Rockbank, Australia

Full City Profile

2.8 /5.0

C+ Fair

2,583 Population 1/sq mi density

322 ft Elevation 98 meters

54°F Avg Temperature 12°C

C+

Overall

2.8 / 5.0

Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

C+

Economy

2.7 / 5.0

$30,285 median income, 5.9% unemployment

C+

Affordability

2.9 / 5.0

$202,800 home value, $1,014/mo rent

Rockbank experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 64°F in January while summers reach 46°F in July. The area gets 285 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 31.7 inches. The area receives 0.1 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

64°F Jan (18°C) 46°F Jul (8°C)

Annual Average	53.8°F
	0% below US avg
January Average	64°F (18°C)
July Average	46°F (8°C)
Sunny Days	285 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	322 ft (98 m)
Area	4,706.6 sq mi (12,190.0 km²)
Population Density	1/sq mi
Coordinates	-37.7335°N, 144.6700°W
Timezone	Australia/Melbourne

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 31.7"

17% below US avg

Snowfall 0.1"

Wettest Month (Oct) 2.36"

Driest Month (Mar) 1.38"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

36 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	148 km
Sep 25, 1996	32 km SE of Alexandra, Australia	M4.7	125 km
Jul 20, 2012	8 km S of Trafalgar, Australia	M4.6	144 km
Mar 6, 2009	1 km SE of Korumburra, Australia	M4.5	129 km
Jun 29, 2023	34 km SSW of Mount Buller, Australia	M4.4	148 km
Jul 5, 2011	2 km NNE of Korumburra, Australia	M4.4	127 km
Sep 25, 1996	26 km ENE of Neerim South, Australia	M4.3	136 km
Mar 18, 2009	0 km N of Korumburra, Australia	M4.3	127 km
Feb 8, 2024	3 km E of Leongatha, Australia	M4.3	142 km
Sep 24, 2002	10 km SSE of Leongatha, Australia	M4.0	148 km
May 28, 2023	5 km W of Mickleham, Australia	M3.8	26 km
Jul 5, 2011	2 km NW of Korumburra, Australia	M3.7	125 km
Aug 21, 2001	2 km N of Kallista, Australia	M3.6	64 km
Nov 8, 1992	20 km NNE of Colac, Australia	M3.6	98 km
Sep 24, 2002	8 km ESE of Leongatha, Australia	M3.5	147 km
May 19, 1990	37 km N of Yallourn North, Australia	M3.5	145 km
Mar 8, 2007	13 km N of Bunyip, Australia	M3.5	98 km
May 3, 1991	15 km W of Marong, Australia	M3.4	128 km
Jul 5, 2011	6 km ENE of Korumburra, Australia	M3.3	130 km
Jun 22, 2000	10 km NW of Heathcote, Australia	M3.3	97 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Newer Volcanics Province (191 km).

Name	Type	Elevation	Last Eruption	Distance
Newer Volcanics Province	Shield(s)	1,011 m (3,317 ft)	-2900	191 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	69°F (21°C)	1.6 in	Warmest
March	66°F (19°C)	1.4 in	Driest
April	60°F (15°C)	1.7 in
May	55°F (13°C)	1.7 in
June	50°F (10°C)	1.5 in
July	46°F (8°C)	1.4 in	Coldest
August	50°F (10°C)	1.8 in
September	53°F (12°C)	2.1 in
October	57°F (14°C)	2.4 in	Wettest
November	61°F (16°C)	2.3 in
December	65°F (18°C)	1.9 in

Rockbank has a seasonal temperature swing of 23°F / from 46°F in July to 69°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 21.7 inches, with October being the wettest month (2.4") and March the driest (1.4").

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