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Wurruk, Australia

Victoria · Australia

Wurruk is a small town in Victoria, Australia with a population of 1,072. Elevation: 13 ft (4 m). Average temperature: 58°F (14°C).

3.2 /5.0
B Good
1,072 Population 0/sq mi density
13 ft Elevation 4 meters
58°F Avg Temperature 14°C
28.8 in Annual Rain
Australia / Melbourne Timezone
$25,316 Median Income
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$25,316 median income, 4.6% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.5 / 5.0
$140,800 home value, $704/mo rent

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About Wurruk

Wurruk is a suburb in the Shire of Wellington near Sale in Victoria, Australia. Located on the west side of the Thompson River that separates it from the larger metropolis of Sale. Wurruk is the local indigenous term meaning both 'Earth' and 'story'. Originally known as Wurruk Wurruk the name was simplified at the end of the nineteenth century.

People

Population1,072
Median Age41.0 yrs
Density0/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$25,316
Per Capita$25,316
Unemployment4.6%

Housing

B+
Home Value$140,800
Rent$704
Ownership79.2%
Housing Units429

Climate

Avg Temp58°F (14°C)
Rain28.8 in/yr
Sunny Days297/yr
Elevation13 ft (4 m)
Population1,072
Population Density0 / sq mi
Elevation13 ft (4 m)
Coordinates-38.1167°, 147.0333°
TimezoneAustralia/Melbourne
Country🇦🇺 Australia
State / ProvinceVictoria
Average Temperature58°F (14°C)
January Average67°F (20°C)
July Average50°F (10°C)
Annual Precipitation28.8 inches (731 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$25,316
Median Age41.0 years

About Wurruk

Wurruk is a small town in Australia (Victoria) with a population of 1,072. The city sits at an elevation of 13 feet (4 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 58°F (14°C). Temperatures range from 67°F in January to 50°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 28.8 inches. The timezone is Australia/Melbourne.

Wurruk has a population of 1,072 with a density of 0 people per square mile, spread across 5,784.9 square miles. The median age is 41.0 years, 5% older than the national median of 38.9.

Population

1,072
Total Population
0
People / sq mi
41.0yrs
Median Age
5% above Australia avg
5,784.9mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Wurruk vs Australia Average

The median household income in Wurruk 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 4.6% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 102 business establishments.

Income: Wurruk 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

Unemployment4.6%
28% above Australia avg
Establishments (County)102

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Wurruk is $140,800, 50% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $704 (39% below the national average of $1,163). 79.2% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 429 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 5.6x, above the traditionally affordable threshold of 3-4x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$140,800
50% below Australia avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$704
39% below Australia avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership79.2%
Owner-Occupied79.2%
Renter-Occupied20.8%
Housing Units429

Property Tax

Wurruk enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 67°F in January while summers reach 50°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 297 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 28.8 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 13 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

67°F Jan (20°C) 50°F Jul (10°C)
Annual Average57.9°F
7% above Australia avg
January Average67°F (20°C)
July Average50°F (10°C)
Sunny Days297 days/yr

Geography

Elevation13 ft (4 m)
Area5,784.9 sq mi (14,982.9 km²)
Population Density0/sq mi
Coordinates-38.1167°N, 147.0333°W
TimezoneAustralia/Melbourne

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 28.8"
24% below Australia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 2.48"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.50"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

37 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.2. Most recent: M3.9 on Aug 6, 2024.

Jun 19, 2012 11 km NNE of Mirboo North, Australia M5.2 76 km
Aug 29, 2000 5 km ENE of Mirboo North, Australia M5.0 77 km
Sep 25, 1996 32 km SE of Alexandra, Australia M4.7 123 km
Jul 20, 2012 8 km S of Trafalgar, Australia M4.6 78 km
Mar 6, 2009 1 km SE of Korumburra, Australia M4.5 111 km
Jul 5, 2011 2 km NNE of Korumburra, Australia M4.4 109 km
Jun 29, 2023 34 km SSW of Mount Buller, Australia M4.4 99 km
Feb 8, 2024 3 km E of Leongatha, Australia M4.3 100 km
Sep 25, 1996 26 km ENE of Neerim South, Australia M4.3 77 km
Mar 18, 2009 0 km N of Korumburra, Australia M4.3 111 km
Sep 24, 2002 10 km SSE of Leongatha, Australia M4.0 103 km
Aug 6, 2024 34 km SSW of Mount Buller, Australia M3.9 96 km
Jul 5, 2011 2 km NW of Korumburra, Australia M3.7 112 km
Aug 21, 2001 2 km N of Kallista, Australia M3.6 148 km
May 19, 1990 37 km N of Yallourn North, Australia M3.5 71 km
Sep 24, 2002 8 km ESE of Leongatha, Australia M3.5 96 km
Mar 8, 2007 13 km N of Bunyip, Australia M3.5 114 km
Dec 16, 2001 8 km SW of Hotham Heights, Australia M3.4 119 km
Jul 4, 2001 7 km E of Mirboo North, Australia M3.4 76 km
Jul 5, 2011 6 km ENE of Korumburra, Australia M3.3 105 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 67°F (20°C) 2.1 in
February 68°F (20°C) 1.5 in Warmest, Driest
March 64°F (18°C) 2.1 in
April 59°F (15°C) 1.9 in
May 54°F (12°C) 2.1 in
June 49°F (10°C) 1.9 in Coldest
July 50°F (10°C) 1.7 in
August 50°F (10°C) 1.7 in
September 53°F (12°C) 2.3 in
October 57°F (14°C) 2.2 in
November 61°F (16°C) 2.5 in Wettest
December 64°F (18°C) 2.3 in

Wurruk has a seasonal temperature swing of 19°F / from 49°F in June to 68°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 24.1 inches, with November being the wettest month (2.5") and February the driest (1.5").

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Schools in Wurruk

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Wurruk Primary School
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Museums in Wurruk

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Heyfield and District Museum
Historic Gunpowder Magazine
Old train signals
Sale Historical Museum

Libraries in Wurruk

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Sale Library0.0

Gas Stations in Wurruk

2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

AU #1391595105
BP

Stadiums & Teams in Wurruk

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Wurruk

12 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Bairnsdale AirportBSJMedium Airport
Latrobe Valley AirportTGNMedium Airport
RAAF Base East SaleMedium Airport
West Sale AirportSXEMedium Airport
Clydebank private AirstripSmall Airport
Gleneagles Park StationSmall Airport
JDandBooSmall Airport
Lake Glen Maggie Airfield (Coongulla)Small Airport
Newry AirfieldSmall Airport
StratfordSmall Airport
Welshpool AirportWHLSmall Airport
Yarram AirportSmall Airport

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 Wurruk

What is the population of Wurruk?

Wurruk has a population of 1,072 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 0 people per square mile, spread across 5,784.9 square miles. The median age of residents is 41.0 years.

Is Wurruk expensive to live in?

The median household income is $25,316, 66% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $140,800 (50% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $704 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 5.6x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Wurruk?

Wurruk enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winter temperatures average 67°F in January, while summers reach an average of 50°F in July. The area receives 297 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 28.8 inches.

How is the job market in Wurruk?

Wurruk has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 4.6%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $487. There are 102 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Wurruk?

The median home value in Wurruk is $140,800. For renters, the median monthly rent is $704. The homeownership rate is 79.2%.

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