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The Basin, Australia
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The Basin is a small town in Victoria, Australia with a population of 4,497. Elevation: 561 ft (171 m). Average temperature: 59°F (15°C).
Data updated June 2026
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People
Economy
C+Housing
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| Population | 4,497 |
| Population Density | 1 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 561 ft (171 m) |
| Coordinates | -37.8500°, 145.3167° |
| Timezone | Australia/Melbourne |
| Country | 🇦🇺 Australia |
| State / Province | Victoria |
| Average Temperature | 59°F (15°C) |
| January Average | 69°F (20°C) |
| July Average | 51°F (11°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 36.3 inches (921 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.1 inches (0 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $27,513 |
| Median Age | 40.0 years |
About The Basin
The Basin is a small town in Australia (Victoria) with a population of 4,497. The city sits at an elevation of 561 feet (171 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 59°F (15°C). Temperatures range from 69°F in January to 51°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 36.3 inches. The timezone is Australia/Melbourne.
Population
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
The Basin vs Australia Average
Income: The Basin vs Australia
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $27,513 |
| 63% below Australia avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $27,513 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $529 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 3.8% |
| 6% above Australia avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 427 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $205,600 |
| 27% below Australia avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $1,028 |
| 12% below Australia avg |
Ownership & Property
| Homeownership | 89.5% |
| Owner-Occupied | 89.5% |
| Renter-Occupied | 10.5% |
| Housing Units | 1,799 |
Property Tax
Climate in The Basin
The Basin has an average annual temperature of 15°C (59°F). The hottest month is Jan (20.6°C), the coldest is Jul (10°C). Average annual precipitation is 793 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 58.5°F |
| 8% above Australia avg | |
| January Average | 69°F (20°C) |
| July Average | 51°F (11°C) |
| Sunny Days | 271 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 561 ft (171 m) |
| Area | 4,706.6 sq mi (12,190.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 1/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -37.8500°N, 145.3167°W |
| Timezone | Australia/Melbourne |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 69°F (20°C) | 2.4 in | Warmest |
| February | 68°F (20°C) | 2.0 in | Driest |
| March | 65°F (18°C) | 2.3 in | |
| April | 60°F (15°C) | 2.8 in | |
| May | 55°F (13°C) | 3.4 in | |
| June | 50°F (10°C) | 3.1 in | Coldest |
| July | 51°F (11°C) | 3.0 in | |
| August | 50°F (10°C) | 3.3 in | |
| September | 53°F (12°C) | 3.4 in | Wettest |
| October | 57°F (14°C) | 3.4 in | |
| November | 60°F (16°C) | 3.1 in | |
| December | 64°F (18°C) | 2.9 in |
The Basin has a seasonal temperature swing of 18°F / from 50°F in June to 69°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 35.1 inches, with September being the wettest month (3.4") and February the driest (2.0").
Schools in The Basin
4 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Basin Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Boronia Heights Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| St Bernadette's Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Fernbrook School | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near The Basin
26 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Triple M Classic Rock | classic rock | AAC 130 kbps | |
| Triple M Melbourne | 80s, rock | AAC+ 33 kbps | |
| 3AW 693 Melbourne, VIC, Australia Talk AM 693 | news, news talk | MP3 48 kbps | |
| 3RRR Melbourne | - | AAC | |
| 全澳华语广播华厦之声 | am1629 | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| PBS FM - Melbourne - 106.7 FM (48kHz, 192kbps AAC-LC) | australian music, community radio | AAC 192 kbps | |
| ABC Jazz 20220701 | blues, jazz | AAC 238 kbps | |
| ABC Radio Australia 20220701 | current affairs, news | AAC 94 kbps | |
| The Buzzz | - | MP3 192 kbps | |
| ASP Radio | 70s 80s 90s music | MP3 128 kbps | |
| World Buddhist Radio | buddhism, meditation | MP3 64 kbps | |
| Triple R 102.7FM | community radio, independent | AAC | |
| Yarra Valley FM | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Smooth Sailing Radio | rnb, soul | AAC+ 192 kbps | |
| 3MBS - Melbourne, 103.5 MHz FM | classical | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Southern FM Melbourne Australia | - | MP3 320 kbps | |
| TheLight Christmas | - | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| IMC Country Radio | - | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Radio PVS | jazz, rock | AAC+ 192 kbps | |
| UltraCool Radio | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Ananda Marga Kiirtan | kiirtan, mantra | MP3 | |
| Surf FM 87.6 | - | MP3 32 kbps | |
| SYN FM | alternative, college radio | AAC+ 128 kbps | |
| The Light Worship | christian, melbourne | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| Golden Days Radio | gold, golden oldies | AAC 128 kbps | |
| JOY 94.9 Out Loud Proud | - | AAC+ 64 kbps |
Museums in The Basin
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andrew Ross Museum | ||||
| Australian National Aviation Museum | ||||
| Eltham District Historical Society | ||||
| Emerald Museum | ||||
| Eva and Marc Besen Centre | ||||
| Heritage Hill Museum & Gardens | ||||
| Historic Council Shire Offices | ||||
| Monash Federation Centre | ||||
| Monash Historic Society | ||||
| Mont De Lancey Museum | ||||
| Museum of Australian Photography | ||||
| Nillumbik Historical Society | ||||
| Royal Australian Corps of Signals Museum | ||||
| Schramms Cottage | ||||
| Schwerkolt Cottage & Museum Complex | ||||
| Schwerkolt Cottage Orchard Shed | ||||
| Schwerkolt Cottage Wine Cellar | ||||
| Southern Sherbrook Historical Society | ||||
| TarraWarra Museum of Art | ||||
| Upwey / Belgrave RSL | ||||
| Warrandyte Historical Society | ||||
| Yarra Ranges Regional Museum |
Libraries in The Basin
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ashburton Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Balwyn Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Bayswater Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Belgrave Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Berwick Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Bhai Vir Singh Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Blackburn Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Boronia Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Box Hill Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Bulleen Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Casey-Cardinia Library Co. (Pakenham Branch) | 0.0 | |||||
| CD | 0.0 | |||||
