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Sale, Australia

Victoria · Australia

Sale is a small city in Victoria, Australia with a population of 14,296. Elevation: 39 ft (12 m). Average temperature: 58°F (14°C).

Data updated June 2026

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
14,296 Population 2/sq mi density
39 ft Elevation 12 meters
58°F Avg Temperature 14°C
28.8 in Annual Rain
Australia / Melbourne Timezone
$23,694 Median Income
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.7 / 5.0
$23,694 median income, 5.1% unemployment
C+
Affordability
2.9 / 5.0
$157,800 home value, $789/mo rent

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About Sale

Sale is a city situated in the Gippsland region of Victoria, Australia and the council capital of the Shire of Wellington. It had an estimated population of 15,305 in 2022 according to the Australian Bureau of Statistics. The total population including the immediate area around the town is approximately 19,000 according to shire website.

People

Population14,296
Median Age42.0 yrs
Density2/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$23,694
Per Capita$23,694
Unemployment5.1%

Housing

C+
Home Value$157,800
Rent$789
Ownership66.3%
Housing Units5,718

Climate

Avg Temp58°F (14°C)
Rain28.8 in/yr
Sunny Days297/yr
Elevation39 ft (12 m)
Population14,296
Population Density2 / sq mi
Elevation39 ft (12 m)
Coordinates-38.1110°, 147.0680°
TimezoneAustralia/Melbourne
Country🇦🇺 Australia
State / ProvinceVictoria
Average Temperature58°F (14°C)
January Average67°F (20°C)
July Average50°F (10°C)
Annual Precipitation28.8 inches (731 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$23,694
Median Age42.0 years

About Sale

Sale is a small city in Australia (Victoria) with a population of 14,296. The city sits at an elevation of 39 feet (12 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 58°F (14°C). Temperatures range from 67°F in January to 50°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 28.8 inches. The timezone is Australia/Melbourne.

Sale has a population of 14,296 with a density of 2 people per square mile, spread across 5,784.9 square miles. The median age is 42.0 years, 8% older than the national median of 38.9.

Population

14,296
Total Population
2
People / sq mi
42.0yrs
Median Age
8% above Australia avg
5,784.9mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Sale vs Australia Average

The median household income in Sale is $23,694, which is 68% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $23,694 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $456, 68% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 5.1% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 1,358 business establishments.

Income: Sale vs Australia

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Income

Median HH Income$23,694
68% below Australia avg
Per Capita Income$23,694
Avg Weekly Wage$456

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment5.1%
42% above Australia avg
Establishments (County)1,358

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Sale is $157,800, 44% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $789 (32% below the national average of $1,163). 66.3% of housing units are owner-occupied. There are 5,718 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 6.7x, above the traditionally affordable threshold of 3-4x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$157,800
44% below Australia avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$789
32% below Australia avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership66.3%
Owner-Occupied66.3%
Renter-Occupied33.7%
Housing Units5,718

Property Tax

Climate in Sale

Sale has an average annual temperature of 14.2°C (58°F). The hottest month is Jan (20.5°C), the coldest is Jul (8.7°C). Average annual precipitation is 797 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 20.5°C / 69°F 10° / 37.7° 80.1
Feb 19.3°C / 67°F 8.9° / 35.3° 64.4
Mar 17.7°C / 64°F 8° / 32.5° 71.3
Apr 14.4°C / 58°F 6.1° / 26.9° 54.7
May 11.2°C / 52°F 3.6° / 21.5° 46.6
Jun 9°C / 48°F 2.4° / 17.5° 53.7
Jul 8.7°C / 48°F 2.1° / 17.3° 45.5
Aug 9.9°C / 50°F 2.2° / 20.3° 52.3
Sep 12°C / 54°F 3.1° / 24.7° 57.2
Oct 13.7°C / 57°F 4.3° / 27.9° 101.0
Nov 16.2°C / 61°F 5.8° / 31.3° 102.5
Dec 18°C / 64°F 7.5° / 35.8° 68.3
Sale enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 67°F in January while summers reach 50°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 297 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 28.8 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 39 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

67°F Jan (20°C) 50°F Jul (10°C)
Annual Average57.9°F
7% above Australia avg
January Average67°F (20°C)
July Average50°F (10°C)
Sunny Days297 days/yr

Geography

Elevation39 ft (12 m)
Area5,784.9 sq mi (14,982.9 km²)
Population Density2/sq mi
Coordinates-38.1110°N, 147.0680°W
TimezoneAustralia/Melbourne

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 28.8"
24% below Australia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 2.48"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.50"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

36 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.2. Most recent: M3.9 on Aug 6, 2024.

