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Burton, Australia
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Burton is a small city in South Australia, Australia with a population of 6,242. Elevation: 46 ft (14 m). Average temperature: 62°F (17°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Burton
Burton is a small residential suburb approximately 21 kilometres north of the CBD of Adelaide, South Australia. It is located five km north-west of Salisbury in the flat terrain of the Adelaide Plains. The suburb contains two wetland reserves, including Kaurna Park.
People
Economy
CHousing
CClimate
| Population | 6,242 |
| Population Density | 8 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 46 ft (14 m) |
| Coordinates | -34.7334°, 138.6025° |
| Timezone | Australia/Adelaide |
| Country | 🇦🇺 Australia |
| State / Province | South Australia |
| Average Temperature | 62°F (17°C) |
| January Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| July Average | 52°F (11°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 18.3 inches (464 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $22,071 |
| Median Age | 33.0 years |
About Burton
Burton is a small city in Australia (South Australia) with a population of 6,242. The city sits at an elevation of 46 feet (14 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 62°F (17°C). Temperatures range from 74°F in January to 52°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 18.3 inches. The timezone is Australia/Adelaide.
Population
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Burton vs Australia Average
Income: Burton vs Australia
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $22,071 |
| 71% below Australia avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $22,071 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $424 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 7.8% |
| 117% above Australia avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 593 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $174,600 |
| 38% below Australia avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $873 |
| 25% below Australia avg |
Ownership & Property
| Homeownership | 76.4% |
| Owner-Occupied | 76.4% |
| Renter-Occupied | 23.6% |
| Housing Units | 2,497 |
Property Tax
Climate in Burton
Burton has an average annual temperature of 17.1°C (63°F). The hottest month is Jan (23.8°C), the coldest is Jul (10.8°C). Average annual precipitation is 419 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 62.0°F |
| 15% above Australia avg | |
| January Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| July Average | 52°F (11°C) |
| Sunny Days | 320 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 46 ft (14 m) |
| Area | 832.5 sq mi (2,156.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 8/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -34.7334°N, 138.6025°W |
| Timezone | Australia/Adelaide |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1902 | KANGAROO ISLAND | Earthquake | - | - | 63 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 74°F (23°C) | 0.8 in | Warmest |
| February | 73°F (23°C) | 0.7 in | Driest |
| March | 69°F (20°C) | 0.9 in | |
| April | 63°F (17°C) | 1.5 in | |
| May | 58°F (14°C) | 2.0 in | |
| June | 53°F (12°C) | 2.3 in | |
| July | 52°F (11°C) | 2.4 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| August | 53°F (12°C) | 2.2 in | |
| September | 57°F (14°C) | 2.1 in | |
| October | 61°F (16°C) | 1.8 in | |
| November | 66°F (19°C) | 1.1 in | |
| December | 70°F (21°C) | 1.0 in |
Burton has a seasonal temperature swing of 22°F / from 52°F in July to 74°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 18.7 inches, with July being the wettest month (2.4") and February the driest (0.7").
Schools in Burton
1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Burton Primary School | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Burton
17 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Triple M Adelaide | 80s, rock | AAC+ 33 kbps | |
| ABC Radio Adelaide | news, talkback | AAC 94 kbps | |
| 5MBS 99.9FM | adelaide, blues | MP3 128 kbps | |
| ABC Triple J (SA) | abc, alternative | AAC+ 56 kbps | |
| Fresh 92.7 (192kbps) | dance, electronic | MP3 192 kbps | |
| ABC Classic FM (SA) | classical, news | AAC 238 kbps | |
| 5MBS | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Smooth FM Adelaide (AAC+ 320k) | commercial, easy listening | AAC+ 320 kbps | |
| Radio Italiana 531 | - | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Tripple M Adelaide (128kbps) | 80's, rock | AAC 130 kbps | |
| Lofty 88.9 | - | AAC 24 kbps | |
| Smooth FM Adelaide (MP3) | commercial, easy listening | MP3 96 kbps | |
| Smooth FM Adelaide (AAC+ 128k) | commercial, easy listening | AAC+ 128 kbps | |
| WOW FM 100.5 | - | AAC 64 kbps | |
| Smooth FM Adelaide (AAC+ 48k) | commercial, easy listening | AAC+ 48 kbps | |
| 5EBI 103.1 FM | mix | AAC 192 kbps | |
| 5MBS 99.9FM (AAC 64) | adelaide, blues | AAC 64 kbps |
Museums in Burton
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adelaide Tramway Museum | ||||
| Arcade Museum | ||||
| Australian Heritage Services | ||||
| Ayers House - National Trust | ||||
| Bay Discovery Centre | ||||
| Beaumont House - National Trust | ||||
| Bowdens Cottage | ||||
| Carrick Hill | ||||
| Charles Sturt Museum | ||||
| Classic Jet Fighter Museum | ||||
| Gawler Old Telegraph Museum-National Trust | ||||
| Migration Museum South Australia | ||||
| MOD. | ||||
| Museum of Economic Botany | ||||
| National Military Vehicle Museum | ||||
| National Rail Museum | ||||
| Old Highercombe Hotel And Folk Museum National Trust | ||||
| R. M. Williams Outback Heritage Museum | ||||
| RA&HS Museum & Archives | ||||
| Roseworthy Agricultural Museum | ||||
| Salisbury Water Wheel Museum | ||||
| Sir Thomas Playford ETSA Museum | ||||
| South Australian Aviation Museum | ||||
| South Australian Maritime Museum | ||||
| South Australian Museum | ||||
| Tandanya Aboriginal Cultural Centre | ||||
| Uniting Church in Australia History Centre | ||||
| Unley Museum | ||||
| Vickers Vimy Exhibition |
Libraries in Burton
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adelaide Plains Library - Two Wells | 0.0 | |||||
| Barr Smith Library | 0.0 | |||||
| BFPS Library | 0.0 | |||||
