Porepunkah, Australia
Victoria · Australia
Porepunkah is a small town in Victoria, Australia with a population of 1,024. Elevation: 928 ft (283 m). Average temperature: 55°F (13°C).
Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026
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About Porepunkah
Porepunkah is a town in northeast Victoria, Australia on the Great Alpine Road, at the foot of Mount Buffalo 310 kilometres (193 mi) northeast of the state capital, Melbourne and 6 kilometres (4 mi) northwest of Bright. It is part of Alpine Shire local government area and is on the banks of the Ovens River, near the Buckland River junction. At the 2021 census, Porepunkah had a population of 1,024.
People
Climate
| Population | 1,024 |
| Population Density | 37 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 928 ft (283 m) |
| Coordinates | -36.6961°, 146.9104° |
| Timezone | Australia/Melbourne |
| Country | 🇦🇺 Australia |
| State / Province | Victoria |
| Average Temperature | 55°F (13°C) |
| January Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| July Average | 44°F (7°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 46.0 inches (1,169 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 1.5 inches (4 cm) |
About Porepunkah
Porepunkah is a small town in Australia (Victoria) with a population of 1,024. The city sits at an elevation of 928 feet (283 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 55°F (13°C). Temperatures range from 68°F in January to 44°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 46.0 inches. The timezone is Australia/Melbourne.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 55.2°F |
| 2% above Australia avg | |
| January Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| July Average | 44°F (7°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 928 ft (283 m) |
| Area | 27.6 sq mi (71.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 37/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.6961°S, 146.9104°E |
| Timezone | Australia/Melbourne |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 68°F (20°C) | 3.0 in | Warmest |
| February | 68°F (20°C) | 2.1 in | Driest |
| March | 63°F (17°C) | 2.4 in | |
| April | 56°F (13°C) | 3.1 in | |
| May | 50°F (10°C) | 4.6 in | |
| June | 44°F (7°C) | 4.6 in | |
| July | 44°F (7°C) | 5.7 in | Coldest |
| August | 44°F (7°C) | 6.0 in | Wettest |
| September | 48°F (9°C) | 5.0 in | |
| October | 53°F (12°C) | 4.5 in | |
| November | 58°F (15°C) | 3.5 in | |
| December | 63°F (17°C) | 3.0 in |
Porepunkah has a seasonal temperature swing of 24°F / from 44°F in July to 68°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 47.4 inches, with August being the wettest month (6.0") and February the driest (2.1").
Schools in Porepunkah
1 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Porepunkah Primary School | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Porepunkah
2 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Radio Mansfield | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Mansfield 99.7FM | community radio | MP3 128 kbps |
Museums in Porepunkah
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bright Art Gallery | ||||
| Bright Museum | ||||
| Harrietville Museum | ||||
| The Old School Museum |
Libraries in Porepunkah
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bright Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Myrtleford Library | 0.0 |
Hotels in Porepunkah
1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Porepunkah
1 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Porepunkah
2 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Porepunkah
1 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Porepunkah
1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Golf Courses in Porepunkah
1 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Porepunkah
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nightingales Alpine Product | ||||
| Sweetwater Brewery |
Ski Resorts Near Porepunkah
3 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Buller | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Mount Hotham | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Falls Creek | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
Airports Near Porepunkah
13 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Albury Airport | ABX | Medium Airport |
| Corowa Airport | CWW | Medium Airport |
| Mount Hotham Airport | MHU | Medium Airport |
| Wangaratta Airport | WGT | Medium Airport |
| Beechworth Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Everton (Tarrawingee) Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Milawa (Brown Brothers) Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Mitta Mitta Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Mount Beauty Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Omeo Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Porepunkah Airport | MBF | Small Airport |
| Snowy Range Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Yea Airport | - | Small Airport |
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Waterfalls Near Porepunkah
9 waterfalls from OpenStreetMap and USGS geographic data found near Porepunkah.
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Crystal Brook Falls | |
| Dickson Falls | |
| Howells Falls | |
| Ladies Bath Falls | |
| Lady Carmichael Falls | |
| Lower Eurobin Falls | |
| Rollasons Falls | |
| The Font | |
| Upper Eurobin Falls |
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What is the population of Porepunkah?
Porepunkah has a population of 1,024 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 37 people per square mile, spread across 27.6 square miles.
What is the weather like in Porepunkah?
Porepunkah has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winter temperatures average 68°F in January, while summers reach an average of 44°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 46.0 inches, with 1.5 inches of snow.
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