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Waurn Ponds, Australia

Victoria · Australia

Waurn Ponds is a small city in Victoria, Australia with a population of 5,198. Elevation: 292 ft (89 m). Average temperature: 59°F (15°C).

1.8 /5.0
D Poor
5,198 Population 21/sq mi density
292 ft Elevation 89 meters
59°F Avg Temperature 15°C
25.9 in Annual Rain
Australia / Melbourne Timezone
$21,700 Median Income
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Overall
1.8 / 5.0
Poor overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.5 / 5.0
$21,700 median income, 6.1% unemployment
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Affordability
1.0 / 5.0
$242,200 home value, $1,211/mo rent

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About Waurn Ponds

Waurn Ponds

Waurn Ponds is a mainly residential southern suburb of Geelong, Victoria, Australia.

People

Population5,198
Median Age27.0 yrs
Density21/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$21,700
Per Capita$21,700
Unemployment6.1%

Housing

F
Home Value$242,200
Rent$1,211
Ownership78.7%
Housing Units2,079

Climate

Avg Temp59°F (15°C)
Rain25.9 in/yr
Sunny Days302/yr
Elevation292 ft (89 m)
Population5,198
Population Density21 / sq mi
Elevation292 ft (89 m)
Coordinates-38.2167°, 144.2833°
TimezoneAustralia/Melbourne
Country🇦🇺 Australia
State / ProvinceVictoria
Average Temperature59°F (15°C)
January Average67°F (20°C)
July Average52°F (11°C)
Annual Precipitation25.9 inches (659 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$21,700
Median Age27.0 years

About Waurn Ponds

Waurn Ponds is a small city in Australia (Victoria) with a population of 5,198. The city sits at an elevation of 292 feet (89 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 59°F (15°C). Temperatures range from 67°F in January to 52°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 25.9 inches. The timezone is Australia/Melbourne.

Waurn Ponds has a population of 5,198 with a density of 21 people per square mile, spread across 250.5 square miles. The median age is 27.0 years, 31% younger than the national median of 38.9.

Population

5,198
Total Population
21
People / sq mi
27.0yrs
Median Age
31% below Australia avg
250.5mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Waurn Ponds vs Australia Average

The median household income in Waurn Ponds is $21,700, which is 71% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $21,700 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $417, 71% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 6.1% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 494 business establishments.

Income: Waurn Ponds vs Australia

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Income

Median HH Income$21,700
71% below Australia avg
Per Capita Income$21,700
Avg Weekly Wage$417

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment6.1%
69% above Australia avg
Establishments (County)494

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Waurn Ponds is $242,200, 14% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $1,211 (4% above the national average of $1,163). 78.7% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 2,079 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 11.2x, making homeownership a significant financial stretch for most families.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$242,200
14% below Australia avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,211
4% above Australia avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership78.7%
Owner-Occupied78.7%
Renter-Occupied21.3%
Housing Units2,079

Property Tax

Climate in Waurn Ponds

Waurn Ponds has an average annual temperature of 14.2°C (58°F). The hottest month is Jan (19.2°C), the coldest is Jul (9.7°C). Average annual precipitation is 484 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 19.2°C / 67°F 13.2° / 25.1° 36.2
Feb 19.2°C / 67°F 13.9° / 24.5° 33.6
Mar 17.6°C / 64°F 12.1° / 23.1° 30.4
Apr 14.8°C / 59°F 9.3° / 20.2° 38.0
May 12.4°C / 54°F 7.7° / 17° 38.3
Jun 10.4°C / 51°F 6.2° / 14.6° 39.4
Jul 9.7°C / 49°F 5.5° / 13.9° 45.5
Aug 10.6°C / 51°F 5.9° / 15.2° 46.1
Sep 11.6°C / 53°F 6.6° / 16.6° 41.7
Oct 13.1°C / 56°F 7.5° / 18.7° 51.3
Nov 15.1°C / 59°F 9.4° / 20.8° 50.1
Dec 17°C / 63°F 11° / 23.1° 33.6
Waurn Ponds enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 67°F in January while summers reach 52°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 302 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 25.9 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 292 feet.

