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Meredith, Australia

Victoria · Australia

Meredith is a small town in Victoria, Australia with a population of 761. Elevation: 1,109 ft (338 m). Average temperature: 59°F (15°C).

Data updated June 2026

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
761 Population 1/sq mi density
1,109 ft Elevation 338 meters
59°F Avg Temperature 15°C
24.9 in Annual Rain
Australia / Melbourne Timezone
$24,606 Median Income
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$24,606 median income, 4.2% unemployment
C+
Affordability
2.8 / 5.0
$169,000 home value, $845/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population761
Median Age45.0 yrs
Density1/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$24,606
Per Capita$24,606
Unemployment4.2%

Housing

C+
Home Value$169,000
Rent$845
Ownership85.8%
Housing Units304

Climate

Avg Temp59°F (15°C)
Rain24.9 in/yr
Sunny Days288/yr
Elevation1,109 ft (338 m)
Population761
Population Density1 / sq mi
Elevation1,109 ft (338 m)
Coordinates-37.8454°, 144.0774°
TimezoneAustralia/Melbourne
Country🇦🇺 Australia
State / ProvinceVictoria
Average Temperature59°F (15°C)
January Average69°F (20°C)
July Average52°F (11°C)
Annual Precipitation24.9 inches (631 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$24,606
Median Age45.0 years

About Meredith

Meredith is a small town in Australia (Victoria) with a population of 761. The city sits at an elevation of 1,109 feet (338 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 59°F (15°C). Temperatures range from 69°F in January to 52°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 24.9 inches. The timezone is Australia/Melbourne.

Meredith has a population of 761 with a density of 1 people per square mile, spread across 1,223.1 square miles. The median age is 45.0 years, 16% older than the national median of 38.9.

Population

761
Total Population
1
People / sq mi
45.0yrs
Median Age
16% above Australia avg
1,223.1mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Meredith vs Australia Average

The median household income in Meredith is $24,606, which is 67% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $24,606 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $473, 67% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 4.2% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 72 business establishments.

Income: Meredith vs Australia

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$24,606
67% below Australia avg
Per Capita Income$24,606
Avg Weekly Wage$473

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment4.2%
17% above Australia avg
Establishments (County)72

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Meredith is $169,000, 40% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $845 (27% below the national average of $1,163). 85.8% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 304 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 6.9x, above the traditionally affordable threshold of 3-4x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$169,000
40% below Australia avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$845
27% below Australia avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership85.8%
Owner-Occupied85.8%
Renter-Occupied14.2%
Housing Units304

Property Tax

Climate in Meredith

Meredith has an average annual temperature of 13.9°C (57°F). The hottest month is Jan (19.8°C), the coldest is Jul (8.8°C). Average annual precipitation is 476 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 19.8°C / 68°F 12.6° / 26.9° 32.9
Feb 19.3°C / 67°F 12.8° / 25.8° 40.1
Mar 17.2°C / 63°F 11.2° / 23.3° 25.3
Apr 14°C / 57°F 8.8° / 19.3° 33.6
May 11.6°C / 53°F 7.3° / 15.8° 32.4
Jun 9.3°C / 49°F 5.6° / 13° 45.4
Jul 8.8°C / 48°F 5.2° / 12.4° 43.9
Aug 9.4°C / 49°F 5.4° / 13.3° 45.9
Sep 11°C / 52°F 6.2° / 15.7° 43.0
Oct 12.8°C / 55°F 7.2° / 18.5° 46.3
Nov 15.5°C / 60°F 9.4° / 21.6° 49.7
Dec 17.5°C / 64°F 10.6° / 24.4° 37.5
Meredith enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 69°F in January while summers reach 52°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 288 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 24.9 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,109 feet.

Temperature

69°F Jan (20°C) 52°F Jul (11°C)
Annual Average58.8°F
9% above Australia avg
January Average69°F (20°C)
July Average52°F (11°C)
Sunny Days288 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,109 ft (338 m)
Area1,223.1 sq mi (3,167.8 km²)
Population Density1/sq mi
Coordinates-37.8454°N, 144.0774°W
TimezoneAustralia/Melbourne

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 24.9"
35% below Australia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 2.83"
Driest Month (Mar) 1.61"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

