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Malmsbury, Australia

Victoria · Australia

Malmsbury is a small town in Victoria, Australia with a population of 864. Elevation: 1,476 ft (450 m). Average temperature: 60°F (16°C).

Data updated June 2026

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
864 Population 23/sq mi density
1,476 ft Elevation 450 meters
60°F Avg Temperature 16°C
27.2 in Annual Rain
Australia / Melbourne Timezone
$25,992 Median Income
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$25,992 median income, 4.4% unemployment
C
Affordability
2.4 / 5.0
$197,200 home value, $986/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population864
Median Age45.0 yrs
Density23/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$25,992
Per Capita$25,992
Unemployment4.4%

Housing

C
Home Value$197,200
Rent$986
Ownership88.9%
Housing Units346

Climate

Avg Temp60°F (16°C)
Rain27.2 in/yr
Sunny Days302/yr
Elevation1,476 ft (450 m)
Population864
Population Density23 / sq mi
Elevation1,476 ft (450 m)
Coordinates-37.1886°, 144.3848°
TimezoneAustralia/Melbourne
Country🇦🇺 Australia
State / ProvinceVictoria
Average Temperature60°F (16°C)
January Average73°F (23°C)
July Average49°F (9°C)
Annual Precipitation27.2 inches (691 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$25,992
Median Age45.0 years

About Malmsbury

Malmsbury is a small town in Australia (Victoria) with a population of 864. The city sits at an elevation of 1,476 feet (450 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 60°F (16°C). Temperatures range from 73°F in January to 49°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 27.2 inches. The timezone is Australia/Melbourne.

Malmsbury has a population of 864 with a density of 23 people per square mile, spread across 37.8 square miles. The median age is 45.0 years, 16% older than the national median of 38.9.

Population

864
Total Population
23
People / sq mi
45.0yrs
Median Age
16% above Australia avg
37.8mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Malmsbury vs Australia Average

The median household income in Malmsbury is $25,992, which is 65% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $25,992 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $500, 65% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 4.4% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 82 business establishments.

Income: Malmsbury vs Australia

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Income

Median HH Income$25,992
65% below Australia avg
Per Capita Income$25,992
Avg Weekly Wage$500

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment4.4%
22% above Australia avg
Establishments (County)82

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Malmsbury is $197,200, 30% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $986 (15% below the national average of $1,163). 88.9% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 346 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 7.6x, making homeownership a significant financial stretch for most families.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$197,200
30% below Australia avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$986
15% below Australia avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership88.9%
Owner-Occupied88.9%
Renter-Occupied11.1%
Housing Units346

Property Tax

Climate in Malmsbury

Malmsbury 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
Malmsbury enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 73°F in January while summers reach 49°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 302 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 27.2 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,476 feet.

Temperature

73°F Jan (23°C) 49°F Jul (9°C)
Annual Average59.9°F
11% above Australia avg
January Average73°F (23°C)
July Average49°F (9°C)
Sunny Days302 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,476 ft (450 m)
Area37.8 sq mi (97.9 km²)
Population Density23/sq mi
Coordinates-37.1886°N, 144.3848°W
TimezoneAustralia/Melbourne

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 27.2"
28% below Australia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 3.78"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.61"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

22 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.7. Most recent: M3.8 on May 28, 2023.

