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Scarsdale, Australia

Victoria · Australia

Scarsdale is a small town in Victoria, Australia with a population of 719. Elevation: 1,276 ft (389 m). Average temperature: 55°F (13°C).

Data updated June 2026

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
719 Population 3/sq mi density
1,276 ft Elevation 389 meters
55°F Avg Temperature 13°C
26.7 in Annual Rain
Australia / Melbourne Timezone
$20,550 Median Income
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$20,550 median income, 3.4% unemployment
C+
Affordability
3.0 / 5.0
$135,200 home value, $676/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population719
Median Age39.0 yrs
Density3/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$20,550
Per Capita$20,550
Unemployment3.4%

Housing

C+
Home Value$135,200
Rent$676
Ownership94.8%
Housing Units288

Climate

Avg Temp55°F (13°C)
Rain26.7 in/yr
Sunny Days275/yr
Elevation1,276 ft (389 m)
Population719
Population Density3 / sq mi
Elevation1,276 ft (389 m)
Coordinates-37.6795°, 143.6670°
TimezoneAustralia/Melbourne
Country🇦🇺 Australia
State / ProvinceVictoria
Average Temperature55°F (13°C)
January Average66°F (19°C)
July Average46°F (8°C)
Annual Precipitation26.7 inches (678 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.1 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$20,550
Median Age39.0 years

About Scarsdale

Scarsdale is a small town in Australia (Victoria) with a population of 719. The city sits at an elevation of 1,276 feet (389 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 55°F (13°C). Temperatures range from 66°F in January to 46°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 26.7 inches. The timezone is Australia/Melbourne.

Scarsdale has a population of 719 with a density of 3 people per square mile, spread across 252.5 square miles. The median age is 39.0 years, 0% younger than the national median of 38.9.

Population

719
Total Population
3
People / sq mi
39.0yrs
Median Age
0% below Australia avg
252.5mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Scarsdale vs Australia Average

The median household income in Scarsdale is $20,550, which is 73% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $20,550 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $395, 72% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 3.4% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 68 business establishments.

Income: Scarsdale vs Australia

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Income

Median HH Income$20,550
73% below Australia avg
Per Capita Income$20,550
Avg Weekly Wage$395

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment3.4%
6% below Australia avg
Establishments (County)68

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Scarsdale is $135,200, 52% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $676 (42% below the national average of $1,163). 94.8% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 288 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 6.6x, above the traditionally affordable threshold of 3-4x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$135,200
52% below Australia avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$676
42% below Australia avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership94.8%
Owner-Occupied94.8%
Renter-Occupied5.2%
Housing Units288

Property Tax

Climate in Scarsdale

Scarsdale 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.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 18.8°C / 66°F 11.6° / 26.1° 39.9
Feb 18.8°C / 66°F 11.7° / 25.9° 39.2
Mar 16.4°C / 62°F 9.9° / 22.9° 28.4
Apr 12.8°C / 55°F 7.1° / 18.4° 42.4
May 9.6°C / 49°F 5.1° / 14.2° 50.4
Jun 7.4°C / 45°F 3.6° / 11.2° 60.2
Jul 6.8°C / 44°F 3° / 10.6° 61.9
Aug 7.4°C / 45°F 3.1° / 11.8° 66.5
Sep 9.2°C / 49°F 4.4° / 14.1° 70.4
Oct 11.6°C / 53°F 5.9° / 17.4° 55.4
Nov 14.2°C / 58°F 8° / 20.4° 56.4
Dec 16.3°C / 61°F 9.4° / 23.2° 44.1
Scarsdale experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 66°F in January while summers reach 46°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 275 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 26.7 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,276 feet.

Temperature

66°F Jan (19°C) 46°F Jul (8°C)
Annual Average54.6°F
1% above Australia avg
January Average66°F (19°C)
July Average46°F (8°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,276 ft (389 m)
Area252.5 sq mi (653.8 km²)
Population Density3/sq mi
Coordinates-37.6795°N, 143.6670°W
TimezoneAustralia/Melbourne

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 26.7"
30% below Australia avg
Snowfall 0.1"
Wettest Month (Sep) 2.95"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.61"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

11 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.8. Most recent: M3.8 on May 28, 2023.

May 28, 2023 5 km W of Mickleham, Australia M3.8 105 km
Jun 1, 2011 45 km NE of Hamilton, Australia M3.8 111 km
Nov 8, 1992 20 km NNE of Colac, Australia M3.6 56 km
May 3, 1991 15 km W of Marong, Australia M3.4 109 km
Jun 22, 2000 10 km NW of Heathcote, Australia M3.3 124 km
May 1, 2013 7 km NW of Clifton Springs, Australia M3.1 86 km
Jul 24, 2000 1 km S of Dandenong, Australia M3.1 139 km
Jun 8, 1991 9 km SW of Marong, Australia M3.1 104 km
Mar 30, 2010 4 km NNE of Portarlington, Australia M3.0 99 km
Jan 13, 2014 1 km SSE of Lilydale, Australia M2.8 149 km
Feb 2, 2003 9 km N of Trentham, Australia M2.8 71 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Newer Volcanics Province (103 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Newer Volcanics Province Shield(s) 1,011 m (3,317 ft) -2900 103 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 66°F (19°C) 1.7 in Warmest
February 65°F (18°C) 1.6 in Driest
March 61°F (16°C) 1.7 in
April 56°F (13°C) 2.0 in
May 51°F (11°C) 2.5 in
June 47°F (8°C) 2.5 in
July 46°F (8°C) 2.7 in Coldest
August 47°F (8°C) 2.9 in
September 49°F (10°C) 3.0 in Wettest
October 53°F (12°C) 2.9 in
November 56°F (14°C) 2.3 in
December 60°F (16°C) 2.1 in

Scarsdale has a seasonal temperature swing of 20°F / from 46°F in July to 66°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 27.8 inches, with September being the wettest month (3.0") and February the driest (1.6").

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Schools in Scarsdale

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Woady Yaloak Primary School - Scarsdale Campus — — — —
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Radio Stations near Scarsdale

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Museums in Scarsdale

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual 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 Scarsdale

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Central Highlands Regional Library Corp. Ballarat branch0.0
L Building: E J Barker Library0.0
Mechanics' Institute & Free Library0.0
Sebastopol Library0.0

Monuments in Scarsdale

1 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Thomas Burke Memorial

Breweries in Scarsdale

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Athletic Club Brewery
Red Duck

Stadiums & Teams in Scarsdale

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Scarsdale

31 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Ararat AirportARYMedium Airport
Amphitheatre Airport—Small Airport
Ballarat Airport—Small Airport
Ballarat Health Service Helipad—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 AirportXCOSmall 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
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
Raglan Airport—Small Airport
Smeaton airfield private—Small Airport
Torquay Airport—Small Airport
Trawalla Airport—Small Airport
Wooloomanata Airfield—Small Airport

Post Offices in Scarsdale

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Scarsdale General Store

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 Scarsdale

What is the population of Scarsdale?

Scarsdale has a population of 719 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 3 people per square mile, spread across 252.5 square miles. The median age of residents is 39.0 years.

Is Scarsdale expensive to live in?

The median household income is $20,550, 73% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $135,200 (52% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $676 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 6.6x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Scarsdale?

Scarsdale has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winter temperatures average 66°F in January, while summers reach an average of 46°F in July. The area receives 275 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 26.7 inches.

How is the job market in Scarsdale?

Scarsdale has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 3.4%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $395. There are 68 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Scarsdale?

The median home value in Scarsdale is $135,200. For renters, the median monthly rent is $676. The homeownership rate is 94.8%.

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