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Winchelsea, Australia

Victoria · Australia

Winchelsea is a small town in Victoria, Australia with a population of 1,905. Elevation: 305 ft (93 m). Average temperature: 59°F (15°C).

3.0 /5.0
B Good
1,905 Population 2/sq mi density
305 ft Elevation 93 meters
59°F Avg Temperature 15°C
24.9 in Annual Rain
Australia / Melbourne Timezone
$25,316 Median Income
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$25,316 median income, 2.2% unemployment
C+
Affordability
3.0 / 5.0
$166,200 home value, $831/mo rent

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About Winchelsea

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

Population1,905
Median Age41.0 yrs
Density2/mi²

Economy

B
Median Income$25,316
Per Capita$25,316
Unemployment2.2%

Housing

C+
Home Value$166,200
Rent$831
Ownership79.7%
Housing Units762

Climate

Avg Temp59°F (15°C)
Rain24.9 in/yr
Sunny Days288/yr
Elevation305 ft (93 m)
Population1,905
Population Density2 / sq mi
Elevation305 ft (93 m)
Coordinates-38.2449°, 143.9832°
TimezoneAustralia/Melbourne
Country🇦🇺 Australia
State / ProvinceVictoria
Average Temperature59°F (15°C)
January Average69°F (20°C)
July Average52°F (11°C)
Annual Precipitation24.9 inches (631 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$25,316
Median Age41.0 years

About Winchelsea

Winchelsea is a small town in Australia (Victoria) with a population of 1,905. 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.

Winchelsea has a population of 1,905 with a density of 2 people per square mile, spread across 1,223.1 square miles. The median age is 41.0 years, 5% older than the national median of 38.9.

Population

1,905
Total Population
2
People / sq mi
41.0yrs
Median Age
5% above Australia avg
1,223.1mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Winchelsea vs Australia Average

The median household income in Winchelsea is $25,316, which is 66% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $25,316 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $487, 66% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 2.2% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 181 business establishments.

Income: Winchelsea vs Australia

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Income

Median HH Income$25,316
66% below Australia avg
Per Capita Income$25,316
Avg Weekly Wage$487

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment2.2%
39% below Australia avg
Establishments (County)181

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Winchelsea is $166,200, 41% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $831 (29% below the national average of $1,163). 79.7% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 762 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 6.6x, above the traditionally affordable threshold of 3-4x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$166,200
41% below Australia avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$831
29% below Australia avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership79.7%
Owner-Occupied79.7%
Renter-Occupied20.3%
Housing Units762

Property Tax

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.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 19.2°C / 67°F 12.6° / 25.8° 35.0
Feb 19.2°C / 67°F 13° / 25.3° 28.9
Mar 17.6°C / 64°F 12° / 23.3° 26.4
Apr 14.6°C / 58°F 10° / 19.2° 42.1
May 11.6°C / 53°F 8° / 15.1° 46.8
Jun 9.2°C / 49°F 6.1° / 12.3° 49.9
Jul 8.6°C / 47°F 5.4° / 11.7° 60.3
Aug 9.1°C / 48°F 5.5° / 12.7° 61.9
Sep 10.6°C / 51°F 6.5° / 14.6° 53.0
Oct 12.6°C / 55°F 7.7° / 17.5° 48.2
Nov 15.1°C / 59°F 9.5° / 20.7° 49.1
Dec 17.1°C / 63°F 10.8° / 23.4° 37.6
Winchelsea enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 69°F in January while summers reach 52°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 288 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 24.9 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 305 feet.

Temperature

69°F Jan (20°C) 52°F Jul (11°C)
Annual Average58.8°F
9% above Australia avg
January Average69°F (20°C)
July Average52°F (11°C)
Sunny Days288 days/yr

Geography

Elevation305 ft (93 m)
Area1,223.1 sq mi (3,167.8 km²)
Population Density2/sq mi
Coordinates-38.2449°N, 143.9832°W
TimezoneAustralia/Melbourne

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 24.9"
35% below Australia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 2.83"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.22"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

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

May 28, 2023 5 km W of Mickleham, Australia M3.8 109 km
Nov 8, 1992 20 km NNE of Colac, Australia M3.6 25 km
Aug 21, 2001 2 km N of Kallista, Australia M3.6 129 km
Sep 22, 2009 6 km ENE of Hastings, Australia M3.1 111 km
May 1, 2013 7 km NW of Clifton Springs, Australia M3.1 46 km
Jul 24, 2000 1 km S of Dandenong, Australia M3.1 110 km
Mar 30, 2010 4 km NNE of Portarlington, Australia M3.0 63 km
Mar 10, 2015 3 km NNE of Pakenham, Australia M2.8 134 km
Jan 13, 2014 1 km SSE of Lilydale, Australia M2.8 132 km
Feb 2, 2003 9 km N of Trentham, Australia M2.8 109 km
Jul 13, 2006 3 km N of Gembrook, Australia M2.6 142 km
May 28, 2007 8 km S of Lang Lang, Australia M2.5 137 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

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
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

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").

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Schools in Winchelsea

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Winchelsea Primary School — — — —
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Radio Stations near Winchelsea

1 stations within ~55 km.

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

Museums in Winchelsea

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Anglesea Museum

Libraries in Winchelsea

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bannockburn Library0.0

Cafes in Winchelsea

2 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Cafe La Hoot
Main St Cafe & Milkbar

Dentists in Winchelsea

1 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Winchelsea Dental

Veterinaries in Winchelsea

1 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Winchelsea Veterinary Hospital

Train Stations in Winchelsea

1 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Winchelsea

Gas Stations in Winchelsea

3 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Ampol
AU #2894630874
AU #722833805

Banks in Winchelsea

1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bendigo Bank

Golf Courses in Winchelsea

1 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Winchelsea Golf Course

Airports Near Winchelsea

26 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Melbourne Avalon International AirportAVVLarge 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 AirportXCOSmall 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 OfficeAddress
Winchelsea LPO

Churches & Religious Organizations in Winchelsea

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
St Thomas' Anglican 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 Winchelsea

What is the population of Winchelsea?

Winchelsea has a population of 1,905 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 2 people per square mile, spread across 1,223.1 square miles. The median age of residents is 41.0 years.

Is Winchelsea expensive to live in?

The median household income is $25,316, 66% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $166,200 (41% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $831 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 6.6x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

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. The area receives 288 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 24.9 inches.

How is the job market in Winchelsea?

The job market in Winchelsea is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.2% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $487. There are 181 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Winchelsea?

The median home value in Winchelsea is $166,200. For renters, the median monthly rent is $831. The homeownership rate is 79.7%.

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