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Kapunda, Australia

South Australia · Australia

Kapunda is a small town in South Australia, Australia with a population of 2,911. Elevation: 840 ft (256 m). Average temperature: 59°F (15°C).

Data updated June 2026

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
2,911 Population 7/sq mi density
840 ft Elevation 256 meters
59°F Avg Temperature 15°C
21.5 in Annual Rain
Australia / Adelaide Timezone
$21,125 Median Income
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Economy
2.7 / 5.0
$21,125 median income, 4.6% unemployment
C+
Affordability
3.0 / 5.0
$138,600 home value, $693/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population2,911
Median Age49.0 yrs
Density7/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$21,125
Per Capita$21,125
Unemployment4.6%

Housing

C+
Home Value$138,600
Rent$693
Ownership80.7%
Housing Units1,164

Climate

Avg Temp59°F (15°C)
Rain21.5 in/yr
Sunny Days318/yr
Elevation840 ft (256 m)
Population2,911
Population Density7 / sq mi
Elevation840 ft (256 m)
Coordinates-34.3387°, 138.9164°
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$21,125
Median Age49.0 years

About Kapunda

Kapunda is a small town in Australia (South Australia) with a population of 2,911. The city sits at an elevation of 840 feet (256 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.

Kapunda has a population of 2,911 with a density of 7 people per square mile, spread across 434.6 square miles. The median age is 49.0 years, 26% older than the national median of 38.9.

Population

2,911
Total Population
7
People / sq mi
49.0yrs
Median Age
26% above Australia avg
434.6mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Kapunda vs Australia Average

The median household income in Kapunda is $21,125, which is 72% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $21,125 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $406, 72% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 4.6% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 277 business establishments.

Income: Kapunda vs Australia

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Income

Median HH Income$21,125
72% below Australia avg
Per Capita Income$21,125
Avg Weekly Wage$406

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment4.6%
28% above Australia avg
Establishments (County)277

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Kapunda is $138,600, 51% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $693 (40% below the national average of $1,163). 80.7% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 1,164 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$138,600
51% below Australia avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$693
40% below Australia avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership80.7%
Owner-Occupied80.7%
Renter-Occupied19.3%
Housing Units1,164

Property Tax

Climate in Kapunda

Kapunda 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
Kapunda 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 840 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

Elevation840 ft (256 m)
Area434.6 sq mi (1,125.6 km²)
Population Density7/sq mi
Coordinates-34.3387°N, 138.9164°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

27 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 73 km
May 3, 1997 32 km WNW of Burra, Australia M4.8 94 km
May 14, 2020 15 km WSW of Burra, Australia M4.4 72 km
Apr 17, 2024 8 km ENE of Jamestown, Australia M4.3 130 km
Aug 17, 1991 21 km NE of Kapunda, Australia M4.1 22 km
Sep 4, 2011 16 km SW of Peterborough, Australia M4.1 141 km
Mar 5, 1997 40 km NNE of Burra, Australia M4.0 112 km
Mar 5, 2022 3 km SW of Mount Barker, Australia M4.0 83 km
Feb 1, 2017 9 km NW of Murray Bridge, Australia M3.9 84 km
Jan 22, 1999 36 km SSE of Burra, Australia M3.8 42 km
Apr 16, 2010 2 km N of Macclesfield, Australia M3.8 91 km
Oct 18, 2011 3 km ESE of Hawthorndene, Australia M3.3 81 km
Apr 4, 2006 28 km SSE of Jamestown, Australia M3.3 102 km
May 23, 2004 17 km NE of Nuriootpa, Australia M3.3 21 km
Nov 4, 1992 17 km WSW of Peterborough, Australia M3.1 146 km
May 9, 2001 near the coast of South Australia M3.1 102 km
Mar 11, 2000 16 km NE of Balaklava, Australia M3.0 49 km
Mar 29, 2022 3 km ESE of Macclesfield, Australia M3.0 94 km
Aug 13, 2003 18 km WNW of Jamestown, Australia M3.0 139 km
May 2, 2003 26 km ENE of Kadina, Australia M2.9 100 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 - - 112 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

Kapunda 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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Schools in Kapunda

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Kapunda Primary School - - - -
Kapunda High School - - - -
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Radio Stations near Kapunda

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Museums in Kapunda

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

Libraries in Kapunda

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Eastick0.0
Kapunda Library0.0
Resource Centre0.0
Tanunda Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Kapunda

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Barossa Valley Farmers Markets

Cafes in Kapunda

4 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

2b Nourished
One White Kite
One White Kite Cafe
Winston's

Gas Stations in Kapunda

2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Mobil
OTR Kapunda

Golf Courses in Kapunda

1 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Kapunda Golf Club

Breweries in Kapunda

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Barossa Valley Brewing
Rehn Bier Brewery

Airports Near Kapunda

23 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
Clare Valley Aerodrome-Small Airport
Claremont Airbase-Small Airport
Farrell Flat Airport-Small Airport
Gawler Airport-Small Airport
Hoyleton Airbase-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

Post Offices in Kapunda

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Kapunda Post Office

Churches & Religious Organizations in Kapunda

4 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Bethel Lutheran Church
Christ Church Anglican Church
Kapunda Uniting Church
Light Community Church

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Meteorites
1
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 Kapunda

What is the population of Kapunda?

Kapunda has a population of 2,911 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 7 people per square mile, spread across 434.6 square miles. The median age of residents is 49.0 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Kapunda expensive to live in?

The median household income is $21,125, 72% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $138,600 (51% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $693 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 Kapunda?

Kapunda 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 Kapunda?

Kapunda has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 4.6%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $406. There are 277 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Kapunda?

The median home value in Kapunda is $138,600. For renters, the median monthly rent is $693. The homeownership rate is 80.7%.

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