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Greenock, Australia

South Australia · Australia

Greenock is a small town in South Australia, Australia with a population of 1,060. Elevation: 883 ft (269 m). Average temperature: 59°F (15°C).

Data updated June 2026

3.0 /5.0
B Good
1,060 Population 2/sq mi density
883 ft Elevation 269 meters
59°F Avg Temperature 15°C
21.5 in Annual Rain
Australia / Adelaide Timezone
$27,479 Median Income
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$27,479 median income, 2.8% unemployment
C+
Affordability
3.0 / 5.0
$180,200 home value, $901/mo rent

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About Greenock

Greenock is a small town on the north-west edge of the Barossa Valley. Located 66 km from Adelaide on the Sturt Highway (A20), Greenock is characterised by tree-lined streets with shady peppercorn trees which offer welcome relief from the hot summers which are characteristic of the area.

People

Population1,060
Median Age42.0 yrs
Density2/mi²

Economy

B
Median Income$27,479
Per Capita$27,479
Unemployment2.8%

Housing

C+
Home Value$180,200
Rent$901
Ownership92.1%
Housing Units424

Climate

Avg Temp59°F (15°C)
Rain21.5 in/yr
Sunny Days318/yr
Elevation883 ft (269 m)
Population1,060
Population Density2 / sq mi
Elevation883 ft (269 m)
Coordinates-34.4570°, 138.9272°
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$27,479
Median Age42.0 years

About Greenock

Greenock is a small town in Australia (South Australia) with a population of 1,060. The city sits at an elevation of 883 feet (269 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.

Greenock has a population of 1,060 with a density of 2 people per square mile, spread across 434.6 square miles. The median age is 42.0 years, 8% older than the national median of 38.9.

Population

1,060
Total Population
2
People / sq mi
42.0yrs
Median Age
8% above Australia avg
434.6mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Greenock vs Australia Average

The median household income in Greenock is $27,479, which is 63% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $27,479 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $528, 63% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 2.8% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 101 business establishments.

Income: Greenock vs Australia

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Income

Median HH Income$27,479
63% below Australia avg
Per Capita Income$27,479
Avg Weekly Wage$528

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment2.8%
22% below Australia avg
Establishments (County)101

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Greenock is $180,200, 36% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $901 (23% below the national average of $1,163). 92.1% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 424 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 6.6x, above the traditionally affordable threshold of 3-4x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$180,200
36% below Australia avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$901
23% below Australia avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership92.1%
Owner-Occupied92.1%
Renter-Occupied7.9%
Housing Units424

Property Tax

Climate in Greenock

Greenock has an average annual temperature of 15.4°C (60°F). The hottest month is Jan (22.4°C), the coldest is Jul (9.1°C). Average annual precipitation is 453 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 22.4°C / 72°F 14.6° / 30.2° 16.4
Feb 21.8°C / 71°F 14.4° / 29.3° 25.7
Mar 19.2°C / 67°F 12.1° / 26.3° 25.4
Apr 15.6°C / 60°F 9.3° / 22° 34.5
May 12.1°C / 54°F 6.9° / 17.4° 42.6
Jun 9.6°C / 49°F 5° / 14.1° 51.4
Jul 9.1°C / 48°F 4.6° / 13.6° 52.0
Aug 9.9°C / 50°F 4.9° / 14.8° 56.8
Sep 12.2°C / 54°F 6.6° / 17.9° 54.8
Oct 15°C / 59°F 8.3° / 21.8° 31.3
Nov 18.1°C / 65°F 10.8° / 25.4° 31.1
Dec 20.1°C / 68°F 12.6° / 27.6° 30.8
Greenock 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 883 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

Elevation883 ft (269 m)
Area434.6 sq mi (1,125.6 km²)
Population Density2/sq mi
Coordinates-34.4570°N, 138.9272°W
TimezoneAustralia/Adelaide

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 21.5"
44% below Australia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 2.48"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.71"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

25 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 86 km
May 3, 1997 32 km WNW of Burra, Australia M4.8 107 km
May 14, 2020 15 km WSW of Burra, Australia M4.4 85 km
Apr 17, 2024 8 km ENE of Jamestown, Australia M4.3 143 km
Aug 17, 1991 21 km NE of Kapunda, Australia M4.1 32 km
Mar 5, 1997 40 km NNE of Burra, Australia M4.0 125 km
Mar 5, 2022 3 km SW of Mount Barker, Australia M4.0 70 km
Feb 1, 2017 9 km NW of Murray Bridge, Australia M3.9 71 km
Apr 16, 2010 2 km N of Macclesfield, Australia M3.8 78 km
Jan 22, 1999 36 km SSE of Burra, Australia M3.8 55 km
May 9, 2001 28 km SSW of Minlaton, Australia M3.5 146 km
May 23, 2004 17 km NE of Nuriootpa, Australia M3.3 22 km
Oct 18, 2011 3 km ESE of Hawthorndene, Australia M3.3 68 km
Apr 4, 2006 28 km SSE of Jamestown, Australia M3.3 115 km
May 9, 2001 near the coast of South Australia M3.1 115 km
Mar 11, 2000 16 km NE of Balaklava, Australia M3.0 59 km
Mar 29, 2022 3 km ESE of Macclesfield, Australia M3.0 81 km
May 2, 2003 26 km ENE of Kadina, Australia M2.9 108 km
Jul 8, 2007 26 km SW of Normanville, Australia M2.8 148 km
Sep 22, 2003 11 km SSE of Normanville, Australia M2.7 131 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 - - 104 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 71°F (22°C) 0.9 in
February 72°F (22°C) 0.7 in Warmest, Driest
March 67°F (20°C) 0.9 in
April 61°F (16°C) 1.5 in
May 55°F (13°C) 1.9 in
June 50°F (10°C) 2.3 in
July 49°F (9°C) 2.5 in Coldest, Wettest
August 50°F (10°C) 2.5 in
September 53°F (12°C) 2.4 in
October 58°F (14°C) 2.0 in
November 64°F (18°C) 1.3 in
December 68°F (20°C) 0.9 in

Greenock has a seasonal temperature swing of 23°F / from 49°F in July to 72°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 19.7 inches, with July being the wettest month (2.5") and February the driest (0.7").

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Radio Stations near Greenock

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 Greenock

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

Libraries in Greenock

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 Greenock

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Barossa Valley Farmers Markets

Restaurants in Greenock

4 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Appellation
Fino
Hentley Farm
Staġuni

Monuments in Greenock

1 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Seppelt Family Mausoleum

Breweries in Greenock

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Barossa Valley Brewing
Ministry of Beer
Rehn Bier Brewery

Airports Near Greenock

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
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
Swan Reach Airport-Small Airport
Truro Flat Airpark-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 Greenock

What is the population of Greenock?

Greenock has a population of 1,060 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 2 people per square mile, spread across 434.6 square miles. The median age of residents is 42.0 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Greenock expensive to live in?

The median household income is $27,479, 63% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $180,200 (36% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $901 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 6.6x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Greenock?

Greenock 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 Greenock?

The job market in Greenock is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.8% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $528. There are 101 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Greenock?

The median home value in Greenock is $180,200. For renters, the median monthly rent is $901. The homeownership rate is 92.1%.

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