Phillip Island, Australia

Victoria · Australia

Phillip Island is a small city in Victoria, Australia with a population of 7,071. Elevation: 157 ft (48 m). Average temperature: 58°F (15°C).

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

7,071 Population 11/sq mi density
157 ft Elevation 48 meters
58°F Avg Temperature 15°C
32.9 in Annual Rain
Australia / Melbourne Timezone

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About Phillip Island

Phillip Island

Phillip Island is an Australian island about 125 km (78 mi) south-southeast of Melbourne, Victoria. The island is named after Governor Arthur Phillip, the first Governor of New South Wales, by explorer and seaman George Bass, who sailed in a whaleboat, arriving from Sydney on 5 January 1798.

People

Population7,071
Density11/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp58°F (15°C)
Rain32.9 in/yr
Elevation157 ft (48 m)
Population7,071
Population Density11 / sq mi
Elevation157 ft (48 m)
Coordinates-38.4835°, 145.2310°
TimezoneAustralia/Melbourne
Country🇦🇺 Australia
State / ProvinceVictoria
Average Temperature58°F (15°C)
January Average66°F (19°C)
July Average53°F (11°C)
Annual Precipitation32.9 inches (834 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Phillip Island

Phillip Island is a small city in Australia (Victoria) with a population of 7,071. The city sits at an elevation of 157 feet (48 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 58°F (15°C). Temperatures range from 66°F in January to 53°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 32.9 inches. The timezone is Australia/Melbourne.

Climate in Phillip Island

Phillip Island has an average annual temperature of 15.3°C (60°F). The hottest month is Jan (20°C), the coldest is Jul (10.9°C). Average annual precipitation is 694 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 20°C / 68°F 15.7° / 24.2° 38.4
Feb 20°C / 68°F 16° / 24.1° 43.6
Mar 18.8°C / 66°F 14.8° / 22.7° 38.6
Apr 16.2°C / 61°F 12.6° / 19.7° 62.2
May 13.7°C / 57°F 10.9° / 16.5° 73.4
Jun 11.4°C / 53°F 8.8° / 14.1° 63.9
Jul 10.9°C / 52°F 8.3° / 13.4° 69.9
Aug 11.3°C / 52°F 8.3° / 14.3° 81.0
Sep 12.8°C / 55°F 9.4° / 16.2° 64.1
Oct 14.5°C / 58°F 10.7° / 18.3° 56.0
Nov 16.4°C / 62°F 12.3° / 20.4° 55.3
Dec 18°C / 64°F 14° / 21.9° 47.8
Phillip Island enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (15°C). Winters average 66°F in January while summers reach 53°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. Annual precipitation totals 32.9 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 157 feet.

Temperature

66°F Jan (19°C) 53°F Jul (11°C)
Annual Average58.2°F
8% above Australia avg
January Average66°F (19°C)
July Average53°F (11°C)

Geography

Elevation157 ft (48 m)
Area673.6 sq mi (1,744.6 km²)
Population Density11/sq mi
Coordinates38.4835°S, 145.2310°E
TimezoneAustralia/Melbourne

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 32.9"
14% below Australia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 3.31"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.61"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

39 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.2. Most recent: M4.3 on Feb 8, 2024.

