Maryborough, Australia

Victoria · Australia

Maryborough is a small city in Victoria, Australia with a population of 7,769. Elevation: 791 ft (241 m). Average temperature: 57°F (14°C).

Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026

7,769 Population 11/sq mi density
791 ft Elevation 241 meters
57°F Avg Temperature 14°C
22.0 in Annual Rain
Australia / Melbourne Timezone

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About Maryborough

Maryborough

Maryborough is a town in Victoria, Australia, on the Pyrenees Highway, 58 kilometres (36 mi) north of Ballarat and 168 kilometres (104 mi) northwest of Melbourne, in the Shire of Central Goldfields. At the 2021 census, the urban centre had a population of 7,769, while the larger Level 2 Statistical Area which includes the urban fringe, had a population of 8,160, both an increase of more than 3% since 2016.

People

Population7,769
Density11/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp57°F (14°C)
Rain22.0 in/yr
Elevation791 ft (241 m)
Population7,769
Population Density11 / sq mi
Elevation791 ft (241 m)
Coordinates-37.0456°, 143.7392°
TimezoneAustralia/Melbourne
Country🇦🇺 Australia
State / ProvinceVictoria
Average Temperature57°F (14°C)
January Average68°F (20°C)
July Average46°F (8°C)
Annual Precipitation22.0 inches (558 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Maryborough

Maryborough is a small city in Australia (Victoria) with a population of 7,769. The city sits at an elevation of 791 feet (241 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 57°F (14°C). Temperatures range from 68°F in January to 46°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 22.0 inches. The timezone is Australia/Melbourne.

Climate in Maryborough

Maryborough has an average annual temperature of 14.5°C (58°F). The hottest month is Jan (21.4°C), the coldest is Jul (8°C). Average annual precipitation is 500 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 21.4°C / 71°F 13.6° / 29.1° 39.5
Feb 21.2°C / 70°F 13.6° / 28.8° 28.3
Mar 18.6°C / 65°F 11.6° / 25.6° 26.6
Apr 14.6°C / 58°F 8.2° / 21° 31.8
May 11.1°C / 52°F 5.8° / 16.4° 40.5
Jun 8.8°C / 48°F 4.3° / 13.3° 54.1
Jul 8°C / 46°F 3.4° / 12.5° 52.3
Aug 8.8°C / 48°F 3.6° / 14° 53.4
Sep 11°C / 52°F 5.3° / 16.8° 48.4
Oct 14°C / 57°F 7.3° / 20.6° 40.8
Nov 16.8°C / 62°F 9.7° / 23.9° 45.3
Dec 19.1°C / 66°F 11.4° / 26.8° 38.7
Maryborough enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 68°F in January while summers reach 46°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. Annual precipitation totals 22.0 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 791 feet.

Temperature

68°F Jan (20°C) 46°F Jul (8°C)
Annual Average56.8°F
5% above Australia avg
January Average68°F (20°C)
July Average46°F (8°C)

Geography

Elevation791 ft (241 m)
Area708.9 sq mi (1,836.0 km²)
Population Density11/sq mi
Coordinates37.0456°S, 143.7392°E
TimezoneAustralia/Melbourne

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 22.0"
42% below Australia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 2.40"
Driest Month (Mar) 1.10"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

