Stratford, Australia

Victoria · Australia

Stratford is a small town in Victoria, Australia with a population of 2,980. Elevation: 82 ft (25 m). Average temperature: 58°F (14°C).

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

2,980 Population
82 ft Elevation 25 meters
58°F Avg Temperature 14°C
28.8 in Annual Rain
Australia / Melbourne Timezone

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About Stratford

Stratford

Stratford is a town on the Avon River in Victoria, Australia, 232 kilometres (144 mi) east of Melbourne on the Princes Highway in Shire of Wellington. At the 2021 census, Stratford had a population of 2,980. The town services the local regional community and travellers on the Princes Highway. Stratford's principal industries are dairying, sheep, cattle and horse breeding and vegetable crops. The town has numerous coffee shops and cafes, a cellar door for a local winery, Design Gallery, model railway shop, a pub, parks and playgrounds for car travelers to break their journey.

People

Population2,980

Climate

Avg Temp58°F (14°C)
Rain28.8 in/yr
Elevation82 ft (25 m)
Population2,980
Elevation82 ft (25 m)
Coordinates-37.9634°, 147.0826°
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)

About Stratford

Stratford is a small town in Australia (Victoria) with a population of 2,980. The city sits at an elevation of 82 feet (25 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.

Climate in Stratford

Stratford has an average annual temperature of 14.1°C (57°F). The hottest month is Jan (19.8°C), the coldest is Jul (8.9°C). Average annual precipitation is 864 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 19.8°C / 68°F 13.5° / 26° 59.9
Feb 19.2°C / 67°F 13.4° / 25° 70.9
Mar 17.5°C / 64°F 12.3° / 22.6° 56.8
Apr 14.4°C / 58°F 10.2° / 18.6° 89.4
May 11.7°C / 53°F 8.1° / 15.3° 46.8
Jun 9.2°C / 49°F 6° / 12.5° 104.2
Jul 8.9°C / 48°F 5.4° / 12.3° 62.4
Aug 9.6°C / 49°F 5.6° / 13.7° 58.4
Sep 11.8°C / 53°F 7° / 16.5° 50.3
Oct 13.8°C / 57°F 8.4° / 19.1° 88.4
Nov 16°C / 61°F 10.2° / 21.9° 109.0
Dec 17.7°C / 64°F 11.7° / 23.7° 67.3
Stratford 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. Annual precipitation totals 28.8 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 82 feet.

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)

Geography

Elevation82 ft (25 m)
Coordinates37.9634°S, 147.0826°E
TimezoneAustralia/Melbourne

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 28.8"
24% below Australia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 2.68"
Driest Month (Jul) 1.61"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

38 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 86 km
Aug 29, 2000 5 km ENE of Mirboo North, Australia M5.0 88 km
Sep 25, 1996 32 km SE of Alexandra, Australia M4.7 115 km
Jul 20, 2012 8 km S of Trafalgar, Australia M4.6 88 km
Mar 6, 2009 1 km SE of Korumburra, Australia M4.5 121 km
Jul 5, 2011 2 km NNE of Korumburra, Australia M4.4 120 km
Jun 29, 2023 34 km SSW of Mount Buller, Australia M4.4 90 km
Feb 8, 2024 3 km E of Leongatha, Australia M4.3 112 km
Sep 25, 1996 26 km ENE of Neerim South, Australia M4.3 78 km
Mar 18, 2009 0 km N of Korumburra, Australia M4.3 122 km
Sep 24, 2002 10 km SSE of Leongatha, Australia M4.0 116 km
Aug 6, 2024 34 km SSW of Mount Buller, Australia M3.9 86 km
Jul 5, 2011 2 km NW of Korumburra, Australia M3.7 122 km
Aug 21, 2001 2 km N of Kallista, Australia M3.6 150 km
May 19, 1990 37 km N of Yallourn North, Australia M3.5 69 km
Sep 24, 2002 8 km ESE of Leongatha, Australia M3.5 108 km
Mar 8, 2007 13 km N of Bunyip, Australia M3.5 118 km
Dec 16, 2001 8 km SW of Hotham Heights, Australia M3.4 102 km
Jul 4, 2001 7 km E of Mirboo North, Australia M3.4 88 km
Jul 5, 2011 6 km ENE of Korumburra, Australia M3.3 115 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 67°F (20°C) 2.4 in
February 68°F (20°C) 1.7 in Warmest
March 64°F (18°C) 2.2 in
April 59°F (15°C) 2.1 in
May 54°F (12°C) 2.0 in
June 49°F (9°C) 2.1 in Coldest
July 50°F (10°C) 1.6 in Driest
August 50°F (10°C) 1.7 in
September 53°F (12°C) 2.4 in
October 57°F (14°C) 2.2 in
November 61°F (16°C) 2.7 in Wettest
December 65°F (18°C) 2.5 in

Stratford has a seasonal temperature swing of 19°F / from 49°F in June to 68°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 25.5 inches, with November being the wettest month (2.7") and July the driest (1.6").

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Schools in Stratford

3 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Airly Primary School - - - -
St Patrick's Primary School - - - -
Stratford Primary School - - - -
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Radio Stations near Stratford

0 stations within ~55 km.

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Museums in Stratford

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Historic Gunpowder Magazine
Old train signals
Sale Historical Museum

Libraries in Stratford

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Sale Library0.0

Hotels in Stratford

1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Avon Hotel

Cafes in Stratford

3 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Avon Valley Bakehouse
Badger and Hare
Wa-De-Lock Cellar Door

Theatres in Stratford

1 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Segue / Courthouse Theatre

Monuments in Stratford

1 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Angus McMillan crossed Avon River 1840

Train Stations in Stratford

1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Stratford

Gas Stations in Stratford

1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

BP

Stadiums & Teams in Stratford

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Airports Near Stratford

14 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Bairnsdale AirportBSJMedium Airport
Latrobe Valley AirportTGNMedium Airport
RAAF Base East Sale-Medium Airport
West Sale AirportSXEMedium Airport
Clydebank private Airstrip-Small Airport
Gleneagles Park Station-Small Airport
JDandBoo-Small Airport
Lake Glen Maggie Airfield (Coongulla)-Small Airport
Newry Airfield-Small Airport
Snowy Range Airfield-Small Airport
Stratford-Small Airport
Welshpool AirportWHLSmall Airport
Yarram Airport-Small Airport
Yea Airport-Small Airport

Post Offices in Stratford

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Stratford Post Office

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UFO Sightings
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UFO Sightings Near Stratford

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

Name Year Description
Stratford (australia) 2001 a HUGE triangle with pods on yellow streams going down to the ground.

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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Stratford 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. Annual rainfall totals 28.8 inches.

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