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Lorne, Australia

Victoria · Australia

Lorne is a small town in Victoria, Australia with a population of 1,196. Elevation: 7 ft (2 m). Average temperature: 55°F (13°C).

Data updated June 2026

3.1 /5.0
B Good
1,196 Population 2/sq mi density
7 ft Elevation 2 meters
55°F Avg Temperature 13°C
43.8 in Annual Rain
Australia / Melbourne Timezone
$30,183 Median Income
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$30,183 median income, 1.0% unemployment
C+
Affordability
2.8 / 5.0
$204,400 home value, $1,022/mo rent

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About Lorne

Lorne

Lorne is a town in Surf Coast Shire, Victoria, Australia. It is situated on the Louttit Bay and Erskine River and is a popular destination on the Great Ocean Road. At the 2016 census Lorne had a population of 1,114.

People

Population1,196
Median Age56.0 yrs
Density2/mi²

Economy

B
Median Income$30,183
Per Capita$30,183
Unemployment1.0%

Housing

C+
Home Value$204,400
Rent$1,022
Ownership75.5%
Housing Units478

Climate

Avg Temp55°F (13°C)
Rain43.8 in/yr
Sunny Days256/yr
Elevation7 ft (2 m)
Population1,196
Population Density2 / sq mi
Elevation7 ft (2 m)
Coordinates-38.5404°, 143.9764°
TimezoneAustralia/Melbourne
Country🇦🇺 Australia
State / ProvinceVictoria
Average Temperature55°F (13°C)
January Average61°F (16°C)
July Average48°F (9°C)
Annual Precipitation43.8 inches (1,113 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$30,183
Median Age56.0 years

About Lorne

Lorne is a small town in Australia (Victoria) with a population of 1,196. The city sits at an elevation of 7 feet (2 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 55°F (13°C). Temperatures range from 61°F in January to 48°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 43.8 inches. The timezone is Australia/Melbourne.

Lorne has a population of 1,196 with a density of 2 people per square mile, spread across 679.5 square miles. The median age is 56.0 years, 44% older than the national median of 38.9.

Population

1,196
Total Population
2
People / sq mi
56.0yrs
Median Age
44% above Australia avg
679.5mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Lorne vs Australia Average

The median household income in Lorne is $30,183, which is 60% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $30,183 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $580, 59% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 1.0% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 114 business establishments.

Income: Lorne vs Australia

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$30,183
60% below Australia avg
Per Capita Income$30,183
Avg Weekly Wage$580

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.0%
72% below Australia avg
Establishments (County)114

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Lorne is $204,400, 27% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $1,022 (12% below the national average of $1,163). 75.5% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 478 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 6.8x, above the traditionally affordable threshold of 3-4x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$204,400
27% below Australia avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,022
12% below Australia avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership75.5%
Owner-Occupied75.5%
Renter-Occupied24.5%
Housing Units478

Property Tax

Climate in Lorne

Lorne has an average annual temperature of 14.6°C (58°F). The hottest month is Jan (19°C), the coldest is Jul (10.4°C). Average annual precipitation is 623 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 19°C / 66°F 14.2° / 23.7° 39.5
Feb 18.9°C / 66°F 14.7° / 23.1° 35.2
Mar 17.8°C / 64°F 13.7° / 21.8° 39.2
Apr 15.4°C / 60°F 11.6° / 19.2° 38.6
May 13.1°C / 56°F 9.8° / 16.4° 56.3
Jun 11.1°C / 52°F 8.1° / 14.1° 58.8
Jul 10.4°C / 51°F 7.3° / 13.4° 71.3
Aug 10.8°C / 51°F 7.2° / 14.5° 68.9
Sep 12.2°C / 54°F 8.1° / 16.3° 57.6
Oct 14°C / 57°F 9.5° / 18.5° 59.7
Nov 15.6°C / 60°F 11° / 20.1° 54.6
Dec 17.2°C / 63°F 12.4° / 22.1° 43.0
Lorne experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 61°F in January while summers reach 48°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 256 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 43.8 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 7 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

61°F Jan (16°C) 48°F Jul (9°C)
Annual Average54.5°F
1% above Australia avg
January Average61°F (16°C)
July Average48°F (9°C)
Sunny Days256 days/yr

Geography

Elevation7 ft (2 m)
Area679.5 sq mi (1,759.8 km²)
Population Density2/sq mi
Coordinates-38.5404°N, 143.9764°W
TimezoneAustralia/Melbourne

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 43.8"
15% above Australia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 4.84"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.81"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

