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Ardrossan, Australia

South Australia · Australia

Ardrossan is a small town in South Australia, Australia with a population of 1,151. Elevation: 82 ft (25 m). Average temperature: 62°F (17°C).

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
1,151 Population 1/sq mi density
82 ft Elevation 25 meters
62°F Avg Temperature 17°C
15.6 in Annual Rain
Australia / Adelaide Timezone
$16,731 Median Income
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Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$16,731 median income, 4.0% unemployment
C
Affordability
2.3 / 5.0
$128,400 home value, $642/mo rent

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About Ardrossan

Ardrossan

Ardrossan is a town in the Australian state of South Australia located on the eastern coast of the Yorke Peninsula, about 150 kilometres (93 mi) by road from the Adelaide city centre. It is notable for its deepwater shipping port and its towering coastal cliffs of red clay.

People

Population1,151
Median Age61.0 yrs
Density1/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$16,731
Per Capita$16,731
Unemployment4.0%

Housing

C
Home Value$128,400
Rent$642
Ownership74.1%
Housing Units460

Climate

Avg Temp62°F (17°C)
Rain15.6 in/yr
Sunny Days308/yr
Elevation82 ft (25 m)
Population1,151
Population Density1 / sq mi
Elevation82 ft (25 m)
Coordinates-34.4222°, 137.9191°
TimezoneAustralia/Adelaide
Country🇦🇺 Australia
State / ProvinceSouth Australia
Average Temperature62°F (17°C)
January Average72°F (22°C)
July Average52°F (11°C)
Annual Precipitation15.6 inches (397 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$16,731
Median Age61.0 years

About Ardrossan

Ardrossan is a small town in Australia (South Australia) with a population of 1,151. The city sits at an elevation of 82 feet (25 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 62°F (17°C). Temperatures range from 72°F in January to 52°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 15.6 inches. The timezone is Australia/Adelaide.

Ardrossan has a population of 1,151 with a density of 1 people per square mile, spread across 832.5 square miles. The median age is 61.0 years, 57% older than the national median of 38.9.

Population

1,151
Total Population
1
People / sq mi
61.0yrs
Median Age
57% above Australia avg
832.5mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Ardrossan vs Australia Average

The median household income in Ardrossan is $16,731, which is 78% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $16,731 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $322, 78% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 4.0% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 109 business establishments.

Income: Ardrossan vs Australia

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Income

Median HH Income$16,731
78% below Australia avg
Per Capita Income$16,731
Avg Weekly Wage$322

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment4.0%
11% above Australia avg
Establishments (County)109

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Ardrossan is $128,400, 54% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $642 (45% below the national average of $1,163). 74.1% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 460 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 7.7x, making homeownership a significant financial stretch for most families.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$128,400
54% below Australia avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$642
45% below Australia avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership74.1%
Owner-Occupied74.1%
Renter-Occupied25.9%
Housing Units460

Property Tax

Climate in Ardrossan

Ardrossan has an average annual temperature of 16.8°C (62°F). The hottest month is Jan (22.8°C), the coldest is Jul (11°C). Average annual precipitation is 490 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 22.8°C / 73°F 16° / 29.5° 19.5
Feb 22.8°C / 73°F 16.4° / 29.3° 19.2
Mar 20.2°C / 68°F 14.4° / 26° 22.6
Apr 17.6°C / 64°F 12.6° / 22.6° 34.7
May 14.5°C / 58°F 10.3° / 18.7° 52.7
Jun 11.9°C / 53°F 8.3° / 15.5° 71.4
Jul 11°C / 52°F 7.3° / 14.8° 63.4
Aug 11.8°C / 53°F 7.6° / 16° 58.7
Sep 13.8°C / 57°F 9.1° / 18.6° 52.9
Oct 16°C / 61°F 10.5° / 21.6° 39.0
Nov 18.7°C / 66°F 12.5° / 24.9° 26.1
Dec 20.8°C / 69°F 14.4° / 27.1° 29.4
Ardrossan enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 72°F in January while summers reach 52°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 308 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 15.6 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 82 feet.