Sep 25, 1996 32 km SE of Alexandra, Australia M4.7 145 km
May 28, 2023 5 km W of Mickleham, Australia M3.8 56 km
Nov 8, 1992 20 km NNE of Colac, Australia M3.6 125 km
Aug 21, 2001 2 km N of Kallista, Australia M3.6 116 km
Mar 8, 2007 13 km N of Bunyip, Australia M3.5 149 km
May 3, 1991 15 km W of Marong, Australia M3.4 63 km
Jan 22, 2002 5 km WNW of Rochester, Australia M3.3 97 km
Jun 22, 2000 10 km NW of Heathcote, Australia M3.3 42 km
Jul 24, 2000 1 km S of Dandenong, Australia M3.1 115 km
Jun 8, 1991 9 km SW of Marong, Australia M3.1 52 km
May 1, 2013 7 km NW of Clifton Springs, Australia M3.1 103 km
Sep 22, 2009 6 km ENE of Hastings, Australia M3.1 143 km
Mar 30, 2010 4 km NNE of Portarlington, Australia M3.0 102 km
May 26, 2010 8 km E of Rochester, Australia M3.0 99 km
Jan 13, 2014 1 km SSE of Lilydale, Australia M2.8 106 km
Jan 5, 2001 32 km NE of Warburton, Australia M2.8 147 km
Mar 10, 2015 3 km NNE of Pakenham, Australia M2.8 136 km
Feb 2, 2003 9 km N of Trentham, Australia M2.8 14 km
Apr 12, 2004 26 km ESE of Alexandra, Australia M2.8 143 km
Jul 13, 2006 3 km N of Gembrook, Australia M2.6 132 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Newer Volcanics Province (178 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Newer Volcanics Province Shield(s) 1,011 m (3,317 ft) -2900 178 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 73°F (23°C) 2.0 in Warmest
February 66°F (19°C) 1.6 in Driest
March 62°F (17°C) 1.6 in
April 55°F (13°C) 2.2 in
May 50°F (10°C) 3.3 in
June 45°F (7°C) 3.5 in
July 49°F (9°C) 3.5 in
August 45°F (7°C) 3.8 in Coldest, Wettest
September 48°F (9°C) 3.5 in
October 52°F (11°C) 3.3 in
November 56°F (13°C) 2.4 in
December 61°F (16°C) 2.1 in

Malmsbury has a seasonal temperature swing of 28°F / from 45°F in August to 73°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 32.6 inches, with August being the wettest month (3.8") and February the driest (1.6").

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Schools in Malmsbury

3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Parkville College Malmsbury Campus
Malmsbury Primary School
Drummond Primary School
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Museums in Malmsbury

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Daylesford Spa Country Railway
Kyneton Museum

Libraries in Malmsbury

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Castlemaine Library0.0
Daylesford Library0.0
Kyneton Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Malmsbury

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Castlemaine Artists Market
Castlemaine Farmers Market
Castlemaine Vintage Bazaar
Daylesford Sunday Market
Kyneton Farmers' Market
Wesley Hill Market

Restaurants in Malmsbury

1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

The Stables

Cafes in Malmsbury

2 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Malmsbury Bakery
Merchants of Malmsbury

Train Stations in Malmsbury

1 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Malmsbury

Breweries in Malmsbury

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Daylesford Cidery
Holgate Brewhouse

Airports Near Malmsbury

40 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Melbourne AirportMELLarge Airport
Melbourne Essendon AirportMEBMedium Airport
Arkells AirfieldSmall Airport
Avonmore AirportSmall Airport
Bacchus Marsh AirportSmall Airport
Ballarat AirportSmall Airport
Ballarat Health Service HelipadSmall 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
Kuruc-A-Ruc South AirportSmall Airport
Kyneton AirportSmall Airport
Legate AirfieldSmall Airport
Lethbridge AirparkSmall Airport
Marshall AirfieldSmall Airport
Maryborough AirportSmall Airport
Melton AirportSmall Airport
Nagambie AirportSmall Airport
Puckapunyal (Military) AirportSmall Airport
RAAF Williams, Point Cook BaseSmall Airport
Raywood AirfieldSmall Airport
Riddell AirportSmall Airport
Rochford AirstripSmall Airport
Romsey AirportSmall Airport
Rothwell AirfieldSmall Airport
Skydive Nagambie AirportSmall Airport
Smeaton airfield privateSmall Airport
Sunbury (Penfield) AirfieldSmall Airport
Sunbury East AirportSmall Airport
The Boreen AirstripSmall Airport
Valken Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Woodvale AirportSmall Airport
Wooloomanata AirfieldSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Malmsbury

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Saint Johns

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Waterfalls
1
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 Malmsbury

What is the population of Malmsbury?

Malmsbury has a population of 864 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 23 people per square mile, spread across 37.8 square miles. The median age of residents is 45.0 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Malmsbury expensive to live in?

The median household income is $25,992, 65% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $197,200 (30% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $986 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 7.6x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Malmsbury?

Malmsbury enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winter temperatures average 73°F in January, while summers reach an average of 49°F in July. The area receives 302 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 27.2 inches.

How is the job market in Malmsbury?

Malmsbury has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 4.4%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $500. There are 82 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Malmsbury?

The median home value in Malmsbury is $197,200. For renters, the median monthly rent is $986. The homeownership rate is 88.9%.

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