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Freeling, Australia

South Australia · Australia

Freeling is a small town in South Australia, Australia with a population of 2,204. Elevation: 630 ft (192 m). Average temperature: 59°F (15°C).

Data updated June 2026

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
2,204 Population 3/sq mi density
630 ft Elevation 192 meters
59°F Avg Temperature 15°C
21.5 in Annual Rain
Australia / Adelaide Timezone
$26,702 Median Income
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.0 / 5.0
$26,702 median income, 3.2% unemployment
C+
Affordability
2.7 / 5.0
$186,000 home value, $930/mo rent

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About Freeling

Freeling

Freeling is a small town in South Australia, about 60 km north of Adelaide. It neighbours the Barossa Valley wine region. At the 2021 census, Freeling had a population of 2,688.

People

Population2,204
Median Age33.0 yrs
Density3/mi²

Economy

B
Median Income$26,702
Per Capita$26,702
Unemployment3.2%

Housing

C+
Home Value$186,000
Rent$930
Ownership86.6%
Housing Units882

Climate

Avg Temp59°F (15°C)
Rain21.5 in/yr
Sunny Days318/yr
Elevation630 ft (192 m)
Population2,204
Population Density3 / sq mi
Elevation630 ft (192 m)
Coordinates-34.4541°, 138.8087°
TimezoneAustralia/Adelaide
Country🇦🇺 Australia
State / ProvinceSouth Australia
Average Temperature59°F (15°C)
January Average71°F (22°C)
July Average49°F (9°C)
Annual Precipitation21.5 inches (545 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$26,702
Median Age33.0 years

About Freeling

Freeling is a small town in Australia (South Australia) with a population of 2,204. The city sits at an elevation of 630 feet (192 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 59°F (15°C). Temperatures range from 71°F in January to 49°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 21.5 inches. The timezone is Australia/Adelaide.

Freeling has a population of 2,204 with a density of 3 people per square mile, spread across 832.5 square miles. The median age is 33.0 years, 15% younger than the national median of 38.9.

Population

2,204
Total Population
3
People / sq mi
33.0yrs
Median Age
15% below Australia avg
832.5mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Freeling vs Australia Average

The median household income in Freeling is $26,702, which is 64% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $26,702 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $514, 64% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 3.2% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 209 business establishments.

Income: Freeling vs Australia

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Income

Median HH Income$26,702
64% below Australia avg
Per Capita Income$26,702
Avg Weekly Wage$514

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment3.2%
11% below Australia avg
Establishments (County)209

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Freeling is $186,000, 34% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $930 (20% below the national average of $1,163). 86.6% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 882 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 7x, above the traditionally affordable threshold of 3-4x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$186,000
34% below Australia avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$930
20% below Australia avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership86.6%
Owner-Occupied86.6%
Renter-Occupied13.4%
Housing Units882

Property Tax

Climate in Freeling

Freeling has an average annual temperature of 16.5°C (62°F). The hottest month is Jan (23.4°C), the coldest is Jul (10.2°C). Average annual precipitation is 477 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 23.4°C / 74°F 15.5° / 31.4° 21.8
Feb 23.1°C / 74°F 15.5° / 30.7° 19.6
Mar 20.8°C / 69°F 13.6° / 28.1° 23.9
Apr 17°C / 63°F 10.5° / 23.6° 30.5
May 13.6°C / 56°F 8.3° / 19° 44.9
Jun 10.8°C / 51°F 5.9° / 15.7° 61.9
Jul 10.2°C / 50°F 5.4° / 14.9° 59.5
Aug 10.8°C / 51°F 5.3° / 16.4° 54.9
Sep 13°C / 55°F 6.7° / 19.2° 61.1
Oct 15.4°C / 60°F 8.2° / 22.6° 37.9
Nov 18.6°C / 65°F 11.1° / 26° 32.8
Dec 21.4°C / 71°F 14° / 28.7° 28.5
Freeling enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 71°F in January while summers reach 49°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 318 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 21.5 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 630 feet.

Temperature

71°F Jan (22°C) 49°F Jul (9°C)
Annual Average58.9°F
9% above Australia avg
January Average71°F (22°C)
July Average49°F (9°C)
Sunny Days318 days/yr

Geography

Elevation630 ft (192 m)
Area832.5 sq mi (2,156.1 km²)
Population Density3/sq mi
Coordinates-34.4541°N, 138.8087°W
TimezoneAustralia/Adelaide

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 21.5"
44% below Australia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 2.28"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.71"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

26 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M4.3 on Apr 17, 2024.

