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Coober Pedy, Australia

South Australia · Australia

Coober Pedy is a small town in South Australia, Australia with a population of 2,106. Elevation: 745 ft (227 m). Average temperature: 69°F (20°C).

Data updated June 2026

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
2,106 Population
745 ft Elevation 227 meters
69°F Avg Temperature 20°C
6.7 in Annual Rain
Australia / Adelaide Timezone
$16,832 Median Income
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.9 / 5.0
$16,832 median income, 11.8% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.6 / 5.0
$91,800 home value, $459/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population2,106
Median Age50.0 yrs

Economy

D
Median Income$16,832
Per Capita$16,832
Unemployment11.8%

Housing

B+
Home Value$91,800
Rent$459
Ownership62.7%
Housing Units842

Climate

Avg Temp69°F (20°C)
Rain6.7 in/yr
Sunny Days324/yr
Elevation745 ft (227 m)
Population2,106
Elevation745 ft (227 m)
Coordinates-29.0142°, 134.7550°
TimezoneAustralia/Adelaide
Country🇦🇺 Australia
State / ProvinceSouth Australia
Average Temperature69°F (20°C)
January Average83°F (28°C)
July Average54°F (12°C)
Annual Precipitation6.7 inches (171 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$16,832
Median Age50.0 years

About Coober Pedy

Coober Pedy is a small town in Australia (South Australia) with a population of 2,106. The city sits at an elevation of 745 feet (227 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 69°F (20°C). Temperatures range from 83°F in January to 54°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 6.7 inches. The timezone is Australia/Adelaide.

Coober Pedy has a population of 2,106. The median age is 50.0 years, 29% older than the national median of 38.9.

Population

2,106
Total Population
50.0yrs
Median Age
29% above Australia avg

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Coober Pedy vs Australia Average

The median household income in Coober Pedy is $16,832, which is 78% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $16,832 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $324, 77% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 11.8% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 200 business establishments.

Income: Coober Pedy vs Australia

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Income

Median HH Income$16,832
78% below Australia avg
Per Capita Income$16,832
Avg Weekly Wage$324

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment11.8%
228% above Australia avg
Establishments (County)200

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Coober Pedy is $91,800, 67% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $459 (61% below the national average of $1,163). 62.7% of housing units are owner-occupied. There are 842 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 5.5x, above the traditionally affordable threshold of 3-4x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$91,800
67% below Australia avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$459
61% below Australia avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership62.7%
Owner-Occupied62.7%
Renter-Occupied37.3%
Housing Units842

Property Tax

Climate in Coober Pedy

Coober Pedy has an average annual temperature of 21.1°C (70°F). The hottest month is Jan (29.6°C), the coldest is Jun (12.4°C). Average annual precipitation is 151 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 29.6°C / 85°F 22.3° / 36.8° 15.3
Feb 28.7°C / 84°F 21.6° / 35.8° 14.2
Mar 25.4°C / 78°F 18.7° / 32.1° 17.2
Apr 21°C / 70°F 14.6° / 27.4° 15.7
May 16°C / 61°F 10° / 22.1° 10.3
Jun 12.4°C / 54°F 6.7° / 18.2° 11.6
Jul 12.6°C / 55°F 6.3° / 18.8° 3.5
Aug 14.4°C / 58°F 7.7° / 21.1° 6.7
Sep 18.4°C / 65°F 11.2° / 25.7° 8.9
Oct 22.2°C / 72°F 14.6° / 29.7° 14.3
Nov 25.4°C / 78°F 18° / 32.7° 12.6
Dec 27.6°C / 82°F 20.2° / 35° 20.2
Coober Pedy enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F (20°C). Winters average 83°F in January while summers reach 54°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 324 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 6.7 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 745 feet.