Temperature

67°F Jan (20°C) 52°F Jul (11°C)
Annual Average58.8°F
9% above Australia avg
January Average67°F (20°C)
July Average52°F (11°C)
Sunny Days302 days/yr

Geography

Elevation292 ft (89 m)
Area250.5 sq mi (648.7 km²)
Population Density21/sq mi
Coordinates-38.2167°N, 144.2833°W
TimezoneAustralia/Melbourne

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 25.9"
32% below Australia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 2.72"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.42"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

18 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.5. Most recent: M3.8 on May 28, 2023.

Mar 6, 2009 1 km SE of Korumburra, Australia M4.5 138 km
Jul 5, 2011 2 km NNE of Korumburra, Australia M4.4 138 km
Mar 18, 2009 0 km N of Korumburra, Australia M4.3 136 km
May 28, 2023 5 km W of Mickleham, Australia M3.8 90 km
Jul 5, 2011 2 km NW of Korumburra, Australia M3.7 135 km
Nov 8, 1992 20 km NNE of Colac, Australia M3.6 50 km
Aug 21, 2001 2 km N of Kallista, Australia M3.6 103 km
Mar 8, 2007 13 km N of Bunyip, Australia M3.5 130 km
Jul 5, 2011 6 km ENE of Korumburra, Australia M3.3 142 km
Sep 22, 2009 6 km ENE of Hastings, Australia M3.1 85 km
May 1, 2013 7 km NW of Clifton Springs, Australia M3.1 21 km
Jul 24, 2000 1 km S of Dandenong, Australia M3.1 84 km
Mar 30, 2010 4 km NNE of Portarlington, Australia M3.0 38 km
Mar 10, 2015 3 km NNE of Pakenham, Australia M2.8 107 km
Jan 13, 2014 1 km SSE of Lilydale, Australia M2.8 107 km
Feb 2, 2003 9 km N of Trentham, Australia M2.8 101 km
Jul 13, 2006 3 km N of Gembrook, Australia M2.6 116 km
May 28, 2007 8 km S of Lang Lang, Australia M2.5 111 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Newer Volcanics Province (164 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Newer Volcanics Province Shield(s) 1,011 m (3,317 ft) -2900 164 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 67°F (20°C) 1.8 in Warmest
February 67°F (20°C) 1.4 in Driest
March 65°F (18°C) 1.5 in
April 59°F (15°C) 1.7 in
May 55°F (13°C) 2.2 in
June 50°F (10°C) 2.1 in Coldest
July 52°F (11°C) 2.1 in
August 50°F (10°C) 2.4 in
September 53°F (12°C) 2.6 in
October 56°F (13°C) 2.7 in Wettest
November 59°F (15°C) 2.1 in
December 63°F (17°C) 1.9 in

Waurn Ponds has a seasonal temperature swing of 17°F / from 50°F in June to 67°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 24.6 inches, with October being the wettest month (2.7") and February the driest (1.4").

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Schools in Waurn Ponds

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Freshwater Creek Steiner School — — — —
Villa Paloma (Christian College) — — — —
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Radio Stations near Waurn Ponds

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
K Rock Geelong 95.5 — AAC+ 64 kbps

Museums in Waurn Ponds

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Anglesea Museum
Australian National Surfing Museum
Geelong Sports Museum
Lara Heritage and History Museum
Museum of Play and Art
National Wool Museum

Libraries in Waurn Ponds

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bannockburn Library0.0
Barwon Health Library0.0
Barwon Health Library0.0
Belmont Library0.0
Biyal-a Armstrong Creek Library0.0
Chilwell Library0.0
Deakin University Library0.0
Geelong Library & Heritage Centre0.0
Geelong West Library0.0
Hawker Library0.0
Hawker Library0.0
Highton Library0.0
John Drysdale Library0.0
Lara Library0.0
Leopold Library0.0
Newcomb Library0.0
Newcomb Library0.0
Ocean Grove Library0.0
Panckridge Library0.0
Panckridge Library0.0
Torquay Library0.0
Waurn Ponds Library0.0
Western Heights College Library0.0
Western Heights College Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Waurn Ponds

