Moolap, Australia

Victoria · Australia

Moolap is a small town in Victoria, Australia with a population of 1,825. Elevation: 30 ft (9 m). Average temperature: 59°F (15°C).

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

1,825 Population 7/sq mi density
30 ft Elevation 9 meters
59°F Avg Temperature 15°C
25.9 in Annual Rain
Australia / Melbourne Timezone

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About Moolap

Moolap

Moolap is a residential and industrial suburb of Geelong, Victoria, Australia. The name Moolap is derived from an Aboriginal word for nearby Point Henry, moo-laa, thought to mean 'men gathering to go fishing'.

People

Population1,825
Density7/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp59°F (15°C)
Rain25.9 in/yr
Elevation30 ft (9 m)
Population1,825
Population Density7 / sq mi
Elevation30 ft (9 m)
Coordinates-38.1833°, 144.4333°
TimezoneAustralia/Melbourne
Country🇦🇺 Australia
State / ProvinceVictoria
Average Temperature59°F (15°C)
January Average67°F (20°C)
July Average52°F (11°C)
Annual Precipitation25.9 inches (659 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Moolap

Moolap is a small town in Australia (Victoria) with a population of 1,825. The city sits at an elevation of 30 feet (9 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 59°F (15°C). Temperatures range from 67°F in January to 52°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 25.9 inches. The timezone is Australia/Melbourne.

Climate in Moolap

Moolap has an average annual temperature of 14.2°C (58°F). The hottest month is Jan (19.2°C), the coldest is Jul (9.7°C). Average annual precipitation is 484 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 19.2°C / 67°F 13.2° / 25.1° 36.2
Feb 19.2°C / 67°F 13.9° / 24.5° 33.6
Mar 17.6°C / 64°F 12.1° / 23.1° 30.4
Apr 14.8°C / 59°F 9.3° / 20.2° 38.0
May 12.4°C / 54°F 7.7° / 17° 38.3
Jun 10.4°C / 51°F 6.2° / 14.6° 39.4
Jul 9.7°C / 49°F 5.5° / 13.9° 45.5
Aug 10.6°C / 51°F 5.9° / 15.2° 46.1
Sep 11.6°C / 53°F 6.6° / 16.6° 41.7
Oct 13.1°C / 56°F 7.5° / 18.7° 51.3
Nov 15.1°C / 59°F 9.4° / 20.8° 50.1
Dec 17°C / 63°F 11° / 23.1° 33.6
Moolap enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 67°F in January while summers reach 52°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. Annual precipitation totals 25.9 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 30 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

67°F Jan (20°C) 52°F Jul (11°C)
Annual Average58.8°F
9% above Australia avg
January Average67°F (20°C)
July Average52°F (11°C)

Geography

Elevation30 ft (9 m)
Area250.5 sq mi (648.7 km²)
Population Density7/sq mi
Coordinates38.1833°S, 144.4333°E
TimezoneAustralia/Melbourne

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 25.9"
32% below Australia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 2.52"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.42"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

24 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.5. Most recent: M4.3 on Feb 8, 2024.

Mar 6, 2009 1 km SE of Korumburra, Australia M4.5 126 km
Jul 5, 2011 2 km NNE of Korumburra, Australia M4.4 125 km
Feb 8, 2024 3 km E of Leongatha, Australia M4.3 139 km
Mar 18, 2009 0 km N of Korumburra, Australia M4.3 124 km
Sep 24, 2002 10 km SSE of Leongatha, Australia M4.0 142 km
May 28, 2023 5 km W of Mickleham, Australia M3.8 80 km
Jul 5, 2011 2 km NW of Korumburra, Australia M3.7 123 km
Nov 8, 1992 20 km NNE of Colac, Australia M3.6 63 km
Aug 21, 2001 2 km N of Kallista, Australia M3.6 90 km
Sep 24, 2002 8 km ESE of Leongatha, Australia M3.5 145 km
Mar 8, 2007 13 km N of Bunyip, Australia M3.5 117 km
Jul 5, 2011 6 km ENE of Korumburra, Australia M3.3 129 km
Jun 22, 2000 10 km NW of Heathcote, Australia M3.3 148 km
Sep 24, 2002 9 km E of Leongatha, Australia M3.1 146 km
Sep 22, 2009 6 km ENE of Hastings, Australia M3.1 72 km
May 1, 2013 7 km NW of Clifton Springs, Australia M3.1 9 km
Jul 24, 2000 1 km S of Dandenong, Australia M3.1 70 km
Mar 30, 2010 4 km NNE of Portarlington, Australia M3.0 24 km
Sep 29, 2002 15 km S of Leongatha, Australia M2.8 142 km
Mar 10, 2015 3 km NNE of Pakenham, Australia M2.8 94 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Newer Volcanics Province (176 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Newer Volcanics Province Shield(s) 1,011 m (3,317 ft) -2900 176 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 67°F (20°C) 1.7 in
February 68°F (20°C) 1.4 in Warmest, Driest
March 65°F (18°C) 1.5 in
April 60°F (15°C) 1.7 in
May 55°F (13°C) 2.1 in
June 51°F (10°C) 1.9 in Coldest
July 52°F (11°C) 1.9 in
August 51°F (11°C) 2.2 in
September 54°F (12°C) 2.3 in
October 57°F (14°C) 2.5 in Wettest
November 60°F (16°C) 2.0 in
December 64°F (18°C) 1.9 in