Mar 5, 1997 5 km ESE of Burra, Australia M4.8 87 km
May 3, 1997 32 km WNW of Burra, Australia M4.8 104 km
May 14, 2020 15 km WSW of Burra, Australia M4.4 84 km
Apr 17, 2024 8 km ENE of Jamestown, Australia M4.3 142 km
Aug 17, 1991 21 km NE of Kapunda, Australia M4.1 38 km
Mar 5, 2022 3 km SW of Mount Barker, Australia M4.0 70 km
Mar 5, 1997 40 km NNE of Burra, Australia M4.0 127 km
Feb 1, 2017 9 km NW of Murray Bridge, Australia M3.9 76 km
Jan 22, 1999 36 km SSE of Burra, Australia M3.8 58 km
Apr 16, 2010 2 km N of Macclesfield, Australia M3.8 77 km
May 9, 2001 28 km SSW of Minlaton, Australia M3.5 136 km
Oct 18, 2011 3 km ESE of Hawthorndene, Australia M3.3 66 km
May 23, 2004 17 km NE of Nuriootpa, Australia M3.3 32 km
Apr 4, 2006 28 km SSE of Jamestown, Australia M3.3 114 km
May 9, 2001 near the coast of South Australia M3.1 112 km
Mar 11, 2000 16 km NE of Balaklava, Australia M3.0 53 km
Mar 29, 2022 3 km ESE of Macclesfield, Australia M3.0 81 km
Aug 13, 2003 18 km WNW of Jamestown, Australia M3.0 149 km
May 2, 2003 26 km ENE of Kadina, Australia M2.9 100 km
Jul 8, 2007 26 km SW of Normanville, Australia M2.8 143 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 71°F (22°C) 0.8 in
February 73°F (23°C) 0.7 in Warmest, Driest
March 68°F (20°C) 0.9 in
April 62°F (17°C) 1.4 in
May 57°F (14°C) 1.8 in
June 51°F (11°C) 2.1 in
July 49°F (9°C) 2.3 in Coldest, Wettest
August 51°F (11°C) 2.2 in
September 54°F (12°C) 2.3 in
October 59°F (15°C) 1.9 in
November 65°F (18°C) 1.3 in
December 69°F (21°C) 0.8 in

Freeling has a seasonal temperature swing of 24°F / from 49°F in July to 73°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 18.6 inches, with July being the wettest month (2.3") and February the driest (0.7").

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Radio Stations near Freeling

16 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Triple M Adelaide 80s, rock AAC+ 33 kbps
ABC Radio Adelaide news, talkback AAC 94 kbps
Fresh 92.7 (192kbps) dance, electronic MP3 192 kbps
5MBS 99.9FM adelaide, blues MP3 128 kbps
ABC Triple J (SA) abc, alternative AAC+ 56 kbps
Smooth FM Adelaide (AAC+ 320k) commercial, easy listening AAC+ 320 kbps
5MBS - MP3 128 kbps
ABC Classic FM (SA) classical, news AAC 238 kbps
Radio Italiana 531 - MP3 192 kbps
5MBS 99.9FM (AAC 64) adelaide, blues AAC 64 kbps
Smooth FM Adelaide (MP3) commercial, easy listening MP3 96 kbps
Tripple M Adelaide (128kbps) 80's, rock AAC 130 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

Museums in Freeling

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Bagot's Fortune Mining Museum
Barossa Museum
Bowdens Cottage
Gawler Old Telegraph Museum-National Trust
Greenock Aviation Museum
Kapunda Museum
Roseworthy Agricultural Museum

Libraries in Freeling

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Eastick0.0
Gawler Public Library0.0
Kapunda Library0.0
Lyndoch Library0.0
Playford Library0.0
Resource Centre0.0
Tanunda Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Freeling

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Barossa Valley Farmers Markets

Breweries in Freeling

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Barossa Valley Brewing
Ministry of Beer
Rehn Bier Brewery

Airports Near Freeling

25 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Adelaide International AirportADLLarge Airport
RAAF Base Edinburgh-Medium Airport
Adelaide Parafield Airport-Small Airport
Balaklava Airport-Small Airport
Calvin Grove Airport-Small Airport
Cherry Gardens Airstrip-Small Airport
Clare Valley Aerodrome-Small Airport
Claremont Airbase-Small Airport
Farrell Flat Airport-Small Airport
Gawler Airport-Small Airport
Hoyleton Airbase-Small Airport
Huntfield Airfield-Small Airport
Kapunda Airport-Small Airport
Lochiel Airfield-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
Snowtown Airport-Small Airport
Steinfeld Airfield-Small Airport
Stonefield Gliding-Small Airport
Truro Flat Airpark-Small Airport
Woodside Airstrip-Small Airport

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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 Freeling

What is the population of Freeling?

Freeling has a population of 2,204 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 3 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 Freeling expensive to live in?

The median household income is $26,702, 64% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $186,000 (34% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $930 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 7x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Freeling?

Freeling enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winter temperatures average 71°F in January, while summers reach an average of 49°F in July. The area receives 318 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 21.5 inches.

How is the job market in Freeling?

Freeling has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 3.2%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $514. There are 209 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Freeling?

The median home value in Freeling is $186,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $930. The homeownership rate is 86.6%.

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