Stawell, Australia

Victoria · Australia

Stawell is a small city in Victoria, Australia with a population of 5,627. Elevation: 833 ft (254 m). Average temperature: 57°F (14°C).

Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026

5,627 Population
833 ft Elevation 254 meters
57°F Avg Temperature 14°C
24.1 in Annual Rain
Australia / Melbourne Timezone

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About Stawell

Stawell

Stawell ( "stall"), is a town in the Wimmera region of Victoria, Australia, 237 kilometres (147 mi) west-north-west of the state capital, Melbourne. Located within the Shire of Northern Grampians local government area, it is a seat of local government for the shire and its main administrative centre. At the 2021 census, Stawell had a population of 6,220.

People

Population5,627

Climate

Avg Temp57°F (14°C)
Rain24.1 in/yr
Elevation833 ft (254 m)
Population5,627
Elevation833 ft (254 m)
Coordinates-37.0563°, 142.7809°
TimezoneAustralia/Melbourne
Country🇦🇺 Australia
State / ProvinceVictoria
Average Temperature57°F (14°C)
January Average68°F (20°C)
July Average46°F (8°C)
Annual Precipitation24.1 inches (611 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Stawell

Stawell is a small city in Australia (Victoria) with a population of 5,627. The city sits at an elevation of 833 feet (254 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 57°F (14°C). Temperatures range from 68°F in January to 46°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 24.1 inches. The timezone is Australia/Melbourne.

Climate in Stawell

Stawell has an average annual temperature of 14.6°C (58°F). The hottest month is Jan (21.3°C), the coldest is Jul (8.4°C). Average annual precipitation is 476 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 21.3°C / 70°F 13.4° / 29.2° 34.1
Feb 21.1°C / 70°F 13.7° / 28.5° 32.0
Mar 18.6°C / 65°F 11.7° / 25.5° 16.5
Apr 14.7°C / 58°F 8.6° / 20.8° 32.1
May 11.4°C / 53°F 6.5° / 16.2° 45.1
Jun 8.9°C / 48°F 4.6° / 13.2° 48.1
Jul 8.4°C / 47°F 4.2° / 12.5° 54.2
Aug 9.2°C / 49°F 4.5° / 13.8° 55.8
Sep 11.3°C / 52°F 5.9° / 16.7° 46.1
Oct 13.8°C / 57°F 7.5° / 20.2° 31.2
Nov 17°C / 63°F 9.9° / 24.1° 43.9
Dec 19.2°C / 67°F 11.7° / 26.8° 36.8
Stawell enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 68°F in January while summers reach 46°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. Annual precipitation totals 24.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 833 feet.

Temperature

68°F Jan (20°C) 46°F Jul (8°C)
Annual Average56.9°F
5% above Australia avg
January Average68°F (20°C)
July Average46°F (8°C)

Geography

Elevation833 ft (254 m)
Coordinates37.0563°S, 142.7809°E
TimezoneAustralia/Melbourne

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 24.1"
37% below Australia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 2.87"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.06"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

6 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.8. Most recent: M3.8 on Jun 1, 2011.

Jun 1, 2011 45 km NE of Hamilton, Australia M3.8 58 km
Nov 8, 1992 20 km NNE of Colac, Australia M3.6 149 km
May 3, 1991 15 km W of Marong, Australia M3.4 112 km
Jun 8, 1991 9 km SW of Marong, Australia M3.1 118 km
Apr 19, 2002 45 km N of Charlton, Australia M2.9 140 km
Feb 2, 2003 9 km N of Trentham, Australia M2.8 139 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Newer Volcanics Province (83 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Newer Volcanics Province Shield(s) 1,011 m (3,317 ft) -2900 83 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 68°F (20°C) 1.4 in
February 68°F (20°C) 1.1 in Warmest, Driest
March 64°F (18°C) 1.3 in
April 57°F (14°C) 1.7 in
May 52°F (11°C) 2.4 in
June 47°F (9°C) 2.6 in
July 46°F (8°C) 2.9 in Coldest, Wettest
August 48°F (9°C) 2.8 in
September 51°F (11°C) 2.6 in
October 55°F (13°C) 2.4 in
November 60°F (15°C) 1.6 in
December 65°F (18°C) 1.3 in

Stawell has a seasonal temperature swing of 22°F / from 46°F in July to 68°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 24.1 inches, with July being the wettest month (2.9") and February the driest (1.1").

