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Queenscliff, Australia

Victoria · Australia

Queenscliff is a small town in Victoria, Australia with a population of 1,239. Elevation: 59 ft (18 m). Average temperature: 59°F (15°C).

Data updated June 2026

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
1,239 Population 784/sq mi density
59 ft Elevation 18 meters
59°F Avg Temperature 15°C
26.3 in Annual Rain
Australia / Melbourne Timezone
$26,803 Median Income
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$26,803 median income, 2.4% unemployment
C
Affordability
2.3 / 5.0
$207,800 home value, $1,039/mo rent

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About Queenscliff

Queenscliff

Queenscliff is a town at the south-eastern end of the Bellarine Peninsula in southern Victoria, Australia. It lies south of Swan Bay at the entrance to Port Phillip. It is the administrative centre for the Borough of Queenscliffe. At the 2021 census, Queenscliff had a population of 1,516.

People

Population1,239
Median Age62.0 yrs
Density784/mi²

Economy

B
Median Income$26,803
Per Capita$26,803
Unemployment2.4%

Housing

C
Home Value$207,800
Rent$1,039
Ownership85.7%
Housing Units496

Climate

Avg Temp59°F (15°C)
Rain26.3 in/yr
Sunny Days300/yr
Elevation59 ft (18 m)
Population1,239
Population Density784 / sq mi
Elevation59 ft (18 m)
Coordinates-38.2679°, 144.6619°
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$26,803
Median Age62.0 years

About Queenscliff

Queenscliff is a small town in Australia (Victoria) with a population of 1,239. The city sits at an elevation of 59 feet (18 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.

Queenscliff has a population of 1,239 with a density of 784 people per square mile, spread across 1.6 square miles. The median age is 62.0 years, 59% older than the national median of 38.9.

Population

1,239
Total Population
784
People / sq mi
62.0yrs
Median Age
59% above Australia avg
1.6mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Queenscliff vs Australia Average

The median household income in Queenscliff is $26,803, which is 64% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $26,803 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $515, 64% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 2.4% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 118 business establishments.

Income: Queenscliff vs Australia

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Income

Median HH Income$26,803
64% below Australia avg
Per Capita Income$26,803
Avg Weekly Wage$515

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment2.4%
33% below Australia avg
Establishments (County)118

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Queenscliff is $207,800, 26% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $1,039 (11% below the national average of $1,163). 85.7% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 496 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 7.8x, making homeownership a significant financial stretch for most families.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$207,800
26% below Australia avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,039
11% below Australia avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership85.7%
Owner-Occupied85.7%
Renter-Occupied14.3%
Housing Units496

Property Tax

Climate in Queenscliff

Queenscliff 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
Queenscliff 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 59 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

Elevation59 ft (18 m)
Area1.6 sq mi (4.1 km²)
Population Density784/sq mi
Coordinates-38.2679°N, 144.6619°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

34 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 M5.2 134 km
Aug 29, 2000 5 km ENE of Mirboo North, Australia M5.0 137 km
Jul 20, 2012 8 km S of Trafalgar, Australia M4.6 131 km
Mar 6, 2009 1 km SE of Korumburra, Australia M4.5 105 km
Jul 5, 2011 2 km NNE of Korumburra, Australia M4.4 104 km
Sep 25, 1996 26 km ENE of Neerim South, Australia M4.3 141 km
Feb 8, 2024 3 km E of Leongatha, Australia M4.3 117 km
Mar 18, 2009 0 km N of Korumburra, Australia M4.3 103 km
Sep 24, 2002 10 km SSE of Leongatha, Australia M4.0 120 km
May 28, 2023 5 km W of Mickleham, Australia M3.8 82 km
Jul 5, 2011 2 km NW of Korumburra, Australia M3.7 101 km
Nov 8, 1992 20 km NNE of Colac, Australia M3.6 84 km
Aug 21, 2001 2 km N of Kallista, Australia M3.6 76 km
Sep 24, 2002 8 km ESE of Leongatha, Australia M3.5 123 km
Mar 8, 2007 13 km N of Bunyip, Australia M3.5 100 km
Jul 4, 2001 7 km E of Mirboo North, Australia M3.4 139 km
Jul 5, 2011 6 km ENE of Korumburra, Australia M3.3 108 km
Feb 18, 2007 11 km NE of Foster, Australia M3.2 146 km
Apr 22, 2003 16 km NNE of Foster, Australia M3.1 144 km
Sep 22, 2009 6 km ENE of Hastings, Australia M3.1 51 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Newer Volcanics Province (197 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Newer Volcanics Province Shield(s) 1,011 m (3,317 ft) -2900 197 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

Queenscliff 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 Queenscliff

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Queenscliff Primary School - - - -
St Aloysius' Primary School - - - -
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Radio Stations near Queenscliff

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 Queenscliff

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Historical Museum
Museum
Nepean Historical Society
Old Court House Museum
Queenscliffe Maritime Museum

Libraries in Queenscliff

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Drysdale Library0.0
Drysdale Library0.0
Leopold Library0.0
Ocean Grove Library0.0
Rosebud Library0.0

Restaurants in Queenscliff

2 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

360Q
Rip View Bistro

Cafes in Queenscliff

3 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Ocean View Kiosk
Wharf St Pantry
Willow Tree Cafe

Castles in Queenscliff

1 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Fort Nepean

Golf Courses in Queenscliff

1 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Queenscliff Golf Club

Breweries in Queenscliff

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Bellarine Estate

Airports Near Queenscliff

25 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Melbourne AirportMELLarge Airport
Melbourne Avalon International AirportAVVLarge Airport
Melbourne Essendon AirportMEBMedium Airport
Melbourne Moorabbin AirportMBWMedium Airport
Bacchus Marsh Airport-Small Airport
Barwon Heads Airport-Small Airport
Bellbrae private airstrip-Small Airport
Ceres Airport-Small Airport
Coldstream Airport-Small Airport
Drysdale Airstrip-Small Airport
Fiskville Airport-Small Airport
Gnarwarre Airstrip-Small Airport
lake Modewarre Private airstrip-Small Airport
lake Modewarre Private airstrip no.2-Small Airport
Lethbridge Airpark-Small Airport
Lilydale Airport-Small Airport
Lovely Banks Airport-Small Airport
Melton Airport-Small Airport
RAAF Williams, Point Cook Base-Small Airport
Rothwell Airfield-Small Airport
St Leonards Airfield-Small Airport
Sunbury East Airport-Small Airport
Torquay Airport-Small Airport
Tyabb Airport-Small Airport
Wooloomanata Airfield-Small Airport

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Shipwrecks
2
Documented shipwreck sites from historical maritime records
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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 Queenscliff

What is the population of Queenscliff?

Queenscliff has a population of 1,239 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 784 people per square mile, spread across 1.6 square miles. The median age of residents is 62.0 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Queenscliff expensive to live in?

The median household income is $26,803, 64% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $207,800 (26% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,039 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 7.8x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Queenscliff?

Queenscliff 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 Queenscliff?

The job market in Queenscliff is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.4% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $515. There are 118 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Queenscliff?

The median home value in Queenscliff is $207,800. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,039. The homeownership rate is 85.7%.

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