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Callington, Australia

South Australia · Australia

Callington is a small town in South Australia, Australia with a population of 589. Elevation: 308 ft (94 m). Average temperature: 61°F (16°C).

2.5 /5.0
C+ Fair
589 Population 2/sq mi density
308 ft Elevation 94 meters
61°F Avg Temperature 16°C
18.4 in Annual Rain
Australia / Adelaide Timezone
$22,173 Median Income
C+
Overall
2.5 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.6 / 5.0
$22,173 median income, 5.5% unemployment
C
Affordability
2.4 / 5.0
$166,200 home value, $831/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population589
Median Age42.0 yrs
Density2/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$22,173
Per Capita$22,173
Unemployment5.5%

Housing

C
Home Value$166,200
Rent$831
Ownership85.0%
Housing Units236

Climate

Avg Temp61°F (16°C)
Rain18.4 in/yr
Sunny Days309/yr
Elevation308 ft (94 m)
Population589
Population Density2 / sq mi
Elevation308 ft (94 m)
Coordinates-35.1198°, 139.0414°
TimezoneAustralia/Adelaide
Country🇦🇺 Australia
State / ProvinceSouth Australia
Average Temperature61°F (16°C)
January Average70°F (21°C)
July Average53°F (12°C)
Annual Precipitation18.4 inches (466 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$22,173
Median Age42.0 years

About Callington

Callington is a small town in Australia (South Australia) with a population of 589. The city sits at an elevation of 308 feet (94 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 61°F (16°C). Temperatures range from 70°F in January to 53°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 18.4 inches. The timezone is Australia/Adelaide.

Callington has a population of 589 with a density of 2 people per square mile, spread across 309.8 square miles. The median age is 42.0 years, 8% older than the national median of 38.9.

Population

589
Total Population
2
People / sq mi
42.0yrs
Median Age
8% above Australia avg
309.8mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Callington vs Australia Average

The median household income in Callington is $22,173, which is 70% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $22,173 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $426, 70% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 5.5% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 56 business establishments.

Income: Callington vs Australia

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Income

Median HH Income$22,173
70% below Australia avg
Per Capita Income$22,173
Avg Weekly Wage$426

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment5.5%
53% above Australia avg
Establishments (County)56

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Callington is $166,200, 41% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $831 (29% below the national average of $1,163). 85.0% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 236 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 7.5x, making homeownership a significant financial stretch for most families.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$166,200
41% below Australia avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$831
29% below Australia avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership85.0%
Owner-Occupied85.0%
Renter-Occupied15.0%
Housing Units236

Property Tax

Climate in Callington

Callington has an average annual temperature of 14.7°C (58°F). The hottest month is Jan (20.2°C), the coldest is Jul (9.5°C). Average annual precipitation is 734 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 20.2°C / 68°F 12.6° / 27.8° 22.2
Feb 20.2°C / 68°F 12.6° / 27.8° 25.6
Mar 18.2°C / 65°F 11° / 25.3° 27.6
Apr 15.1°C / 59°F 8.9° / 21.3° 46.9
May 12.3°C / 54°F 7.4° / 17.2° 76.7
Jun 10.2°C / 50°F 5.9° / 14.4° 100.4
Jul 9.5°C / 49°F 5.3° / 13.7° 113.3
Aug 10.1°C / 50°F 5.4° / 14.8° 103.5
Sep 12°C / 54°F 6.7° / 17.4° 82.8
Oct 14°C / 57°F 7.7° / 20.2° 53.8
Nov 16.8°C / 62°F 9.9° / 23.7° 41.3
Dec 18.2°C / 65°F 11.1° / 25.3° 40.3
Callington enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 70°F in January while summers reach 53°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 309 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 18.4 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 308 feet.

Temperature

70°F Jan (21°C) 53°F Jul (12°C)
Annual Average61.2°F
13% above Australia avg
January Average70°F (21°C)
July Average53°F (12°C)
Sunny Days309 days/yr

Geography

Elevation308 ft (94 m)
Area309.8 sq mi (802.4 km²)
Population Density2/sq mi
Coordinates-35.1198°N, 139.0414°W
TimezoneAustralia/Adelaide

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 18.4"
52% below Australia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 2.13"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.75"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

14 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.1. Most recent: M3.0 on Mar 29, 2022.