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Schools in Stawell

7 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Stawell Secondary College - - - -
Stawell Primary School - - - -
Stawell West Primary School - - - -
Concongella Primary School - - - -
Great Western Primary School - - - -
Skene Street Specialist School - - - -
St Patrick's Primary School - - - -
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Radio Stations near Stawell

0 stations within ~55 km.

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Museums in Stawell

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Gum San Chinese Heritage Museum
Langi Morgala Museum
Railway Museum

Libraries in Stawell

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Ararat Library0.0
Learning Resource Centre0.0

Hotels in Stawell

2 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Coorrabin Motor Inn
National Hotel

Restaurants in Stawell

1 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

George & Kids Fish & Chips

Cafes in Stawell

1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Pie Face

Zoos in Stawell

2 zoos within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Halls Gap Zoo
Halls Gap Zoo

Theme Parks in Stawell

1 theme parks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Caspers Tourist Park

Clinics in Stawell

1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Stawell Medical Centre

Train Stations in Stawell

1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Stawell

Gas Stations in Stawell

6 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

BP
Endevour Diesel 24/7
Metro Petroleum Great Western
Mobil
Shell
United

Banks in Stawell

1 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Commonwealth Bank

Gyms in Stawell

2 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Elite contender
Stawell Fitness

Golf Courses in Stawell

5 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Glenorchy Golf Club
Grange Golf Club
Halls Gap - Mount Difficult Golf Course
Landsborough And District Golf Club
Stawell Golf Club

Airports Near Stawell

21 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Ararat AirportARYMedium Airport
Hamilton AirportHLTMedium Airport
Horsham AirportHSMMedium Airport
Stawell AirportSWCMedium Airport
Warracknabeal AirportWKBMedium Airport
Amphitheatre Airport-Small Airport
Beaufort-Small Airport
Beaufort Airport-Small Airport
Concongella private airfield-Small Airport
Donald Airport-Small Airport
Grampians Airport-Small Airport
Lake Bolac Airport-Small Airport
Moonambel Airfield-Small Airport
Mount William Airport-Small Airport
Navarre Airport-Small Airport
Pomonal Airstrip-Small Airport
Raglan Airport-Small Airport
Saint Arnaud Airport-Small Airport
Trawalla Airport-Small Airport
Victoria Valley Airbase-Small Airport
Victoria Valley Airport-Small Airport

Post Offices in Stawell

2 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Great Western Australia Post
Stawell Post Office

Churches & Religious Organizations in Stawell

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses

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Waterfalls
21
Natural waterfalls documented by USGS and OpenStreetMap contributors
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UFO Sightings
1
Reported UFO sightings from the National UFO Reporting Center database
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Waterfalls Near Stawell

21 waterfalls from OpenStreetMap and USGS geographic data found near Stawell.

Name Description
Beehive Falls
Bridal Veil Falls
Broken Falls
Burrong Falls
Calectasia Falls
Clematis Falls
Drummer Falls
Epacris Falls
Fish Falls
Gar waterfalls
Glen Falls
Mackenzie Falls
Pansy Falls
Pearls Falls
Silverband Falls
Splitters Falls
Stoney Falls
Tilwinda Falls
Turret Falls
Waterfall
Waterfall

UFO Sightings Near Stawell

1 UFO sighting reports from the National UFO Reporting Center (NUFORC) found near Stawell.

Name Year Description
Halls gap (near melbourne) (nsw&#44 australia) 2002 Metallic sphere travelling West to East and the vertical at great speed

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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What is the population of Stawell?

Stawell has a population of 5,627 residents and is located in Australia..

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Stawell enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winter temperatures average 68°F in January, while summers reach an average of 46°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 24.1 inches.

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