| BFPS Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Burnside Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Burnside Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Campbelltown Library | 0.0 | |||||
| City Library | 0.0 | |||||
| City Library | 0.0 | |||||
| City of Tea Tree Gully Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Civic Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Eastick | 0.0 | |||||
| Enfield Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Enfield Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Gawler Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Glenelg Community Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Glenelg Community Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Goodwood Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Greenacres Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Hindmarsh Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Hutt Street Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Hutt Street Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Ingle Farm Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Jeffrey Smart Building | 0.0 | |||||
| Kensignton and Norwood Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Kensignton and Norwood Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Len Beadell (Salisbury) Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Mawson Lakes Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Mitcham Memorial Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Ngutungka West Lakes (Community Hub and Library) | 0.0 | |||||
| North Adelaide Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Paradise Primary School Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Parks Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Parks Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Playford Civic Centre Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Playford Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Port Adelaide Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Port Adelaide-Enfield Council Library, Semaphore Branch | 0.0 | |||||
| Prospect Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Schrader Libraray | 0.0 | |||||
| Schrader Libraray | 0.0 | |||||
| State Library of South Australia | 0.0 | |||||
| Unley Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Unley Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Walkerville Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Walkerville Library | 0.0 | |||||
| West Torrens Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Woodville Library and Civic Centre | 0.0 | |||||
| Woodville Library and Civic Centre | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Burton
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adelaide Central Markets | |||||
| Adelaide Farmers’ Market | |||||
| Adelaide Farmers’ Market | |||||
| Brickworks Market | |||||
| Farm Fresh Market Parafield Airport | |||||
| The People’s Market |
Gas Stations in Burton
1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Burton
1 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Burton
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brew Boys | ||||
| Crafty Robot Brewing | ||||
| Crafty Robot Brewing | ||||
| Pirate Life | ||||
| Yellow Matter | ||||
| Yellow Matter |
Stadiums & Teams in Burton
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Burton
25 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Adelaide International Airport | ADL | Large Airport |
| RAAF Base Edinburgh | - | Medium Airport |
| Adelaide Parafield Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Aldinga Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Aldinga private airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Ardrossan Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Balaklava Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Calvin Grove Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Cherry Gardens Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Claremont Airbase | - | Small Airport |
| Gawler Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Goolwa Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Hoyleton Airbase | - | Small Airport |
| Huntfield Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Kapunda Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Lower Light Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Lyndoch Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Murray Bridge Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Rollo's Aerodrome | - | Small Airport |
| Rowland Flat Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Sedan Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Steinfeld Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Stonefield Gliding | - | Small Airport |
| Strathalbyn Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Woodside Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Burton
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Australia Post |
Treatment Centers in Burton
1 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Salisbury Primary Health Care Services |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Australia
25 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Burton
What is the population of Burton?
Burton has a population of 6,242 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 8 people per square mile, spread across 832.5 square miles. The median age of residents is 33.0 years, which is younger than the national median of 38.9 years.
Is Burton expensive to live in?
The median household income is $22,071, 71% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $174,600 (38% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $873 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 7.9x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.
What is the weather like in Burton?
Burton 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 52°F in July. The area receives 320 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 18.3 inches.
How is the job market in Burton?
The unemployment rate in Burton is 7.8%, somewhat above the national average of 3.6%. Job seekers may face moderate competition. The average weekly wage is $424. There are 593 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Burton?
The median home value in Burton is $174,600. For renters, the median monthly rent is $873. The homeownership rate is 76.4%.