Aug 17, 1991 21 km NE of Kapunda, Australia M4.1 103 km
Mar 5, 2022 3 km SW of Mount Barker, Australia M4.0 19 km
Feb 1, 2017 9 km NW of Murray Bridge, Australia M3.9 16 km
Apr 16, 2010 2 km N of Macclesfield, Australia M3.8 19 km
Jan 22, 1999 36 km SSE of Burra, Australia M3.8 127 km
May 9, 2001 28 km SSW of Minlaton, Australia M3.5 143 km
Oct 18, 2011 3 km ESE of Hawthorndene, Australia M3.3 35 km
May 23, 2004 17 km NE of Nuriootpa, Australia M3.3 85 km
Mar 11, 2000 16 km NE of Balaklava, Australia M3.0 129 km
Mar 29, 2022 3 km ESE of Macclesfield, Australia M3.0 17 km
Jul 8, 2007 26 km SW of Normanville, Australia M2.8 100 km
Sep 22, 2003 11 km SSE of Normanville, Australia M2.7 77 km
Aug 3, 2007 23 km SSE of Burra, Australia M2.7 140 km
Jun 12, 2007 26 km E of Angaston, Australia M2.5 74 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 96 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 70°F (21°C) 0.8 in
February 71°F (22°C) 0.8 in Warmest, Driest
March 67°F (19°C) 0.9 in
April 61°F (16°C) 1.4 in
May 56°F (13°C) 1.5 in
June 52°F (11°C) 1.8 in Coldest
July 53°F (12°C) 1.9 in
August 52°F (11°C) 2.1 in Wettest
September 55°F (13°C) 1.9 in
October 59°F (15°C) 1.7 in
November 64°F (18°C) 1.1 in
December 68°F (20°C) 1.1 in

Callington has a seasonal temperature swing of 19°F / from 52°F in June to 71°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 17.0 inches, with August being the wettest month (2.1") and February the driest (0.8").

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Schools in Callington

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Callington Primary
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Radio Stations near Callington

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 Callington

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Captain's Cottage Museum
Gilbert's Motor Museum
Lobethal Archives & Historical Museum
Nairne Museum
Soaring Museum
Strathalbyn Police Station and Courthouse Museum - National Trust

Libraries in Callington

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Mount Barker Community Library0.0
Murray Bridge Library0.0
Strathalbyn Library0.0
Woodside Library0.0

Restaurants in Callington

1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Lavande

Cafes in Callington

1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bremer River Cottage

Breweries in Callington

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Gulf Brewery
Left Barrel Brewery
Lobethal Bierhaus

Airports Near Callington

24 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Adelaide International AirportADLLarge Airport
RAAF Base EdinburghMedium Airport
Adelaide Parafield AirportSmall Airport
Aldinga AirportSmall Airport
Aldinga private airstripSmall Airport
Calvin Grove AirportSmall Airport
Cherry Gardens AirstripSmall Airport
Claremont AirbaseSmall Airport
Gawler AirportSmall Airport
Goolwa AirportSmall Airport
Hindmarsh International AirportSmall Airport
Hindmarsh Island private stripSmall Airport
Huntfield AirfieldSmall Airport
Lower Light AirportSmall Airport
Lyndoch AirportSmall Airport
Meningie AirportSmall Airport
Murray Bridge AirportSmall Airport
Rollo's AerodromeSmall Airport
Rowland Flat AirstripSmall Airport
Sedan AirfieldSmall Airport
Strathalbyn AirportSmall Airport
Swan Reach AirportSmall Airport
Truro Flat AirparkSmall Airport
Woodside AirstripSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Callington

4 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Friendship Synagogue
Monarto Lutheran Church
Monastery of the Prophet Elias
Salem Lutheran 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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Frequently Asked Questions About Callington

What is the population of Callington?

Callington has a population of 589 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 2 people per square mile, spread across 309.8 square miles. The median age of residents is 42.0 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Callington expensive to live in?

The median household income is $22,173, 70% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $166,200 (41% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $831 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 7.5x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Callington?

Callington enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winter temperatures average 70°F in January, while summers reach an average of 53°F in July. The area receives 309 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 18.4 inches.

How is the job market in Callington?

The unemployment rate in Callington is 5.5%, somewhat above the national average of 3.6%. Job seekers may face moderate competition. The average weekly wage is $426. There are 56 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Callington?

The median home value in Callington is $166,200. For renters, the median monthly rent is $831. The homeownership rate is 85.0%.

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