Burra, Australia

South Australia · Australia

Burra is a small town in South Australia, Australia with a population of 922. Elevation: 1,549 ft (472 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

922 Population 2/sq mi density
1,549 ft Elevation 472 meters
59°F Avg Temperature 15°C
17.6 in Annual Rain
Australia / Adelaide Timezone

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About Burra

Burra

Burra is a pastoral centre and historic tourist town in the mid-north of South Australia. It lies east of the Clare Valley in the Bald Hills range, part of the northern Mount Lofty Ranges, and on Burra Creek.

People

Population922
Density2/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp59°F (15°C)
Rain17.6 in/yr
Elevation1,549 ft (472 m)
Population922
Population Density2 / sq mi
Elevation1,549 ft (472 m)
Coordinates-33.6717°, 138.9284°
TimezoneAustralia/Adelaide
Country🇦🇺 Australia
State / ProvinceSouth Australia
Average Temperature59°F (15°C)
January Average70°F (21°C)
July Average47°F (8°C)
Annual Precipitation17.6 inches (448 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Burra

Burra is a small town in Australia (South Australia) with a population of 922. The city sits at an elevation of 1,549 feet (472 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 59°F (15°C). Temperatures range from 70°F in January to 47°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 17.6 inches. The timezone is Australia/Adelaide.

Climate in Burra

Burra 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
Burra enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 70°F in January while summers reach 47°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. Annual precipitation totals 17.6 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,549 feet.

Temperature

70°F Jan (21°C) 47°F Jul (8°C)
Annual Average58.5°F
8% above Australia avg
January Average70°F (21°C)
July Average47°F (8°C)

Geography

Elevation1,549 ft (472 m)
Area434.6 sq mi (1,125.6 km²)
Population Density2/sq mi
Coordinates33.6717°S, 138.9284°E
TimezoneAustralia/Adelaide

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 17.6"
54% below Australia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 2.17"
Driest Month (Mar) 0.75"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

31 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 M4.9 104 km
Mar 5, 1997 5 km ESE of Burra, Australia M4.8 5 km
May 3, 1997 32 km WNW of Burra, Australia M4.8 33 km
Jan 26, 2009 25 km NE of Peterborough, Australia M4.6 98 km
Apr 29, 2014 68 km ENE of Peterborough, Australia M4.6 113 km
Oct 10, 2010 105 km E of Peterborough, Australia M4.5 129 km
May 14, 2020 15 km WSW of Burra, Australia M4.4 15 km
Apr 17, 2024 8 km ENE of Jamestown, Australia M4.3 59 km
Aug 18, 1999 24 km W of Peterborough, Australia M4.2 88 km
Aug 17, 1991 21 km NE of Kapunda, Australia M4.1 60 km
Sep 4, 2011 16 km SW of Peterborough, Australia M4.1 69 km
Mar 5, 1997 40 km NNE of Burra, Australia M4.0 41 km
Jan 22, 1999 36 km SSE of Burra, Australia M3.8 37 km
Dec 17, 1992 1 km SE of Peterborough, Australia M3.5 78 km
Apr 12, 2001 30 km WNW of Peterborough, Australia M3.4 95 km
Apr 4, 2006 28 km SSE of Jamestown, Australia M3.3 31 km
May 23, 2004 17 km NE of Nuriootpa, Australia M3.3 79 km
Jun 8, 2005 110 km E of Peterborough, Australia M3.3 133 km
Nov 4, 1992 17 km WSW of Peterborough, Australia M3.1 74 km
May 9, 2001 near the coast of South Australia M3.1 39 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 70°F (21°C) 1.1 in
February 71°F (22°C) 0.8 in Warmest
March 66°F (19°C) 0.8 in Driest
April 59°F (15°C) 1.1 in
May 53°F (12°C) 1.5 in
June 48°F (9°C) 2.0 in
July 47°F (8°C) 2.1 in Coldest
August 48°F (9°C) 2.2 in Wettest
September 52°F (11°C) 2.1 in
October 57°F (14°C) 1.9 in
November 63°F (17°C) 1.2 in
December 67°F (20°C) 0.8 in

Burra has a seasonal temperature swing of 25°F / from 47°F in July to 71°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 17.7 inches, with August being the wettest month (2.2") and March the driest (0.8").

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Schools in Burra

1 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Burra Community School - - - -
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Radio Stations near Burra

0 stations within ~55 km.

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Museums in Burra

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Bon Accord Cottage - National Trust
Burra Mine Site - National Trust
Burra Police Station. Lockup & Stables - National Trust
Burra Railway Station
Kotz Cottage-National Trust
Market Square Museum National Trust
Miner's Dugouts-National Trust
Redruth Gaol

Hotels in Burra

2 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bon Accord Hotel
Burra Hotel

Restaurants in Burra

2 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Jumbucks Restaurant
Woodfired Pizza & Italian Eatery

Cafes in Burra

4 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Gaslight Antiques & Cafe
Mog's Cafe
St Just Cafe
Waters Burra Bakery

Monuments in Burra

1 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Wind Turbine Blade

Gas Stations in Burra

3 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Burra Motor Company / BP Burra
Burra Roadhouse
iOR Petroleum

Golf Courses in Burra

2 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Burra Golf Course
Hallett Golf Course

Airports Near Burra

11 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Balaklava Airport-Small Airport
Clare Valley Aerodrome-Small Airport
Farrell Flat Airport-Small Airport
Hoyleton Airbase-Small Airport
Hubert Wilkins Airstrip-Small Airport
Kapunda Airport-Small Airport
Peterborough Airport-Small Airport
Snowtown Airport-Small Airport
Steinfeld Airfield-Small Airport
Stonefield Gliding-Small Airport
Truro Flat Airpark-Small Airport

Post Offices in Burra

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Burra LPO

Churches & Religious Organizations in Burra

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Burra Uniting Church
St Marys

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 Burra

What is the population of Burra?

Burra has a population of 922 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 2 people per square mile, spread across 434.6 square miles.

What is the weather like in Burra?

Burra 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 47°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 17.6 inches.

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