13 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 M3.8 112 km
Jun 1, 2011 45 km NE of Hamilton, Australia M3.8 126 km
Nov 8, 1992 20 km NNE of Colac, Australia M3.6 126 km
May 3, 1991 15 km W of Marong, Australia M3.4 41 km
Jun 22, 2000 10 km NW of Heathcote, Australia M3.3 81 km
Jan 22, 2002 5 km WNW of Rochester, Australia M3.3 113 km
May 1, 2013 7 km NW of Clifton Springs, Australia M3.1 136 km
Jun 8, 1991 9 km SW of Marong, Australia M3.1 40 km
Mar 30, 2010 4 km NNE of Portarlington, Australia M3.0 141 km
May 26, 2010 8 km E of Rochester, Australia M3.0 121 km
Apr 19, 2002 45 km N of Charlton, Australia M2.9 138 km
Feb 2, 2003 9 km N of Trentham, Australia M2.8 59 km
Aug 9, 2002 10 km ESE of Kyabram, Australia M2.5 149 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Newer Volcanics Province (136 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Newer Volcanics Province Shield(s) 1,011 m (3,317 ft) -2900 136 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 68°F (20°C) 1.5 in
February 69°F (20°C) 1.3 in Warmest
March 64°F (18°C) 1.1 in Driest
April 57°F (14°C) 1.6 in
May 52°F (11°C) 2.1 in
June 47°F (8°C) 2.1 in
July 46°F (8°C) 2.1 in Coldest
August 48°F (9°C) 2.4 in Wettest
September 51°F (11°C) 2.2 in
October 55°F (13°C) 2.3 in
November 60°F (16°C) 1.7 in
December 65°F (18°C) 1.5 in

Maryborough has a seasonal temperature swing of 23°F / from 46°F in July to 69°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 22.0 inches, with August being the wettest month (2.4") and March the driest (1.1").

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Schools in Maryborough

4 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Maryborough Education Centre - - - -
Timor Primary School - - - -
St Augustine's Primary School - - - -
Highview College - - - -
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Radio Stations near Maryborough

0 stations within ~55 km.

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Museums in Maryborough

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Clunes Museum
Dunolly Museum
Lee Medlyn Bottle Museum
The Warehouse

Libraries in Maryborough

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Maryborough Resource Centre0.0

Hotels in Maryborough

1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Court House Hotel

Restaurants in Maryborough

5 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Albion Hotel
Asian Noodles and Sushi King
Maryborough Highland Society
ol Pinky's
Peach Village

Cafes in Maryborough

2 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

KT's Café & Coffee
Whiskey June - The Station

Theatres in Maryborough

1 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Station Domain

Dentists in Maryborough

1 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Maryborough Family Dental

Train Stations in Maryborough

2 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Maryborough
Talbot

Gas Stations in Maryborough

3 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

EG Australia
Shell
United

Banks in Maryborough

5 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

ANZ
bankmecu
Bendigo Bank
Commonwealth Bank
NAB

Golf Courses in Maryborough

1 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Maryborough Golf & Bowls Club

Airports Near Maryborough

24 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Amphitheatre Airport-Small Airport
Bacchus Marsh Airport-Small Airport
Ballarat Airport-Small Airport
Ballarat Health Service Helipad-Small Airport
Beaufort-Small Airport
Beaufort Airport-Small Airport
Bendigo AirportBXGSmall Airport
Bridgewater Airport-Small Airport
Castlemaine Airport-Small Airport
Derby Field-Small Airport
Donald Airport-Small Airport
Dunolly Airport-Small Airport
Fiskville Airport-Small Airport
Kyneton Airport-Small Airport
Maryborough Airport-Small Airport
Moonambel Airfield-Small Airport
Navarre Airport-Small Airport
Prairie Airport-Small Airport
Raglan Airport-Small Airport
Raywood Airfield-Small Airport
Saint Arnaud Airport-Small Airport
Smeaton airfield private-Small Airport
Trawalla Airport-Small Airport
Woodvale Airport-Small Airport

Post Offices in Maryborough

2 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Maryborough Post Office
Talbot Post Office

Churches & Religious Organizations in Maryborough

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Genesis Church Maryborough
Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses
St. Augustine’s Catholic Church

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UFO Sightings
1
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UFO Sightings Near Maryborough

1 UFO sighting reports from the National UFO Reporting Center (NUFORC) found near Maryborough.

Name Year Description
Maryborough (queensland) (australia) 2011 Orange round glowing shapes that moved

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 Maryborough

What is the population of Maryborough?

Maryborough has a population of 7,769 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 11 people per square mile, spread across 708.9 square miles.

What is the weather like in Maryborough?

Maryborough enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winter temperatures average 68°F in January, while summers reach an average of 46°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 22.0 inches.

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