11 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 M3.8 134 km
Nov 8, 1992 20 km NNE of Colac, Australia M3.6 47 km
Aug 21, 2001 2 km N of Kallista, Australia M3.6 143 km
Sep 22, 2009 6 km ENE of Hastings, Australia M3.1 115 km
May 1, 2013 7 km NW of Clifton Springs, Australia M3.1 65 km
Jul 24, 2000 1 km S of Dandenong, Australia M3.1 123 km
Mar 30, 2010 4 km NNE of Portarlington, Australia M3.0 80 km
Mar 10, 2015 3 km NNE of Pakenham, Australia M2.8 143 km
Jan 13, 2014 1 km SSE of Lilydale, Australia M2.8 149 km
Feb 2, 2003 9 km N of Trentham, Australia M2.8 141 km
May 28, 2007 8 km S of Lang Lang, Australia M2.5 139 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Newer Volcanics Province (155 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Newer Volcanics Province Shield(s) 1,011 m (3,317 ft) -2900 155 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 61°F (16°C) 2.5 in
February 62°F (17°C) 1.8 in Warmest, Driest
March 60°F (16°C) 2.6 in
April 56°F (14°C) 3.3 in
May 53°F (12°C) 4.1 in
June 49°F (9°C) 4.5 in
July 48°F (9°C) 4.8 in Coldest
August 48°F (9°C) 4.8 in Wettest
September 50°F (10°C) 4.7 in
October 53°F (12°C) 4.5 in
November 55°F (13°C) 3.3 in
December 58°F (14°C) 2.9 in

Lorne has a seasonal temperature swing of 15°F / from 48°F in July to 62°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 43.8 inches, with August being the wettest month (4.8") and February the driest (1.8").

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Schools in Lorne

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Lorne P-12 College - - - -
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Radio Stations near Lorne

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
K Rock Geelong 95.5 - AAC+ 64 kbps

Museums in Lorne

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Anglesea Museum

Hotels in Lorne

7 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Allenvale Cottage
Comfort Inn Lorne
Cumberland Lorne Resort
Grand Pacific Hotel
Lorne Coachman Hotel
Movida Lorne
Wye Beach Hotel

Restaurants in Lorne

13 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Almyra
Chopstix Noodle Bar
Ipsos
Lorne Beach Pavillion
Lorne Bowls Club
Lorne Central
Lorne Fish & Chips
Maple Tree Lorne Seafood Restaurant
Mestizio
Mexican Republic
Pit stop Lorne
Saporitalia
The Larder

Cafes in Lorne

6 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Health and Hire Lorne Beach
Lorne Surf Life Saving Club
Moons Espresso & Juice Bar
Riverbank
Swingbridge Cafe
The Bottle of Milk

Cinemas in Lorne

1 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Lorne Theatre

Theme Parks in Lorne

1 theme parks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Live Wire Park

Gas Stations in Lorne

1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Shell

Golf Courses in Lorne

1 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Lorne Golf Course

Stadiums & Teams in Lorne

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Airports Near Lorne

20 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Melbourne Avalon International AirportAVVLarge Airport
Apollo Bay Airport-Small Airport
Barwon Heads Airport-Small Airport
Bellbrae private airstrip-Small Airport
Ceres Airport-Small Airport
Colac AirportXCOSmall Airport
Cressy Aerodrome-Small Airport
Derrinallum Airport-Small Airport
Drysdale Airstrip-Small Airport
Gnarwarre Airstrip-Small Airport
Kuruc-A-Ruc South Airport-Small Airport
lake Modewarre Private airstrip-Small Airport
lake Modewarre Private airstrip no.2-Small Airport
Lethbridge Airpark-Small Airport
Lismore Airport-Small Airport
Lovely Banks Airport-Small Airport
Rothwell Airfield-Small Airport
St Leonards Airfield-Small Airport
Torquay Airport-Small Airport
Wooloomanata Airfield-Small Airport

Post Offices in Lorne

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Australia Post Lorne

Churches & Religious Organizations in Lorne

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Lorne Anglican Church

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Waterfalls
34
Natural waterfalls documented by USGS and OpenStreetMap contributors
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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 Lorne

What is the population of Lorne?

Lorne has a population of 1,196 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 2 people per square mile, spread across 679.5 square miles. The median age of residents is 56.0 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Lorne expensive to live in?

The median household income is $30,183, 60% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $204,400 (27% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,022 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 6.8x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Lorne?

Lorne has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winter temperatures average 61°F in January, while summers reach an average of 48°F in July. The area receives 256 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 43.8 inches.

How is the job market in Lorne?

The job market in Lorne is very strong, with unemployment at just 1.0% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $580. There are 114 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Lorne?

The median home value in Lorne is $204,400. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,022. The homeownership rate is 75.5%.

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