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Auburn, Australia

South Australia · Australia

Auburn is a small town in South Australia, Australia with a population of 653. Elevation: 1,027 ft (313 m). Average temperature: 59°F (15°C).

Data updated June 2026

3.4 /5.0
B Good
653 Population 2/sq mi density
1,027 ft Elevation 313 meters
59°F Avg Temperature 15°C
19.7 in Annual Rain
Australia / Adelaide Timezone
$24,268 Median Income
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$24,268 median income, 2.6% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.7 / 5.0
$129,600 home value, $648/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population653
Median Age54.0 yrs
Density2/mi²

Economy

B
Median Income$24,268
Per Capita$24,268
Unemployment2.6%

Housing

B+
Home Value$129,600
Rent$648
Ownership83.8%
Housing Units261

Climate

Avg Temp59°F (15°C)
Rain19.7 in/yr
Sunny Days300/yr
Elevation1,027 ft (313 m)
Population653
Population Density2 / sq mi
Elevation1,027 ft (313 m)
Coordinates-34.0269°, 138.6852°
TimezoneAustralia/Adelaide
Country🇦🇺 Australia
State / ProvinceSouth Australia
Average Temperature59°F (15°C)
January Average71°F (22°C)
July Average48°F (9°C)
Annual Precipitation19.7 inches (499 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$24,268
Median Age54.0 years

About Auburn

Auburn is a small town in Australia (South Australia) with a population of 653. The city sits at an elevation of 1,027 feet (313 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 59°F (15°C). Temperatures range from 71°F in January to 48°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 19.7 inches. The timezone is Australia/Adelaide.

Auburn has a population of 653 with a density of 2 people per square mile, spread across 434.6 square miles. The median age is 54.0 years, 39% older than the national median of 38.9.

Population

653
Total Population
2
People / sq mi
54.0yrs
Median Age
39% above Australia avg
434.6mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Auburn vs Australia Average

The median household income in Auburn is $24,268, which is 68% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $24,268 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $467, 67% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 2.6% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 62 business establishments.

Income: Auburn vs Australia

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Income

Median HH Income$24,268
68% below Australia avg
Per Capita Income$24,268
Avg Weekly Wage$467

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment2.6%
28% below Australia avg
Establishments (County)62

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Auburn is $129,600, 54% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $648 (44% below the national average of $1,163). 83.8% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 261 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 5.3x, above the traditionally affordable threshold of 3-4x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$129,600
54% below Australia avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$648
44% below Australia avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership83.8%
Owner-Occupied83.8%
Renter-Occupied16.2%
Housing Units261

Property Tax

Climate in Auburn

Auburn has an average annual temperature of 15.4°C (60°F). The hottest month is Jan (23°C), the coldest is Jul (8.5°C). Average annual precipitation is 532 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 23°C / 73°F 15.2° / 30.7° 23.1
Feb 22°C / 72°F 14.7° / 29.4° 25.5
Mar 19.4°C / 67°F 12.5° / 26.4° 25.1
Apr 15.7°C / 60°F 9.4° / 22° 40.4
May 11.9°C / 53°F 6.6° / 17.1° 56.8
Jun 9°C / 48°F 4.5° / 13.6° 57.5
Jul 8.5°C / 47°F 4.1° / 12.9° 67.4
Aug 9.3°C / 49°F 4.4° / 14.2° 60.7
Sep 12°C / 54°F 6.1° / 17.8° 63.6
Oct 15°C / 59°F 8.1° / 21.9° 38.8
Nov 18.2°C / 65°F 11° / 25.3° 35.4
Dec 20.3°C / 69°F 12.8° / 27.8° 37.7
Auburn enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 71°F in January while summers reach 48°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 300 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 19.7 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,027 feet.

Temperature

71°F Jan (22°C) 48°F Jul (9°C)
Annual Average59.4°F
10% above Australia avg
January Average71°F (22°C)
July Average48°F (9°C)
Sunny Days300 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,027 ft (313 m)
Area434.6 sq mi (1,125.6 km²)
Population Density2/sq mi
Coordinates-34.0269°N, 138.6852°W
TimezoneAustralia/Adelaide

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 19.7"
48% below Australia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 2.44"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.75"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

33 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.9. Most recent: M4.3 on Apr 17, 2024.

