Sunbury, Australia

Full City Profile

2.8 /5.0

C+ Fair

38,851 Population 8/sq mi density

722 ft Elevation 220 meters

54°F Avg Temperature 12°C

C+

Overall

2.8 / 5.0

Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

C+

Economy

2.9 / 5.0

$28,865 median income, 4.5% unemployment

C+

Affordability

2.7 / 5.0

$203,400 home value, $1,017/mo rent

Sunbury experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 64°F in January while summers reach 46°F in July. The area gets 285 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 31.7 inches. The area receives 0.1 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

64°F Jan (18°C) 46°F Jul (8°C)

Annual Average	53.8°F
	0% below US avg
January Average	64°F (18°C)
July Average	46°F (8°C)
Sunny Days	285 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	722 ft (220 m)
Area	4,706.6 sq mi (12,190.0 km²)
Population Density	8/sq mi
Coordinates	-37.5774°N, 144.7261°W
Timezone	Australia/Melbourne

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 31.7"

17% below US avg

Snowfall 0.1"

Wettest Month (Oct) 2.56"

Driest Month (Mar) 1.54"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

35 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.7. Most recent: M3.9 on Aug 6, 2024.

Sep 25, 1996	32 km SE of Alexandra, Australia	M4.7	115 km
Jul 20, 2012	8 km S of Trafalgar, Australia	M4.6	149 km
Mar 6, 2009	1 km SE of Korumburra, Australia	M4.5	137 km
Jun 29, 2023	34 km SSW of Mount Buller, Australia	M4.4	140 km
Jul 5, 2011	2 km NNE of Korumburra, Australia	M4.4	135 km
Mar 18, 2009	0 km N of Korumburra, Australia	M4.3	135 km
Feb 8, 2024	3 km E of Leongatha, Australia	M4.3	149 km
Sep 25, 1996	26 km ENE of Neerim South, Australia	M4.3	134 km
Aug 6, 2024	34 km SSW of Mount Buller, Australia	M3.9	144 km
May 28, 2023	5 km W of Mickleham, Australia	M3.8	11 km
Jul 5, 2011	2 km NW of Korumburra, Australia	M3.7	133 km
Nov 8, 1992	20 km NNE of Colac, Australia	M3.6	112 km
Aug 21, 2001	2 km N of Kallista, Australia	M3.6	66 km
Mar 8, 2007	13 km N of Bunyip, Australia	M3.5	100 km
May 19, 1990	37 km N of Yallourn North, Australia	M3.5	143 km
May 3, 1991	15 km W of Marong, Australia	M3.4	116 km
Jan 22, 2002	5 km WNW of Rochester, Australia	M3.3	138 km
Jun 22, 2000	10 km NW of Heathcote, Australia	M3.3	80 km
Jul 5, 2011	6 km ENE of Korumburra, Australia	M3.3	137 km
Jul 24, 2000	1 km S of Dandenong, Australia	M3.1	63 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Newer Volcanics Province (197 km).

Name	Type	Elevation	Last Eruption	Distance
Newer Volcanics Province	Shield(s)	1,011 m (3,317 ft)	-2900	197 km

Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	64°F (18°C)	2.1 in
February	68°F (20°C)	1.7 in	Warmest
March	65°F (18°C)	1.5 in	Driest
April	58°F (15°C)	1.8 in
May	53°F (12°C)	1.9 in
June	48°F (9°C)	1.8 in
July	46°F (8°C)	1.7 in	Coldest
August	48°F (9°C)	2.1 in
September	51°F (11°C)	2.2 in
October	56°F (13°C)	2.6 in	Wettest
November	60°F (15°C)	2.5 in
December	64°F (18°C)	1.9 in

Sunbury has a seasonal temperature swing of 22°F / from 46°F in July to 68°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 23.8 inches, with October being the wettest month (2.6") and March the driest (1.5").

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