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Adelaide Hills, Australia

South Australia · Australia

Adelaide Hills is a mid-size city in South Australia, Australia with a population of 72,260. Elevation: 1,398 ft (426 m). Average temperature: 62°F (17°C).

4.4 /5.0
A Great
72,260 Population 170/sq mi density
1,398 ft Elevation 426 meters
62°F Avg Temperature 17°C
36.7 in Annual Rain
Australia / Adelaide Timezone
$65,058 Median Income
A
Overall
4.4 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$65,058 median income, 4.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$191,600 home value, $958/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population72,260
Median Age37.5 yrs
Density170/mi²

Economy

B+
Median Income$65,058
Per Capita$65,058
Unemployment4.1%

Housing

A+
Home Value$191,600
Rent$958
Ownership66.0%
Housing Units28,904

Climate

Avg Temp62°F (17°C)
Rain36.7 in/yr
Sunny Days318/yr
Elevation1,398 ft (426 m)
Population72,260
Population Density170 / sq mi
Elevation1,398 ft (426 m)
Coordinates-34.9112°, 138.7074°
TimezoneAustralia/Adelaide
Country🇦🇺 Australia
State / ProvinceSouth Australia
Average Temperature62°F (17°C)
January Average72°F (22°C)
July Average53°F (12°C)
Annual Precipitation36.7 inches (933 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$65,058
Median Age37.5 years

About Adelaide Hills

Adelaide Hills is a mid-size city in Australia (South Australia) with a population of 72,260. The city sits at an elevation of 1,398 feet (426 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 62°F (17°C). Temperatures range from 72°F in January to 53°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 36.7 inches. The timezone is Australia/Adelaide.

Adelaide Hills has a population of 72,260 with a density of 170 people per square mile, spread across 426.3 square miles. The median age is 37.5 years, 4% younger than the national median of 38.9.

Population

72,260
Total Population
170
People / sq mi
37.5yrs
Median Age
4% below Australia avg
426.3mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Adelaide Hills vs Australia Average

The median household income in Adelaide Hills is $65,058, which is 13% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $65,058 (above the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $1,251, 13% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 4.1% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 71 business establishments, including 28 restaurants.

Income: Adelaide Hills vs Australia

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Income

Median HH Income$65,058
13% below Australia avg
Per Capita Income$65,058
Avg Weekly Wage$1,251

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment4.1%
14% above Australia avg
Establishments (County)71

Business (County)

Restaurants28
Healthcare6
Retail14

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Adelaide Hills is $191,600, 32% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $958 (18% below the national average of $1,163). 66.0% of housing units are owner-occupied. There are 28,904 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.9x, well within the affordable range.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$191,600
32% below Australia avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$958
18% below Australia avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership66.0%
Owner-Occupied66.0%
Renter-Occupied34.0%
Housing Units28,904

Property Tax

Climate in Adelaide Hills

Adelaide Hills has an average annual temperature of 17.2°C (63°F). The hottest month is Jan (23.8°C), the coldest is Jul (10.8°C). Average annual precipitation is 427 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 23.8°C / 75°F 16.6° / 30.9° 20.1
Feb 23.6°C / 74°F 16.7° / 30.6° 18.7
Mar 20.9°C / 70°F 14.3° / 27.5° 22.7
Apr 17.8°C / 64°F 11.9° / 23.8° 32.2
May 14.2°C / 58°F 9° / 19.4° 45.6
Jun 11.6°C / 53°F 6.9° / 16.2° 58.8
Jul 10.8°C / 51°F 6.2° / 15.5° 56.0
Aug 11.5°C / 53°F 6.4° / 16.6° 51.0
Sep 13.8°C / 57°F 8.1° / 19.5° 45.6
Oct 16.9°C / 62°F 10.3° / 23.5° 30.5
Nov 20.1°C / 68°F 13.3° / 26.9° 21.8
Dec 21.8°C / 71°F 14.9° / 28.7° 24.0
Adelaide Hills enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 72°F in January while summers reach 53°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 318 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 36.7 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 1,398 feet.

Temperature

72°F Jan (22°C) 53°F Jul (12°C)
Annual Average61.7°F
14% above Australia avg
January Average72°F (22°C)
July Average53°F (12°C)
Sunny Days318 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,398 ft (426 m)
Area426.3 sq mi (1,104.0 km²)
Population Density170/sq mi
Coordinates-34.9112°N, 138.7074°W
TimezoneAustralia/Adelaide

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 36.7"
3% below Australia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 5.63"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.91"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

17 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M3.0 on Mar 29, 2022.

