Miners Rest, Australia
Victoria · Australia
Miners Rest is a small town in Victoria, Australia with a population of 3,829. Elevation: 1,417 ft (432 m). Average temperature: 52°F (11°C).
Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026
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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
Climate
| Population | 3,829 |
| Population Density | 15 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 1,417 ft (432 m) |
| Coordinates | -37.4808°, 143.8011° |
| Timezone | Australia/Melbourne |
| Country | 🇦🇺 Australia |
| State / Province | Victoria |
| Average Temperature | 52°F (11°C) |
| January Average | 63°F (17°C) |
| July Average | 44°F (6°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 30.2 inches (766 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 1.5 inches (4 cm) |
About Miners Rest
Miners Rest is a small town in Australia (Victoria) with a population of 3,829. 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.
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.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 52.1°F |
| 4% below Australia avg | |
| January Average | 63°F (17°C) |
| July Average | 44°F (6°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,417 ft (432 m) |
| Area | 252.5 sq mi (653.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 15/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.4808°S, 143.8011°E |
| Timezone | Australia/Melbourne |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
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 |
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").
Schools in Miners Rest
2 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miners Rest Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Mount Blowhard Primary School | - | - | - | - |
Museums in Miners Rest
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual 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
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central Highlands Regional Library Corp. Ballarat branch | 0.0 | |||||
| Creswick Library | 0.0 | |||||
| L Building: E J Barker Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Mechanics' Institute & Free Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Sebastopol Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Temporary Library (Room 123) till Feb 2025 | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Miners Rest
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Creswick Farmers' Market |
Monuments in Miners Rest
1 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Miners Rest
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Athletic Club Brewery | ||||
| Bankhouse Brewery | ||||
| Red Duck |
Stadiums & Teams in Miners Rest
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Miners Rest
31 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Melbourne Avalon International Airport | AVV | Large 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 Airport | BXG | Small 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 |
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What is the population of Miners Rest?
Miners Rest has a population of 3,829 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 15 people per square mile, spread across 252.5 square miles.
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. Annual rainfall totals 30.2 inches, with 1.5 inches of snow.
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