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Lancefield, Australia

Victoria · Australia

Lancefield is a small town in Victoria, Australia with a population of 2,439. Elevation: 1,575 ft (480 m). Average temperature: 54°F (12°C).

Data updated June 2026

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
2,439 Population 3/sq mi density
1,575 ft Elevation 480 meters
54°F Avg Temperature 12°C
31.7 in Annual Rain
Australia / Melbourne Timezone
$26,060 Median Income
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.0 / 5.0
$26,060 median income, 3.0% unemployment
C
Affordability
2.3 / 5.0
$202,800 home value, $1,014/mo rent

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About Lancefield

Lancefield

Lancefield is a town in the Shire of Macedon Ranges local government area in Victoria, Australia 69 kilometres (43 mi) north of the state capital, Melbourne, 33.6 km south of Puckapunyal and had a population of at least 2,743 at the 2021 census.

People

Population2,439
Median Age41.0 yrs
Density3/mi²

Economy

B
Median Income$26,060
Per Capita$26,060
Unemployment3.0%

Housing

C
Home Value$202,800
Rent$1,014
Ownership88.8%
Housing Units976

Climate

Avg Temp54°F (12°C)
Rain31.7 in/yr
Sunny Days285/yr
Elevation1,575 ft (480 m)
Population2,439
Population Density3 / sq mi
Elevation1,575 ft (480 m)
Coordinates-37.2773°, 144.7360°
TimezoneAustralia/Melbourne
Country🇦🇺 Australia
State / ProvinceVictoria
Average Temperature54°F (12°C)
January Average64°F (18°C)
July Average46°F (8°C)
Annual Precipitation31.7 inches (805 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.1 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$26,060
Median Age41.0 years

About Lancefield

Lancefield is a small town in Australia (Victoria) with a population of 2,439. The city sits at an elevation of 1,575 feet (480 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 54°F (12°C). Temperatures range from 64°F in January to 46°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 31.7 inches. The timezone is Australia/Melbourne.

Lancefield has a population of 2,439 with a density of 3 people per square mile, spread across 707.7 square miles. The median age is 41.0 years, 5% older than the national median of 38.9.

Population

2,439
Total Population
3
People / sq mi
41.0yrs
Median Age
5% above Australia avg
707.7mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Lancefield vs Australia Average

The median household income in Lancefield is $26,060, which is 65% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $26,060 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $501, 65% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 3.0% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 232 business establishments.

Income: Lancefield vs Australia

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Income

Median HH Income$26,060
65% below Australia avg
Per Capita Income$26,060
Avg Weekly Wage$501

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment3.0%
17% below Australia avg
Establishments (County)232

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Lancefield is $202,800, 28% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $1,014 (13% below the national average of $1,163). 88.8% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 976 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$202,800
28% below Australia avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

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

Ownership & Property

Homeownership88.8%
Owner-Occupied88.8%
Renter-Occupied11.2%
Housing Units976

Property Tax

Climate in Lancefield

Lancefield has an average annual temperature of 12.6°C (55°F). The hottest month is Jan (19°C), the coldest is Jul (6.6°C). Average annual precipitation is 666 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 19°C / 66°F 12.4° / 25.6° 45.5
Feb 18.6°C / 65°F 12.6° / 24.7° 44.0
Mar 16.5°C / 62°F 11.3° / 21.7° 44.2
Apr 13.2°C / 56°F 9.1° / 17.3° 56.0
May 9.9°C / 50°F 6.9° / 12.8° 52.7
Jun 7.5°C / 46°F 5° / 10° 67.6
Jul 6.6°C / 44°F 4.1° / 9.2° 61.4
Aug 7.4°C / 45°F 4.3° / 10.6° 67.3
Sep 9.5°C / 49°F 5.7° / 13.3° 61.5
Oct 11.9°C / 53°F 7.1° / 16.6° 51.1
Nov 14.8°C / 59°F 9.2° / 20.3° 68.4
Dec 16.6°C / 62°F 10.5° / 22.7° 46.3
Lancefield experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 64°F in January while summers reach 46°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 285 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 31.7 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 1,575 feet.

Temperature

64°F Jan (18°C) 46°F Jul (8°C)
Annual Average53.8°F
0% below Australia avg
January Average64°F (18°C)
July Average46°F (8°C)
Sunny Days285 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,575 ft (480 m)
Area707.7 sq mi (1,832.9 km²)
Population Density3/sq mi
Coordinates-37.2773°N, 144.7360°W
TimezoneAustralia/Melbourne

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 31.7"
17% below Australia avg
Snowfall 0.1"
Wettest Month (Aug) 3.50"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.69"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

29 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.7. Most recent: M3.9 on Aug 6, 2024.