Jun 19, 2012 11 km NNE of Mirboo North, Australia M5.2 79 km
Aug 29, 2000 5 km ENE of Mirboo North, Australia M5.0 80 km
Sep 25, 1996 32 km SE of Alexandra, Australia M4.7 124 km
Jul 20, 2012 8 km S of Trafalgar, Australia M4.6 81 km
Mar 6, 2009 1 km SE of Korumburra, Australia M4.5 114 km
Jul 5, 2011 2 km NNE of Korumburra, Australia M4.4 112 km
Jun 29, 2023 34 km SSW of Mount Buller, Australia M4.4 100 km
Feb 8, 2024 3 km E of Leongatha, Australia M4.3 103 km
Mar 18, 2009 0 km N of Korumburra, Australia M4.3 114 km
Sep 25, 1996 26 km ENE of Neerim South, Australia M4.3 80 km
Sep 24, 2002 10 km SSE of Leongatha, Australia M4.0 106 km
Aug 6, 2024 34 km SSW of Mount Buller, Australia M3.9 97 km
Jul 5, 2011 2 km NW of Korumburra, Australia M3.7 115 km
Sep 24, 2002 8 km ESE of Leongatha, Australia M3.5 99 km
May 19, 1990 37 km N of Yallourn North, Australia M3.5 73 km
Mar 8, 2007 13 km N of Bunyip, Australia M3.5 117 km
Dec 16, 2001 8 km SW of Hotham Heights, Australia M3.4 118 km
Jul 4, 2001 7 km E of Mirboo North, Australia M3.4 79 km
Jul 5, 2011 6 km ENE of Korumburra, Australia M3.3 108 km
Jul 7, 2003 28 km SSE of Lakes Entrance, Australia M3.2 93 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 67°F (20°C) 2.1 in
February 68°F (20°C) 1.5 in Warmest, Driest
March 64°F (18°C) 2.1 in
April 59°F (15°C) 1.9 in
May 54°F (12°C) 2.1 in
June 49°F (10°C) 1.9 in Coldest
July 50°F (10°C) 1.7 in
August 50°F (10°C) 1.7 in
September 53°F (12°C) 2.3 in
October 57°F (14°C) 2.2 in
November 61°F (16°C) 2.5 in Wettest
December 64°F (18°C) 2.3 in

Sale has a seasonal temperature swing of 19°F / from 49°F in June to 68°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 24.1 inches, with November being the wettest month (2.5") and February the driest (1.5").

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Colleges & Universities in Sale

Institution Type Founded Website
Est Gipps Insitute of Tafe College Visit →
TAFE Gippsland College Visit →

Schools in Sale

16 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Gippsland Grammar Saint Anne's Campus
Sale Catholic College
ACE Training (Sale) - RTO 21716
Sale College Guthridge Campus
Guthridge Primary School
Gippsland Grammar School St Anne's Campus
Catholic College Sale
Gippsland Grammar School
Guthridge Primary School
Sale College
Sale Primary School
Araluen Primary School
Sale College Guthridge Campus
St Thomas' Primary School
St Mary's Primary School
Cobains Primary School
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Radio Stations near Sale

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Museums in Sale

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Historic Gunpowder Magazine
Old train signals
Sale Historical Museum

Libraries in Sale

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Sale Library0.0

Hotels in Sale

11 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

At Home Apartments
Bon Accord Luxury Serviced Accommodation
m. hotel + apartments
Mansi On Raymond
Motel24seven.com.au & Apartments
Peppertree Apartments
Quest
The Criterion Hotel
The Gippsland Hotel
The Matador Motel
The Star Hotel Sale