Mar 22, 2023 60 km ENE of Peterborough, Australia M4.9 149 km
May 3, 1997 32 km WNW of Burra, Australia M4.8 56 km
Mar 5, 1997 5 km ESE of Burra, Australia M4.8 47 km
Jan 26, 2009 25 km NE of Peterborough, Australia M4.6 141 km
May 14, 2020 15 km WSW of Burra, Australia M4.4 37 km
Apr 17, 2024 8 km ENE of Jamestown, Australia M4.3 94 km
Aug 18, 1999 24 km W of Peterborough, Australia M4.2 121 km
Aug 17, 1991 21 km NE of Kapunda, Australia M4.1 41 km
Sep 4, 2011 16 km SW of Peterborough, Australia M4.1 105 km
Mar 5, 2022 3 km SW of Mount Barker, Australia M4.0 119 km
Mar 5, 1997 40 km NNE of Burra, Australia M4.0 86 km
Feb 1, 2017 9 km NW of Murray Bridge, Australia M3.9 124 km
Jan 22, 1999 36 km SSE of Burra, Australia M3.8 36 km
Apr 16, 2010 2 km N of Macclesfield, Australia M3.8 126 km
Dec 17, 1992 1 km SE of Peterborough, Australia M3.5 118 km
Apr 12, 2001 30 km WNW of Peterborough, Australia M3.4 128 km
Oct 18, 2011 3 km ESE of Hawthorndene, Australia M3.3 112 km
Apr 4, 2006 28 km SSE of Jamestown, Australia M3.3 67 km
May 23, 2004 17 km NE of Nuriootpa, Australia M3.3 56 km
May 9, 2001 near the coast of South Australia M3.1 64 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 125 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 71°F (22°C) 0.9 in
February 72°F (22°C) 0.8 in Warmest, Driest
March 67°F (19°C) 0.8 in
April 60°F (16°C) 1.4 in
May 54°F (12°C) 1.7 in
June 50°F (10°C) 2.3 in
July 48°F (9°C) 2.4 in Coldest, Wettest
August 49°F (10°C) 2.4 in
September 53°F (11°C) 2.4 in
October 57°F (14°C) 2.1 in
November 63°F (17°C) 1.5 in
December 68°F (20°C) 0.9 in

Auburn has a seasonal temperature swing of 24°F / from 48°F in July to 72°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 19.7 inches, with July being the wettest month (2.4") and February the driest (0.8").

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Schools in Auburn

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

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

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Auburn Old Police Station and Courthouse Museum National Trust
Old Police Station Musuem National Trust

Libraries in Auburn

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Clare Library0.0

Hotels in Auburn

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Magie and Stump

Restaurants in Auburn

2 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Terroire Auburn
Watervale Hotel

Gas Stations in Auburn

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Perrys

Breweries in Auburn

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Clare Valley Brewing Company

Airports Near Auburn

17 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
RAAF Base EdinburghMedium Airport
Balaklava AirportSmall Airport
Calvin Grove AirportSmall Airport
Clare Valley AerodromeSmall Airport
Farrell Flat AirportSmall Airport
Gawler AirportSmall Airport
Hoyleton AirbaseSmall Airport
Kapunda AirportSmall Airport
Lochiel AirfieldSmall Airport
Lower Light AirportSmall Airport
Lyndoch AirportSmall Airport
Rowland Flat AirstripSmall Airport
Sedan AirfieldSmall Airport
Snowtown AirportSmall Airport
Steinfeld AirfieldSmall Airport
Stonefield GlidingSmall Airport
Truro Flat AirparkSmall Airport

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 Auburn

What is the population of Auburn?

Auburn has a population of 653 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 2 people per square mile, spread across 434.6 square miles. The median age of residents is 54.0 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Auburn expensive to live in?

The median household income is $24,268, 68% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $129,600 (54% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $648 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 5.3x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Auburn?

Auburn enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winter temperatures average 71°F in January, while summers reach an average of 48°F in July. The area receives 300 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 19.7 inches.

How is the job market in Auburn?

The job market in Auburn is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.6% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $467. There are 62 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Auburn?

The median home value in Auburn is $129,600. For renters, the median monthly rent is $648. The homeownership rate is 83.8%.

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