Goolwa North, Australia

South Australia · Australia

Goolwa North is a small town in South Australia, Australia with a population of 1,307. Elevation: 16 ft (5 m). Average temperature: 60°F (16°C).

Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026

1,307 Population 9/sq mi density
16 ft Elevation 5 meters
60°F Avg Temperature 16°C
22.8 in Annual Rain
Australia / Adelaide Timezone

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People

Population1,307
Density9/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp60°F (16°C)
Rain22.8 in/yr
Elevation16 ft (5 m)
Population1,307
Population Density9 / sq mi
Elevation16 ft (5 m)
Coordinates-35.4912°, 138.8126°
TimezoneAustralia/Adelaide
Country🇦🇺 Australia
State / ProvinceSouth Australia
Average Temperature60°F (16°C)
January Average67°F (20°C)
July Average53°F (11°C)
Annual Precipitation22.8 inches (579 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Goolwa North

Goolwa North is a small town in Australia (South Australia) with a population of 1,307. The city sits at an elevation of 16 feet (5 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 60°F (16°C). Temperatures range from 67°F in January to 53°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 22.8 inches. The timezone is Australia/Adelaide.

Climate in Goolwa North

Goolwa North has an average annual temperature of 16.5°C (62°F). The hottest month is Jan (20.9°C), the coldest is Jul (11.8°C). Average annual precipitation is 430 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 20.9°C / 70°F 16.1° / 25.7° 18.1
Feb 20.3°C / 69°F 15.8° / 24.8° 18.5
Mar 19.4°C / 67°F 14.6° / 24.2° 18.5
Apr 17.4°C / 63°F 12.7° / 22.1° 29.8
May 14.6°C / 58°F 10.5° / 18.6° 46.8
Jun 12.2°C / 54°F 8.5° / 16° 54.7
Jul 11.8°C / 53°F 8.1° / 15.6° 59.9
Aug 12.4°C / 54°F 8.2° / 16.5° 54.6
Sep 14.2°C / 58°F 9.5° / 18.9° 46.0
Oct 16°C / 61°F 10.9° / 21.2° 33.2
Nov 18.4°C / 65°F 13.1° / 23.7° 25.8
Dec 19.9°C / 68°F 14.7° / 25.1° 23.9
Goolwa North enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 67°F in January while summers reach 53°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. Annual precipitation totals 22.8 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 16 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

67°F Jan (20°C) 53°F Jul (11°C)
Annual Average60.0°F
11% above Australia avg
January Average67°F (20°C)
July Average53°F (11°C)

Geography

Elevation16 ft (5 m)
Area140.3 sq mi (363.2 km²)
Population Density9/sq mi
Coordinates35.4912°S, 138.8126°E
TimezoneAustralia/Adelaide

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 22.8"
40% below Australia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 3.23"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.75"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

11 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 M4.1 146 km
Mar 5, 2022 3 km SW of Mount Barker, Australia M4.0 45 km
Feb 1, 2017 9 km NW of Murray Bridge, Australia M3.9 59 km
Apr 16, 2010 2 km N of Macclesfield, Australia M3.8 38 km
May 9, 2001 28 km SSW of Minlaton, Australia M3.5 133 km
Oct 18, 2011 3 km ESE of Hawthorndene, Australia M3.3 52 km
May 23, 2004 17 km NE of Nuriootpa, Australia M3.3 129 km
Mar 29, 2022 3 km ESE of Macclesfield, Australia M3.0 35 km
Jul 8, 2007 26 km SW of Normanville, Australia M2.8 65 km
Sep 22, 2003 11 km SSE of Normanville, Australia M2.7 41 km
Jun 12, 2007 26 km E of Angaston, Australia M2.5 120 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 - - 92 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 67°F (20°C) 0.9 in
February 70°F (21°C) 0.8 in Warmest, Driest
March 66°F (19°C) 1.1 in
April 61°F (16°C) 1.9 in
May 57°F (14°C) 2.3 in
June 53°F (11°C) 2.9 in
July 53°F (11°C) 3.2 in Wettest
August 52°F (11°C) 3.1 in Coldest
September 55°F (13°C) 2.3 in
October 59°F (15°C) 1.9 in
November 63°F (17°C) 1.1 in
December 67°F (19°C) 1.1 in

Goolwa North has a seasonal temperature swing of 17°F / from 52°F in August to 70°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 22.6 inches, with July being the wettest month (3.2") and February the driest (0.8").

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Radio Stations near Goolwa North

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Lofty 88.9 - AAC 24 kbps

Museums in Goolwa North

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Gilbert's Motor Museum
Goolwa Museum-National Trust
Goolwa Old Railway Superintendent's Cottage
National Trust Museum and Gift Shop
Port Elliot Railway Station - National Trust
Strathalbyn Police Station and Courthouse Museum - National Trust
Victor Harbor Station Master's Residence

Libraries in Goolwa North

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Port Elliot Depot0.0
Strathalbyn Library0.0
Victor Harbor Town Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Goolwa North

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Goolwa Wharf Rotary Market

Monuments in Goolwa North

1 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Sturt Monument

Train Stations in Goolwa North

1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Black Swamp

Airports Near Goolwa North

15 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Adelaide International AirportADLLarge Airport
Adelaide Parafield Airport-Small Airport
Aldinga Airport-Small Airport
Aldinga private airstrip-Small Airport
Cherry Gardens Airstrip-Small Airport
Claremont Airbase-Small Airport
Goolwa Airport-Small Airport
Hindmarsh International Airport-Small Airport
Hindmarsh Island private strip-Small Airport
Huntfield Airfield-Small Airport
Meningie Airport-Small Airport
Murray Bridge Airport-Small Airport
Rollo's Aerodrome-Small Airport
Strathalbyn Airport-Small Airport
Woodside Airstrip-Small Airport

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 Goolwa North

What is the population of Goolwa North?

Goolwa North has a population of 1,307 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 9 people per square mile, spread across 140.3 square miles.

What is the weather like in Goolwa North?

Goolwa North enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winter temperatures average 67°F in January, while summers reach an average of 53°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 22.8 inches.

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