Moolap has a seasonal temperature swing of 17°F / from 51°F in June to 68°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 23.0 inches, with October being the wettest month (2.5") and February the driest (1.4").

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Schools in Moolap

1 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Moolap Primary School - - - -
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Radio Stations near Moolap

2 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
K Rock Geelong 95.5 - AAC+ 64 kbps
JOY 94.9 Out Loud Proud - AAC+ 64 kbps

Museums in Moolap

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Anglesea Museum
Australian National Surfing Museum
Geelong Sports Museum
Historical Museum
Lara Heritage and History Museum
Museum of Play and Art
National Wool Museum
Old Court House Museum
Queenscliffe Maritime Museum

Libraries in Moolap

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Barwon Health Library0.0
Barwon Health Library0.0
Belmont Library0.0
Biyal-a Armstrong Creek Library0.0
Chilwell Library0.0
Deakin University Library0.0
Drysdale Library0.0
Drysdale Library0.0
Geelong Library & Heritage Centre0.0
Geelong West Library0.0
Hawker Library0.0
Hawker Library0.0
Highton Library0.0
John Drysdale Library0.0
Lara Library0.0
Leopold Library0.0
Newcomb Library0.0
Newcomb Library0.0
Ocean Grove Library0.0
Panckridge Library0.0
Panckridge Library0.0
Torquay Library0.0
Waurn Ponds Library0.0
Western Heights College Library0.0
Western Heights College Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Moolap

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Geelong Vintage Market
Torquay Farmers Market

Gas Stations in Moolap

1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

BP Moolap

Golf Courses in Moolap

1 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bellarine Lakes Resort Golf Club (private)

Breweries in Moolap

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Bellarine Estate
Bells Beach Brewing
Valhalla Brewing
White Rabbit Brewery and Barrel Hall
White Rabbit Brewery and Barrel Hall

Stadiums & Teams in Moolap

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Moolap

33 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Melbourne AirportMELLarge Airport
Melbourne Avalon International AirportAVVLarge Airport
Melbourne Essendon AirportMEBMedium Airport
Melbourne Moorabbin AirportMBWMedium Airport
Bacchus Marsh Airport-Small Airport
Ballarat Airport-Small Airport
Ballarat Health Service Helipad-Small Airport
Barwon Heads Airport-Small Airport
Bellbrae private airstrip-Small Airport
Ceres Airport-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
lake Modewarre Private airstrip-Small Airport
lake Modewarre Private airstrip no.2-Small Airport
Legate Airfield-Small Airport
Lethbridge Airpark-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
Rothwell Airfield-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
Tyabb Airport-Small Airport
Wooloomanata Airfield-Small Airport

Treatment Centers in Moolap

7 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Armstrong Creek Doctors
Community Rehabilitation Centre
Geelong Day Surgery
Grovedale Medical Centre
Lake Imaging
MedicAid Medical and Accident Centre
North Geelong Medical Clinic

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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What is the population of Moolap?

Moolap has a population of 1,825 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 7 people per square mile, spread across 250.5 square miles.

What is the weather like in Moolap?

Moolap enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winter temperatures average 67°F in January, while summers reach an average of 52°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 25.9 inches.

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