Mar 5, 1997 5 km ESE of Burra, Australia M4.8 139 km
May 14, 2020 15 km WSW of Burra, Australia M4.4 135 km
Aug 17, 1991 21 km NE of Kapunda, Australia M4.1 86 km
Mar 5, 2022 3 km SW of Mount Barker, Australia M4.0 23 km
Feb 1, 2017 9 km NW of Murray Bridge, Australia M3.9 47 km
Apr 16, 2010 2 km N of Macclesfield, Australia M3.8 29 km
Jan 22, 1999 36 km SSE of Burra, Australia M3.8 109 km
May 9, 2001 28 km SSW of Minlaton, Australia M3.5 113 km
May 23, 2004 17 km NE of Nuriootpa, Australia M3.3 73 km
Oct 18, 2011 3 km ESE of Hawthorndene, Australia M3.3 14 km
Mar 11, 2000 16 km NE of Balaklava, Australia M3.0 99 km
Mar 29, 2022 3 km ESE of Macclesfield, Australia M3.0 34 km
May 2, 2003 26 km ENE of Kadina, Australia M2.9 133 km
Jul 8, 2007 26 km SW of Normanville, Australia M2.8 95 km
Aug 3, 2007 23 km SSE of Burra, Australia M2.7 121 km
Aug 2, 2004 29 km N of Clare, Australia M2.7 150 km
Sep 22, 2003 11 km SSE of Normanville, Australia M2.7 77 km
Jun 12, 2007 26 km E of Angaston, Australia M2.5 73 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1902 KANGAROO ISLAND Earthquake 65 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 72°F (22°C) 1.2 in Warmest
February 68°F (20°C) 0.9 in Driest
March 64°F (18°C) 1.5 in
April 59°F (15°C) 2.7 in
May 54°F (12°C) 3.9 in
June 49°F (10°C) 4.7 in
July 53°F (12°C) 5.6 in Wettest
August 49°F (10°C) 5.1 in Coldest
September 52°F (11°C) 4.3 in
October 56°F (13°C) 3.0 in
November 60°F (16°C) 1.7 in
December 64°F (18°C) 1.6 in

Adelaide Hills has a seasonal temperature swing of 23°F / from 49°F in August to 72°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 36.1 inches, with July being the wettest month (5.6") and February the driest (0.9").

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Radio Stations near Adelaide Hills

17 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Triple M Adelaide 80s, rock AAC+ 33 kbps
ABC Radio Adelaide news, talkback AAC 94 kbps
5MBS 99.9FM adelaide, blues MP3 128 kbps
ABC Triple J (SA) abc, alternative AAC+ 56 kbps
Fresh 92.7 (192kbps) dance, electronic MP3 192 kbps
ABC Classic FM (SA) classical, news AAC 238 kbps
5MBS MP3 128 kbps
Smooth FM Adelaide (AAC+ 320k) commercial, easy listening AAC+ 320 kbps
Radio Italiana 531 MP3 192 kbps
Tripple M Adelaide (128kbps) 80's, rock AAC 130 kbps
Lofty 88.9 AAC 24 kbps
Smooth FM Adelaide (MP3) commercial, easy listening MP3 96 kbps
Smooth FM Adelaide (AAC+ 128k) commercial, easy listening AAC+ 128 kbps
WOW FM 100.5 AAC 64 kbps
Smooth FM Adelaide (AAC+ 48k) commercial, easy listening AAC+ 48 kbps
5EBI 103.1 FM mix AAC 192 kbps
5MBS 99.9FM (AAC 64) adelaide, blues AAC 64 kbps

Museums in Adelaide Hills

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Adelaide Tramway Museum
Arcade Museum
Australian Heritage Services
Ayers House - National Trust
Bay Discovery Centre
Beaumont House - National Trust
Carrick Hill
Charles Sturt Museum
Classic Jet Fighter Museum
Gamble Cottage-National Trust
Gumeracha & District History Centre Inc.
Lobethal Archives & Historical Museum
Marion Historic Village Museum
Migration Museum South Australia
MOD.
Museum of Economic Botany
Nairne Museum
National Military Vehicle Museum
National Motor Museum
National Motor Museum
National Rail Museum
Old Highercombe Hotel And Folk Museum National Trust
R. M. Williams Outback Heritage Museum
RA&HS Museum & Archives
Salisbury Water Wheel Museum
Sir Thomas Playford ETSA Museum
South Australian Aviation Museum
South Australian Maritime Museum
South Australian Museum
Stangate House and Garden - National Trust
Tandanya Aboriginal Cultural Centre
Uniting Church in Australia History Centre
Unley Museum
Vickers Vimy Exhibition
Winns Bakehouse - National Trust
Winns Bakehouse Museum

