Maldon, Australia

Full City Profile

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

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

Affordability

2.4 / 5.0

$151,000 home value, $755/mo rent

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. The area gets 296 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 25.9 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

71°F Jan (21°C) 47°F Jul (8°C)

Annual Average	57.6°F
	7% above US avg
January Average	71°F (21°C)
July Average	47°F (8°C)
Sunny Days	296 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	1,181 ft (360 m)
Area	17.4 sq mi (45.1 km²)
Population Density	96/sq mi
Coordinates	-36.9957°N, 144.0683°W
Timezone	Australia/Melbourne

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 25.9"

32% below US 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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