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Venus Bay, Australia

Victoria · Australia

Venus Bay is a small town in Victoria, Australia with a population of 999. Elevation: 43 ft (13 m). Average temperature: 57°F (14°C).

Data updated June 2026

2.1 /5.0
C Fair
999 Population 2/sq mi density
43 ft Elevation 13 meters
57°F Avg Temperature 14°C
38.3 in Annual Rain
Australia / Melbourne Timezone
$17,914 Median Income
C
Overall
2.1 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.6 / 5.0
$17,914 median income, 5.1% unemployment
D
Affordability
1.7 / 5.0
$157,800 home value, $789/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population999
Median Age58.0 yrs
Density2/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$17,914
Per Capita$17,914
Unemployment5.1%

Housing

D
Home Value$157,800
Rent$789
Ownership84.6%
Housing Units400

Climate

Avg Temp57°F (14°C)
Rain38.3 in/yr
Sunny Days263/yr
Elevation43 ft (13 m)
Population999
Population Density2 / sq mi
Elevation43 ft (13 m)
Coordinates-38.7004°, 145.8224°
TimezoneAustralia/Melbourne
Country🇦🇺 Australia
State / ProvinceVictoria
Average Temperature57°F (14°C)
January Average67°F (19°C)
July Average50°F (10°C)
Annual Precipitation38.3 inches (974 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$17,914
Median Age58.0 years

About Venus Bay

Venus Bay is a small town in Australia (Victoria) with a population of 999. The city sits at an elevation of 43 feet (13 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 57°F (14°C). Temperatures range from 67°F in January to 50°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 38.3 inches. The timezone is Australia/Melbourne.

Venus Bay has a population of 999 with a density of 2 people per square mile, spread across 673.6 square miles. The median age is 58.0 years, 49% older than the national median of 38.9.

Population

999
Total Population
2
People / sq mi
58.0yrs
Median Age
49% above Australia avg
673.6mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Venus Bay vs Australia Average

The median household income in Venus Bay is $17,914, which is 76% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $17,914 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $345, 76% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 5.1% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 95 business establishments.

Income: Venus Bay vs Australia

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Income

Median HH Income$17,914
76% below Australia avg
Per Capita Income$17,914
Avg Weekly Wage$345

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment5.1%
42% above Australia avg
Establishments (County)95

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Venus Bay is $157,800, 44% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $789 (32% below the national average of $1,163). 84.6% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 400 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 8.8x, making homeownership a significant financial stretch for most families.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$157,800
44% below Australia avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$789
32% below Australia avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership84.6%
Owner-Occupied84.6%
Renter-Occupied15.4%
Housing Units400

Property Tax

Climate in Venus Bay

Venus Bay has an average annual temperature of 14.5°C (58°F). The hottest month is Feb (19.4°C), the coldest is Jul (10.2°C). Average annual precipitation is 966 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 19°C / 66°F 13.7° / 24.4° 50.7
Feb 19.4°C / 67°F 14° / 24.8° 53.4
Mar 17.8°C / 64°F 12.7° / 22.9° 53.6
Apr 15.1°C / 59°F 10.5° / 19.7° 73.8
May 12.8°C / 55°F 8.8° / 16.8° 94.4
Jun 10.8°C / 51°F 7.1° / 14.5° 98.2
Jul 10.2°C / 50°F 6.6° / 13.9° 102.4
Aug 10.8°C / 51°F 7° / 14.7° 110.0
Sep 12.2°C / 54°F 8.1° / 16.4° 103.4
Oct 13.8°C / 57°F 9.1° / 18.4° 86.2
Nov 15.4°C / 60°F 10.6° / 20.3° 77.1
Dec 17.2°C / 63°F 12° / 22.3° 62.9
Venus Bay enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 67°F in January while summers reach 50°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 263 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 38.3 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 43 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

67°F Jan (19°C) 50°F Jul (10°C)
Annual Average56.8°F
5% above Australia avg
January Average67°F (19°C)
July Average50°F (10°C)
Sunny Days263 days/yr

Geography

Elevation43 ft (13 m)
Area673.6 sq mi (1,744.6 km²)
Population Density2/sq mi
Coordinates-38.7004°N, 145.8224°W
TimezoneAustralia/Melbourne

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 38.3"
1% above Australia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 4.09"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.42"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

