Ross Creek, Australia
Victoria · Australia
Ross Creek is a small town in Victoria, Australia with a population of 1,221. Elevation: 1,480 ft (451 m). Average temperature: 52°F (11°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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People
Climate
| Population | 1,221 |
| Population Density | 5 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 1,480 ft (451 m) |
| Coordinates | -37.6500°, 143.7500° |
| Timezone | Australia/Melbourne |
| Country | 🇦🇺 Australia |
| State / Province | Victoria |
| Average Temperature | 52°F (11°C) |
| January Average | 63°F (17°C) |
| July Average | 44°F (6°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 30.2 inches (766 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 1.5 inches (4 cm) |
About Ross Creek
Ross Creek is a small town in Australia (Victoria) with a population of 1,221. The city sits at an elevation of 1,480 feet (451 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 52°F (11°C). Temperatures range from 63°F in January to 44°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 30.2 inches. The timezone is Australia/Melbourne.
Climate in Ross Creek
Ross Creek has an average annual temperature of 12.4°C (54°F). The hottest month is Jan (18.8°C), the coldest is Jul (6.8°C). Average annual precipitation is 615 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 52.1°F |
| 4% below Australia avg | |
| January Average | 63°F (17°C) |
| July Average | 44°F (6°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,480 ft (451 m) |
| Area | 252.5 sq mi (653.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 5/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.6500°S, 143.7500°E |
| Timezone | Australia/Melbourne |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Newer Volcanics Province (111 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Newer Volcanics Province | Shield(s) | 1,011 m (3,317 ft) | -2900 | 111 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 63°F (17°C) | 1.7 in | |
| February | 65°F (19°C) | 1.5 in | Warmest, Driest |
| March | 62°F (16°C) | 1.6 in | |
| April | 55°F (13°C) | 2.1 in | |
| May | 50°F (10°C) | 2.6 in | |
| June | 46°F (8°C) | 2.5 in | |
| July | 44°F (6°C) | 2.6 in | Coldest |
| August | 46°F (8°C) | 2.9 in | Wettest |
| September | 49°F (9°C) | 2.9 in | |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 2.8 in | |
| November | 56°F (14°C) | 2.2 in | |
| December | 61°F (16°C) | 1.9 in |
Ross Creek has a seasonal temperature swing of 22°F / from 44°F in July to 65°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 27.3 inches, with August being the wettest month (2.9") and February the driest (1.5").
Schools in Ross Creek
1 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woady Yaloak Primary School - Ross Creek Campus | - | - | - | - |
Museums in Ross Creek
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ballaarat Observatory | ||||
| Ballarat Aviation Museum | ||||
| Ballarat Fine Art Gallery | ||||
| Ballarat Gold Museum | ||||
| Ballarat Tramway Museum | ||||
| Ballarat Tramway Museum | ||||
| Friends of the Anson Air Museum | ||||
| Golden City Steamer Museum | ||||
| Haddon Tramway Preservation Association | ||||
| Sovereign Hill |
Libraries in Ross Creek
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central Highlands Regional Library Corp. Ballarat branch | 0.0 | |||||
| Creswick Library | 0.0 | |||||
| L Building: E J Barker Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Mechanics' Institute & Free Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Sebastopol Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Temporary Library (Room 123) till Feb 2025 | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Ross Creek
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Creswick Farmers' Market |
Gas Stations in Ross Creek
1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Ross Creek
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Athletic Club Brewery | ||||
| Bankhouse Brewery | ||||
| Red Duck |
Stadiums & Teams in Ross Creek
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Ross Creek
36 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Melbourne Avalon International Airport | AVV | Large Airport |
| Amphitheatre Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Bacchus Marsh Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Ballarat Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Ballarat Health Service Helipad | - | Small Airport |
| Barwon Heads Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Beaufort | - | Small Airport |
| Beaufort Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Bellbrae private airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Castlemaine Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Ceres Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Cobden airport | - | Small Airport |
| Colac Airport | XCO | Small Airport |
| Cressy Aerodrome | - | Small Airport |
| Derrinallum (Poligolet Station) airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Derrinallum Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Fiskville Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Gnarwarre Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Kuruc-A-Ruc South Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Kurweeton Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Kyneton Airport | - | Small Airport |
| lake Modewarre Private airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| lake Modewarre Private airstrip no.2 | - | Small Airport |
| Lethbridge Airpark | - | Small Airport |
| Lismore Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Lovely Banks Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Maryborough Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Moonambel Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Mount Elephant Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Navarre Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Raglan Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Rothwell Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Smeaton airfield private | - | Small Airport |
| Torquay Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Trawalla Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Wooloomanata Airfield | - | Small Airport |
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What is the population of Ross Creek?
Ross Creek has a population of 1,221 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 5 people per square mile, spread across 252.5 square miles.
What is the weather like in Ross Creek?
Ross Creek has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winter temperatures average 63°F in January, while summers reach an average of 44°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 30.2 inches, with 1.5 inches of snow.
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