Leongatha, Australia

Victoria · Australia

Leongatha is a small city in Victoria, Australia with a population of 5,869. Elevation: 302 ft (92 m). Average temperature: 57°F (14°C).

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

5,869 Population
302 ft Elevation 92 meters
57°F Avg Temperature 14°C
38.3 in Annual Rain
Australia / Melbourne Timezone

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People

Population5,869

Climate

Avg Temp57°F (14°C)
Rain38.3 in/yr
Elevation302 ft (92 m)
Population5,869
Elevation302 ft (92 m)
Coordinates-38.4761°, 145.9469°
TimezoneAustralia/Melbourne
Country🇦🇺 Australia
State / ProvinceVictoria
Average Temperature57°F (14°C)
January Average67°F (19°C)
July Average50°F (10°C)
Annual Precipitation38.3 inches (974 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Leongatha

Leongatha is a small city in Australia (Victoria) with a population of 5,869. The city sits at an elevation of 302 feet (92 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 57°F (14°C). Temperatures range from 67°F in January to 50°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 38.3 inches. The timezone is Australia/Melbourne.

Climate in Leongatha

Leongatha has an average annual temperature of 14.5°C (58°F). The hottest month is Feb (19.4°C), the coldest is Jul (10.2°C). Average annual precipitation is 966 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 19°C / 66°F 13.7° / 24.4° 50.7
Feb 19.4°C / 67°F 14° / 24.8° 53.4
Mar 17.8°C / 64°F 12.7° / 22.9° 53.6
Apr 15.1°C / 59°F 10.5° / 19.7° 73.8
May 12.8°C / 55°F 8.8° / 16.8° 94.4
Jun 10.8°C / 51°F 7.1° / 14.5° 98.2
Jul 10.2°C / 50°F 6.6° / 13.9° 102.4
Aug 10.8°C / 51°F 7° / 14.7° 110.0
Sep 12.2°C / 54°F 8.1° / 16.4° 103.4
Oct 13.8°C / 57°F 9.1° / 18.4° 86.2
Nov 15.4°C / 60°F 10.6° / 20.3° 77.1
Dec 17.2°C / 63°F 12° / 22.3° 62.9
Leongatha enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 67°F in January while summers reach 50°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. Annual precipitation totals 38.3 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 302 feet.

Temperature

67°F Jan (19°C) 50°F Jul (10°C)
Annual Average56.8°F
5% above Australia avg
January Average67°F (19°C)
July Average50°F (10°C)

Geography

Elevation302 ft (92 m)
Coordinates38.4761°S, 145.9469°E
TimezoneAustralia/Melbourne

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 38.3"
1% above Australia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 4.41"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.77"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

40 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 29 km
Aug 29, 2000 5 km ENE of Mirboo North, Australia M5.0 26 km
Sep 25, 1996 32 km SE of Alexandra, Australia M4.7 123 km
Jul 20, 2012 8 km S of Trafalgar, Australia M4.6 29 km
Mar 6, 2009 1 km SE of Korumburra, Australia M4.5 10 km
Jul 5, 2011 2 km NNE of Korumburra, Australia M4.4 12 km
Jun 29, 2023 34 km SSW of Mount Buller, Australia M4.4 119 km
Sep 25, 1996 26 km ENE of Neerim South, Australia M4.3 69 km
Feb 8, 2024 3 km E of Leongatha, Australia M4.3 3 km
Mar 18, 2009 0 km N of Korumburra, Australia M4.3 12 km
Sep 24, 2002 10 km SSE of Leongatha, Australia M4.0 10 km
Aug 6, 2024 34 km SSW of Mount Buller, Australia M3.9 120 km
Apr 10, 2003 Bass Strait, Australia M3.9 83 km
May 28, 2023 5 km W of Mickleham, Australia M3.8 142 km
Jul 5, 2011 2 km NW of Korumburra, Australia M3.7 14 km
Aug 21, 2001 2 km N of Kallista, Australia M3.6 83 km
Sep 24, 2002 8 km ESE of Leongatha, Australia M3.5 9 km
Mar 8, 2007 13 km N of Bunyip, Australia M3.5 58 km
May 19, 1990 37 km N of Yallourn North, Australia M3.5 80 km
Jul 4, 2001 7 km E of Mirboo North, Australia M3.4 27 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 67°F (19°C) 2.6 in Warmest
February 66°F (19°C) 1.8 in Driest
March 63°F (17°C) 2.8 in
April 58°F (14°C) 3.2 in
May 53°F (12°C) 3.9 in
June 49°F (9°C) 3.9 in Coldest
July 50°F (10°C) 4.2 in
August 49°F (9°C) 4.3 in
September 51°F (11°C) 4.4 in Wettest
October 55°F (13°C) 4.2 in
November 58°F (14°C) 3.4 in
December 62°F (16°C) 3.2 in

