Compton, Australia
South Australia · Australia
Compton is a small town in South Australia, Australia with a population of 812. Elevation: 190 ft (58 m). Average temperature: 57°F (14°C).
Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026
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People
Climate
| Population | 812 |
| Population Density | 76 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 190 ft (58 m) |
| Coordinates | -37.8151°, 140.6755° |
| Timezone | Australia/Adelaide |
| Country | 🇦🇺 Australia |
| State / Province | South Australia |
| Average Temperature | 57°F (14°C) |
| January Average | 65°F (18°C) |
| July Average | 49°F (10°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 29.5 inches (748 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Compton
Compton is a small town in Australia (South Australia) with a population of 812. The city sits at an elevation of 190 feet (58 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 57°F (14°C). Temperatures range from 65°F in January to 49°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 29.5 inches. The timezone is Australia/Adelaide.
Climate in Compton
Compton has an average annual temperature of 14.1°C (57°F). The hottest month is Feb (19.2°C), the coldest is Jul (9.6°C). Average annual precipitation is 712 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 57.0°F |
| 6% above Australia avg | |
| January Average | 65°F (18°C) |
| July Average | 49°F (10°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 190 ft (58 m) |
| Area | 10.7 sq mi (27.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 76/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.8151°S, 140.6755°E |
| Timezone | Australia/Adelaide |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Newer Volcanics Province (160 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Newer Volcanics Province | Shield(s) | 1,011 m (3,317 ft) | -2900 | 160 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 65°F (18°C) | 1.2 in | |
| February | 66°F (19°C) | 0.7 in | Warmest, Driest |
| March | 63°F (17°C) | 1.4 in | |
| April | 58°F (15°C) | 2.2 in | |
| May | 54°F (12°C) | 2.8 in | |
| June | 50°F (10°C) | 3.7 in | |
| July | 49°F (10°C) | 4.2 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| August | 50°F (10°C) | 4.1 in | |
| September | 52°F (11°C) | 3.2 in | |
| October | 55°F (13°C) | 2.5 in | |
| November | 58°F (15°C) | 1.9 in | |
| December | 62°F (17°C) | 1.5 in |
Compton has a seasonal temperature swing of 17°F / from 49°F in July to 66°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 29.4 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.2") and February the driest (0.7").
Museums in Compton
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glencoe Woolshed-National Trust | ||||
| Mount Gambier Courthouse Museum-National Trust | ||||
| Mount Gambier RSL War Museum | ||||
| Old Courthouse Gallery and Museum | ||||
| Sexton's Cottage |
Libraries in Compton
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Gambier Library | 0.0 |
Breweries in Compton
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Little Rippa Brewing Co |
Stadiums & Teams in Compton
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Compton
7 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Mount Gambier Airport | MGB | Medium Airport |
| Callendale Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Caroline Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Casterton Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Coonawarra Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Millicent Airport | MLR | Small Airport |
| Strathdownie Airport | - | Small Airport |
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Shipwrecks Near Compton
1 documented shipwrecks found near Compton.
| Name | Year | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Admella | - | A passenger ship that ran onto a reef off the Carpenter Rocks, with 89 lives lost including 14 children. |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Australia
25 public holidays this year
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What is the population of Compton?
Compton has a population of 812 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 76 people per square mile, spread across 10.7 square miles.
What is the weather like in Compton?
Compton enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winter temperatures average 65°F in January, while summers reach an average of 49°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 29.5 inches.
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