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Balaklava, Australia

South Australia · Australia

Balaklava is a small town in South Australia, Australia with a population of 2,031. Elevation: 230 ft (70 m). Average temperature: 62°F (17°C).

Data updated June 2026

3.0 /5.0
B Good
2,031 Population 2/sq mi density
230 ft Elevation 70 meters
62°F Avg Temperature 17°C
14.5 in Annual Rain
Australia / Adelaide Timezone
$20,652 Median Income
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$20,652 median income, 3.9% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.2 / 5.0
$127,800 home value, $639/mo rent

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About Balaklava

Balaklava

The town of Balaklava is located in South Australia, 92 kilometres north of Adelaide in the Mid North region. It is on the south bank of the Wakefield River, 25 kilometres east of Port Wakefield.

People

Population2,031
Median Age46.0 yrs
Density2/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$20,652
Per Capita$20,652
Unemployment3.9%

Housing

B
Home Value$127,800
Rent$639
Ownership72.8%
Housing Units812

Climate

Avg Temp62°F (17°C)
Rain14.5 in/yr
Sunny Days310/yr
Elevation230 ft (70 m)
Population2,031
Population Density2 / sq mi
Elevation230 ft (70 m)
Coordinates-34.1454°, 138.4115°
TimezoneAustralia/Adelaide
Country🇦🇺 Australia
State / ProvinceSouth Australia
Average Temperature62°F (17°C)
January Average74°F (23°C)
July Average51°F (11°C)
Annual Precipitation14.5 inches (369 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$20,652
Median Age46.0 years

About Balaklava

Balaklava is a small town in Australia (South Australia) with a population of 2,031. The city sits at an elevation of 230 feet (70 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 62°F (17°C). Temperatures range from 74°F in January to 51°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 14.5 inches. The timezone is Australia/Adelaide.

Balaklava has a population of 2,031 with a density of 2 people per square mile, spread across 832.5 square miles. The median age is 46.0 years, 18% older than the national median of 38.9.

Population

2,031
Total Population
2
People / sq mi
46.0yrs
Median Age
18% above Australia avg
832.5mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Balaklava vs Australia Average

The median household income in Balaklava is $20,652, which is 73% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $20,652 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $397, 72% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 3.9% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 193 business establishments.

Income: Balaklava vs Australia

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Income

Median HH Income$20,652
73% below Australia avg
Per Capita Income$20,652
Avg Weekly Wage$397

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment3.9%
8% above Australia avg
Establishments (County)193

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Balaklava is $127,800, 55% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $639 (45% below the national average of $1,163). 72.8% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 812 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 6.2x, above the traditionally affordable threshold of 3-4x.

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Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$127,800
55% below Australia avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$639
45% below Australia avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership72.8%
Owner-Occupied72.8%
Renter-Occupied27.2%
Housing Units812

Property Tax

Balaklava enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 74°F in January while summers reach 51°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 310 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 14.5 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 230 feet.

Temperature

74°F Jan (23°C) 51°F Jul (11°C)
Annual Average62.3°F
15% above Australia avg
January Average74°F (23°C)
July Average51°F (11°C)
Sunny Days310 days/yr

Geography

Elevation230 ft (70 m)
Area832.5 sq mi (2,156.1 km²)
Population Density2/sq mi
Coordinates-34.1454°N, 138.4115°W
TimezoneAustralia/Adelaide

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 14.5"
62% below Australia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 1.73"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.67"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

33 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M4.3 on Apr 17, 2024.

Mar 5, 1997 5 km ESE of Burra, Australia M4.8 74 km
May 3, 1997 32 km WNW of Burra, Australia M4.8 71 km
May 14, 2020 15 km WSW of Burra, Australia M4.4 59 km
Apr 17, 2024 8 km ENE of Jamestown, Australia M4.3 110 km
Aug 18, 1999 24 km W of Peterborough, Australia M4.2 135 km
Aug 17, 1991 21 km NE of Kapunda, Australia M4.1 62 km
Sep 4, 2011 16 km SW of Peterborough, Australia M4.1 122 km
Mar 5, 1997 40 km NNE of Burra, Australia M4.0 111 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 M3.9 124 km
Jan 22, 1999 36 km SSE of Burra, Australia M3.8 63 km
Apr 16, 2010 2 km N of Macclesfield, Australia M3.8 118 km
May 6, 1998 near the coast of South Australia M3.7 147 km
Dec 17, 1992 1 km SE of Peterborough, Australia M3.5 136 km
May 9, 2001 28 km SSW of Minlaton, Australia M3.5 128 km
Apr 12, 2001 30 km WNW of Peterborough, Australia M3.4 140 km
Jul 17, 2006 55 km S of Cowell, Australia M3.4 136 km
Oct 18, 2011 3 km ESE of Hawthorndene, Australia M3.3 102 km
May 23, 2004 17 km NE of Nuriootpa, Australia M3.3 71 km
Apr 4, 2006 28 km SSE of Jamestown, Australia M3.3 86 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 - - 102 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 74°F (23°C) 0.7 in Driest
February 74°F (24°C) 0.7 in Warmest
March 70°F (21°C) 0.8 in
April 63°F (17°C) 0.9 in
May 58°F (14°C) 1.4 in
June 52°F (11°C) 1.7 in Wettest
July 51°F (11°C) 1.7 in Coldest
August 52°F (11°C) 1.7 in
September 56°F (13°C) 1.7 in
October 61°F (16°C) 1.6 in
November 66°F (19°C) 1.1 in
December 71°F (22°C) 0.7 in

Balaklava has a seasonal temperature swing of 24°F / from 51°F in July to 74°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 14.5 inches, with June being the wettest month (1.7") and January the driest (0.7").

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Schools in Balaklava

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Horizon Christian School - - - -
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Golf Courses in Balaklava

1 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Balaklava Golf Club

Breweries in Balaklava

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Clare Valley Brewing Company

Airports Near Balaklava

16 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
RAAF Base Edinburgh-Medium Airport
Adelaide Parafield Airport-Small Airport
Ardrossan Airport-Small Airport
Balaklava Airport-Small Airport
Calvin Grove Airport-Small Airport
Clare Valley Aerodrome-Small Airport
Farrell Flat Airport-Small Airport
Gawler Airport-Small Airport
Hoyleton Airbase-Small Airport
Kapunda Airport-Small Airport
Lochiel Airfield-Small Airport
Lower Light Airport-Small Airport
Lyndoch Airport-Small Airport
Maitland Airport-Small Airport
Rowland Flat Airstrip-Small Airport
Snowtown Airport-Small 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 Balaklava

What is the population of Balaklava?

Balaklava has a population of 2,031 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 2 people per square mile, spread across 832.5 square miles. The median age of residents is 46.0 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Balaklava expensive to live in?

The median household income is $20,652, 73% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $127,800 (55% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $639 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 6.2x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Balaklava?

Balaklava enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winter temperatures average 74°F in January, while summers reach an average of 51°F in July. The area receives 310 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 14.5 inches.

How is the job market in Balaklava?

Balaklava has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 3.9%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $397. There are 193 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Balaklava?

The median home value in Balaklava is $127,800. For renters, the median monthly rent is $639. The homeownership rate is 72.8%.

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