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Stawell, Australia

Victoria · Australia

Stawell is a small city in Victoria, Australia with a population of 5,889. Elevation: 833 ft (254 m). Average temperature: 57°F (14°C).

3.2 /5.0
B Good
5,889 Population 2/sq mi density
833 ft Elevation 254 meters
57°F Avg Temperature 14°C
24.1 in Annual Rain
Australia / Melbourne Timezone
$22,240 Median Income
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$22,240 median income, 4.3% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.7 / 5.0
$118,400 home value, $592/mo rent

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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

Population5,889
Median Age47.0 yrs
Density2/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$22,240
Per Capita$22,240
Unemployment4.3%

Housing

B+
Home Value$118,400
Rent$592
Ownership74.2%
Housing Units2,356

Climate

Avg Temp57°F (14°C)
Rain24.1 in/yr
Sunny Days292/yr
Elevation833 ft (254 m)
Population5,889
Population Density2 / sq mi
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)
Median Household Income$22,240
Median Age47.0 years

About Stawell

Stawell is a small city in Australia (Victoria) with a population of 5,889. 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.

Stawell has a population of 5,889 with a density of 2 people per square mile, spread across 2,822.0 square miles. The median age is 47.0 years, 21% older than the national median of 38.9.

Population

5,889
Total Population
2
People / sq mi
47.0yrs
Median Age
21% above Australia avg
2,822.0mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Stawell vs Australia Average

The median household income in Stawell is $22,240, which is 70% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $22,240 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $428, 70% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 4.3% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 559 business establishments.

Income: Stawell vs Australia

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Income

Median HH Income$22,240
70% below Australia avg
Per Capita Income$22,240
Avg Weekly Wage$428

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment4.3%
19% above Australia avg
Establishments (County)559

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Stawell is $118,400, 58% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $592 (49% below the national average of $1,163). 74.2% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 2,356 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 5.3x, above the traditionally affordable threshold of 3-4x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$118,400
58% below Australia avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$592
49% below Australia avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership74.2%
Owner-Occupied74.2%
Renter-Occupied25.8%
Housing Units2,356

Property Tax

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. The area gets 292 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 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)
Sunny Days292 days/yr

Geography

Elevation833 ft (254 m)
Area2,822.0 sq mi (7,309.1 km²)
Population Density2/sq mi
Coordinates-37.0563°N, 142.7809°W
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 (NCES 2022-23 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.

Station Genre Quality

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 AirportSmall Airport
BeaufortSmall Airport
Beaufort AirportSmall Airport
Concongella private airfieldSmall Airport
Donald AirportSmall Airport
Grampians AirportSmall Airport
Lake Bolac AirportSmall Airport
Moonambel AirfieldSmall Airport
Mount William AirportSmall Airport
Navarre AirportSmall Airport
Pomonal AirstripSmall Airport
Raglan AirportSmall Airport
Saint Arnaud AirportSmall Airport
Trawalla AirportSmall Airport
Victoria Valley AirbaseSmall Airport
Victoria Valley AirportSmall 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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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 Stawell

What is the population of Stawell?

Stawell has a population of 5,889 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 2 people per square mile, spread across 2,822.0 square miles. The median age of residents is 47.0 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Stawell expensive to live in?

The median household income is $22,240, 70% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $118,400 (58% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $592 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 5.3x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Stawell?

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. The area receives 292 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 24.1 inches.

How is the job market in Stawell?

Stawell has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 4.3%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $428. There are 559 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Stawell?

The median home value in Stawell is $118,400. For renters, the median monthly rent is $592. The homeownership rate is 74.2%.

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