Temperature

83°F Jan (28°C) 54°F Jul (12°C)
Annual Average68.6°F
27% above Australia avg
January Average83°F (28°C)
July Average54°F (12°C)
Sunny Days324 days/yr

Geography

Elevation745 ft (227 m)
Coordinates-29.0142°N, 134.7550°W
TimezoneAustralia/Adelaide

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 6.7"
82% below Australia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 0.87"
Driest Month (Apr) 0.31"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

3 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.2. Most recent: M4.2 on May 11, 2003.

May 11, 2003 126 km NNE of Coober Pedy, Australia M4.2 127 km
Aug 17, 1998 32 km ENE of Coober Pedy, Australia M3.7 33 km
Feb 11, 2002 149 km E of Coober Pedy, Australia M3.3 150 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 83°F (28°C) 0.9 in Warmest, Wettest
February 82°F (28°C) 0.8 in
March 77°F (25°C) 0.6 in
April 68°F (20°C) 0.3 in Driest
May 60°F (16°C) 0.5 in
June 55°F (13°C) 0.5 in
July 54°F (12°C) 0.4 in Coldest
August 57°F (14°C) 0.5 in
September 63°F (17°C) 0.5 in
October 69°F (21°C) 0.7 in
November 75°F (24°C) 0.5 in
December 80°F (27°C) 0.7 in

Coober Pedy has a seasonal temperature swing of 29°F / from 54°F in July to 83°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 6.7 inches, with January being the wettest month (0.9") and April the driest (0.3").

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Colleges & Universities in Coober Pedy

Institution Type Founded Website
Tafe SA Coober Pedy College

Schools in Coober Pedy

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Coober Pedy School
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Radio Stations near Coober Pedy

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Museums in Coober Pedy

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Faye's Underground Home
The Cave (Faye's First Underground Home)
Umoona Opal Mine & Museum

Libraries in Coober Pedy

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Community Library0.0
Underground Books0.0

Hotels in Coober Pedy

4 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Comfort Inn
Desert Cave Hotel
Desert Cave Hotel
Golden Chain Desert View Apartments

Restaurants in Coober Pedy

6 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Desert Grill & Seafood
John's Pizza Coffee Lounge
Opal City Chinese
Outback Bar and Grill
Outback Restaurant
Tom & Mary's Greek Taverna

Cafes in Coober Pedy

1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Opal Cafe

Cinemas in Coober Pedy

1 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Coober Pedy Drive-In Theater

Bus Stations in Coober Pedy

1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Greyhound Australia

Gas Stations in Coober Pedy

6 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Ampol
AU #11622224050
AU #1441977206
Bulls Coober Pedy
Mobil
Shell

Banks in Coober Pedy

1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Westpac

Golf Courses in Coober Pedy

1 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Coober Pedy Opal Fields Golf Club

Airports Near Coober Pedy

7 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Coober Pedy AirportCPDMedium Airport
Ingomar AirportSmall Airport
Mabel Creek Station AirportSmall Airport
Manguri AirportSmall Airport
Matheson Bore AirstripSmall Airport
Mount Clarence AirportSmall Airport
Wirrida Siding AirportSmall Airport

Post Offices in Coober Pedy

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Coober Pedy LPO

Churches & Religious Organizations in Coober Pedy

7 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Catacomb Church
Coober Pedy Community Church
Coober Pedy Seventh-day Adventist Church Fellowship
Saint Elijah Church
Saints Peter and Paul Church
St Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church
The Revival Fellowship

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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 Coober Pedy

What is the population of Coober Pedy?

Coober Pedy has a population of 2,106 residents and is located in Australia.. The median age of residents is 50.0 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Coober Pedy expensive to live in?

The median household income is $16,832, 78% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $91,800 (67% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $459 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 5.5x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Coober Pedy?

Coober Pedy enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F (20°C). Winter temperatures average 83°F in January, while summers reach an average of 54°F in July. The area receives 324 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 6.7 inches.

How is the job market in Coober Pedy?

The job market in Coober Pedy faces challenges, with unemployment at 11.8% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $324. There are 200 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Coober Pedy?

The median home value in Coober Pedy is $91,800. For renters, the median monthly rent is $459. The homeownership rate is 62.7%.

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