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Mole Creek, Australia

Tasmania · Australia

Mole Creek is a small town in Tasmania, Australia with a population of 509. Elevation: 961 ft (293 m). Average temperature: 50°F (10°C).

Data updated June 2026

2.5 /5.0
C+ Fair
509 Population 1/sq mi density
961 ft Elevation 293 meters
50°F Avg Temperature 10°C
48.1 in Annual Rain
Australia / Hobart Timezone
$18,353 Median Income
C+
Overall
2.5 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Economy
2.4 / 5.0
$18,353 median income, 6.4% unemployment
C+
Affordability
2.5 / 5.0
$135,200 home value, $676/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population509
Median Age51.0 yrs
Density1/mi²

Economy

C
Median Income$18,353
Per Capita$18,353
Unemployment6.4%

Housing

C+
Home Value$135,200
Rent$676
Ownership89.5%
Housing Units204

Climate

Avg Temp50°F (10°C)
Rain48.1 in/yr
Sunny Days249/yr
Elevation961 ft (293 m)
Population509
Population Density1 / sq mi
Elevation961 ft (293 m)
Coordinates-41.5782°, 146.4042°
TimezoneAustralia/Hobart
Country🇦🇺 Australia
State / ProvinceTasmania
Average Temperature50°F (10°C)
January Average58°F (14°C)
July Average42°F (6°C)
Annual Precipitation48.1 inches (1,222 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$18,353
Median Age51.0 years

About Mole Creek

Mole Creek is a small town in Australia (Tasmania) with a population of 509. The city sits at an elevation of 961 feet (293 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 50°F (10°C). Temperatures range from 58°F in January to 42°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 48.1 inches. The timezone is Australia/Hobart.

Mole Creek has a population of 509 with a density of 1 people per square mile, spread across 446.4 square miles. The median age is 51.0 years, 31% older than the national median of 38.9.

Population

509
Total Population
1
People / sq mi
51.0yrs
Median Age
31% above Australia avg
446.4mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Mole Creek vs Australia Average

The median household income in Mole Creek is $18,353, which is 76% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $18,353 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $353, 75% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 6.4% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 48 business establishments.

Income: Mole Creek vs Australia

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Income

Median HH Income$18,353
76% below Australia avg
Per Capita Income$18,353
Avg Weekly Wage$353

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment6.4%
78% above Australia avg
Establishments (County)48

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Mole Creek is $135,200, 52% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $676 (42% below the national average of $1,163). 89.5% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 204 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 7.4x, making homeownership a significant financial stretch for most families.

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Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$135,200
52% below Australia avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$676
42% below Australia avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership89.5%
Owner-Occupied89.5%
Renter-Occupied10.5%
Housing Units204

Property Tax

Climate in Mole Creek

Mole Creek has an average annual temperature of 11.5°C (53°F). The hottest month is Jan (16.5°C), the coldest is Jul (7.2°C). Average annual precipitation is 1084 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 16.5°C / 62°F 10.7° / 22.3° 55.4
Feb 16.5°C / 62°F 10.9° / 22.1° 48.4
Mar 14.8°C / 59°F 9.6° / 20.1° 63.7
Apr 11.8°C / 53°F 7.2° / 16.4° 75.0
May 9.4°C / 49°F 5.2° / 13.5° 96.0
Jun 7.6°C / 46°F 3.6° / 11.7° 108.6
Jul 7.2°C / 45°F 3.4° / 10.9° 143.0
Aug 7.6°C / 46°F 3.6° / 11.6° 120.0
Sep 8.8°C / 48°F 4.6° / 13.1° 125.5
Oct 10.6°C / 51°F 5.8° / 15.5° 102.1
Nov 13°C / 55°F 7.8° / 18.2° 74.3
Dec 14.4°C / 58°F 9° / 19.7° 71.6
Mole Creek experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 58°F in January while summers reach 42°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 249 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 48.1 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 961 feet.

Temperature

58°F Jan (14°C) 42°F Jul (6°C)
Annual Average49.9°F
8% below Australia avg
January Average58°F (14°C)
July Average42°F (6°C)
Sunny Days249 days/yr

Geography

Elevation961 ft (293 m)
Area446.4 sq mi (1,156.2 km²)
Population Density1/sq mi
Coordinates-41.5782°N, 146.4042°W
TimezoneAustralia/Hobart

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 48.1"
27% above Australia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 6.02"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.09"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

3 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.7. Most recent: M3.4 on Jan 12, 2013.

Jun 15, 2002 46 km NNE of Bagdad, Australia M4.7 107 km
Aug 23, 1997 21 km S of Sheffield, Australia M4.0 4 km
Jan 12, 2013 9 km NE of Wynyard, Australia M3.4 87 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 58°F (14°C) 2.9 in
February 58°F (15°C) 2.1 in Warmest, Driest
March 56°F (13°C) 2.8 in
April 51°F (11°C) 3.7 in
May 47°F (8°C) 4.7 in
June 43°F (6°C) 4.7 in
July 42°F (6°C) 6.0 in Coldest, Wettest
August 43°F (6°C) 5.8 in
September 46°F (8°C) 4.7 in
October 49°F (9°C) 3.9 in
November 52°F (11°C) 3.4 in
December 55°F (13°C) 3.3 in

Mole Creek has a seasonal temperature swing of 16°F / from 42°F in July to 58°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 48.1 inches, with July being the wettest month (6.0") and February the driest (2.1").

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Schools in Mole Creek

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Mole Creek Primary School
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Radio Stations near Mole Creek

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Museums in Mole Creek

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Deloraine Museum
Mole Creek Memorial Hall

Hotels in Mole Creek

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Mole Creek Hotel

Cafes in Mole Creek

2 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Marakoopa Cafe
mole creek take away

Zoos in Mole Creek

1 zoos within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Trowunna Wildlife Park

Gas Stations in Mole Creek

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

R & D Motors

Airports Near Mole Creek

10 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Devonport AirportDPOMedium Airport
Wynyard AirportBWTMedium Airport
Cranbourn AirfieldSmall Airport
George Town AirportGEESmall Airport
Long Hill AirportSmall Airport
Longdown AirportSmall Airport
Mole Creek AirportSmall Airport
Rostella AirportSmall Airport
Stony Head Military Area AirstripSmall Airport
The Vale AirportSmall Airport

Post Offices in Mole Creek

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
auspost

Churches & Religious Organizations in Mole Creek

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Mole Creek Presbyterian Church

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Waterfalls
20
Natural waterfalls documented by USGS and OpenStreetMap contributors
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Quick Facts

Timezone
Australia/Hobart

🇦🇺 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 Mole Creek

What is the population of Mole Creek?

Mole Creek has a population of 509 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 1 people per square mile, spread across 446.4 square miles. The median age of residents is 51.0 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Mole Creek expensive to live in?

The median household income is $18,353, 76% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $135,200 (52% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $676 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 7.4x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Mole Creek?

Mole Creek has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winter temperatures average 58°F in January, while summers reach an average of 42°F in July. The area receives 249 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 48.1 inches.

How is the job market in Mole Creek?

The unemployment rate in Mole Creek is 6.4%, somewhat above the national average of 3.6%. Job seekers may face moderate competition. The average weekly wage is $353. There are 48 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Mole Creek?

The median home value in Mole Creek is $135,200. For renters, the median monthly rent is $676. The homeownership rate is 89.5%.

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