Sep 25, 1996 32 km SE of Alexandra, Australia M4.7 113 km
Jun 29, 2023 34 km SSW of Mount Buller, Australia M4.4 140 km
Sep 25, 1996 26 km ENE of Neerim South, Australia M4.3 146 km
Aug 6, 2024 34 km SSW of Mount Buller, Australia M3.9 144 km
May 28, 2023 5 km W of Mickleham, Australia M3.8 31 km
Nov 8, 1992 20 km NNE of Colac, Australia M3.6 135 km
Aug 21, 2001 2 km N of Kallista, Australia M3.6 87 km
Mar 8, 2007 13 km N of Bunyip, Australia M3.5 118 km
May 3, 1991 15 km W of Marong, Australia M3.4 92 km
Jun 22, 2000 10 km NW of Heathcote, Australia M3.3 47 km
Jan 22, 2002 5 km WNW of Rochester, Australia M3.3 105 km
Jun 22, 2013 24 km SE of Benalla, Australia M3.2 140 km
Sep 22, 2009 6 km ENE of Hastings, Australia M3.1 120 km
Jun 8, 1991 9 km SW of Marong, Australia M3.1 80 km
Nov 22, 1991 5 km SSW of Benalla, Australia M3.1 133 km
Jul 24, 2000 1 km S of Dandenong, Australia M3.1 90 km
May 1, 2013 7 km NW of Clifton Springs, Australia M3.1 96 km
May 26, 2010 8 km E of Rochester, Australia M3.0 102 km
Aug 21, 2007 20 km NE of Neerim South, Australia M3.0 139 km
Mar 30, 2010 4 km NNE of Portarlington, Australia M3.0 89 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 64°F (18°C) 2.2 in
February 66°F (19°C) 1.7 in Warmest, Driest
March 62°F (17°C) 1.7 in
April 55°F (13°C) 2.3 in
May 50°F (10°C) 3.1 in
June 45°F (7°C) 3.3 in
July 46°F (8°C) 3.4 in
August 45°F (7°C) 3.5 in Coldest, Wettest
September 48°F (9°C) 3.4 in
October 52°F (11°C) 3.2 in
November 56°F (14°C) 2.5 in
December 61°F (16°C) 2.2 in

Lancefield has a seasonal temperature swing of 21°F / from 45°F in August to 66°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 32.5 inches, with August being the wettest month (3.5") and February the driest (1.7").

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Schools in Lancefield

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Lancefield Primary School - - - -
St Mary's Primary School - - - -
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Radio Stations near Lancefield

2 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
3RRR Melbourne - AAC
Triple R 102.7FM community radio, independent AAC

Museums in Lancefield

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Old Gisborne Court House
Tramway Heritage Centre

Libraries in Lancefield

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Gisborne Library0.0
Kilmore Library0.0
Romsey Library0.0
Wallan Library0.0

Hotels in Lancefield

1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Miners Cottage Lancefield

Golf Courses in Lancefield

1 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Lancefield Golf Course

Breweries in Lancefield

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Holgate Brewhouse
Tooborac Hotel & Brewery

Airports Near Lancefield

41 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Melbourne AirportMELLarge Airport
Melbourne Essendon AirportMEBMedium Airport
Melbourne Moorabbin AirportMBWMedium Airport
Arkells Airfield-Small Airport
Avonmore Airport-Small Airport
Bacchus Marsh Airport-Small Airport
Bendigo AirportBXGSmall Airport
Blue Tongue Airfield-Small Airport
Castlemaine Airport-Small Airport
Coldstream Airport-Small Airport
Derby Field-Small Airport
Emu Creek Airfield-Small Airport
Fiskville Airport-Small Airport
Flying Circus Airfield-Small Airport
Kyneton Airport-Small Airport
Legate Airfield-Small Airport
Lethbridge Airpark-Small Airport
Lilydale Airport-Small Airport
Ling Lake Airfield-Small Airport
Locksley Field-Small Airport
Longwood Airport-Small Airport
Mangalore Airport-Small Airport
Marshall Airfield-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
Sunbury (Penfield) Airfield-Small Airport
Sunbury East Airport-Small Airport
The Boreen Airstrip-Small Airport
Valken Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Wahring Field-Small Airport
Woodvale Airport-Small Airport
Wooloomanata Airfield-Small Airport
Yeaburn Airport-Small Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Lancefield

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Lancefield Uniting

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 Lancefield

What is the population of Lancefield?

Lancefield has a population of 2,439 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 3 people per square mile, spread across 707.7 square miles. The median age of residents is 41.0 years.

Is Lancefield expensive to live in?

The median household income is $26,060, 65% 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 7.8x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Lancefield?

Lancefield has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winter temperatures average 64°F in January, while summers reach an average of 46°F in July. The area receives 285 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 31.7 inches.

How is the job market in Lancefield?

Lancefield has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 3.0%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $501. There are 232 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Lancefield?

The median home value in Lancefield is $202,800. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,014. The homeownership rate is 88.8%.

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