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Point Lonsdale, Australia

Victoria · Australia

Point Lonsdale is a small town in Victoria, Australia with a population of 2,490. Elevation: 69 ft (21 m). Average temperature: 59°F (15°C).

2.5 /5.0
C+ Fair
2,490 Population 4/sq mi density
69 ft Elevation 21 meters
59°F Avg Temperature 15°C
26.3 in Annual Rain
Australia / Melbourne Timezone
$28,155 Median Income
C+
Overall
2.5 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.0 / 5.0
$28,155 median income, 3.2% unemployment
D
Affordability
1.9 / 5.0
$236,600 home value, $1,183/mo rent

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About Point Lonsdale

Point Lonsdale

Point Lonsdale is a town on the Bellarine Peninsula, near Queenscliff, Victoria, Australia. The town is divided between the Borough of Queenscliffe and the City of Greater Geelong. Point Lonsdale is also one of the headlands which, with Point Nepean, frame The Rip, the entrance to Port Phillip. The headland is dominated by the Point Lonsdale Lighthouse.

People

Population2,490
Median Age61.0 yrs
Density4/mi²

Economy

B
Median Income$28,155
Per Capita$28,155
Unemployment3.2%

Housing

D
Home Value$236,600
Rent$1,183
Ownership85.8%
Housing Units996

Climate

Avg Temp59°F (15°C)
Rain26.3 in/yr
Sunny Days300/yr
Elevation69 ft (21 m)
Population2,490
Population Density4 / sq mi
Elevation69 ft (21 m)
Coordinates-38.2817°, 144.6106°
TimezoneAustralia/Melbourne
Country🇦🇺 Australia
State / ProvinceVictoria
Average Temperature59°F (15°C)
January Average64°F (18°C)
July Average55°F (13°C)
Annual Precipitation26.3 inches (669 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$28,155
Median Age61.0 years

About Point Lonsdale

Point Lonsdale is a small town in Australia (Victoria) with a population of 2,490. The city sits at an elevation of 69 feet (21 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 59°F (15°C). Temperatures range from 64°F in January to 55°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 26.3 inches. The timezone is Australia/Melbourne.

Point Lonsdale has a population of 2,490 with a density of 4 people per square mile, spread across 637.0 square miles. The median age is 61.0 years, 57% older than the national median of 38.9.

Population

2,490
Total Population
4
People / sq mi
61.0yrs
Median Age
57% above Australia avg
637.0mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Point Lonsdale vs Australia Average

The median household income in Point Lonsdale is $28,155, which is 63% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $28,155 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $541, 62% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 3.2% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 237 business establishments.

Income: Point Lonsdale vs Australia

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Income

Median HH Income$28,155
63% below Australia avg
Per Capita Income$28,155
Avg Weekly Wage$541

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment3.2%
11% below Australia avg
Establishments (County)237

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Point Lonsdale is $236,600, 16% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $1,183 (2% above the national average of $1,163). 85.8% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 996 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 8.4x, making homeownership a significant financial stretch for most families.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$236,600
16% below Australia avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,183
2% above Australia avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership85.8%
Owner-Occupied85.8%
Renter-Occupied14.2%
Housing Units996

Property Tax

Climate in Point Lonsdale

Point Lonsdale has an average annual temperature of 13.6°C (56°F). The hottest month is Feb (18.6°C), the coldest is Jul (9.2°C). Average annual precipitation is 484 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 18.1°C / 65°F 13.2° / 23° 36.2
Feb 18.6°C / 65°F 13.9° / 23.2° 33.6
Mar 16.8°C / 62°F 12.1° / 21.4° 30.4
Apr 14°C / 57°F 9.3° / 18.7° 38.0
May 11.9°C / 53°F 7.7° / 16.1° 38.3
Jun 10°C / 50°F 6.2° / 13.7° 39.4
Jul 9.2°C / 49°F 5.5° / 12.8° 45.5
Aug 9.9°C / 50°F 5.9° / 13.9° 46.1
Sep 11.4°C / 53°F 6.6° / 16.1° 41.7
Oct 12.4°C / 54°F 7.5° / 17.4° 51.3
Nov 14.4°C / 58°F 9.4° / 19.3° 50.1
Dec 16.3°C / 61°F 11° / 21.6° 33.6
Point Lonsdale enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 64°F in January while summers reach 55°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 300 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 26.3 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 69 feet.

