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Kadina, Australia

South Australia · Australia

Kadina is a small town in South Australia, Australia with a population of 2,739. Elevation: 151 ft (46 m). Average temperature: 63°F (17°C).

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
2,739 Population 3/sq mi density
151 ft Elevation 46 meters
63°F Avg Temperature 17°C
17.6 in Annual Rain
Australia / Adelaide Timezone
$20,212 Median Income
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Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Economy
2.5 / 5.0
$20,212 median income, 6.1% unemployment
C+
Affordability
2.7 / 5.0
$140,800 home value, $704/mo rent

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About Kadina

Kadina

Kadina is a town on the Yorke Peninsula of the Australian state of South Australia, approximately 144 kilometres north-northwest of the state capital of Adelaide. The largest town of the Peninsula, Kadina is one of the three Copper Triangle towns famous for their shared copper mining history. The three towns are known as "Little Cornwall" for the significant number of immigrants from Cornwall who worked at the mines in the late 19th century.

People

Population2,739
Median Age49.0 yrs
Density3/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$20,212
Per Capita$20,212
Unemployment6.1%

Housing

C+
Home Value$140,800
Rent$704
Ownership71.0%
Housing Units1,096

Climate

Avg Temp63°F (17°C)
Rain17.6 in/yr
Sunny Days333/yr
Elevation151 ft (46 m)
Population2,739
Population Density3 / sq mi
Elevation151 ft (46 m)
Coordinates-33.9650°, 137.7163°
TimezoneAustralia/Adelaide
Country🇦🇺 Australia
State / ProvinceSouth Australia
Average Temperature63°F (17°C)
January Average74°F (23°C)
July Average53°F (12°C)
Annual Precipitation17.6 inches (447 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$20,212
Median Age49.0 years

About Kadina

Kadina is a small town in Australia (South Australia) with a population of 2,739. The city sits at an elevation of 151 feet (46 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 63°F (17°C). Temperatures range from 74°F in January to 53°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 17.6 inches. The timezone is Australia/Adelaide.

Kadina has a population of 2,739 with a density of 3 people per square mile, spread across 860.8 square miles. The median age is 49.0 years, 26% older than the national median of 38.9.

Population

2,739
Total Population
3
People / sq mi
49.0yrs
Median Age
26% above Australia avg
860.8mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Kadina vs Australia Average

The median household income in Kadina is $20,212, which is 73% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $20,212 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $389, 73% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 6.1% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 260 business establishments.

Income: Kadina vs Australia

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Income

Median HH Income$20,212
73% below Australia avg
Per Capita Income$20,212
Avg Weekly Wage$389

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment6.1%
69% above Australia avg
Establishments (County)260

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Kadina is $140,800, 50% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $704 (39% below the national average of $1,163). 71.0% of housing units are owner-occupied. There are 1,096 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$140,800
50% below Australia avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$704
39% below Australia avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership71.0%
Owner-Occupied71.0%
Renter-Occupied29.0%
Housing Units1,096

Property Tax

Climate in Kadina

Kadina has an average annual temperature of 16.8°C (62°F). The hottest month is Jan (23.9°C), the coldest is Jul (10.3°C). Average annual precipitation is 338 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 23.9°C / 75°F 15.8° / 32° 13.8
Feb 22.9°C / 73°F 15.1° / 30.7° 12.2
Mar 21°C / 70°F 13.6° / 28.3° 28.5
Apr 17.3°C / 63°F 10.4° / 24.2° 28.9
May 14.1°C / 57°F 8.6° / 19.6° 46.8
Jun 10.9°C / 52°F 5.6° / 16.1° 40.9
Jul 10.3°C / 51°F 5.1° / 15.5° 34.4
Aug 10.9°C / 52°F 4.9° / 16.9° 33.3
Sep 13.2°C / 56°F 6.2° / 20.3° 33.0
Oct 16.4°C / 62°F 8.4° / 24.4° 20.4
Nov 19.2°C / 67°F 11.1° / 27.3° 13.9
Dec 21.3°C / 70°F 13.3° / 29.3° 31.4
Kadina enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 74°F in January while summers reach 53°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 333 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 17.6 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 151 feet.

