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Cleve, Australia

South Australia · Australia

Cleve is a small town in South Australia, Australia with a population of 1,142. Elevation: 643 ft (196 m). Average temperature: 63°F (17°C).

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
1,142 Population 119/sq mi density
643 ft Elevation 196 meters
63°F Avg Temperature 17°C
12.8 in Annual Rain
Australia / Adelaide Timezone
$23,423 Median Income
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$23,423 median income, 1.1% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.4 / 5.0
$93,000 home value, $465/mo rent

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About Cleve

Cleve

Cleve is a small agriculturally based town on Central Eyre Peninsula in South Australia. It is 226 km southwest of Port Augusta and 143 km north of Port Lincoln. At the 2006 census, Cleve had a population of 738.
The town has its origins in the 1850s, with the town established some twenty years later.

People

Population1,142
Median Age49.0 yrs
Density119/mi²

Economy

B
Median Income$23,423
Per Capita$23,423
Unemployment1.1%

Housing

A
Home Value$93,000
Rent$465
Ownership80.2%
Housing Units457

Climate

Avg Temp63°F (17°C)
Rain12.8 in/yr
Sunny Days313/yr
Elevation643 ft (196 m)
Population1,142
Population Density119 / sq mi
Elevation643 ft (196 m)
Coordinates-33.7000°, 136.5000°
TimezoneAustralia/Adelaide
Country🇦🇺 Australia
State / ProvinceSouth Australia
Average Temperature63°F (17°C)
January Average72°F (22°C)
July Average52°F (11°C)
Annual Precipitation12.8 inches (325 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$23,423
Median Age49.0 years

About Cleve

Cleve is a small town in Australia (South Australia) with a population of 1,142. The city sits at an elevation of 643 feet (196 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 63°F (17°C). Temperatures range from 72°F in January to 52°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 12.8 inches. The timezone is Australia/Adelaide.

Cleve has a population of 1,142 with a density of 119 people per square mile, spread across 9.6 square miles. The median age is 49.0 years, 26% older than the national median of 38.9.

Population

1,142
Total Population
119
People / sq mi
49.0yrs
Median Age
26% above Australia avg
9.6mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Cleve vs Australia Average

The median household income in Cleve is $23,423, which is 69% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $23,423 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $450, 69% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 1.1% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 108 business establishments.

Income: Cleve vs Australia

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Income

Median HH Income$23,423
69% below Australia avg
Per Capita Income$23,423
Avg Weekly Wage$450

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.1%
69% below Australia avg
Establishments (County)108

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Cleve is $93,000, 67% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $465 (60% below the national average of $1,163). 80.2% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 457 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 4x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$93,000
67% below Australia avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$465
60% below Australia avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership80.2%
Owner-Occupied80.2%
Renter-Occupied19.8%
Housing Units457

Property Tax

Climate in Cleve

Cleve has an average annual temperature of 17.2°C (63°F). The hottest month is Jan (22.4°C), the coldest is Jul (11.6°C). Average annual precipitation is 404 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 22.4°C / 72°F 16.4° / 28.4° 19.9
Feb 22.4°C / 72°F 16.7° / 28.1° 20.6
Mar 20.4°C / 69°F 15° / 25.9° 25.7
Apr 18.2°C / 65°F 13° / 23.4° 23.9
May 14.8°C / 59°F 10.4° / 19.1° 37.3
Jun 12.3°C / 54°F 8.4° / 16.2° 53.3
Jul 11.6°C / 53°F 7.5° / 15.7° 41.9
Aug 12.4°C / 54°F 7.7° / 17.1° 46.7
Sep 14.6°C / 58°F 9.1° / 20.1° 43.7
Oct 17°C / 63°F 10.9° / 23° 33.2
Nov 19.2°C / 67°F 13.1° / 25.2° 26.7
Dec 20.7°C / 69°F 14.6° / 26.8° 31.0
Cleve enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 72°F in January while summers reach 52°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 313 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 12.8 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 643 feet.

Temperature

72°F Jan (22°C) 52°F Jul (11°C)
Annual Average62.6°F
16% above Australia avg
January Average72°F (22°C)
July Average52°F (11°C)
Sunny Days313 days/yr

Geography

Elevation643 ft (196 m)
Area9.6 sq mi (24.9 km²)
Population Density119/sq mi
Coordinates-33.7000°N, 136.5000°W
TimezoneAustralia/Adelaide

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 12.8"
66% below Australia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 1.54"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.63"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

7 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.7. Most recent: M4.7 on Jun 5, 2010.

Jun 5, 2010 23 km NW of Cowell, Australia M4.7 25 km
Jun 9, 1996 40 km WNW of Tumby Bay, Australia M4.4 98 km
May 6, 1998 near the coast of South Australia M3.7 58 km
Feb 26, 1998 50 km NNW of Cowell, Australia M3.6 55 km
Jul 17, 2006 55 km S of Cowell, Australia M3.4 67 km
May 2, 2003 26 km ENE of Kadina, Australia M2.9 138 km
Nov 8, 2002 33 km N of Tumby Bay, Australia M2.8 57 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 72°F (22°C) 0.7 in
February 73°F (23°C) 0.6 in Warmest, Driest
March 69°F (21°C) 0.8 in
April 64°F (18°C) 0.9 in
May 59°F (15°C) 1.3 in
June 54°F (12°C) 1.3 in
July 52°F (11°C) 1.5 in Coldest
August 54°F (12°C) 1.5 in Wettest
September 57°F (14°C) 1.5 in
October 62°F (17°C) 1.1 in
November 66°F (19°C) 0.9 in
December 70°F (21°C) 0.8 in

Cleve has a seasonal temperature swing of 21°F / from 52°F in July to 73°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 12.8 inches, with August being the wettest month (1.5") and February the driest (0.6").

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Schools in Cleve

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Cleve Area School
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Radio Stations near Cleve

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Museums in Cleve

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Cleve Old Council Chambers - National Trust

Hotels in Cleve

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Cleve Hotel Motel

Cafes in Cleve

2 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Cleve Bakery and Deli
Pink Door Cafe

Monuments in Cleve

1 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Goyders Line

Gas Stations in Cleve

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Birdseye Roadhouse

Banks in Cleve

2 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

ANZ
Bendigo Bank

Golf Courses in Cleve

3 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Cleve Golf Club
Darke Peak Golf Course
Darke Peak Golf Course

Airports Near Cleve

4 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Cleve AirportCVCMedium Airport
Cowell AirportCCWSmall Airport
Kimba AirportSmall Airport
Tumby Bay AirportSmall Airport

Post Offices in Cleve

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Cleve Post Office

Churches & Religious Organizations in Cleve

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Anglican Church
Cleve Uniting Church

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Meteorites
2
Confirmed meteorite landing sites recorded in NASA meteorite catalog
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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 Cleve

What is the population of Cleve?

Cleve has a population of 1,142 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 119 people per square mile, spread across 9.6 square miles. The median age of residents is 49.0 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Cleve expensive to live in?

The median household income is $23,423, 69% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $93,000 (67% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $465 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 4x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Cleve?

Cleve enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winter temperatures average 72°F in January, while summers reach an average of 52°F in July. The area receives 313 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 12.8 inches.

How is the job market in Cleve?

The job market in Cleve is very strong, with unemployment at just 1.1% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $450. There are 108 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Cleve?

The median home value in Cleve is $93,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $465. The homeownership rate is 80.2%.

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