Winchelsea
City in Victoria, Australia
Overview
Winchelsea is a charming rural town in Victoria, Australia, with a rich history and a welcoming local community. Known for its heritage architecture, scenic river walks, and proximity to the Great Ocean Road, it offers a peaceful atmosphere and a taste of authentic country life.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Australia
State
Victoria
Population
2,456
Time Zone
Australia/Sydney
Coordinates
-38.24°, 143.98°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
87
Female Safety
85
LGBTQ+ Safety
70
Traffic Safety
85
Food Safety
98
Monthly Cost
$2,070
Local Cost
$1,390
Local Income
$3,300
Cashless
80
English
100
Temperature
13.7°C
Summer Avg
19.0°C
Winter Avg
8.4°C
Record High
44.6°C
Record Low
-1.0°C
Humidity
73%
Precipitation
620 mm
Internet Speed
29 Mbps
Upload
7 Mbps
Latency
42 ms
City Vibrancy
9
Coworking
0
Cafes
2
Nightlife
2
Parks
5
Transport
29
Walk Score
29
Footways
58.0
Airport
XCO
Distance
27 km
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Frequently Asked Questions
Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 16 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-08.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 70/100.