Mortlake, Australia

Victoria · Australia

Mortlake is a small town in Victoria, Australia with a population of 1,147. Elevation: 449 ft (137 m). Average temperature: 56°F (13°C).

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

1,147 Population 17/sq mi density
449 ft Elevation 137 meters
56°F Avg Temperature 13°C
26.6 in Annual Rain
Australia / Melbourne Timezone

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About Mortlake

Mortlake

Mortlake is a town in the Western District of Victoria, Australia on the Hamilton Highway, 50 kilometres (31 mi) north-east of Warrnambool. It is in the Shire of Moyne local government area and the federal Division of Wannon. As per the 2001 census, Mortlake had a population of 941, which rose to 996 in 2006, and to 1,073 in 2011.

People

Population1,147
Density17/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp56°F (13°C)
Rain26.6 in/yr
Elevation449 ft (137 m)
Population1,147
Population Density17 / sq mi
Elevation449 ft (137 m)
Coordinates-38.0810°, 142.8083°
TimezoneAustralia/Melbourne
Country🇦🇺 Australia
State / ProvinceVictoria
Average Temperature56°F (13°C)
January Average65°F (18°C)
July Average48°F (9°C)
Annual Precipitation26.6 inches (675 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Mortlake

Mortlake is a small town in Australia (Victoria) with a population of 1,147. The city sits at an elevation of 449 feet (137 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 56°F (13°C). Temperatures range from 65°F in January to 48°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 26.6 inches. The timezone is Australia/Melbourne.

Climate in Mortlake

Mortlake has an average annual temperature of 13.5°C (56°F). The hottest month is Feb (18.9°C), the coldest is Jul (8.8°C). Average annual precipitation is 593 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 18.8°C / 66°F 10.9° / 26.6° 35.2
Feb 18.9°C / 66°F 11.5° / 26.3° 33.5
Mar 17°C / 63°F 9.9° / 24.2° 32.7
Apr 14.2°C / 58°F 8° / 20.3° 43.8
May 11.5°C / 53°F 6.7° / 16.3° 61.9
Jun 9.3°C / 49°F 4.9° / 13.7° 53.6
Jul 8.8°C / 48°F 4.4° / 13.1° 64.3
Aug 9.4°C / 49°F 4.7° / 14° 67.5
Sep 10.7°C / 51°F 5.5° / 15.9° 59.0
Oct 12.3°C / 54°F 6.3° / 18.3° 50.7
Nov 14.6°C / 58°F 8° / 21.1° 49.5
Dec 16.6°C / 62°F 9.3° / 24° 41.5
Mortlake enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 65°F in January while summers reach 48°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. Annual precipitation totals 26.6 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 449 feet.

Temperature

65°F Jan (18°C) 48°F Jul (9°C)
Annual Average56.1°F
4% above Australia avg
January Average65°F (18°C)
July Average48°F (9°C)

Geography

Elevation449 ft (137 m)
Area69.7 sq mi (180.5 km²)
Population Density17/sq mi
Coordinates38.0810°S, 142.8083°E
TimezoneAustralia/Melbourne

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 26.6"
30% below Australia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 3.11"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.30"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

4 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.8. Most recent: M3.1 on May 1, 2013.

Jun 1, 2011 45 km NE of Hamilton, Australia M3.8 74 km
Nov 8, 1992 20 km NNE of Colac, Australia M3.6 80 km
Jun 30, 2005 59 km S of Port Fairy, Australia M3.5 104 km
May 1, 2013 7 km NW of Clifton Springs, Australia M3.1 147 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Newer Volcanics Province (44 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Newer Volcanics Province Shield(s) 1,011 m (3,317 ft) -2900 44 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 65°F (18°C) 1.3 in Driest
February 66°F (19°C) 1.3 in Warmest
March 63°F (17°C) 1.7 in
April 57°F (14°C) 2.0 in
May 53°F (12°C) 2.6 in
June 49°F (9°C) 2.8 in
July 48°F (9°C) 2.7 in Coldest
August 49°F (9°C) 2.9 in
September 51°F (11°C) 3.1 in Wettest
October 54°F (12°C) 2.3 in
November 57°F (14°C) 2.1 in
December 61°F (16°C) 1.8 in

Mortlake has a seasonal temperature swing of 18°F / from 48°F in July to 66°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 26.6 inches, with September being the wettest month (3.1") and January the driest (1.3").

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Schools in Mortlake

2 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Mortlake P-12 College - - - -
St Colman's Primary School - - - -
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Radio Stations near Mortlake

0 stations within ~55 km.

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Libraries in Mortlake

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Mortlake Community Centre0.0

Farmers Markets in Mortlake

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Western Victoria Livestock Exchange

Monuments in Mortlake

1 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Connabar Estate Soldiers Settlement Memorial

Gas Stations in Mortlake

2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

BP
Shell

Golf Courses in Mortlake

2 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

East Framlingham Golf Club
Mortlake Golf Club

Airports Near Mortlake

17 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Hamilton AirportHLTMedium Airport
Beaufort-Small Airport
Beaufort Airport-Small Airport
Chatsworth Airport-Small Airport
Cobden airport-Small Airport
Derrinallum (Poligolet Station) airstrip-Small Airport
Derrinallum Airport-Small Airport
Kurweeton Airport-Small Airport
Lake Bolac Airport-Small Airport
Lismore Airport-Small Airport
Mount Elephant Airport-Small Airport
Peterborough Airport-Small Airport
Port Fairy-Small Airport
Raglan Airport-Small Airport
Trawalla Airport-Small Airport
Victoria Valley Airport-Small Airport
Warrnambool AirportWMBSmall Airport

Post Offices in Mortlake

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Mortlake Post Office

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 Mortlake

What is the population of Mortlake?

Mortlake has a population of 1,147 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 17 people per square mile, spread across 69.7 square miles.

What is the weather like in Mortlake?

Mortlake enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winter temperatures average 65°F in January, while summers reach an average of 48°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 26.6 inches.

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