Leongatha has a seasonal temperature swing of 18°F / from 49°F in June to 67°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 42.0 inches, with September being the wettest month (4.4") and February the driest (1.8").

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Colleges & Universities in Leongatha

Institution Type Founded Website
TAFE Gippsland Leongatha Campus College - Visit →

Schools in Leongatha

7 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Leongatha Primary School - - - -
South Gippsland Specialist School - - - -
Leongatha Secondary College - - - -
St Laurence O'Toole Primary School - - - -
Mary MacKillop Catholic Regional College - - - -
Chairo Christian School Leongatha Campus - - - -
Leongatha Education Precinct - - - -
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Radio Stations near Leongatha

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
South Coast FM pop music, pop rock AAC 128 kbps

Museums in Leongatha

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Bunurong Environment Centre & Shell Museum
Coal Creek Community Park & Museum

Libraries in Leongatha

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Leongatha Library0.0
Mirboo North Library0.0
Poowong library0.0

Restaurants in Leongatha

3 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Punjabi Pantry Leongatha
Swardi Dee
Wakachi

Cafes in Leongatha

6 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Central Cafe
Le Cafe
Little Bros Coffee
Mighty Cafe
Number 9 Dream Cafe
Sweet Life Cafe & Cakes

Cinemas in Leongatha

1 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Stadium 4 Cinema

Clinics in Leongatha

1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Leongatha Healthcare Services

Veterinaries in Leongatha

1 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Gippsland Veterinary Group

Gas Stations in Leongatha

4 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

BP
BP Westside
EG Australia
United

Banks in Leongatha

5 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

ANZ
Bendigo Bank
Commonwealth Bank
NAB
Westpac

Gyms in Leongatha

1 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Pilates Choice

Golf Courses in Leongatha

1 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Woorayl Golf Club

Breweries in Leongatha

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Burra Brewing Co.

Ski Resorts Near Leongatha

1 ski resorts within range.

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

Airports Near Leongatha

17 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Latrobe Valley AirportTGNMedium Airport
Bunurong Field-Small Airport
Bunyip Airport-Small Airport
Coldstream Airport-Small Airport
Drouin Airport-Small Airport
Fish Creek Airport-Small Airport
Inverloch Airport-Small Airport
Koo Wee Rup (Aardel Port) Airfield-Small Airport
Leongatha Airport-Small Airport
Longwarry Airport-Small Airport
Nar Nar Goon Airstrip-Small Airport
Stony Creek (Buffalo) Airfield-Small Airport
Tooradin Airport-Small Airport
Welshpool AirportWHLSmall Airport
Wilsons Promontory Airport (Yanakie Airport)-Small Airport
Wonthaggi Airport-Small Airport
Yanakie Airstrip-Small Airport

Post Offices in Leongatha

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Leongatha Post Office

Churches & Religious Organizations in Leongatha

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Leongatha Presbyterian 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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Leongatha enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winter temperatures average 67°F in January, while summers reach an average of 50°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 38.3 inches.

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