun 8, 1991	9 km SW of Marong, Australia	M3.1	60 km
May 1, 2013	7 km NW of Clifton Springs, Australia	M3.1	97 km
Sep 22, 2009	6 km ENE of Hastings, Australia	M3.1	135 km
Mar 30, 2010	4 km NNE of Portarlington, Australia	M3.0	94 km
May 26, 2010	8 km E of Rochester, Australia	M3.0	103 km
Jan 13, 2014	1 km SSE of Lilydale, Australia	M2.8	98 km
Jan 5, 2001	32 km NE of Warburton, Australia	M2.8	139 km
Mar 10, 2015	3 km NNE of Pakenham, Australia	M2.8	128 km
Feb 2, 2003	9 km N of Trentham, Australia	M2.8	13 km
Apr 12, 2004	26 km ESE of Alexandra, Australia	M2.8	136 km
Jul 13, 2006	3 km N of Gembrook, Australia	M2.6	123 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Newer Volcanics Province (182 km).

Name	Type	Elevation	Last Eruption	Distance
Newer Volcanics Province	Shield(s)	1,011 m (3,317 ft)	-2900	182 km

Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	73°F (23°C)	2.0 in	Warmest
February	66°F (19°C)	1.6 in	Driest
March	62°F (17°C)	1.6 in
April	55°F (13°C)	2.2 in
May	50°F (10°C)	3.3 in
June	45°F (7°C)	3.5 in
July	49°F (9°C)	3.5 in
August	45°F (7°C)	3.8 in	Coldest, Wettest
September	48°F (9°C)	3.5 in
October	52°F (11°C)	3.3 in
November	56°F (13°C)	2.4 in
December	61°F (16°C)	2.1 in

Kyneton has a seasonal temperature swing of 28°F / from 45°F in August to 73°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 32.6 inches, with August being the wettest month (3.8") and February the driest (1.6").

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Schools in Kyneton

6 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School	Level	Enrollment	Teachers	Student/Teacher
Our Lady of the Rosary Primary School	-	-	-	-
Kyneton High School	-	-	-	-
Sacred Heart College	-	-	-	-
Woodend Primary School Carslruhe Annexe	-	-	-	-
Langley Primary School	-	-	-	-
Kyneton Primary School	-	-	-	-

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Radio Stations near Kyneton

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station	Genre	Quality

Museums in Kyneton

Name	Type	Address	Phone	Annual Revenue
Kyneton Museum
Old Gisborne Court House

Libraries in Kyneton

Name	Address	Staff	Annual Visits	Circulation	Collection	Programs
Castlemaine Library		0.0
Gisborne Library		0.0
Kyneton Library		0.0

Farmers Markets in Kyneton

Name	Address	Season	Hours	Organic	Website
Castlemaine Artists Market
Castlemaine Farmers Market
Castlemaine Vintage Bazaar
Kyneton Farmers' Market
Wesley Hill Market

Restaurants in Kyneton

5 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Dhaba at the Mill

Fook Shing

Marchesa

Midnight Starling

Prato

Cafes in Kyneton

9 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Country Cob Bakery

Courtyard Kyneton

Fika

Harper Lee Cafe

Home Grown

Little Swallow Cafe

Monsieur Pierre

Ruby Cafe

Social Foundry

Theatres in Kyneton

1 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bluestone Theatre

Train Stations in Kyneton

1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Kyneton

Gas Stations in Kyneton

4 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

BP Carlsruhe Roadhouse

EG Australia

Shell

Banks in Kyneton

1 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bendigo Bank

Gyms in Kyneton

2 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Akari Yoga

Eclipse Family Fitness

Golf Courses in Kyneton

1 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Kyneton Golf Club

Breweries in Kyneton

Name	Type	Address	Phone	Website
Holgate Brewhouse

Airports Near Kyneton

40 airports within the area.

