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Woodend, Australia

Victoria · Australia

Woodend is a small city in Victoria, Australia with a population of 5,709. Elevation: 1,831 ft (558 m). Average temperature: 54°F (12°C).

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
5,709 Population 8/sq mi density
1,831 ft Elevation 558 meters
54°F Avg Temperature 12°C
31.7 in Annual Rain
Australia / Melbourne Timezone
$28,967 Median Income
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.0 / 5.0
$28,967 median income, 3.6% unemployment
C
Affordability
2.3 / 5.0
$225,400 home value, $1,127/mo rent

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About Woodend

Woodend

Woodend is a town in Victoria, Australia. The town is in the Shire of Macedon Ranges local government area and is bypassed to the east and north by the Calder Freeway (M79), located about halfway between Melbourne and Bendigo. At the 2021 census, Woodend had a population of 6,732.

People

Population5,709
Median Age45.0 yrs
Density8/mi²

Economy

B
Median Income$28,967
Per Capita$28,967
Unemployment3.6%

Housing

C
Home Value$225,400
Rent$1,127
Ownership84.1%
Housing Units2,284

Climate

Avg Temp54°F (12°C)
Rain31.7 in/yr
Sunny Days285/yr
Elevation1,831 ft (558 m)
Population5,709
Population Density8 / sq mi
Elevation1,831 ft (558 m)
Coordinates-37.3547°, 144.5290°
TimezoneAustralia/Melbourne
Country🇦🇺 Australia
State / ProvinceVictoria
Average Temperature54°F (12°C)
January Average64°F (18°C)
July Average46°F (8°C)
Annual Precipitation31.7 inches (805 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.1 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$28,967
Median Age45.0 years

About Woodend

Woodend is a small city in Australia (Victoria) with a population of 5,709. The city sits at an elevation of 1,831 feet (558 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 54°F (12°C). Temperatures range from 64°F in January to 46°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 31.7 inches. The timezone is Australia/Melbourne.

Woodend has a population of 5,709 with a density of 8 people per square mile, spread across 707.7 square miles. The median age is 45.0 years, 16% older than the national median of 38.9.

Population

5,709
Total Population
8
People / sq mi
45.0yrs
Median Age
16% above Australia avg
707.7mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Woodend vs Australia Average

The median household income in Woodend is $28,967, which is 61% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $28,967 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $557, 61% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 3.6% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 542 business establishments.

Income: Woodend vs Australia

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Income

Median HH Income$28,967
61% below Australia avg
Per Capita Income$28,967
Avg Weekly Wage$557

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment3.6%
0% below Australia avg
Establishments (County)542

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Woodend is $225,400, 20% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $1,127 (3% below the national average of $1,163). 84.1% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 2,284 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 7.8x, making homeownership a significant financial stretch for most families.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$225,400
20% below Australia avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,127
3% below Australia avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership84.1%
Owner-Occupied84.1%
Renter-Occupied15.9%
Housing Units2,284

Property Tax

Woodend experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 64°F in January while summers reach 46°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 285 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 31.7 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 1,831 feet.

Temperature

64°F Jan (18°C) 46°F Jul (8°C)
Annual Average53.8°F
0% below Australia avg
January Average64°F (18°C)
July Average46°F (8°C)
Sunny Days285 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,831 ft (558 m)
Area707.7 sq mi (1,832.9 km²)
Population Density8/sq mi
Coordinates-37.3547°N, 144.5290°W
TimezoneAustralia/Melbourne

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 31.7"
17% below Australia avg
Snowfall 0.1"
Wettest Month (Sep) 3.74"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.97"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

23 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.7. Most recent: M3.8 on May 28, 2023.

Sep 25, 1996 32 km SE of Alexandra, Australia M4.7 131 km
May 28, 2023 5 km W of Mickleham, Australia M3.8 35 km
Nov 8, 1992 20 km NNE of Colac, Australia M3.6 117 km
Aug 21, 2001 2 km N of Kallista, Australia M3.6 95 km
Mar 8, 2007 13 km N of Bunyip, Australia M3.5 127 km
May 3, 1991 15 km W of Marong, Australia M3.4 86 km
Jan 22, 2002 5 km WNW of Rochester, Australia M3.3 113 km
Jun 22, 2000 10 km NW of Heathcote, Australia M3.3 55 km
Sep 22, 2009 6 km ENE of Hastings, Australia M3.1 121 km
May 1, 2013 7 km NW of Clifton Springs, Australia M3.1 84 km
Jul 24, 2000 1 km S of Dandenong, Australia M3.1 93 km
Jun 8, 1991 9 km SW of Marong, Australia M3.1 74 km
May 26, 2010 8 km E of Rochester, Australia M3.0 113 km
Mar 30, 2010 4 km NNE of Portarlington, Australia M3.0 81 km
Jan 5, 2001 32 km NE of Warburton, Australia M2.8 130 km
Feb 2, 2003 9 km N of Trentham, Australia M2.8 19 km
Apr 12, 2004 26 km ESE of Alexandra, Australia M2.8 130 km
Jan 13, 2014 1 km SSE of Lilydale, Australia M2.8 85 km
Mar 10, 2015 3 km NNE of Pakenham, Australia M2.8 114 km
Jul 13, 2006 3 km N of Gembrook, Australia M2.6 110 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Newer Volcanics Province (185 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Newer Volcanics Province Shield(s) 1,011 m (3,317 ft) -2900 185 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 64°F (18°C) 2.4 in
February 64°F (18°C) 2.0 in Warmest, Driest
March 61°F (16°C) 2.1 in
April 55°F (13°C) 2.5 in
May 50°F (10°C) 3.1 in
June 45°F (7°C) 3.3 in
July 46°F (8°C) 3.3 in
August 44°F (7°C) 3.7 in Coldest
September 47°F (8°C) 3.7 in Wettest
October 51°F (11°C) 3.5 in
November 55°F (13°C) 3.1 in
December 59°F (15°C) 2.5 in

Woodend has a seasonal temperature swing of 20°F / from 44°F in August to 64°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 35.2 inches, with September being the wettest month (3.7") and February the driest (2.0").

