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Miners Rest, Australia

Victoria · Australia

Miners Rest is a small town in Victoria, Australia with a population of 3,042. Elevation: 1,417 ft (432 m). Average temperature: 52°F (11°C).

3.1 /5.0
B Good
3,042 Population 12/sq mi density
1,417 ft Elevation 432 meters
52°F Avg Temperature 11°C
30.2 in Annual Rain
Australia / Melbourne Timezone
$31,333 Median Income
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Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$31,333 median income, 2.3% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.0 / 5.0
$202,800 home value, $1,014/mo rent

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About Miners Rest

Miners Rest is a suburb north of Ballarat, Victoria, Australia on the north-western rural-urban fringe of the city, 11 kilometres (6.8 mi) northwest of the Central Business District. The population at the 2021 census was 3,829.

People

Population3,042
Median Age33.0 yrs
Density12/mi²

Economy

B
Median Income$31,333
Per Capita$31,333
Unemployment2.3%

Housing

B
Home Value$202,800
Rent$1,014
Ownership83.1%
Housing Units1,217

Climate

Avg Temp52°F (11°C)
Rain30.2 in/yr
Sunny Days263/yr
Elevation1,417 ft (432 m)
Population3,042
Population Density12 / sq mi
Elevation1,417 ft (432 m)
Coordinates-37.4808°, 143.8011°
TimezoneAustralia/Melbourne
Country🇦🇺 Australia
State / ProvinceVictoria
Average Temperature52°F (11°C)
January Average63°F (17°C)
July Average44°F (6°C)
Annual Precipitation30.2 inches (766 mm)
Annual Snowfall1.5 inches (4 cm)
Median Household Income$31,333
Median Age33.0 years

About Miners Rest

Miners Rest is a small town in Australia (Victoria) with a population of 3,042. The city sits at an elevation of 1,417 feet (432 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 52°F (11°C). Temperatures range from 63°F in January to 44°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 30.2 inches. The timezone is Australia/Melbourne.

Miners Rest has a population of 3,042 with a density of 12 people per square mile, spread across 252.5 square miles. The median age is 33.0 years, 15% younger than the national median of 38.9.

Population

3,042
Total Population
12
People / sq mi
33.0yrs
Median Age
15% below Australia avg
252.5mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Miners Rest vs Australia Average

The median household income in Miners Rest is $31,333, which is 58% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $31,333 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $603, 58% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 2.3% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 289 business establishments.

Income: Miners Rest vs Australia

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Income

Median HH Income$31,333
58% below Australia avg
Per Capita Income$31,333
Avg Weekly Wage$603

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment2.3%
36% below Australia avg
Establishments (County)289

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Miners Rest is $202,800, 28% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $1,014 (13% below the national average of $1,163). 83.1% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 1,217 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 6.5x, above the traditionally affordable threshold of 3-4x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$202,800
28% below Australia avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,014
13% below Australia avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership83.1%
Owner-Occupied83.1%
Renter-Occupied16.9%
Housing Units1,217

Property Tax

Climate in Miners Rest

Miners Rest has an average annual temperature of 12.4°C (54°F). The hottest month is Jan (18.8°C), the coldest is Jul (6.8°C). Average annual precipitation is 615 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 18.8°C / 66°F 11.6° / 26.1° 39.9
Feb 18.8°C / 66°F 11.7° / 25.9° 39.2
Mar 16.4°C / 62°F 9.9° / 22.9° 28.4
Apr 12.8°C / 55°F 7.1° / 18.4° 42.4
May 9.6°C / 49°F 5.1° / 14.2° 50.4
Jun 7.4°C / 45°F 3.6° / 11.2° 60.2
Jul 6.8°C / 44°F 3° / 10.6° 61.9
Aug 7.4°C / 45°F 3.1° / 11.8° 66.5
Sep 9.2°C / 49°F 4.4° / 14.1° 70.4
Oct 11.6°C / 53°F 5.9° / 17.4° 55.4
Nov 14.2°C / 58°F 8° / 20.4° 56.4
Dec 16.3°C / 61°F 9.4° / 23.2° 44.1
Miners Rest experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 63°F in January while summers reach 44°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 263 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 30.2 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 1.5 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 1,417 feet.

