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Maldon, Australia

Victoria · Australia

Maldon is a small town in Victoria, Australia with a population of 1,665. Elevation: 1,181 ft (360 m). Average temperature: 58°F (14°C).

2.5 /5.0
C+ Fair
1,665 Population 96/sq mi density
1,181 ft Elevation 360 meters
58°F Avg Temperature 14°C
25.9 in Annual Rain
Australia / Melbourne Timezone
$20,010 Median Income
C+
Overall
2.5 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.5 / 5.0
$20,010 median income, 5.5% unemployment
C
Affordability
2.4 / 5.0
$151,000 home value, $755/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population1,665
Median Age60.0 yrs
Density96/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$20,010
Per Capita$20,010
Unemployment5.5%

Housing

C
Home Value$151,000
Rent$755
Ownership88.4%
Housing Units666

Climate

Avg Temp58°F (14°C)
Rain25.9 in/yr
Sunny Days296/yr
Elevation1,181 ft (360 m)
Population1,665
Population Density96 / sq mi
Elevation1,181 ft (360 m)
Coordinates-36.9957°, 144.0683°
TimezoneAustralia/Melbourne
Country🇦🇺 Australia
State / ProvinceVictoria
Average Temperature58°F (14°C)
January Average71°F (21°C)
July Average47°F (8°C)
Annual Precipitation25.9 inches (658 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$20,010
Median Age60.0 years

About Maldon

Maldon is a small town in Australia (Victoria) with a population of 1,665. The city sits at an elevation of 1,181 feet (360 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 58°F (14°C). Temperatures range from 71°F in January to 47°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 25.9 inches. The timezone is Australia/Melbourne.

Maldon has a population of 1,665 with a density of 96 people per square mile, spread across 17.4 square miles. The median age is 60.0 years, 54% older than the national median of 38.9.

Population

1,665
Total Population
96
People / sq mi
60.0yrs
Median Age
54% above Australia avg
17.4mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Maldon vs Australia Average

The median household income in Maldon is $20,010, which is 73% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $20,010 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $385, 73% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 5.5% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 158 business establishments.

Income: Maldon vs Australia

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$20,010
73% below Australia avg
Per Capita Income$20,010
Avg Weekly Wage$385

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment5.5%
53% above Australia avg
Establishments (County)158

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Maldon is $151,000, 46% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $755 (35% below the national average of $1,163). 88.4% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 666 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 7.5x, making homeownership a significant financial stretch for most families.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$151,000
46% below Australia avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$755
35% below Australia avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership88.4%
Owner-Occupied88.4%
Renter-Occupied11.6%
Housing Units666

Property Tax

Climate in Maldon

Maldon has an average annual temperature of 13.9°C (57°F). The hottest month is Feb (20.9°C), the coldest is Jul (7.5°C). Average annual precipitation is 581 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 20.5°C / 69°F 13.2° / 27.8° 43.4
Feb 20.9°C / 70°F 13.8° / 28° 37.6
Mar 17.8°C / 64°F 11° / 24.6° 31.2
Apr 14°C / 57°F 7.9° / 20° 30.1
May 10.7°C / 51°F 5.7° / 15.7° 52.6
Jun 8.4°C / 47°F 4.1° / 12.6° 64.9
Jul 7.5°C / 46°F 3.3° / 11.7° 59.6
Aug 8.4°C / 47°F 3.7° / 13.1° 58.4
Sep 10.6°C / 51°F 5.2° / 15.9° 59.0
Oct 13.2°C / 56°F 6.9° / 19.6° 50.4
Nov 16.4°C / 62°F 9.8° / 23° 53.4
Dec 18.6°C / 65°F 11.5° / 25.7° 40.4
Maldon enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 71°F in January while summers reach 47°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 296 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 25.9 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,181 feet.

Temperature

71°F Jan (21°C) 47°F Jul (8°C)
Annual Average57.6°F
7% above Australia avg
January Average71°F (21°C)
July Average47°F (8°C)
Sunny Days296 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,181 ft (360 m)
Area17.4 sq mi (45.1 km²)
Population Density96/sq mi
Coordinates-36.9957°N, 144.0683°W
TimezoneAustralia/Melbourne

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 25.9"
32% below Australia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 2.60"
Driest Month (Mar) 1.14"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

