Barmera, Australia

South Australia · Australia

Barmera is a small town in South Australia, Australia with a population of 2,884. Elevation: 102 ft (31 m). Average temperature: 62°F (17°C).

Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026

2,884 Population 10/sq mi density
102 ft Elevation 31 meters
62°F Avg Temperature 17°C
12.4 in Annual Rain
Australia / Adelaide Timezone

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About Barmera

Barmera

Barmera is a town in the Riverland region of South Australia. It is on the Sturt Highway A20, 220 kilometres north-east of Adelaide, the capital of the state of South Australia. It is primarily an agricultural and viticultural town and is located on Lake Bonney Riverland, a freshwater lake.

People

Population2,884
Density10/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp62°F (17°C)
Rain12.4 in/yr
Elevation102 ft (31 m)
Population2,884
Population Density10 / sq mi
Elevation102 ft (31 m)
Coordinates-34.2556°, 140.4615°
TimezoneAustralia/Adelaide
Country🇦🇺 Australia
State / ProvinceSouth Australia
Average Temperature62°F (17°C)
January Average76°F (24°C)
July Average50°F (10°C)
Annual Precipitation12.4 inches (315 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Barmera

Barmera is a small town in Australia (South Australia) with a population of 2,884. The city sits at an elevation of 102 feet (31 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 62°F (17°C). Temperatures range from 76°F in January to 50°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 12.4 inches. The timezone is Australia/Adelaide.

Climate in Barmera

Barmera has an average annual temperature of 16.7°C (62°F). The hottest month is Jan (23.8°C), the coldest is Jul (10°C). Average annual precipitation is 262 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 23.8°C / 75°F 15.2° / 32.5° 19.6
Feb 23.2°C / 74°F 14.9° / 31.6° 20.6
Mar 20.2°C / 68°F 11.9° / 28.4° 11.2
Apr 16.2°C / 61°F 8.6° / 23.9° 19.3
May 13°C / 55°F 6.3° / 19.6° 21.0
Jun 10.6°C / 51°F 4.7° / 16.5° 23.5
Jul 10°C / 50°F 3.8° / 16.1° 22.6
Aug 11°C / 52°F 4.3° / 17.8° 23.0
Sep 13.8°C / 57°F 6.5° / 21° 29.3
Oct 16.6°C / 62°F 8.6° / 24.6° 23.3
Nov 19.5°C / 67°F 11.2° / 27.9° 24.9
Dec 21.9°C / 71°F 13.4° / 30.4° 23.3
Barmera enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 76°F in January while summers reach 50°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. Annual precipitation totals 12.4 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 102 feet.

Temperature

76°F Jan (24°C) 50°F Jul (10°C)
Annual Average62.4°F
16% above Australia avg
January Average76°F (24°C)
July Average50°F (10°C)

Geography

Elevation102 ft (31 m)
Area300.0 sq mi (776.9 km²)
Population Density10/sq mi
Coordinates34.2556°S, 140.4615°E
TimezoneAustralia/Adelaide

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 12.4"
67% below Australia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 1.34"
Driest Month (Mar) 0.43"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

7 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.1. Most recent: M3.9 on Feb 1, 2017.

Aug 17, 1991 21 km NE of Kapunda, Australia M4.1 127 km
Feb 1, 2017 9 km NW of Murray Bridge, Australia M3.9 146 km
Jan 22, 1999 36 km SSE of Burra, Australia M3.8 132 km
Oct 23, 2000 New South Wales, Australia M3.6 122 km
May 23, 2004 17 km NE of Nuriootpa, Australia M3.3 122 km
Aug 3, 2007 23 km SSE of Burra, Australia M2.7 138 km
Jun 12, 2007 26 km E of Angaston, Australia M2.5 107 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 76°F (24°C) 0.8 in Warmest
February 75°F (24°C) 0.7 in
March 70°F (21°C) 0.4 in Driest
April 63°F (17°C) 0.8 in
May 57°F (14°C) 0.8 in
June 52°F (11°C) 0.9 in
July 50°F (10°C) 1.1 in Coldest
August 53°F (12°C) 1.0 in
September 58°F (14°C) 1.1 in
October 62°F (17°C) 1.3 in Wettest
November 68°F (20°C) 0.9 in
December 72°F (22°C) 0.6 in

Barmera has a seasonal temperature swing of 26°F / from 50°F in July to 76°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 10.3 inches, with October being the wettest month (1.3") and March the driest (0.4").

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Schools in Barmera

2 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Barmera Primary School - - - -
St Josephs School - - - -
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Museums in Barmera

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Cobdogla Irrigation Museum - National Trust
Wilabalangaloo Reserve-National Trust

Libraries in Barmera

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Berri Public Library0.0
Loxton Library0.0

Cafes in Barmera

2 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bluebird Cafe
Pie Face

Theatres in Barmera

1 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bonney Theatre

Gas Stations in Barmera

5 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

AU #591100257
AU #591100259
BP
Liberty
United 24

Airports Near Barmera

5 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Renmark AirportRMKMedium Airport
Barmera Airport-Small Airport
Loxton Airport-Small Airport
Loxton private strip-Small Airport
Waikerie Airport-Small Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Barmera

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
St Paul's Lutheran Church Barmera

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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What is the population of Barmera?

Barmera has a population of 2,884 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 10 people per square mile, spread across 300.0 square miles.

What is the weather like in Barmera?

Barmera enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winter temperatures average 76°F in January, while summers reach an average of 50°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 12.4 inches.

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