Temperature

63°F Jan (17°C) 44°F Jul (6°C)
Annual Average52.1°F
4% below Australia avg
January Average63°F (17°C)
July Average44°F (6°C)
Sunny Days263 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,417 ft (432 m)
Area252.5 sq mi (653.8 km²)
Population Density12/sq mi
Coordinates-37.4808°N, 143.8011°W
TimezoneAustralia/Melbourne

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 30.2"
21% below Australia avg
Snowfall 1.5"
Wettest Month (Aug) 2.91"
Driest Month (Mar) 1.34"

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 92 km
Jun 1, 2011 45 km NE of Hamilton, Australia M3.8 121 km
Nov 8, 1992 20 km NNE of Colac, Australia M3.6 78 km
Aug 21, 2001 2 km N of Kallista, Australia M3.6 146 km
May 3, 1991 15 km W of Marong, Australia M3.4 85 km
Jun 22, 2000 10 km NW of Heathcote, Australia M3.3 100 km
Jan 22, 2002 5 km WNW of Rochester, Australia M3.3 148 km
May 1, 2013 7 km NW of Clifton Springs, Australia M3.1 92 km
Jul 24, 2000 1 km S of Dandenong, Australia M3.1 136 km
Jun 8, 1991 9 km SW of Marong, Australia M3.1 79 km
Mar 30, 2010 4 km NNE of Portarlington, Australia M3.0 101 km
Jan 13, 2014 1 km SSE of Lilydale, Australia M2.8 140 km
Feb 2, 2003 9 km N of Trentham, Australia M2.8 50 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Newer Volcanics Province (119 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Newer Volcanics Province Shield(s) 1,011 m (3,317 ft) -2900 119 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 63°F (17°C) 1.8 in
February 66°F (19°C) 1.5 in Warmest
March 62°F (17°C) 1.3 in Driest
April 55°F (13°C) 2.0 in
May 50°F (10°C) 2.6 in
June 45°F (7°C) 2.5 in
July 44°F (6°C) 2.6 in Coldest
August 46°F (8°C) 2.9 in Wettest
September 48°F (9°C) 2.8 in
October 52°F (11°C) 2.7 in
November 56°F (14°C) 2.1 in
December 61°F (16°C) 1.9 in

Miners Rest has a seasonal temperature swing of 22°F / from 44°F in July to 66°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 26.6 inches, with August being the wettest month (2.9") and March the driest (1.3").

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Schools in Miners Rest

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Miners Rest Primary School — — — —
Mount Blowhard Primary School — — — —
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Museums in Miners Rest

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Ballaarat Observatory
Ballarat Aviation Museum
Ballarat Fine Art Gallery
Ballarat Gold Museum
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Clunes Museum
Friends of the Anson Air Museum
Golden City Steamer Museum
Haddon Tramway Preservation Association
Lee Medlyn Bottle Museum
Sovereign Hill
The Warehouse

Libraries in Miners Rest

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Central Highlands Regional Library Corp. Ballarat branch0.0
Creswick Library0.0
L Building: E J Barker Library0.0
Mechanics' Institute & Free Library0.0
Sebastopol Library0.0
Temporary Library (Room 123) till Feb 20250.0

Farmers Markets in Miners Rest

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Creswick Farmers' Market

Monuments in Miners Rest

1 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Railway Monument

Breweries in Miners Rest

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Athletic Club Brewery
Bankhouse Brewery
Red Duck

Stadiums & Teams in Miners Rest

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Miners Rest

31 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
Beaufort—Small Airport
Beaufort Airport—Small Airport
Bendigo AirportBXGSmall Airport
Castlemaine Airport—Small Airport
Ceres Airport—Small Airport
Cressy Aerodrome—Small Airport
Derrinallum (Poligolet Station) airstrip—Small Airport
Derrinallum Airport—Small Airport
Dunolly Airport—Small Airport
Fiskville Airport—Small Airport
Gnarwarre Airstrip—Small Airport
Kuruc-A-Ruc South Airport—Small Airport
Kurweeton Airport—Small Airport
Kyneton Airport—Small Airport
Lethbridge Airpark—Small Airport
Lismore Airport—Small Airport
Lovely Banks Airport—Small Airport
Maryborough Airport—Small Airport
Moonambel Airfield—Small Airport
Mount Elephant Airport—Small Airport
Navarre Airport—Small Airport
Raglan Airport—Small Airport
Rothwell Airfield—Small Airport
Smeaton airfield private—Small Airport
Trawalla Airport—Small Airport
Wooloomanata Airfield—Small Airport

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 Miners Rest

What is the population of Miners Rest?

Miners Rest has a population of 3,042 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 12 people per square mile, spread across 252.5 square miles. The median age of residents is 33.0 years, which is younger than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Miners Rest expensive to live in?

The median household income is $31,333, 58% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $202,800 (28% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,014 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 6.5x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Miners Rest?

Miners Rest has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winter temperatures average 63°F in January, while summers reach an average of 44°F in July. The area receives 263 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 30.2 inches, with 1.5 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Miners Rest?

The job market in Miners Rest is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.3% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $603. There are 289 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Miners Rest?

The median home value in Miners Rest is $202,800. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,014. The homeownership rate is 83.1%.

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