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Little River, Australia
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Little River is a small town in Victoria, Australia with a population of 1,353. Elevation: 118 ft (36 m). Average temperature: 59°F (15°C).
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About Little River
Little River is a town in Victoria, Australia, approximately 44 kilometres (27 mi) south-west of Melbourne's Central Business District, located within the Cities of Greater Geelong and Wyndham local government areas. Little River recorded a population of 1,353 at the 2021 census.
People
Economy
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| Population | 1,353 |
| Population Density | 5 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 118 ft (36 m) |
| Coordinates | -37.9667°, 144.5000° |
| Timezone | Australia/Melbourne |
| Country | 🇦🇺 Australia |
| State / Province | Victoria |
| Average Temperature | 59°F (15°C) |
| January Average | 67°F (20°C) |
| July Average | 52°F (11°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 25.9 inches (659 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $25,350 |
| Median Age | 42.0 years |
About Little River
Little River is a small town in Australia (Victoria) with a population of 1,353. The city sits at an elevation of 118 feet (36 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 59°F (15°C). Temperatures range from 67°F in January to 52°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 25.9 inches. The timezone is Australia/Melbourne.
Population
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Little River vs Australia Average
Income: Little River vs Australia
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Income
| Median HH Income | $25,350 |
| 66% below Australia avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $25,350 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $488 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 4.3% |
| 19% above Australia avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 129 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $240,600 |
| 15% below Australia avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $1,203 |
| 3% above Australia avg |
Ownership & Property
| Homeownership | 88.9% |
| Owner-Occupied | 88.9% |
| Renter-Occupied | 11.1% |
| Housing Units | 541 |
Property Tax
Climate in Little River
Little River has an average annual temperature of 15°C (59°F). The hottest month is Jan (20.4°C), the coldest is Jul (9.8°C). Average annual precipitation is 446 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 58.8°F |
| 9% above Australia avg | |
| January Average | 67°F (20°C) |
| July Average | 52°F (11°C) |
| Sunny Days | 302 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 118 ft (36 m) |
| Area | 250.5 sq mi (648.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 5/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -37.9667°N, 144.5000°W |
| Timezone | Australia/Melbourne |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Newer Volcanics Province (177 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Newer Volcanics Province | Shield(s) | 1,011 m (3,317 ft) | -2900 | 177 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 67°F (20°C) | 1.8 in | |
| February | 69°F (20°C) | 1.5 in | Warmest |
| March | 65°F (19°C) | 1.3 in | Driest |
| April | 60°F (15°C) | 1.5 in | |
| May | 55°F (13°C) | 1.7 in | |
| June | 50°F (10°C) | 1.5 in | Coldest |
| July | 52°F (11°C) | 1.4 in | |
| August | 51°F (10°C) | 1.8 in | |
| September | 53°F (12°C) | 2.1 in | |
| October | 57°F (14°C) | 2.4 in | Wettest |
| November | 61°F (16°C) | 2.1 in | |
| December | 65°F (18°C) | 1.9 in |
Little River has a seasonal temperature swing of 18°F / from 50°F in June to 69°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 20.8 inches, with October being the wettest month (2.4") and March the driest (1.3").