16 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 75 km
Nov 8, 1992 20 km NNE of Colac, Australia M3.6 49 km
Aug 21, 2001 2 km N of Kallista, Australia M3.6 114 km
Mar 8, 2007 13 km N of Bunyip, Australia M3.5 147 km
May 3, 1991 15 km W of Marong, Australia M3.4 125 km
Jun 22, 2000 10 km NW of Heathcote, Australia M3.3 120 km
Sep 22, 2009 6 km ENE of Hastings, Australia M3.1 114 km
May 1, 2013 7 km NW of Clifton Springs, Australia M3.1 46 km
Jul 24, 2000 1 km S of Dandenong, Australia M3.1 100 km
Jun 8, 1991 9 km SW of Marong, Australia M3.1 116 km
Mar 30, 2010 4 km NNE of Portarlington, Australia M3.0 58 km
Mar 10, 2015 3 km NNE of Pakenham, Australia M2.8 126 km
Jan 13, 2014 1 km SSE of Lilydale, Australia M2.8 113 km
Feb 2, 2003 9 km N of Trentham, Australia M2.8 64 km
Jul 13, 2006 3 km N of Gembrook, Australia M2.6 130 km
May 28, 2007 8 km S of Lang Lang, Australia M2.5 140 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Newer Volcanics Province (139 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Newer Volcanics Province Shield(s) 1,011 m (3,317 ft) -2900 139 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 69°F (20°C) 2.0 in Warmest
February 67°F (19°C) 1.7 in
March 63°F (17°C) 1.6 in Driest
April 58°F (14°C) 1.7 in
May 53°F (12°C) 2.0 in
June 48°F (9°C) 2.0 in Coldest
July 52°F (11°C) 2.0 in
August 48°F (9°C) 2.4 in
September 51°F (11°C) 2.7 in
October 55°F (13°C) 2.8 in Wettest
November 58°F (15°C) 2.4 in
December 62°F (17°C) 2.2 in

Meredith has a seasonal temperature swing of 20°F / from 48°F in June to 69°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 25.5 inches, with October being the wettest month (2.8") and March the driest (1.6").

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Schools in Meredith

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Meredith Primary School — — — —
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Radio Stations near Meredith

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
K Rock Geelong 95.5 — AAC+ 64 kbps

Libraries in Meredith

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bannockburn Library0.0
L Building: E J Barker Library0.0
Sebastopol Library0.0

Theatres in Meredith

1 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Meredith Supernatural Amphitheatre

Monuments in Meredith

1 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Larundel Estate Soldier Settlement Memorial

Gas Stations in Meredith

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

AU #249058339

Golf Courses in Meredith

1 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Meredith Golf Course

Airports Near Meredith

42 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Melbourne Avalon International AirportAVVLarge Airport
Amphitheatre Airport—Small Airport
Bacchus Marsh Airport—Small Airport
Ballarat Airport—Small Airport
Ballarat Health Service Helipad—Small Airport
Barwon Heads Airport—Small Airport
Beaufort—Small Airport
Bellbrae private airstrip—Small Airport
Blue Tongue Airfield—Small Airport
Castlemaine Airport—Small Airport
Ceres Airport—Small Airport
Colac AirportXCOSmall Airport
Cressy Aerodrome—Small Airport
Drysdale Airstrip—Small Airport
Emu Creek Airfield—Small Airport
Fiskville Airport—Small Airport
Flying Circus Airfield—Small Airport
Gnarwarre Airstrip—Small Airport
Kuruc-A-Ruc South Airport—Small Airport
Kyneton Airport—Small Airport
lake Modewarre Private airstrip—Small Airport
lake Modewarre Private airstrip no.2—Small Airport
Legate Airfield—Small Airport
Lethbridge Airpark—Small Airport
Lismore Airport—Small Airport
Lovely Banks Airport—Small Airport
Marshall Airfield—Small Airport
Melton Airport—Small Airport
RAAF Williams, Point Cook Base—Small Airport
Riddell Airport—Small Airport
Rochford Airstrip—Small Airport
Romsey Airport—Small Airport
Rothwell Airfield—Small Airport
Smeaton airfield private—Small Airport
St Leonards Airfield—Small Airport
Sunbury (Penfield) Airfield—Small Airport
Sunbury East Airport—Small Airport
The Boreen Airstrip—Small Airport
Torquay Airport—Small Airport
Trawalla Airport—Small Airport
Valken Farm Airstrip—Small Airport
Wooloomanata Airfield—Small Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Meredith

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Meredith Free Presbyterian Church (former)
St James' Anglican Church

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UFO Sightings
2
Reported UFO sightings from the National UFO Reporting Center database
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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 Meredith

What is the population of Meredith?

Meredith has a population of 761 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 1 people per square mile, spread across 1,223.1 square miles. The median age of residents is 45.0 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Meredith expensive to live in?

The median household income is $24,606, 67% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $169,000 (40% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $845 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 6.9x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Meredith?

Meredith enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winter temperatures average 69°F in January, while summers reach an average of 52°F in July. The area receives 288 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 24.9 inches.

How is the job market in Meredith?

Meredith has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 4.2%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $473. There are 72 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Meredith?

The median home value in Meredith is $169,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $845. The homeownership rate is 85.8%.

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