37 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 55 km
Aug 29, 2000 5 km ENE of Mirboo North, Australia M5.0 50 km
Sep 25, 1996 32 km SE of Alexandra, Australia M4.7 149 km
Jul 20, 2012 8 km S of Trafalgar, Australia M4.6 55 km
Mar 6, 2009 1 km SE of Korumburra, Australia M4.5 28 km
Jun 29, 2023 34 km SSW of Mount Buller, Australia M4.4 146 km
Jul 5, 2011 2 km NNE of Korumburra, Australia M4.4 32 km
Feb 8, 2024 3 km E of Leongatha, Australia M4.3 28 km
Mar 18, 2009 0 km N of Korumburra, Australia M4.3 31 km
Sep 25, 1996 26 km ENE of Neerim South, Australia M4.3 96 km
Sep 24, 2002 10 km SSE of Leongatha, Australia M4.0 21 km
Aug 6, 2024 34 km SSW of Mount Buller, Australia M3.9 147 km
Apr 10, 2003 Bass Strait, Australia M3.9 59 km
Jul 5, 2011 2 km NW of Korumburra, Australia M3.7 32 km
Aug 21, 2001 2 km N of Kallista, Australia M3.6 100 km
Sep 24, 2002 8 km ESE of Leongatha, Australia M3.5 30 km
Mar 8, 2007 13 km N of Bunyip, Australia M3.5 80 km
May 19, 1990 37 km N of Yallourn North, Australia M3.5 107 km
Jul 4, 2001 7 km E of Mirboo North, Australia M3.4 49 km
Jul 5, 2011 6 km ENE of Korumburra, Australia M3.3 33 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 67°F (19°C) 2.1 in Warmest
February 66°F (19°C) 1.4 in Driest
March 63°F (17°C) 2.2 in
April 59°F (15°C) 2.8 in
May 54°F (12°C) 3.5 in
June 50°F (10°C) 3.7 in
July 50°F (10°C) 4.1 in Coldest, Wettest
August 50°F (10°C) 3.9 in
September 53°F (12°C) 3.7 in
October 56°F (13°C) 3.5 in
November 59°F (15°C) 2.6 in
December 62°F (17°C) 2.4 in

Venus Bay has a seasonal temperature swing of 17°F / from 50°F in July to 67°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 35.7 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.1") and February the driest (1.4").

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Schools in Venus Bay

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Tarwin Lower Primary School
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Radio Stations near Venus Bay

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
South Coast FM pop music, pop rock AAC 128 kbps

Museums in Venus Bay

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Bunurong Environment Centre & Shell Museum
State Coal Mine Museum
Wonthaggi & District Historical Museum

Libraries in Venus Bay

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Leongatha Library0.0
Wonthaggi Principal Library0.0

Cafes in Venus Bay

3 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Cavity
The Bay Gourmet
The Bird & The Wolf

Gas Stations in Venus Bay

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Tarwin Fuel Supplies

Airports Near Venus Bay

18 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Latrobe Valley AirportTGNMedium Airport
Melbourne Moorabbin AirportMBWMedium Airport
Bunurong FieldSmall Airport
Bunyip AirportSmall Airport
Drouin AirportSmall Airport
Fish Creek AirportSmall Airport
Inverloch AirportSmall Airport
Koo Wee Rup (Aardel Port) AirfieldSmall Airport
Leongatha AirportSmall Airport
Longwarry AirportSmall Airport
Nar Nar Goon AirstripSmall Airport
Stony Creek (Buffalo) AirfieldSmall Airport
Tooradin AirportSmall Airport
Tyabb AirportSmall Airport
Welshpool AirportWHLSmall Airport
Wilsons Promontory Airport (Yanakie Airport)Small Airport
Wonthaggi AirportSmall Airport
Yanakie AirstripSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Venus Bay

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Tarwin Lower Church

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 Venus Bay

What is the population of Venus Bay?

Venus Bay has a population of 999 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 2 people per square mile, spread across 673.6 square miles. The median age of residents is 58.0 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Venus Bay expensive to live in?

The median household income is $17,914, 76% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $157,800 (44% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $789 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 8.8x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Venus Bay?

Venus Bay enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winter temperatures average 67°F in January, while summers reach an average of 50°F in July. The area receives 263 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 38.3 inches.

How is the job market in Venus Bay?

The unemployment rate in Venus Bay is 5.1%, somewhat above the national average of 3.6%. Job seekers may face moderate competition. The average weekly wage is $345. There are 95 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Venus Bay?

The median home value in Venus Bay is $157,800. For renters, the median monthly rent is $789. The homeownership rate is 84.6%.

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