Schools in Little River
1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Little River Primary School | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Little River
22 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Triple M Classic Rock | classic rock | AAC 130 kbps | |
| Triple M Melbourne | 80s, rock | AAC+ 33 kbps | |
| 3AW 693 Melbourne, VIC, Australia Talk AM 693 | news, news talk | MP3 48 kbps | |
| 3RRR Melbourne | — | AAC | |
| 全澳华语广播华厦之声 | am1629 | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| PBS FM - Melbourne - 106.7 FM (48kHz, 192kbps AAC-LC) | australian music, community radio | AAC 192 kbps | |
| ABC Radio Australia 20220701 | current affairs, news | AAC 94 kbps | |
| ABC Jazz 20220701 | blues, jazz | AAC 238 kbps | |
| Triple R 102.7FM | community radio, independent | AAC | |
| The Buzzz | — | MP3 192 kbps | |
| ASP Radio | 70s 80s 90s music | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Smooth Sailing Radio | rnb, soul | AAC+ 192 kbps | |
| Southern FM Melbourne Australia | — | MP3 320 kbps | |
| TheLight Christmas | — | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| IMC Country Radio | — | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Radio PVS | jazz, rock | AAC+ 192 kbps | |
| K Rock Geelong 95.5 | — | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| UltraCool Radio | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Ananda Marga Kiirtan | kiirtan, mantra | MP3 | |
| Surf FM 87.6 | — | MP3 32 kbps | |
| The Light Worship | christian, melbourne | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| JOY 94.9 Out Loud Proud | — | AAC+ 64 kbps |
Museums in Little River
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Australian Gliding Museum | ||||
| B-24 Liberator Museum | ||||
| Geelong Sports Museum | ||||
| Lara Heritage and History Museum | ||||
| Museum of Play and Art | ||||
| National Wool Museum | ||||
| Old Court House Museum | ||||
| RAAF Museum |
Libraries in Little River
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barwon Health Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Barwon Health Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Belmont Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Caroline Springs Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Chilwell Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Deakin University Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Drysdale Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Drysdale Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Geelong Library & Heritage Centre | 0.0 | |||||
| Geelong West Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Hawker Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Hawker Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Highton Library | 0.0 | |||||
| J.A. Gilruth Library | 0.0 | |||||
| John Drysdale Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Julia Gillard Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Knowledge Resource Centre | 0.0 | |||||
| Lara Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Leopold Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Newcomb Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Newcomb Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Panckridge Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Panckridge Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Point Cook Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Waurn Ponds Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Western Heights College Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Western Heights College Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Wyndham Library Service - Manor Lakes Branch | 0.0 | |||||
| Wyndham Library Service - Werribee Branch | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Little River
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Geelong Vintage Market |
Hotels in Little River
1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Little River
2 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Little River
1 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Little River
3 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Little River
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bellarine Estate | ||||
| Valhalla Brewing | ||||
| White Rabbit Brewery and Barrel Hall | ||||
| White Rabbit Brewery and Barrel Hall |
Stadiums & Teams in Little River
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Little River
39 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Melbourne Airport | MEL | Large Airport |
| Melbourne Avalon International Airport | AVV | Large Airport |
| Melbourne Essendon Airport | MEB | Medium Airport |
| Melbourne Moorabbin Airport | MBW | Medium Airport |
| Arkells Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Bacchus Marsh Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Ballarat Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Ballarat Health Service Helipad | — | Small Airport |
| Barwon Heads Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Bellbrae private airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Blue Tongue Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Ceres Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Drysdale Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Emu Creek Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Fiskville Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Flying Circus Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Gnarwarre Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Kyneton Airport | — | Small Airport |
| lake Modewarre Private airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| lake Modewarre Private airstrip no.2 | — | Small Airport |
| Legate Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Lethbridge Airpark | — | Small Airport |
| Lovely Banks Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Marshall Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Melton Airport | — | Small Airport |
| RAAF Williams, Point Cook Base | — | Small Airport |
| Riddell Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Rochford Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Romsey Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Rothwell Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Smeaton airfield private | — | Small Airport |
| St Leonards Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Sunbury (Penfield) Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Sunbury East Airport | — | Small Airport |
| The Boreen Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Torquay Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Tyabb Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Valken Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Wooloomanata Airfield | — | Small Airport |
Treatment Centers in Little River
6 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Community Rehabilitation Centre | ||
| Geelong Day Surgery | ||
| Grovedale Medical Centre | ||
| Lake Imaging | ||
| MedicAid Medical and Accident Centre | ||
| North Geelong Medical Clinic |
Quick Facts
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What is the population of Little River?
Little River has a population of 1,353 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 5 people per square mile, spread across 250.5 square miles. The median age of residents is 42.0 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.
Is Little River expensive to live in?
The median household income is $25,350, 66% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $240,600 (15% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,203 per month. The home price-to-income ratio is 9.5x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.
What is the weather like in Little River?
Little River enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winter temperatures average 67°F in January, while summers reach an average of 52°F in July. The area receives 302 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 25.9 inches.
How is the job market in Little River?
Little River has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 4.3%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $488. There are 129 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Little River?
The median home value in Little River is $240,600. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,203. The homeownership rate is 88.9%.