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Keith, Australia

South Australia · Australia

Keith is a small town in South Australia, Australia with a population of 1,319. Elevation: 105 ft (32 m). Average temperature: 60°F (16°C).

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
1,319 Population 1/sq mi density
105 ft Elevation 32 meters
60°F Avg Temperature 16°C
18.5 in Annual Rain
Australia / Adelaide Timezone
$25,215 Median Income
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$25,215 median income, 2.3% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.4 / 5.0
$101,400 home value, $507/mo rent

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About Keith

Keith

Keith is a town and a locality in the Australian state of South Australia located in the state's south-east about 225 kilometres (140 mi) from the state capital of Adelaide at the junction of the Dukes Highway and the Riddoch Highway. It is sometimes referred to as the "lucerne capital of Australia" due to the high number of lucerne growers in the region.

People

Population1,319
Median Age43.0 yrs
Density1/mi²

Economy

B
Median Income$25,215
Per Capita$25,215
Unemployment2.3%

Housing

A
Home Value$101,400
Rent$507
Ownership76.2%
Housing Units528

Climate

Avg Temp60°F (16°C)
Rain18.5 in/yr
Sunny Days302/yr
Elevation105 ft (32 m)
Population1,319
Population Density1 / sq mi
Elevation105 ft (32 m)
Coordinates-36.0991°, 140.3532°
TimezoneAustralia/Adelaide
Country🇦🇺 Australia
State / ProvinceSouth Australia
Average Temperature60°F (16°C)
January Average70°F (21°C)
July Average50°F (10°C)
Annual Precipitation18.5 inches (469 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$25,215
Median Age43.0 years

About Keith

Keith is a small town in Australia (South Australia) with a population of 1,319. The city sits at an elevation of 105 feet (32 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 60°F (16°C). Temperatures range from 70°F in January to 50°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 18.5 inches. The timezone is Australia/Adelaide.

Keith has a population of 1,319 with a density of 1 people per square mile, spread across 1,439.8 square miles. The median age is 43.0 years, 11% older than the national median of 38.9.

Population

1,319
Total Population
1
People / sq mi
43.0yrs
Median Age
11% above Australia avg
1,439.8mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Keith vs Australia Average

The median household income in Keith is $25,215, which is 66% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $25,215 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $485, 66% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 2.3% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 125 business establishments.

Income: Keith vs Australia

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Income

Median HH Income$25,215
66% below Australia avg
Per Capita Income$25,215
Avg Weekly Wage$485

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment2.3%
36% below Australia avg
Establishments (County)125

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Keith is $101,400, 64% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $507 (56% below the national average of $1,163). 76.2% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 528 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 4x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$101,400
64% below Australia avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$507
56% below Australia avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership76.2%
Owner-Occupied76.2%
Renter-Occupied23.8%
Housing Units528

Property Tax

Climate in Keith

Keith has an average annual temperature of 15.9°C (61°F). The hottest month is Jan (22°C), the coldest is Jul (10.4°C). Average annual precipitation is 430 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 22°C / 72°F 13.8° / 30.1° 21.4
Feb 21.7°C / 71°F 13.5° / 29.9° 16.2
Mar 19.1°C / 66°F 11.5° / 26.7° 17.6
Apr 16°C / 61°F 9.2° / 22.8° 27.2
May 13.2°C / 56°F 7.8° / 18.5° 43.3
Jun 10.9°C / 52°F 6.1° / 15.7° 53.0
Jul 10.4°C / 51°F 5.7° / 15.1° 55.8
Aug 11.1°C / 52°F 5.9° / 16.4° 57.1
Sep 13°C / 55°F 7.2° / 18.8° 48.3
Oct 15°C / 59°F 8.2° / 21.9° 31.0
Nov 17.8°C / 64°F 10.3° / 25.4° 30.5
Dec 20°C / 68°F 12.2° / 27.9° 28.6
Keith enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 70°F in January while summers reach 50°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 302 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 18.5 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 105 feet.

Temperature

70°F Jan (21°C) 50°F Jul (10°C)
Annual Average59.9°F
11% above Australia avg
January Average70°F (21°C)
July Average50°F (10°C)
Sunny Days302 days/yr

Geography

Elevation105 ft (32 m)
Area1,439.8 sq mi (3,729.1 km²)
Population Density1/sq mi
Coordinates-36.0991°N, 140.3532°W
TimezoneAustralia/Adelaide

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 18.5"
51% below Australia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 2.44"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.71"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1 earthquake (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.0. Most recent: M3.0 on Mar 11, 1998.

Mar 11, 1998 19 km WSW of Bordertown, Australia M3.0 34 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 70°F (21°C) 0.8 in
February 71°F (22°C) 0.7 in Warmest, Driest
March 66°F (19°C) 0.8 in
April 60°F (16°C) 1.3 in
May 55°F (13°C) 1.9 in
June 51°F (11°C) 2.1 in
July 50°F (10°C) 2.2 in Coldest
August 51°F (11°C) 2.4 in Wettest
September 54°F (12°C) 2.1 in
October 59°F (15°C) 1.9 in
November 63°F (17°C) 1.3 in
December 68°F (20°C) 0.9 in

Keith has a seasonal temperature swing of 21°F / from 50°F in July to 71°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 18.5 inches, with August being the wettest month (2.4") and February the driest (0.7").

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Schools in Keith

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Keith Area School
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Museums in Keith

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Keith 1910 Congregational Church
Keith Early Settler’s Cottage
Wiles Hut

Cafes in Keith

1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Henry & Rose

Gas Stations in Keith

3 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Ampol
BP
Shell

Banks in Keith

2 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

ANZ
Bendigo

Golf Courses in Keith

1 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Keith Golf Course

Airports Near Keith

8 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Bordertown AirportSmall Airport
Carcuma AirportSmall Airport
Cooranga AirportSmall Airport
Keith AirportSmall Airport
Kingston AirportSmall Airport
Lameroo AirportSmall Airport
Padthaway Station AirportSmall Airport
Tintinara AirportSmall 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 Keith

What is the population of Keith?

Keith has a population of 1,319 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 1 people per square mile, spread across 1,439.8 square miles. The median age of residents is 43.0 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Keith expensive to live in?

The median household income is $25,215, 66% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $101,400 (64% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $507 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 4x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Keith?

Keith enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winter temperatures average 70°F in January, while summers reach an average of 50°F in July. The area receives 302 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 18.5 inches.

How is the job market in Keith?

The job market in Keith is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.3% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $485. There are 125 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Keith?

The median home value in Keith is $101,400. For renters, the median monthly rent is $507. The homeownership rate is 76.2%.

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