Marong, Australia

Full City Profile

3.2 /5.0

B Good

1,394 Population 6/sq mi density

633 ft Elevation 193 meters

58°F Avg Temperature 15°C

Overall

3.2 / 5.0

Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

Economy

3.3 / 5.0

$30,420 median income, 1.9% unemployment

Affordability

3.0 / 5.0

$197,200 home value, $986/mo rent

Marong enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 70°F in January while summers reach 46°F in July. The area gets 298 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 20.7 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

70°F Jan (21°C) 46°F Jul (8°C)

Annual Average	58.2°F
	8% above US avg
January Average	70°F (21°C)
July Average	46°F (8°C)
Sunny Days	298 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	633 ft (193 m)
Area	255.2 sq mi (660.8 km²)
Population Density	6/sq mi
Coordinates	-36.7333°N, 144.1333°W
Timezone	Australia/Melbourne

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 20.7"

46% below US avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (Oct) 2.28"

Driest Month (Mar) 1.06"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

10 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	110 km
May 3, 1991	15 km W of Marong, Australia	M3.4	15 km
Jun 22, 2000	10 km NW of Heathcote, Australia	M3.3	46 km
Jan 22, 2002	5 km WNW of Rochester, Australia	M3.3	64 km
Jun 8, 1991	9 km SW of Marong, Australia	M3.1	10 km
May 26, 2010	8 km E of Rochester, Australia	M3.0	72 km
Apr 19, 2002	45 km N of Charlton, Australia	M2.9	124 km
Feb 2, 2003	9 km N of Trentham, Australia	M2.8	66 km
May 9, 2003	27 km SE of Euroa, Australia	M2.6	150 km
Aug 9, 2002	10 km ESE of Kyabram, Australia	M2.5	102 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Newer Volcanics Province (185 km).

Name	Type	Elevation	Last Eruption	Distance
Newer Volcanics Province	Shield(s)	1,011 m (3,317 ft)	-2900	185 km

Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	70°F (21°C)	1.5 in
February	71°F (22°C)	1.1 in	Warmest
March	66°F (19°C)	1.1 in	Driest
April	59°F (15°C)	1.5 in
May	53°F (12°C)	2.1 in
June	48°F (9°C)	2.0 in
July	46°F (8°C)	2.0 in	Coldest
August	48°F (9°C)	2.2 in
September	52°F (11°C)	2.1 in
October	57°F (14°C)	2.3 in	Wettest
November	62°F (17°C)	1.5 in
December	67°F (19°C)	1.3 in

Marong has a seasonal temperature swing of 24°F / from 46°F in July to 71°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 20.7 inches, with October being the wettest month (2.3") and March the driest (1.1").

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