14 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 92 km
Nov 8, 1992 20 km NNE of Colac, Australia M3.6 135 km
May 3, 1991 15 km W of Marong, Australia M3.4 31 km
Jun 22, 2000 10 km NW of Heathcote, Australia M3.3 52 km
Jan 22, 2002 5 km WNW of Rochester, Australia M3.3 90 km
May 1, 2013 7 km NW of Clifton Springs, Australia M3.1 130 km
Jul 24, 2000 1 km S of Dandenong, Australia M3.1 150 km
Jun 8, 1991 9 km SW of Marong, Australia M3.1 22 km
Mar 30, 2010 4 km NNE of Portarlington, Australia M3.0 131 km
May 26, 2010 8 km E of Rochester, Australia M3.0 96 km
Apr 19, 2002 45 km N of Charlton, Australia M2.9 145 km
Jan 13, 2014 1 km SSE of Lilydale, Australia M2.8 142 km
Feb 2, 2003 9 km N of Trentham, Australia M2.8 41 km
Aug 9, 2002 10 km ESE of Kyabram, Australia M2.5 122 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Newer Volcanics Province (163 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Newer Volcanics Province Shield(s) 1,011 m (3,317 ft) -2900 163 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 71°F (21°C) 1.7 in Warmest
February 70°F (21°C) 1.3 in
March 65°F (18°C) 1.1 in Driest
April 58°F (14°C) 1.7 in
May 52°F (11°C) 2.4 in
June 47°F (8°C) 2.3 in
July 47°F (8°C) 2.3 in Coldest
August 48°F (9°C) 2.6 in Wettest
September 51°F (11°C) 2.4 in
October 56°F (13°C) 2.5 in
November 61°F (16°C) 1.7 in
December 66°F (19°C) 1.4 in

Maldon has a seasonal temperature swing of 24°F / from 47°F in July to 71°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 23.5 inches, with August being the wettest month (2.6") and March the driest (1.1").

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Schools in Maldon

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Maldon Primary School
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Radio Stations near Maldon

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Museums in Maldon

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Bendigo RSL Museum
Bendigo Tramways Depot and Workshop
Discovery Science & Technology Centre
Golden Dragon Museum
Maldon District Museum
Maldon Vintage Machinery Museum
Maldon Vintage Machinery Museum
Maldon Vintage Machinery Museum
Maldon Vintage Machinery Museum
Maldon Vintage Machinery Museum
Maldon Vintage Machinery Museum

Libraries in Maldon

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Athenaeum Library0.0
Bendigo Library0.0
Bendigo TAFE Library0.0
Castlemaine Library0.0
Kangaroo Flat Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Maldon

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Castlemaine Artists Market
Castlemaine Farmers Market
Castlemaine Vintage Bazaar
Maldon Market
Wesley Hill Market

Restaurants in Maldon

1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Sheltered BBQ Area

Cafes in Maldon

1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Le Sel

Train Stations in Maldon

1 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Maldon

Gas Stations in Maldon

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Robert Cox Motors: BP

Banks in Maldon

1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bendigo Bank

Golf Courses in Maldon

1 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Maldon Golf Course

Breweries in Maldon

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Brookes Beer

Stadiums & Teams in Maldon

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Maldon

33 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Amphitheatre AirportSmall Airport
Avonmore AirportSmall Airport
Bacchus Marsh AirportSmall Airport
Ballarat AirportSmall Airport
Ballarat Health Service HelipadSmall Airport
Bamawm AirportSmall Airport
BeaufortSmall Airport
Bendigo AirportBXGSmall Airport
Blue Tongue AirfieldSmall Airport
Bridgewater AirportSmall Airport
Castlemaine AirportSmall Airport
Derby FieldSmall Airport
Dunolly AirportSmall Airport
Elmore AirportSmall Airport
Emu Creek AirfieldSmall Airport
Fiskville AirportSmall Airport
Flying Circus AirfieldSmall Airport
Kyneton AirportSmall Airport
Legate AirfieldSmall Airport
Marshall AirfieldSmall Airport
Maryborough AirportSmall Airport
Melton AirportSmall Airport
Prairie AirportSmall Airport
Raywood AirfieldSmall Airport
Riddell AirportSmall Airport
Rochford AirstripSmall Airport
Romsey AirportSmall Airport
Smeaton airfield privateSmall Airport
Sunbury (Penfield) AirfieldSmall Airport
Sunbury East AirportSmall Airport
Trawalla AirportSmall Airport
Valken Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Woodvale AirportSmall Airport

Post Offices in Maldon

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Maldon Post Office

Treatment Centers in Maldon

1 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Bendigo Hospital Rehabilitation

Churches & Religious Organizations in Maldon

4 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Baptist Church
Baptist Sunday School
Holy Trinity Anglican Church
St Brigids Catholic 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 Maldon

What is the population of Maldon?

Maldon has a population of 1,665 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 96 people per square mile, spread across 17.4 square miles. The median age of residents is 60.0 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Maldon expensive to live in?

The median household income is $20,010, 73% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $151,000 (46% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $755 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 7.5x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Maldon?

Maldon enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winter temperatures average 71°F in January, while summers reach an average of 47°F in July. The area receives 296 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 25.9 inches.

How is the job market in Maldon?

The unemployment rate in Maldon is 5.5%, somewhat above the national average of 3.6%. Job seekers may face moderate competition. The average weekly wage is $385. There are 158 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Maldon?

The median home value in Maldon is $151,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $755. The homeownership rate is 88.4%.

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