Restaurants in Sale

24 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

7 Star Kebab
BBQ Chicken & Salad Bar
Big Al's Pizza
Burrito Bar
Chopsticks
Eazy Eats
Gippsland Palace Asian Restaurant
Hot Cow Burgers Sale
Khatti's Curry Lounge - Sale
La Porchetta
Lakeside Club
Mr Pizza
Noodle Supreme
Pika Sushi Sale
Red Rose Cafe
redd catt
RSL & Sale Club
Sale Curry House
Sale Rainbow Chinese Restaurant
SGS Spice House
Thai @Sale
The Jolly Dolly Takeaway
Viet Kitchen
Zdrazil's Pizza

Cafes in Sale

9 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

AAFCANS
Good Brew Drive Thru Sale
Happy Days Cafe
Muffin Break
Raymond Cafe
The Coffee Pit
The Dock Espresso Bar
The Hunting Ground
Wild Honey

Cinemas in Sale

3 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Former Drive-in site
Roulette Cinema
Sale Cinemas

Theatres in Sale

2 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

The Wedge - Performing Arts Centre
Theatrette

Monuments in Sale

1 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Clock Tower

Clinics in Sale

3 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

AU #13227235905
Medical Centre
Sale Denture Clinic

Dentists in Sale

2 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Pacific Smiles Dental
Ronchi Ian J

Veterinaries in Sale

3 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Ark Vet
Fur Life Vet
The Vets Sale

Train Stations in Sale

1 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Sale

Bus Stations in Sale

3 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

AU #146716776
AU #146716781
Littles Gippsland Coaches

Gas Stations in Sale

8 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Astron Sale South
BP
Caltex
Carmody Petroleum
EG Australia
Shell
United
United 24 hour

Banks in Sale

6 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

ANZ Business Centre
Bendigo Bank
Beyond Bank
Commonwealth Bank
NAB
Westpac

Shopping Malls in Sale

1 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Gippsland Centre

Gyms in Sale

9 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Anytime Fitness
AU #842120985
Be Strong Training
CrossFit
MVNTHUB
PhysiPole Studios Sale
Sale Health & Fitness
SEFF
Yoga Space Gippsland

Golf Courses in Sale

1 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Sale Par 3 Golf Course

Stadiums & Teams in Sale

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Sale

12 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Bairnsdale AirportBSJMedium Airport
Latrobe Valley AirportTGNMedium Airport
RAAF Base East SaleMedium Airport
West Sale AirportSXEMedium Airport
Clydebank private AirstripSmall Airport
Gleneagles Park StationSmall Airport
JDandBooSmall Airport
Lake Glen Maggie Airfield (Coongulla)Small Airport
Newry AirfieldSmall Airport
StratfordSmall Airport
Welshpool AirportWHLSmall Airport
Yarram AirportSmall Airport

Post Offices in Sale

3 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Australia Post - Sale BC
Sale Post Office
The Genny on Guthridge - Guthridge LPO

Churches & Religious Organizations in Sale

11 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Anglican Diocese of Gippsland
City Builders Church
Kingsway Christian Centre
Presbyterian Church
Riviera Christian Centre, Sale VIC
Saint Paul's Cathedral
Sale Baptist Church
Sale Presbyterian Church
Sale Seventh Day Adventist Church
St Columba's
St Mary's Cathedral

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UFO Sightings
1
Reported UFO sightings from the National UFO Reporting Center database
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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 Sale

What is the population of Sale?

Sale has a population of 14,296 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 2 people per square mile, spread across 5,784.9 square miles. The median age of residents is 42.0 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Sale expensive to live in?

The median household income is $23,694, 68% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $157,800 (44% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $789 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 6.7x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Sale?

Sale enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winter temperatures average 67°F in January, while summers reach an average of 50°F in July. The area receives 297 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 28.8 inches.

How is the job market in Sale?

The unemployment rate in Sale is 5.1%, somewhat above the national average of 3.6%. Job seekers may face moderate competition. The average weekly wage is $456. There are 1,358 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Sale?

The median home value in Sale is $157,800. For renters, the median monthly rent is $789. The homeownership rate is 66.3%.

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