Bordertown, Australia

South Australia · Australia

Bordertown is a small town in South Australia, Australia with a population of 3,095. Elevation: 285 ft (87 m). Average temperature: 59°F (15°C).

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

3,095 Population 2/sq mi density
285 ft Elevation 87 meters
59°F Avg Temperature 15°C
18.5 in Annual Rain
Australia / Adelaide Timezone

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About Bordertown

Bordertown

Bordertown, formerly Border Town, is a town and locality in the Australian state of South Australia located in the state's east near the state border with Victoria about 250 kilometres (160 mi) east of the state capital of Adelaide. It is where the Dukes Highway and the railway line cross the Tatiara Creek between Adelaide and Melbourne, the capital of Victoria.

People

Population3,095
Density2/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp59°F (15°C)
Rain18.5 in/yr
Elevation285 ft (87 m)
Population3,095
Population Density2 / sq mi
Elevation285 ft (87 m)
Coordinates-36.3077°, 140.7717°
TimezoneAustralia/Adelaide
Country🇦🇺 Australia
State / ProvinceSouth Australia
Average Temperature59°F (15°C)
January Average70°F (21°C)
July Average49°F (9°C)
Annual Precipitation18.5 inches (469 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Bordertown

Bordertown is a small town in Australia (South Australia) with a population of 3,095. The city sits at an elevation of 285 feet (87 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 59°F (15°C). Temperatures range from 70°F in January to 49°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 18.5 inches. The timezone is Australia/Adelaide.

Bordertown enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 70°F in January while summers reach 49°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. Annual precipitation totals 18.5 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 285 feet.

Temperature

70°F Jan (21°C) 49°F Jul (9°C)
Annual Average59.2°F
10% above Australia avg
January Average70°F (21°C)
July Average49°F (9°C)

Geography

Elevation285 ft (87 m)
Area1,439.8 sq mi (3,729.1 km²)
Population Density2/sq mi
Coordinates36.3077°S, 140.7717°E
TimezoneAustralia/Adelaide

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 18.5"
51% below Australia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 2.44"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.67"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1 earthquake (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.0. Most recent: M3.0 on Mar 11, 1998.

Mar 11, 1998 19 km WSW of Bordertown, Australia M3.0 20 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 70°F (21°C) 0.8 in
February 70°F (21°C) 0.7 in Warmest, Driest
March 66°F (19°C) 0.8 in
April 60°F (16°C) 1.3 in
May 54°F (12°C) 1.8 in
June 50°F (10°C) 2.1 in
July 49°F (9°C) 2.2 in Coldest
August 50°F (10°C) 2.4 in Wettest
September 54°F (12°C) 2.1 in
October 58°F (14°C) 2.0 in
November 62°F (17°C) 1.3 in
December 67°F (19°C) 0.9 in

Bordertown has a seasonal temperature swing of 21°F / from 49°F in July to 70°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 18.5 inches, with August being the wettest month (2.4") and February the driest (0.7").

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Schools in Bordertown

3 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Mundulla Primary School - - - -
Bordertown Primary School - - - -
Bordertown High School - - - -
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Radio Stations near Bordertown

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Museums in Bordertown

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Old Wirrega Council Chambers

Restaurants in Bordertown

3 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bordertown Cafe and Restaurant
Bordertown Chinese Restaurant
Camca Garpu

Clinics in Bordertown

2 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

AU #5177472975
Tatiara Medical Centre

Veterinaries in Bordertown

1 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bordertown Veterinary Clinic

Train Stations in Bordertown

1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bordertown

Gas Stations in Bordertown

5 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

AU #3417261916
Caltex
Caltex Bordertown
Shell
Shell Bordertown Roadhouse

Banks in Bordertown

2 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

ANZ
Banksa

Gyms in Bordertown

1 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

AU #534426659

Golf Courses in Bordertown

2 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bordertown Golf Course
Serviceton Golf Club

Airports Near Bordertown

10 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Bordertown Airport-Small Airport
Carcuma Airport-Small Airport
Cooranga Airport-Small Airport
Edenhope Airport-Small Airport
Kaniva Airport-Small Airport
Keith Airport-Small Airport
Lucindale Airport-Small Airport
Naracoorte AirportNACSmall Airport
Padthaway Station Airport-Small Airport
Tintinara Airport-Small Airport

Post Offices in Bordertown

2 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Australia Post
Mundulla General Store and Post Office

Churches & Religious Organizations in Bordertown

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Anglican Church
Church of Christ
Mundulla 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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What is the population of Bordertown?

Bordertown has a population of 3,095 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 2 people per square mile, spread across 1,439.8 square miles.

What is the weather like in Bordertown?

Bordertown enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winter temperatures average 70°F in January, while summers reach an average of 49°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 18.5 inches.

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