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Schools in Woodend

4 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Woodend Primary School — — — —
St Ambrose Parish Primary School — — — —
Newham Primary School — — — —
Braemar College Woodend Campus — — — —
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Radio Stations near Woodend

20 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Triple M Classic Rock classic rock AAC 130 kbps
Triple M Melbourne 80s, rock AAC+ 33 kbps
3AW 693 Melbourne, VIC, Australia Talk AM 693 news, news talk MP3 48 kbps
3RRR Melbourne — AAC
全澳华语广播华厦之声 am1629 AAC+ 64 kbps
PBS FM - Melbourne - 106.7 FM (48kHz, 192kbps AAC-LC) australian music, community radio AAC 192 kbps
ABC Radio Australia 20220701 current affairs, news AAC 94 kbps
ABC Jazz 20220701 blues, jazz AAC 238 kbps
Triple R 102.7FM community radio, independent AAC
ASP Radio 70s 80s 90s music MP3 128 kbps
The Buzzz — MP3 192 kbps
Radio PVS jazz, rock AAC+ 192 kbps
Smooth Sailing Radio rnb, soul AAC+ 192 kbps
IMC Country Radio — MP3 192 kbps
TheLight Christmas — AAC+ 64 kbps
3MBS - Melbourne, 103.5 MHz FM classical MP3 128 kbps
UltraCool Radio — MP3 128 kbps
Southern FM Melbourne Australia — MP3 320 kbps
Ananda Marga Kiirtan kiirtan, mantra MP3
Surf FM 87.6 — MP3 32 kbps

Museums in Woodend

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Kyneton Museum
Old Gisborne Court House

Libraries in Woodend

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Gisborne Library0.0
Kyneton Library0.0
Romsey Library0.0
Sunbury Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Woodend

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Kyneton Farmers' Market
Sunbury's Quality Fruit & Vegetable

Hotels in Woodend

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Keatings Hotel

Cafes in Woodend

2 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Andrews Cafe
Hanging Rock Cafe

Train Stations in Woodend

1 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Woodend

Gas Stations in Woodend

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

BP

Golf Courses in Woodend

1 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Woodend Golf Club

Breweries in Woodend

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Holgate Brewhouse

Stadiums & Teams in Woodend

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Woodend

40 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Melbourne AirportMELLarge Airport
Melbourne Avalon International AirportAVVLarge Airport
Melbourne Essendon AirportMEBMedium Airport
Melbourne Moorabbin AirportMBWMedium Airport
Arkells Airfield—Small Airport
Bacchus Marsh Airport—Small Airport
Ballarat Airport—Small Airport
Ballarat Health Service Helipad—Small Airport
Bendigo AirportBXGSmall Airport
Blue Tongue Airfield—Small Airport
Bridgewater Airport—Small Airport
Castlemaine Airport—Small Airport
Derby Field—Small Airport
Emu Creek Airfield—Small Airport
Fiskville Airport—Small Airport
Flying Circus Airfield—Small Airport
Kyneton Airport—Small Airport
Legate Airfield—Small Airport
Lethbridge Airpark—Small Airport
Ling Lake Airfield—Small Airport
Lovely Banks Airport—Small Airport
Mangalore Airport—Small Airport
Marshall Airfield—Small Airport
Melton Airport—Small Airport
Nagambie Airport—Small Airport
Puckapunyal (Military) Airport—Small Airport
RAAF Williams, Point Cook Base—Small Airport
Riddell Airport—Small Airport
Rochford Airstrip—Small Airport
Romsey Airport—Small Airport
Rothwell Airfield—Small Airport
Skydive Nagambie Airport—Small Airport
Smeaton airfield private—Small Airport
Sunbury (Penfield) Airfield—Small Airport
Sunbury East Airport—Small Airport
The Boreen Airstrip—Small Airport
Valken Farm Airstrip—Small Airport
Wahring Field—Small Airport
Woodvale Airport—Small Airport
Wooloomanata Airfield—Small Airport

Post Offices in Woodend

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Woodend LPO

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 Woodend

What is the population of Woodend?

Woodend has a population of 5,709 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 8 people per square mile, spread across 707.7 square miles. The median age of residents is 45.0 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Woodend expensive to live in?

The median household income is $28,967, 61% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $225,400 (20% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,127 per month. The home price-to-income ratio is 7.8x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Woodend?

Woodend has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winter temperatures average 64°F in January, while summers reach an average of 46°F in July. The area receives 285 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 31.7 inches.

How is the job market in Woodend?

Woodend has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 3.6%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $557. There are 542 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Woodend?

The median home value in Woodend is $225,400. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,127. The homeownership rate is 84.1%.

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