Airport	IATA	Type
Melbourne Airport	MEL	Large Airport
Melbourne Essendon Airport	MEB	Medium Airport
Melbourne Moorabbin Airport	MBW	Medium Airport
Arkells Airfield	-	Small Airport
Avonmore Airport	-	Small Airport
Bacchus Marsh Airport	-	Small Airport
Ballarat Airport	-	Small Airport
Ballarat Health Service Helipad	-	Small Airport
Bendigo Airport	BXG	Small Airport
Blue Tongue Airfield	-	Small Airport
Bridgewater Airport	-	Small Airport
Castlemaine Airport	-	Small Airport
Derby Field	-	Small Airport
Emu Creek Airfield	-	Small Airport
Fiskville Airport	-	Small Airport
Flying Circus Airfield	-	Small Airport
Kuruc-A-Ruc South Airport	-	Small Airport
Kyneton Airport	-	Small Airport
Legate Airfield	-	Small Airport
Lethbridge Airpark	-	Small Airport
Mangalore Airport	-	Small Airport
Marshall Airfield	-	Small Airport
Maryborough Airport	-	Small Airport
Melton Airport	-	Small Airport
Nagambie Airport	-	Small Airport
Puckapunyal (Military) Airport	-	Small Airport
RAAF Williams, Point Cook Base	-	Small Airport
Raywood Airfield	-	Small Airport
Riddell Airport	-	Small Airport
Rochford Airstrip	-	Small Airport
Romsey Airport	-	Small Airport
Rothwell Airfield	-	Small Airport
Skydive Nagambie Airport	-	Small Airport
Smeaton airfield private	-	Small Airport
Sunbury (Penfield) Airfield	-	Small Airport
Sunbury East Airport	-	Small Airport
The Boreen Airstrip	-	Small Airport
Valken Farm Airstrip	-	Small Airport
Woodvale Airport	-	Small Airport
Wooloomanata Airfield	-	Small Airport

Post Offices in Kyneton

1 post offices.

Post Office	Address
Kyneton Post Shop

Churches & Religious Organizations in Kyneton

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

Name	Address
Kyneton Baptist Church
St Paul's 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 Kyneton

What is the population of Kyneton?

Kyneton has a population of 6,904 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 183 people per square mile, spread across 37.8 square miles. The median age of residents is 47.0 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Kyneton expensive to live in?

The median household income is $25,316, 66% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $202,800 (28% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,014 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 8x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Kyneton?

Kyneton 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 Kyneton?

Kyneton has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 3.3%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $487. There are 656 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Kyneton?

The median home value in Kyneton is $202,800. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,014. The homeownership rate is 78.5%.

Nearby Cities

Woodend 5,709 pop · 8.7 mi Trentham 1,110 pop · 12.3 mi Mount Macedon 1,305 pop · 13.0 mi Macedon 1,972 pop · 13.6 mi Chewton 1,309 pop · 15.6 mi Lancefield 2,439 pop · 15.8 mi New Gisborne 2,334 pop · 17.0 mi Campbells Creek 1,722 pop · 17.5 mi Romsey 4,625 pop · 17.6 mi Castlemaine 7,506 pop · 17.8 mi Daylesford 2,781 pop · 18.2 mi Gisborne 8,725 pop · 18.6 mi Heathcote 2,712 pop · 26.4 mi Maldon 1,665 pop · 27.2 mi

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About Kyneton

People

Economy

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Climate

About Kyneton

Population

Language Spoken at Home

Social Characteristics

Kyneton vs Australia Average

Income: Kyneton vs Australia

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Income

Employment & Poverty

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

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Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Ownership & Property

Property Tax

Climate in Kyneton

Temperature

Geography

Precipitation & Snow

Air Quality

Earthquake History

Nearby Volcanoes

Monthly Weather

Schools in Kyneton

Radio Stations near Kyneton

Museums in Kyneton

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Farmers Markets in Kyneton

Restaurants in Kyneton

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Train Stations in Kyneton

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Gyms in Kyneton

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Airports Near Kyneton

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Quick Facts

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