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Warracknabeal, Australia

Victoria · Australia

Warracknabeal is a small town in Victoria, Australia with a population of 2,372. Elevation: 358 ft (109 m). Average temperature: 59°F (15°C).

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
2,372 Population 257/sq mi density
358 ft Elevation 109 meters
59°F Avg Temperature 15°C
15.5 in Annual Rain
Australia / Melbourne Timezone
$21,531 Median Income
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.0 / 5.0
$21,531 median income, 2.7% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.0 / 5.0
$101,400 home value, $507/mo rent

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About Warracknabeal

Warracknabeal

Warracknabeal is a town in the Australian state of Victoria, located in the Victorian wheatbelt. Situated on the banks of the Yarriambiack Creek, 330 km northwest of Melbourne, it is the business and services centre of the northern Wimmera and southern Mallee districts, and hosts local government offices of the Shire of Yarriambiack. At the 2021 census, the Warracknabeal township had a population of 2,359.

People

Population2,372
Median Age50.0 yrs
Density257/mi²

Economy

B
Median Income$21,531
Per Capita$21,531
Unemployment2.7%

Housing

A
Home Value$101,400
Rent$507
Ownership79.7%
Housing Units949

Climate

Avg Temp59°F (15°C)
Rain15.5 in/yr
Sunny Days308/yr
Elevation358 ft (109 m)
Population2,372
Population Density257 / sq mi
Elevation358 ft (109 m)
Coordinates-36.2533°, 142.3928°
TimezoneAustralia/Melbourne
Country🇦🇺 Australia
State / ProvinceVictoria
Average Temperature59°F (15°C)
January Average71°F (22°C)
July Average48°F (9°C)
Annual Precipitation15.5 inches (394 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$21,531
Median Age50.0 years

About Warracknabeal

Warracknabeal is a small town in Australia (Victoria) with a population of 2,372. The city sits at an elevation of 358 feet (109 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 59°F (15°C). Temperatures range from 71°F in January to 48°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 15.5 inches. The timezone is Australia/Melbourne.

Warracknabeal has a population of 2,372 with a density of 257 people per square mile, spread across 9.2 square miles. The median age is 50.0 years, 29% older than the national median of 38.9.

Population

2,372
Total Population
257
People / sq mi
50.0yrs
Median Age
29% above Australia avg
9.2mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Warracknabeal vs Australia Average

The median household income in Warracknabeal is $21,531, which is 71% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $21,531 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $414, 71% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 2.7% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 225 business establishments.

Income: Warracknabeal vs Australia

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Income

Median HH Income$21,531
71% below Australia avg
Per Capita Income$21,531
Avg Weekly Wage$414

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment2.7%
25% below Australia avg
Establishments (County)225

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Warracknabeal is $101,400, 64% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $507 (56% below the national average of $1,163). 79.7% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 949 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 4.7x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$101,400
64% below Australia avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$507
56% below Australia avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership79.7%
Owner-Occupied79.7%
Renter-Occupied20.3%
Housing Units949

Property Tax

Climate in Warracknabeal

Warracknabeal has an average annual temperature of 15.7°C (60°F). The hottest month is Jan (23°C), the coldest is Jul (9°C). Average annual precipitation is 374 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 23°C / 73°F 14.4° / 31.5° 25.5
Feb 22.4°C / 72°F 14° / 30.7° 19.6
Mar 19.5°C / 67°F 11.8° / 27.2° 16.2
Apr 15.8°C / 60°F 8.9° / 22.7° 20.9
May 12.2°C / 54°F 6.4° / 18° 35.5
Jun 9.8°C / 50°F 4.8° / 14.7° 42.7
Jul 9°C / 48°F 3.9° / 14.1° 38.0
Aug 10°C / 50°F 4.3° / 15.7° 39.6
Sep 12.1°C / 54°F 5.7° / 18.5° 41.5
Oct 15.2°C / 59°F 7.8° / 22.6° 27.7
Nov 18.2°C / 65°F 10.3° / 26° 33.1
Dec 20.6°C / 69°F 12.4° / 28.9° 33.9
Warracknabeal enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 71°F in January while summers reach 48°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 308 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 15.5 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 358 feet.