Libraries in Adelaide Hills

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Barr Smith Library0.0
BFPS Library0.0
BFPS Library0.0
Blackwood Library0.0
Brighton Library - City of Holdfast Bay0.0
Burnside Library0.0
Burnside Library0.0
Campbelltown Library0.0
City Library0.0
City Library0.0
City of Tea Tree Gully Library0.0
Civic Library0.0
Coventry Memorial Library0.0
Enfield Library0.0
Enfield Library0.0
Flinders University Central Library0.0
Glenelg Community Library0.0
Glenelg Community Library0.0
Goodwood Library0.0
Greenacres Library0.0
Gumeracha Library0.0
Hindmarsh Library0.0
Hutt Street Library0.0
Hutt Street Library0.0
Ingle Farm Library0.0
Jeffrey Smart Building0.0
Kensignton and Norwood Public Library0.0
Kensignton and Norwood Public Library0.0
Len Beadell (Salisbury) Library0.0
Library0.0
Marion Cultural Centre Library0.0
Mawson Lakes Library0.0
Mitcham Memorial Library0.0
Mount Barker Community Library0.0
Ngutungka West Lakes (Community Hub and Library)0.0
Noarlunga Library0.0
North Adelaide Library0.0
Paradise Primary School Library0.0
Park Holme Library0.0
Parks Library0.0
Parks Library0.0
Playford Civic Centre Library0.0
Playford Library0.0
Port Adelaide Library0.0
Port Adelaide-Enfield Council Library, Semaphore Branch0.0
Prospect Library0.0
Public Library0.0
Public Library0.0
Schrader Libraray0.0
Schrader Libraray0.0
State Library of South Australia0.0
Sturt Library0.0
Unley Library0.0
Unley Library0.0
Walkerville Library0.0
Walkerville Library0.0
West Torrens Library0.0
Woodcroft Library0.0
Woodside Library0.0
Woodville Library and Civic Centre0.0
Woodville Library and Civic Centre0.0

Farmers Markets in Adelaide Hills

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Adelaide Central Markets
Adelaide Farmers’ Market
Adelaide Farmers’ Market
Brickworks Market
Farm Fresh Market Parafield Airport
The People’s Market

Breweries in Adelaide Hills

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Brew Boys
Crafty Robot Brewing
Crafty Robot Brewing
Gulf Brewery
Left Barrel Brewery
Lobethal Bierhaus
Pirate Life
Yellow Matter
Yellow Matter

Stadiums & Teams in Adelaide Hills

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Adelaide Hills

25 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Adelaide International AirportADLLarge Airport
RAAF Base EdinburghMedium Airport
Adelaide Parafield AirportSmall Airport
Aldinga AirportSmall Airport
Aldinga private airstripSmall Airport
Calvin Grove AirportSmall Airport
Cherry Gardens AirstripSmall Airport
Claremont AirbaseSmall Airport
Gawler AirportSmall Airport
Goolwa AirportSmall Airport
Hindmarsh International AirportSmall Airport
Hindmarsh Island private stripSmall Airport
Huntfield AirfieldSmall Airport
Kapunda AirportSmall Airport
Lower Light AirportSmall Airport
Lyndoch AirportSmall Airport
Murray Bridge AirportSmall Airport
Rollo's AerodromeSmall Airport
Rowland Flat AirstripSmall Airport
Sedan AirfieldSmall Airport
Steinfeld AirfieldSmall Airport
Stonefield GlidingSmall Airport
Strathalbyn AirportSmall Airport
Truro Flat AirparkSmall Airport
Woodside AirstripSmall Airport

Post Offices in Adelaide Hills

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Montacute Post Office

Treatment Centers in Adelaide Hills

1 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Salisbury Primary Health Care Services

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Waterfalls
3
Natural waterfalls documented by USGS and OpenStreetMap contributors
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Quick Facts

Timezone
Australia/Adelaide

Around Adelaide Hills

Places within 5 km radius — OpenStreetMap data

Schools 16
Pharmacies 6
Restaurants 28
Cafes 21
Supermarkets 14
Banks 2
Parks 67
Places of Worship 6

Things to See Near Adelaide Hills

66 places within 15 km

🖼️ Galleries (9)
  • • Arthur Art Bar
  • • Bearded Dragon Gallery
  • • Calico Cat Gallery
  • • Little Glory Gallery
  • • Norwood Gallery
  • + 4 more
⛰️ Peaks (21)
  • • Anstey Hill
  • • Black Hill
  • • Brown Hill
  • • Castle Rock
  • • Dunns Hill
  • + 16 more
🏛️ Ruins (15)
  • • Chinamans Hut Ruin
  • • Coach House
  • • Eagle Silver-Lead Mine
  • • Hardy Town
  • • Marble Hill ruins
  • + 10 more
🎢 Theme Parks (1)
  • • Tree Climb Adelaide
🌄 Viewpoints (20)
  • • Church Of St. Patrick
  • • Deep View Lookout
  • • Eagles Nest Lookout
  • • First Falls
  • • First Falls
  • + 15 more

🇦🇺 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 Adelaide Hills

What is the population of Adelaide Hills?

Adelaide Hills has a population of 72,260 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 170 people per square mile, spread across 426.3 square miles. The median age of residents is 37.5 years.

Is Adelaide Hills expensive to live in?

The median household income is $65,058, 13% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $191,600 (32% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $958 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.9x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Adelaide Hills?

Adelaide Hills enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winter temperatures average 72°F in January, while summers reach an average of 53°F in July. The area receives 318 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 36.7 inches.

How is the job market in Adelaide Hills?

Adelaide Hills has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 4.1%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $1,251. There are 71 business establishments in the area, including 28 restaurants and food service locations.

How much does housing cost in Adelaide Hills?

The median home value in Adelaide Hills is $191,600. For renters, the median monthly rent is $958. The homeownership rate is 66.0%.

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