Temperature

64°F Jan (18°C) 55°F Jul (13°C)
Annual Average58.6°F
9% above Australia avg
January Average64°F (18°C)
July Average55°F (13°C)
Sunny Days300 days/yr

Geography

Elevation69 ft (21 m)
Area637.0 sq mi (1,649.8 km²)
Population Density4/sq mi
Coordinates-38.2817°N, 144.6106°W
TimezoneAustralia/Melbourne

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 26.3"
31% below Australia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 2.60"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.57"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

33 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 M5.2 139 km
Aug 29, 2000 5 km ENE of Mirboo North, Australia M5.0 141 km
Jul 20, 2012 8 km S of Trafalgar, Australia M4.6 136 km
Mar 6, 2009 1 km SE of Korumburra, Australia M4.5 109 km
Jul 5, 2011 2 km NNE of Korumburra, Australia M4.4 108 km
Sep 25, 1996 26 km ENE of Neerim South, Australia M4.3 146 km
Feb 8, 2024 3 km E of Leongatha, Australia M4.3 122 km
Mar 18, 2009 0 km N of Korumburra, Australia M4.3 107 km
Sep 24, 2002 10 km SSE of Leongatha, Australia M4.0 124 km
May 28, 2023 5 km W of Mickleham, Australia M3.8 85 km
Jul 5, 2011 2 km NW of Korumburra, Australia M3.7 105 km
Nov 8, 1992 20 km NNE of Colac, Australia M3.6 80 km
Aug 21, 2001 2 km N of Kallista, Australia M3.6 81 km
Sep 24, 2002 8 km ESE of Leongatha, Australia M3.5 127 km
Mar 8, 2007 13 km N of Bunyip, Australia M3.5 104 km
Jul 4, 2001 7 km E of Mirboo North, Australia M3.4 143 km
Jul 5, 2011 6 km ENE of Korumburra, Australia M3.3 112 km
Feb 18, 2007 11 km NE of Foster, Australia M3.2 150 km
Apr 22, 2003 16 km NNE of Foster, Australia M3.1 148 km
Sep 22, 2009 6 km ENE of Hastings, Australia M3.1 56 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Newer Volcanics Province (193 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Newer Volcanics Province Shield(s) 1,011 m (3,317 ft) -2900 193 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 64°F (18°C) 1.9 in
February 67°F (20°C) 1.6 in Warmest, Driest
March 65°F (18°C) 1.6 in
April 60°F (15°C) 1.9 in
May 55°F (13°C) 2.2 in
June 50°F (10°C) 2.2 in Coldest
July 55°F (13°C) 2.1 in
August 51°F (10°C) 2.4 in
September 53°F (12°C) 2.4 in
October 56°F (13°C) 2.6 in Wettest
November 59°F (15°C) 2.1 in
December 63°F (17°C) 2.1 in

Point Lonsdale has a seasonal temperature swing of 17°F / from 50°F in June to 67°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 25.0 inches, with October being the wettest month (2.6") and February the driest (1.6").