Jun 19, 2012 11 km NNE of Mirboo North, Australia M5.2 87 km
Aug 29, 2000 5 km ENE of Mirboo North, Australia M5.0 87 km
Sep 25, 1996 32 km SE of Alexandra, Australia M4.7 141 km
Jul 20, 2012 8 km S of Trafalgar, Australia M4.6 84 km
Mar 6, 2009 1 km SE of Korumburra, Australia M4.5 53 km
Jun 29, 2023 34 km SSW of Mount Buller, Australia M4.4 149 km
Jul 5, 2011 2 km NNE of Korumburra, Australia M4.4 54 km
Sep 25, 1996 26 km ENE of Neerim South, Australia M4.3 108 km
Feb 8, 2024 3 km E of Leongatha, Australia M4.3 65 km
Mar 18, 2009 0 km N of Korumburra, Australia M4.3 52 km
Sep 24, 2002 10 km SSE of Leongatha, Australia M4.0 67 km
Apr 10, 2003 Bass Strait, Australia M3.9 102 km
May 28, 2023 5 km W of Mickleham, Australia M3.8 110 km
Jul 5, 2011 2 km NW of Korumburra, Australia M3.7 51 km
Aug 21, 2001 2 km N of Kallista, Australia M3.6 69 km
Nov 8, 1992 20 km NNE of Colac, Australia M3.6 137 km
Sep 24, 2002 8 km ESE of Leongatha, Australia M3.5 71 km
Mar 8, 2007 13 km N of Bunyip, Australia M3.5 71 km
May 19, 1990 37 km N of Yallourn North, Australia M3.5 120 km
Jul 4, 2001 7 km E of Mirboo North, Australia M3.4 89 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 66°F (19°C) 2.0 in
February 66°F (19°C) 1.6 in Warmest, Driest
March 64°F (18°C) 2.2 in
April 59°F (15°C) 2.5 in
May 55°F (13°C) 3.2 in
June 51°F (10°C) 3.1 in
July 53°F (11°C) 3.2 in
August 51°F (10°C) 3.2 in Coldest
September 53°F (12°C) 3.2 in
October 56°F (13°C) 3.3 in Wettest
November 59°F (15°C) 2.4 in
December 62°F (17°C) 2.3 in

Phillip Island has a seasonal temperature swing of 16°F / from 51°F in August to 66°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 32.3 inches, with October being the wettest month (3.3") and February the driest (1.6").

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Schools in Phillip Island

2 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Newhaven College - - - -
Phillip Island Village School - - - -
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Radio Stations near Phillip Island

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
South Coast FM pop music, pop rock AAC 128 kbps

Museums in Phillip Island

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Chicory Kiln
Hastings Museum
National Vietnam Veterans Museum
Victorian Maritime Centre

Libraries in Phillip Island

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Hastings Library0.0
Phillip Island Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Phillip Island

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Bittern Sunday market

Restaurants in Phillip Island

2 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Phillip Island Winery
The Shearing Shed

Cafes in Phillip Island

1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Cafe

Zoos in Phillip Island

2 zoos within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Koala Conservation Reserve
Phillip Island Wildlife Park

Theme Parks in Phillip Island

1 theme parks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

A Maze'N Things

Gas Stations in Phillip Island

1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Race Fuels

Breweries in Phillip Island

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Red Hill Brewery
TWØBAYS Brewing Co

Airports Near Phillip Island

16 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Melbourne Moorabbin AirportMBWMedium Airport
Bunurong Field-Small Airport
Bunyip Airport-Small Airport
Drouin Airport-Small Airport
Drysdale Airstrip-Small Airport
Inverloch Airport-Small Airport
Koo Wee Rup (Aardel Port) Airfield-Small Airport
Leongatha Airport-Small Airport
Longwarry Airport-Small Airport
Nar Nar Goon Airstrip-Small Airport
RAAF Williams, Point Cook Base-Small Airport
Rothwell Airfield-Small Airport
St Leonards Airfield-Small Airport
Tooradin Airport-Small Airport
Tyabb Airport-Small Airport
Wonthaggi Airport-Small Airport

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UFO Sightings
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UFO Sightings Near Phillip Island

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

Name Year Description
Phillip island (australia) 2001 red lights seen over southern victoria

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 Phillip Island?

Phillip Island has a population of 7,071 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 11 people per square mile, spread across 673.6 square miles.

What is the weather like in Phillip Island?

Phillip Island enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (15°C). Winter temperatures average 66°F in January, while summers reach an average of 53°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 32.9 inches.

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