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Geelong Vintage Market
Torquay Farmers Market

Restaurants in Waurn Ponds

2 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Deakin Lakehouse
The Barrel Hall

Cafes in Waurn Ponds

2 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bean Squeeze
Go Naked Coffee

Theatres in Waurn Ponds

1 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Peter Thwaites Lecture Theatre

Dentists in Waurn Ponds

1 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Dove Dental

Train Stations in Waurn Ponds

2 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Waurn Ponds
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Gas Stations in Waurn Ponds

2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

AU #848692753
BP

Shopping Malls in Waurn Ponds

2 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Geelong Homemakers Centre
Waurn Ponds Plaza

Gyms in Waurn Ponds

2 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

KD Stewart Centre
Snap Fitness

Breweries in Waurn Ponds

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Bells Beach Brewing
Valhalla Brewing
White Rabbit Brewery and Barrel Hall
White Rabbit Brewery and Barrel Hall

Stadiums & Teams in Waurn Ponds

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Airports Near Waurn Ponds

33 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Melbourne AirportMELLarge Airport
Melbourne Avalon International AirportAVVLarge Airport
Melbourne Essendon AirportMEBMedium Airport
Apollo Bay Airport—Small Airport
Bacchus Marsh Airport—Small Airport
Ballarat Airport—Small Airport
Ballarat Health Service Helipad—Small Airport
Barwon Heads Airport—Small Airport
Bellbrae private airstrip—Small Airport
Ceres Airport—Small Airport
Colac AirportXCOSmall Airport
Cressy Aerodrome—Small Airport
Drysdale Airstrip—Small Airport
Emu Creek Airfield—Small Airport
Fiskville Airport—Small Airport
Flying Circus Airfield—Small Airport
Gnarwarre Airstrip—Small Airport
Kuruc-A-Ruc South Airport—Small Airport
lake Modewarre Private airstrip—Small Airport
lake Modewarre Private airstrip no.2—Small Airport
Legate Airfield—Small Airport
Lethbridge Airpark—Small Airport
Lovely Banks Airport—Small Airport
Marshall Airfield—Small Airport
Melton Airport—Small Airport
RAAF Williams, Point Cook Base—Small Airport
Riddell Airport—Small Airport
Rothwell Airfield—Small Airport
St Leonards Airfield—Small Airport
Sunbury (Penfield) Airfield—Small Airport
Sunbury East Airport—Small Airport
Torquay Airport—Small Airport
Wooloomanata Airfield—Small Airport

Treatment Centers in Waurn Ponds

7 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Armstrong Creek Doctors
Community Rehabilitation Centre
Geelong Day Surgery
Grovedale Medical Centre
Lake Imaging
MedicAid Medical and Accident Centre
North Geelong Medical Clinic

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 Waurn Ponds

What is the population of Waurn Ponds?

Waurn Ponds has a population of 5,198 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 21 people per square mile, spread across 250.5 square miles. The median age of residents is 27.0 years, which is younger than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Waurn Ponds expensive to live in?

The median household income is $21,700, 71% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $242,200 (14% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,211 per month. The home price-to-income ratio is 11.2x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Waurn Ponds?

Waurn Ponds enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winter temperatures average 67°F in January, while summers reach an average of 52°F in July. The area receives 302 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 25.9 inches.

How is the job market in Waurn Ponds?

The unemployment rate in Waurn Ponds is 6.1%, somewhat above the national average of 3.6%. Job seekers may face moderate competition. The average weekly wage is $417. There are 494 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Waurn Ponds?

The median home value in Waurn Ponds is $242,200. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,211. The homeownership rate is 78.7%.

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