Temperature

71°F Jan (22°C) 48°F Jul (9°C)
Annual Average59.4°F
10% above Australia avg
January Average71°F (22°C)
July Average48°F (9°C)
Sunny Days308 days/yr

Geography

Elevation358 ft (109 m)
Area9.2 sq mi (23.9 km²)
Population Density257/sq mi
Coordinates-36.2533°N, 142.3928°W
TimezoneAustralia/Melbourne

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 15.5"
59% below Australia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 1.77"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.75"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2 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 M3.8 138 km
Apr 19, 2002 45 km N of Charlton, Australia M2.9 90 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Newer Volcanics Province (169 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Newer Volcanics Province Shield(s) 1,011 m (3,317 ft) -2900 169 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 71°F (22°C) 0.8 in
February 72°F (22°C) 0.8 in Warmest, Driest
March 67°F (19°C) 0.8 in
April 60°F (16°C) 1.1 in
May 54°F (12°C) 1.7 in
June 49°F (9°C) 1.7 in
July 48°F (9°C) 1.6 in Coldest
August 50°F (10°C) 1.8 in Wettest
September 53°F (12°C) 1.8 in
October 58°F (14°C) 1.6 in
November 63°F (17°C) 1.1 in
December 68°F (20°C) 0.9 in

Warracknabeal has a seasonal temperature swing of 24°F / from 48°F in July to 72°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 15.5 inches, with August being the wettest month (1.8") and February the driest (0.8").

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Schools in Warracknabeal

4 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Warracknabeal Special Development School
Warracknabeal Secondary College
St Mary's Primary School
Warracknabeal Primary School
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Radio Stations near Warracknabeal

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Museums in Warracknabeal

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Historical Centre
Wheatlands Warracknabeal Agricultural Machinery Museum

Restaurants in Warracknabeal

1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Empress King Garden

Cafes in Warracknabeal

5 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Cafe Peppercorn
Cafe Pharmaccino
Jim's Cafe & Takeaway
The General Store - Saltbush Pantry
The Local 165

Gas Stations in Warracknabeal

4 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bentleys Fuel Service
BP Warracknabeal
Warracknabeal Auto Electician
Werrigar Roadhouse

Banks in Warracknabeal

2 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Commonwealth Bank
NAB

Golf Courses in Warracknabeal

3 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Brim Golf Course
Sheep Hills Golf Course
Warracknabeal Golf Club

Airports Near Warracknabeal

11 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Hopetoun AirportHTUMedium Airport
Horsham AirportHSMMedium Airport
Warracknabeal AirportWKBMedium Airport
Beulah 1 AirportSmall Airport
Birchip AirportSmall Airport
Donald AirportSmall Airport
Koongarra AirportSmall Airport
Navarre AirportSmall Airport
Nhill AirportSmall Airport
Rainbow AirportSmall Airport
Sea Lake AirportSmall Airport

Post Offices in Warracknabeal

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Warracknabeal LPO

Churches & Religious Organizations in Warracknabeal

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Baptist Church
Lutheran Church of Australia
St Mary's Catholic 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 Warracknabeal

What is the population of Warracknabeal?

Warracknabeal has a population of 2,372 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 257 people per square mile, spread across 9.2 square miles. The median age of residents is 50.0 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Warracknabeal expensive to live in?

The median household income is $21,531, 71% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $101,400 (64% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $507 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 4.7x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Warracknabeal?

Warracknabeal enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winter temperatures average 71°F in January, while summers reach an average of 48°F in July. The area receives 308 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 15.5 inches.

How is the job market in Warracknabeal?

The job market in Warracknabeal is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.7% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $414. There are 225 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Warracknabeal?

The median home value in Warracknabeal is $101,400. For renters, the median monthly rent is $507. The homeownership rate is 79.7%.

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