Temperature

74°F Jan (23°C) 53°F Jul (12°C)
Annual Average62.8°F
16% above Australia avg
January Average74°F (23°C)
July Average53°F (12°C)
Sunny Days333 days/yr

Geography

Elevation151 ft (46 m)
Area860.8 sq mi (2,229.5 km²)
Population Density3/sq mi
Coordinates-33.9650°N, 137.7163°W
TimezoneAustralia/Adelaide

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 17.6"
54% below Australia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 1.93"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.63"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

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

May 3, 1997 32 km WNW of Burra, Australia M4.8 97 km
Mar 5, 1997 5 km ESE of Burra, Australia M4.8 121 km
Jun 5, 2010 23 km NW of Cowell, Australia M4.7 103 km
May 14, 2020 15 km WSW of Burra, Australia M4.4 101 km
Apr 17, 2024 8 km ENE of Jamestown, Australia M4.3 125 km
Aug 18, 1999 24 km W of Peterborough, Australia M4.2 139 km
Aug 17, 1991 21 km NE of Kapunda, Australia M4.1 128 km
Sep 4, 2011 16 km SW of Peterborough, Australia M4.1 135 km
Mar 5, 1997 40 km NNE of Burra, Australia M4.0 147 km
Jan 22, 1999 36 km SSE of Burra, Australia M3.8 125 km
Oct 27, 1995 69 km WSW of Minlaton, Australia M3.8 145 km
May 6, 1998 near the coast of South Australia M3.7 85 km
Feb 26, 1998 50 km NNW of Cowell, Australia M3.6 119 km
May 9, 2001 28 km SSW of Minlaton, Australia M3.5 118 km
Apr 12, 2001 30 km WNW of Peterborough, Australia M3.4 142 km
Jul 17, 2006 55 km S of Cowell, Australia M3.4 76 km
May 23, 2004 17 km NE of Nuriootpa, Australia M3.3 138 km
Oct 18, 2011 3 km ESE of Hawthorndene, Australia M3.3 148 km
Apr 4, 2006 28 km SSE of Jamestown, Australia M3.3 113 km
May 9, 2001 near the coast of South Australia M3.1 99 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 118 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 74°F (23°C) 0.6 in Driest
February 75°F (24°C) 0.7 in Warmest
March 70°F (21°C) 0.7 in
April 64°F (18°C) 1.1 in
May 59°F (15°C) 1.5 in
June 54°F (12°C) 1.9 in Wettest
July 53°F (12°C) 1.9 in Coldest
August 53°F (12°C) 1.7 in
September 57°F (14°C) 1.7 in
October 62°F (17°C) 1.5 in
November 67°F (19°C) 0.9 in
December 71°F (22°C) 0.7 in

Kadina has a seasonal temperature swing of 22°F / from 53°F in July to 75°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 14.8 inches, with June being the wettest month (1.9") and January the driest (0.6").

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Schools in Kadina

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Harvest Christian College
Kadina Memorial School
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Radio Stations near Kadina

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Museums in Kadina

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Agery Reserve - National Trust
Hughes Pump House-National Trust
Matta House-National Trust
Moonta Miner's Cottage and Heritage Garden-National Trust
Moonta Mines Model School Museum - National Trust
Moonta Railway Station-National Trust
Moonta School Of Mines-National Trust
Moonta Wheal Hughes Copper Mine
The Farm Shed National Trust Museum
Wallaroo Heritage and Nautical National Trust Museum
War Memorial

Libraries in Kadina

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Kadina Library0.0

Restaurants in Kadina

2 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bellagio Family Restaurant
Curries on Taylor

Theatres in Kadina

1 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Ascot Theatre

Veterinaries in Kadina

1 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

AU #3062550157

Gas Stations in Kadina

4 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Ampol
BP
Caltex
EG Australia

Banks in Kadina

5 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

ANZ
BankSA
Commonwealth Bank
NAB
Rabobank

Golf Courses in Kadina

1 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Kadina Golf Course

Airports Near Kadina

8 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Port Pirie AirportPPIMedium Airport
Ardrossan AirportSmall Airport
Balaklava AirportSmall Airport
Kadina AirportSmall Airport
Lochiel AirfieldSmall Airport
Lower Light AirportSmall Airport
Maitland AirportSmall Airport
Snowtown AirportSmall Airport

Post Offices in Kadina

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Kadina Post Office

Churches & Religious Organizations in Kadina

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Kadina Wesley Uniting Church

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 Kadina

What is the population of Kadina?

Kadina has a population of 2,739 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 3 people per square mile, spread across 860.8 square miles. The median age of residents is 49.0 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Kadina expensive to live in?

The median household income is $20,212, 73% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $140,800 (50% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $704 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 Kadina?

Kadina enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winter temperatures average 74°F in January, while summers reach an average of 53°F in July. The area receives 333 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 17.6 inches.

How is the job market in Kadina?

The unemployment rate in Kadina is 6.1%, somewhat above the national average of 3.6%. Job seekers may face moderate competition. The average weekly wage is $389. There are 260 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Kadina?

The median home value in Kadina is $140,800. For renters, the median monthly rent is $704. The homeownership rate is 71.0%.

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