Temperature

72°F Jan (22°C) 52°F Jul (11°C)
Annual Average62.1°F
15% above Australia avg
January Average72°F (22°C)
July Average52°F (11°C)
Sunny Days308 days/yr

Geography

Elevation82 ft (25 m)
Area832.5 sq mi (2,156.1 km²)
Population Density1/sq mi
Coordinates-34.4222°N, 137.9191°W
TimezoneAustralia/Adelaide

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 15.6"
59% below Australia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 2.01"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.63"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

28 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 M4.8 128 km
May 3, 1997 32 km WNW of Burra, Australia M4.8 119 km
Jun 5, 2010 23 km NW of Cowell, Australia M4.7 147 km
May 14, 2020 15 km WSW of Burra, Australia M4.4 112 km
Aug 17, 1991 21 km NE of Kapunda, Australia M4.1 110 km
Mar 5, 2022 3 km SW of Mount Barker, Australia M4.0 112 km
Feb 1, 2017 9 km NW of Murray Bridge, Australia M3.9 136 km
Oct 27, 1995 69 km WSW of Minlaton, Australia M3.8 117 km
Jan 22, 1999 36 km SSE of Burra, Australia M3.8 117 km
Apr 16, 2010 2 km N of Macclesfield, Australia M3.8 117 km
May 6, 1998 near the coast of South Australia M3.7 105 km
May 9, 2001 28 km SSW of Minlaton, Australia M3.5 77 km
Jul 17, 2006 55 km S of Cowell, Australia M3.4 95 km
May 23, 2004 17 km NE of Nuriootpa, Australia M3.3 112 km
Oct 18, 2011 3 km ESE of Hawthorndene, Australia M3.3 97 km
Apr 4, 2006 28 km SSE of Jamestown, Australia M3.3 135 km
May 9, 2001 near the coast of South Australia M3.1 124 km
Mar 11, 2000 16 km NE of Balaklava, Australia M3.0 71 km
Aug 13, 2003 18 km WNW of Jamestown, Australia M3.0 148 km
Mar 29, 2022 3 km ESE of Macclesfield, Australia M3.0 121 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) 0.6 in Driest
February 73°F (23°C) 0.6 in Warmest
March 69°F (21°C) 0.7 in
April 64°F (18°C) 1.1 in
May 58°F (15°C) 1.5 in
June 53°F (12°C) 2.0 in
July 52°F (11°C) 2.0 in Coldest, Wettest
August 53°F (12°C) 2.0 in
September 56°F (13°C) 1.9 in
October 61°F (16°C) 1.5 in
November 65°F (19°C) 0.9 in
December 69°F (21°C) 0.8 in

Ardrossan has a seasonal temperature swing of 22°F / from 52°F in July to 73°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 15.7 inches, with July being the wettest month (2.0") and January the driest (0.6").

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Museums in Ardrossan

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Agery Reserve - National Trust
Ardrossan Museum
Maitland Museum-National Trust

Hotels in Ardrossan

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Wheatsheaf Hotel Price

Restaurants in Ardrossan

1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Ardrossan Chinese Meals

Cafes in Ardrossan

2 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

The Coffee House
Wilmas on The Yorke

Gas Stations in Ardrossan

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

BP Roadhouse

Banks in Ardrossan

1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bank SA

Golf Courses in Ardrossan

2 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Ardrossan Golf Club
Price Golf Club

Airports Near Ardrossan

16 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Adelaide International AirportADLLarge Airport
RAAF Base EdinburghMedium Airport
Adelaide Parafield AirportSmall Airport
Ardrossan AirportSmall Airport
Balaklava AirportSmall Airport
Calvin Grove AirportSmall Airport
Cherry Gardens AirstripSmall Airport
Clare Valley AerodromeSmall Airport
Hoyleton AirbaseSmall Airport
Kadina AirportSmall Airport
Lochiel AirfieldSmall Airport
Lower Light AirportSmall Airport
Maitland AirportSmall Airport
Minlaton AirportXMLSmall Airport
Snowtown AirportSmall Airport
Yorketown AirportORRSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Ardrossan

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Dowlingville Uniting Church

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Shipwrecks
2
Documented shipwreck sites from historical maritime records
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Quick Facts

Timezone
Australia/Adelaide

🇦🇺 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 Ardrossan

What is the population of Ardrossan?

Ardrossan has a population of 1,151 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 1 people per square mile, spread across 832.5 square miles. The median age of residents is 61.0 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Ardrossan expensive to live in?

The median household income is $16,731, 78% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $128,400 (54% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $642 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 7.7x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Ardrossan?

Ardrossan 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 52°F in July. The area receives 308 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 15.6 inches.

How is the job market in Ardrossan?

Ardrossan has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 4.0%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $322. There are 109 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Ardrossan?

The median home value in Ardrossan is $128,400. For renters, the median monthly rent is $642. The homeownership rate is 74.1%.

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