| Chelsea Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Clarinda Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Croydon Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Dandenong Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Deakin University Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Diamond Valley Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Doncaster Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Eltham Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Emerald Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Endeavour Hills Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Federation University Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Ferntree Gully Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Glen Waverley Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Greythorn Library Lounge | 0.0 | |||||
| Hampton Park Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Hargrave-Andrew Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Kingston Libraries Patterson Lakes | 0.0 | |||||
| Kingston Toy Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Knox Library – Ngarrgoo | 0.0 | |||||
| Law Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Lilydale Library | 0.0 | |||||
| MacGregor Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Manga Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Manningham Toy Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Mernda Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Mill Park Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Miller's Homestead | 0.0 | |||||
| Montrose Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Mooroolbark Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Mount Evelyn Reading Room | 0.0 | |||||
| Mount Waverley Secondary College Senior Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Mt Waverley Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Narre Warren Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Nash Resouce Centre - Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Newlands Library & Resource Centre | 0.0 | |||||
| Nunawading Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Oakleigh Library (City Of Monash) | 0.0 | |||||
| Parkdale Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Phoenix Park Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Realm | 0.0 | |||||
| Rosanna Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Rowville Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Sir Louis Matheson Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Springvale Library | 0.0 | |||||
| The Little Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Vermont South Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Warrandyte Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Watsonia Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Wheelers Hill Branch Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Yarra Plenty Regional Library | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in The Basin
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Akoonah Park Market | |||||
| Fair Treasures | |||||
| Farmers' Market Old Cheese Factory | |||||
| Food Trucks | |||||
| Gembrook Market | |||||
| Gully Market | |||||
| Heathmont Farmers Market | |||||
| Heide Market | |||||
| Oakleigh Market | |||||
| Ringwood East Community Market | |||||
| Warrandyte Riverside Market |
Restaurants in The Basin
4 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in The Basin
5 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in The Basin
1 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in The Basin
1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in The Basin
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hargreaves Hill Brewing Co. | ||||
| Harvgreaves Hill Brewing Company | ||||
| Killer Sprocket Brewery | ||||
| The Local Brew House | ||||
| Wolf of the Willows |
Stadiums & Teams in The Basin
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near The Basin
34 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Melbourne Airport | MEL | Large Airport |
| Melbourne Essendon Airport | MEB | Medium Airport |
| Melbourne Moorabbin Airport | MBW | Medium Airport |
| Arkells Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Blue Tongue Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Bunyip Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Coldstream Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Drouin Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Drysdale Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Eildon Weir Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Emu Creek Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Flying Circus Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Koo Wee Rup (Aardel Port) Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Legate Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Leongatha Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Lilydale Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Ling Lake Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Longwarry Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Marshall Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Nar Nar Goon Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| RAAF Williams, Point Cook Base | - | Small Airport |
| Riddell Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Rochford Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Romsey Airport | - | Small Airport |
| St Leonards Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Sunbury (Penfield) Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Sunbury East Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Taggerty Airport | - | Small Airport |
| The Boreen Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Tooradin Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Tyabb Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Valken Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Wonthaggi Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Yeaburn Airport | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in The Basin
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Australia Post - The Basin LPO |
Treatment Centers in The Basin
4 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Aspect Heatherton | ||
| Delmont Day Program | ||
| Odyssey House Victoria | ||
| Wellways Maroondah PARC |
Churches & Religious Organizations in The Basin
2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Kilsyth South Baptist Church | |
| Sri Vakrathunda Vinayagar Temple |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Australia
25 public holidays this year
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What is the population of The Basin?
The Basin has a population of 4,497 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 1 people per square mile, spread across 4,706.6 square miles. The median age of residents is 40.0 years.
Is The Basin expensive to live in?
The median household income is $27,513, 63% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $205,600 (27% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,028 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 7.5x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.
What is the weather like in The Basin?
The Basin enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winter temperatures average 69°F in January, while summers reach an average of 51°F in July. The area receives 271 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 36.3 inches.
How is the job market in The Basin?
The Basin has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 3.8%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $529. There are 427 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in The Basin?
The median home value in The Basin is $205,600. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,028. The homeownership rate is 89.5%.