Murtoa, Australia

Victoria · Australia

Murtoa is a small town in Victoria, Australia with a population of 780. Elevation: 463 ft (141 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

780 Population 85/sq mi density
463 ft Elevation 141 meters
59°F Avg Temperature 15°C
17.2 in Annual Rain
Australia / Melbourne Timezone

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People

Population780
Density85/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp59°F (15°C)
Rain17.2 in/yr
Elevation463 ft (141 m)
Population780
Population Density85 / sq mi
Elevation463 ft (141 m)
Coordinates-36.6201°, 142.4668°
TimezoneAustralia/Melbourne
Country🇦🇺 Australia
State / ProvinceVictoria
Average Temperature59°F (15°C)
January Average70°F (21°C)
July Average47°F (8°C)
Annual Precipitation17.2 inches (436 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Murtoa

Murtoa is a small town in Australia (Victoria) with a population of 780. The city sits at an elevation of 463 feet (141 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 59°F (15°C). Temperatures range from 70°F in January to 47°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 17.2 inches. The timezone is Australia/Melbourne.

Climate in Murtoa

Murtoa has an average annual temperature of 14.9°C (59°F). The hottest month is Jan (21.8°C), the coldest is Jul (8.8°C). Average annual precipitation is 405 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 21.8°C / 71°F 13.1° / 30.4° 28.4
Feb 21.8°C / 71°F 13.3° / 30.2° 22.4
Mar 18.9°C / 66°F 11° / 26.8° 15.3
Apr 15°C / 59°F 7.8° / 22.1° 23.9
May 11.6°C / 53°F 5.8° / 17.5° 34.5
Jun 9.2°C / 49°F 4.1° / 14.3° 44.6
Jul 8.8°C / 48°F 3.8° / 13.7° 42.6
Aug 9.4°C / 49°F 3.6° / 15.1° 39.8
Sep 11.2°C / 52°F 4.8° / 17.6° 43.6
Oct 14°C / 57°F 6.3° / 21.7° 32.3
Nov 17°C / 63°F 8.8° / 25.2° 48.6
Dec 19.7°C / 67°F 11.2° / 28.2° 29.4
Murtoa enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 70°F in January while summers reach 47°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. Annual precipitation totals 17.2 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 463 feet.

Temperature

70°F Jan (21°C) 47°F Jul (8°C)
Annual Average58.5°F
8% above Australia avg
January Average70°F (21°C)
July Average47°F (8°C)

Geography

Elevation463 ft (141 m)
Area9.2 sq mi (23.9 km²)
Population Density85/sq mi
Coordinates36.6201°S, 142.4668°E
TimezoneAustralia/Melbourne

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 17.2"
55% below Australia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 1.93"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.83"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

4 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.8. Most recent: M3.8 on Jun 1, 2011.

Jun 1, 2011 45 km NE of Hamilton, Australia M3.8 97 km
May 3, 1991 15 km W of Marong, Australia M3.4 134 km
Jun 8, 1991 9 km SW of Marong, Australia M3.1 144 km
Apr 19, 2002 45 km N of Charlton, Australia M2.9 111 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Newer Volcanics Province (128 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Newer Volcanics Province Shield(s) 1,011 m (3,317 ft) -2900 128 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 70°F (21°C) 1.0 in
February 71°F (22°C) 0.8 in Warmest, Driest
March 66°F (19°C) 0.9 in
April 59°F (15°C) 1.2 in
May 53°F (12°C) 1.8 in
June 48°F (9°C) 1.8 in
July 47°F (8°C) 1.9 in Coldest
August 49°F (9°C) 1.9 in Wettest
September 52°F (11°C) 1.9 in
October 57°F (14°C) 1.9 in
November 62°F (17°C) 1.2 in
December 67°F (19°C) 0.9 in

Murtoa has a seasonal temperature swing of 24°F / from 47°F in July to 71°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 17.2 inches, with August being the wettest month (1.9") and February the driest (0.8").

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Schools in Murtoa

2 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Murtoa College - - - -
Our Lady Help of Christians School - - - -
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Radio Stations near Murtoa

0 stations within ~55 km.

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Museums in Murtoa

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Murtoa Museum Complex
Woods' Farming and Heritage Museum

Farmers Markets in Murtoa

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Horsham Regional Livestock Exchange

Hotels in Murtoa

1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Railway Hotel

Gas Stations in Murtoa

2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

BP
Marma Garage

Banks in Murtoa

2 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Commonwealth Bank
Old State Savings Bank

Golf Courses in Murtoa

1 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Murtoa Golf Club

Airports Near Murtoa

16 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Ararat AirportARYMedium Airport
Horsham AirportHSMMedium Airport
Stawell AirportSWCMedium Airport
Warracknabeal AirportWKBMedium Airport
Beulah 1 Airport-Small Airport
Birchip Airport-Small Airport
Concongella private airfield-Small Airport
Donald Airport-Small Airport
Grampians Airport-Small Airport
Koongarra Airport-Small Airport
Mount William Airport-Small Airport
Navarre Airport-Small Airport
Pomonal Airstrip-Small Airport
Rainbow Airport-Small Airport
Saint Arnaud Airport-Small Airport
Victoria Valley Airbase-Small Airport

Post Offices in Murtoa

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Murtoa LPO

Churches & Religious Organizations in Murtoa

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Lutheran Church
St John's Lutheran Church

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UFO Sightings
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UFO Sightings Near Murtoa

1 UFO sighting reports from the National UFO Reporting Center (NUFORC) found near Murtoa.

Name Year Description
Murtoa (australia) 2005 Firework like light with no sound.

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 Murtoa

What is the population of Murtoa?

Murtoa has a population of 780 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 85 people per square mile, spread across 9.2 square miles.

What is the weather like in Murtoa?

Murtoa enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winter temperatures average 70°F in January, while summers reach an average of 47°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 17.2 inches.

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