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Athelstone, Australia

South Australia · Australia

Athelstone is a small city in South Australia, Australia with a population of 8,992. Elevation: 358 ft (109 m). Average temperature: 62°F (17°C).

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
8,992 Population 11/sq mi density
358 ft Elevation 109 meters
62°F Avg Temperature 17°C
36.7 in Annual Rain
Australia / Adelaide Timezone
$28,020 Median Income
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$28,020 median income, 4.3% unemployment
C+
Affordability
2.6 / 5.0
$202,800 home value, $1,014/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population8,992
Median Age43.0 yrs
Density11/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$28,020
Per Capita$28,020
Unemployment4.3%

Housing

C+
Home Value$202,800
Rent$1,014
Ownership86.9%
Housing Units3,597

Climate

Avg Temp62°F (17°C)
Rain36.7 in/yr
Sunny Days318/yr
Elevation358 ft (109 m)
Population8,992
Population Density11 / sq mi
Elevation358 ft (109 m)
Coordinates-34.8702°, 138.6999°
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$28,020
Median Age43.0 years

About Athelstone

Athelstone is a small city in Australia (South Australia) with a population of 8,992. The city sits at an elevation of 358 feet (109 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.

Athelstone has a population of 8,992 with a density of 11 people per square mile, spread across 832.5 square miles. The median age is 43.0 years, 11% older than the national median of 38.9.

Population

8,992
Total Population
11
People / sq mi
43.0yrs
Median Age
11% above Australia avg
832.5mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Athelstone vs Australia Average

The median household income in Athelstone is $28,020, which is 63% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $28,020 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $539, 62% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 4.3% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 854 business establishments.

Income: Athelstone vs Australia

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Income

Median HH Income$28,020
63% below Australia avg
Per Capita Income$28,020
Avg Weekly Wage$539

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment4.3%
19% above Australia avg
Establishments (County)854

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Athelstone is $202,800, 28% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $1,014 (13% below the national average of $1,163). 86.9% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 3,597 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 7.2x, making homeownership a significant financial stretch for most families.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$202,800
28% below Australia avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,014
13% below Australia avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership86.9%
Owner-Occupied86.9%
Renter-Occupied13.1%
Housing Units3,597

Property Tax

Climate in Athelstone

Athelstone 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
Athelstone 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 358 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

Elevation358 ft (109 m)
Area832.5 sq mi (2,156.1 km²)
Population Density11/sq mi
Coordinates-34.8702°N, 138.6999°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

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

May 3, 1997 32 km WNW of Burra, Australia M4.8 149 km
Mar 5, 1997 5 km ESE of Burra, Australia M4.8 135 km
May 14, 2020 15 km WSW of Burra, Australia M4.4 130 km
Aug 17, 1991 21 km NE of Kapunda, Australia M4.1 83 km
Mar 5, 2022 3 km SW of Mount Barker, Australia M4.0 27 km
Feb 1, 2017 9 km NW of Murray Bridge, Australia M3.9 50 km
Jan 22, 1999 36 km SSE of Burra, Australia M3.8 105 km
Apr 16, 2010 2 km N of Macclesfield, Australia M3.8 34 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 70 km
Oct 18, 2011 3 km ESE of Hawthorndene, Australia M3.3 18 km
Mar 11, 2000 16 km NE of Balaklava, Australia M3.0 94 km
Mar 29, 2022 3 km ESE of Macclesfield, Australia M3.0 38 km
May 2, 2003 26 km ENE of Kadina, Australia M2.9 129 km
Jul 8, 2007 26 km SW of Normanville, Australia M2.8 98 km
Aug 3, 2007 23 km SSE of Burra, Australia M2.7 116 km
Aug 2, 2004 29 km N of Clare, Australia M2.7 146 km
Sep 22, 2003 11 km SSE of Normanville, Australia M2.7 81 km
Aug 2, 2004 30 km N of Clare, Australia M2.6 147 km
Jun 12, 2007 26 km E of Angaston, Australia M2.5 71 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

Athelstone 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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Schools in Athelstone

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
St Ignatius College - Senior Campus
Athelstone Schools
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Radio Stations near Athelstone

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 Athelstone

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Adelaide Tramway Museum
Arcade Museum
Australian Heritage Services
Ayers House - National Trust
Bay Discovery Centre
Beaumont House - National Trust
Bowdens Cottage
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 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 Athelstone

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
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 Athelstone

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

Gas Stations in Athelstone

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

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Breweries in Athelstone

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 Athelstone

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Athelstone

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

Treatment Centers in Athelstone

1 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Salisbury Primary Health Care Services

Churches & Religious Organizations in Athelstone

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Athelstone Uniting Church

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 Athelstone

What is the population of Athelstone?

Athelstone has a population of 8,992 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 11 people per square mile, spread across 832.5 square miles. The median age of residents is 43.0 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Athelstone expensive to live in?

The median household income is $28,020, 63% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $202,800 (28% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,014 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 7.2x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Athelstone?

Athelstone 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 Athelstone?

Athelstone has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 4.3%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $539. There are 854 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Athelstone?

The median home value in Athelstone is $202,800. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,014. The homeownership rate is 86.9%.

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