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Schools in Point Lonsdale

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Point Lonsdale Primary School
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Radio Stations near Point Lonsdale

22 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Triple M Classic Rock classic rock AAC 130 kbps
Triple M Melbourne 80s, rock AAC+ 33 kbps
3AW 693 Melbourne, VIC, Australia Talk AM 693 news, news talk MP3 48 kbps
全澳华语广播华厦之声 am1629 AAC+ 64 kbps
PBS FM - Melbourne - 106.7 FM (48kHz, 192kbps AAC-LC) australian music, community radio AAC 192 kbps
ABC Radio Australia 20220701 current affairs, news AAC 94 kbps
ABC Jazz 20220701 blues, jazz AAC 238 kbps
The Buzzz MP3 192 kbps
ASP Radio 70s 80s 90s music MP3 128 kbps
UltraCool Radio MP3 128 kbps
Southern FM Melbourne Australia MP3 320 kbps
3MBS - Melbourne, 103.5 MHz FM classical MP3 128 kbps
TheLight Christmas AAC+ 64 kbps
IMC Country Radio MP3 192 kbps
Radio PVS jazz, rock AAC+ 192 kbps
Smooth Sailing Radio rnb, soul AAC+ 192 kbps
K Rock Geelong 95.5 AAC+ 64 kbps
Ananda Marga Kiirtan kiirtan, mantra MP3
Surf FM 87.6 MP3 32 kbps
The Light Worship christian, melbourne AAC+ 64 kbps
Golden Days Radio gold, golden oldies AAC 128 kbps
JOY 94.9 Out Loud Proud AAC+ 64 kbps

Museums in Point Lonsdale

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Historical Museum
Lara Heritage and History Museum
National Wool Museum
Nepean Historical Society
Old Court House Museum
Queenscliffe Maritime Museum

Libraries in Point Lonsdale

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Barwon Health Library0.0
Barwon Health Library0.0
Drysdale Library0.0
Drysdale Library0.0
Hawker Library0.0
Hawker Library0.0
Leopold Library0.0
Newcomb Library0.0
Newcomb Library0.0
Ocean Grove Library0.0
Panckridge Library0.0
Panckridge Library0.0

Hotels in Point Lonsdale

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Suma Park

Cafes in Point Lonsdale

2 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Cafe 3225
Lix Cafea

Golf Courses in Point Lonsdale

1 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Lonsdale Links Golf Club

Breweries in Point Lonsdale

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

Airports Near Point Lonsdale

22 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Melbourne AirportMELLarge Airport
Melbourne Avalon International AirportAVVLarge Airport
Melbourne Essendon AirportMEBMedium Airport
Melbourne Moorabbin AirportMBWMedium Airport
Bacchus Marsh AirportSmall Airport
Barwon Heads AirportSmall Airport
Bellbrae private airstripSmall Airport
Ceres AirportSmall Airport
Drysdale AirstripSmall Airport
Fiskville AirportSmall Airport
Gnarwarre AirstripSmall Airport
lake Modewarre Private airstripSmall Airport
lake Modewarre Private airstrip no.2Small Airport
Lethbridge AirparkSmall Airport
Lovely Banks AirportSmall Airport
Melton AirportSmall Airport
RAAF Williams, Point Cook BaseSmall Airport
Rothwell AirfieldSmall Airport
St Leonards AirfieldSmall Airport
Torquay AirportSmall Airport
Tyabb AirportSmall Airport
Wooloomanata AirfieldSmall Airport

Post Offices in Point Lonsdale

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Point Lonsdale Post Office

Treatment Centers in Point Lonsdale

2 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Lake Imaging
MedicAid Medical and Accident Centre

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 Point Lonsdale

What is the population of Point Lonsdale?

Point Lonsdale has a population of 2,490 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 4 people per square mile, spread across 637.0 square miles. The median age of residents is 61.0 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Point Lonsdale expensive to live in?

The median household income is $28,155, 63% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $236,600 (16% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,183 per month. The home price-to-income ratio is 8.4x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Point Lonsdale?

Point Lonsdale enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winter temperatures average 64°F in January, while summers reach an average of 55°F in July. The area receives 300 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 26.3 inches.

How is the job market in Point Lonsdale?

Point Lonsdale has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 3.2%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $541. There are 237 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Point Lonsdale?

The median home value in Point Lonsdale is $236,600. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,183. The homeownership rate is 85.8%.

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