Winchelsea, Australia
Victoria · Australia
Winchelsea is a small town in Victoria, Australia with a population of 2,032. Elevation: 305 ft (93 m). Average temperature: 59°F (15°C).
Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026
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About Winchelsea
Winchelsea is a town in Victoria, Australia. The town is located in the Surf Coast Shire local government area, the suburb or locality of Winchelsea is predominantly within Surf Coast Shire with a small section within the Colac Otway Shire. Winchelsea is located on the Barwon River 115 km south-west of Melbourne and close to Geelong.
People
Climate
| Population | 2,032 |
| Population Density | 2 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 305 ft (93 m) |
| Coordinates | -38.2449°, 143.9832° |
| Timezone | Australia/Melbourne |
| Country | 🇦🇺 Australia |
| State / Province | Victoria |
| Average Temperature | 59°F (15°C) |
| January Average | 69°F (20°C) |
| July Average | 52°F (11°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 24.9 inches (631 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Winchelsea
Winchelsea is a small town in Australia (Victoria) with a population of 2,032. The city sits at an elevation of 305 feet (93 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 59°F (15°C). Temperatures range from 69°F in January to 52°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 24.9 inches. The timezone is Australia/Melbourne.
Climate in Winchelsea
Winchelsea has an average annual temperature of 13.7°C (57°F). The hottest month is Jan (19.2°C), the coldest is Jul (8.6°C). Average annual precipitation is 539 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 58.8°F |
| 9% above Australia avg | |
| January Average | 69°F (20°C) |
| July Average | 52°F (11°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 305 ft (93 m) |
| Area | 1,223.1 sq mi (3,167.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 2/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.2449°S, 143.9832°E |
| Timezone | Australia/Melbourne |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Newer Volcanics Province (140 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Newer Volcanics Province | Shield(s) | 1,011 m (3,317 ft) | -2900 | 140 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 69°F (20°C) | 1.7 in | Warmest |
| February | 67°F (20°C) | 1.2 in | Driest |
| March | 64°F (18°C) | 1.4 in | |
| April | 59°F (15°C) | 1.9 in | |
| May | 54°F (12°C) | 2.2 in | |
| June | 50°F (10°C) | 2.3 in | Coldest |
| July | 52°F (11°C) | 2.4 in | |
| August | 50°F (10°C) | 2.6 in | |
| September | 52°F (11°C) | 2.8 in | Wettest |
| October | 56°F (13°C) | 2.8 in | |
| November | 59°F (15°C) | 2.1 in | |
| December | 63°F (17°C) | 1.9 in |
Winchelsea has a seasonal temperature swing of 19°F / from 50°F in June to 69°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 25.3 inches, with September being the wettest month (2.8") and February the driest (1.2").
Schools in Winchelsea
1 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Winchelsea Primary School | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Winchelsea
1 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| K Rock Geelong 95.5 | - | AAC+ 64 kbps |
Museums in Winchelsea
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anglesea Museum |
Libraries in Winchelsea
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bannockburn Library | 0.0 |
Cafes in Winchelsea
2 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Winchelsea
1 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Winchelsea
1 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Winchelsea
1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Winchelsea
3 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Winchelsea
1 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Golf Courses in Winchelsea
1 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Airports Near Winchelsea
26 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Melbourne Avalon International Airport | AVV | Large 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 |
| Beaufort | - | Small Airport |
| Bellbrae private airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Ceres Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Colac Airport | XCO | Small Airport |
| Cressy Aerodrome | - | Small Airport |
| Drysdale Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Fiskville Airport | - | 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 |
| Lethbridge Airpark | - | Small Airport |
| Lismore Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Lovely Banks Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Melton Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Rothwell Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| St Leonards Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Sunbury (Penfield) Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Torquay Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Wooloomanata Airfield | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Winchelsea
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Winchelsea LPO |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Winchelsea
1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| St Thomas' Anglican Church |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Australia
25 public holidays this year
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What is the population of Winchelsea?
Winchelsea has a population of 2,032 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 2 people per square mile, spread across 1,223.1 square miles.
What is the weather like in Winchelsea?
Winchelsea 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 52°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 24.9 inches.
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