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Kingscote, Australia

South Australia · Australia

Kingscote is a small town in South Australia, Australia with a population of 1,915. Elevation: 46 ft (14 m). Average temperature: 61°F (16°C).

Data updated June 2026

3.3 /5.0
B Good
1,915 Population 2/sq mi density
46 ft Elevation 14 meters
61°F Avg Temperature 16°C
18.8 in Annual Rain
Australia / Adelaide Timezone
$22,747 Median Income
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$22,747 median income, 3.3% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.7 / 5.0
$120,600 home value, $603/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population1,915
Median Age51.0 yrs
Density2/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$22,747
Per Capita$22,747
Unemployment3.3%

Housing

B+
Home Value$120,600
Rent$603
Ownership68.5%
Housing Units766

Climate

Avg Temp61°F (16°C)
Rain18.8 in/yr
Sunny Days302/yr
Elevation46 ft (14 m)
Population1,915
Population Density2 / sq mi
Elevation46 ft (14 m)
Coordinates-35.6559°, 137.6393°
TimezoneAustralia/Adelaide
Country🇦🇺 Australia
State / ProvinceSouth Australia
Average Temperature61°F (16°C)
January Average68°F (20°C)
July Average53°F (12°C)
Annual Precipitation18.8 inches (478 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$22,747
Median Age51.0 years

About Kingscote

Kingscote is a small town in Australia (South Australia) with a population of 1,915. The city sits at an elevation of 46 feet (14 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 61°F (16°C). Temperatures range from 68°F in January to 53°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 18.8 inches. The timezone is Australia/Adelaide.

Kingscote has a population of 1,915 with a density of 2 people per square mile, spread across 832.5 square miles. The median age is 51.0 years, 31% older than the national median of 38.9.

Population

1,915
Total Population
2
People / sq mi
51.0yrs
Median Age
31% above Australia avg
832.5mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Kingscote vs Australia Average

The median household income in Kingscote is $22,747, which is 70% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $22,747 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $437, 69% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 3.3% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 182 business establishments.

Income: Kingscote vs Australia

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Income

Median HH Income$22,747
70% below Australia avg
Per Capita Income$22,747
Avg Weekly Wage$437

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment3.3%
8% below Australia avg
Establishments (County)182

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Kingscote is $120,600, 57% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $603 (48% below the national average of $1,163). 68.5% of housing units are owner-occupied. There are 766 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 5.3x, above the traditionally affordable threshold of 3-4x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$120,600
57% below Australia avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$603
48% below Australia avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership68.5%
Owner-Occupied68.5%
Renter-Occupied31.5%
Housing Units766

Property Tax

Climate in Kingscote

Kingscote has an average annual temperature of 15.1°C (59°F). The hottest month is Jan (20.4°C), the coldest is Jul (10.7°C). Average annual precipitation is 440 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 20.4°C / 69°F 13.5° / 27.3° 14.0
Feb 19.9°C / 68°F 13.4° / 26.4° 17.3
Mar 18.2°C / 65°F 11.7° / 24.7° 17.7
Apr 15.6°C / 60°F 9.1° / 22.1° 30.6
May 13.4°C / 56°F 8.1° / 18.7° 49.9
Jun 11.2°C / 52°F 6.4° / 16.1° 67.6
Jul 10.7°C / 51°F 5.9° / 15.5° 68.8
Aug 10.9°C / 52°F 5.7° / 16.1° 61.7
Sep 12.2°C / 54°F 6.4° / 18° 41.1
Oct 13.9°C / 57°F 7.2° / 20.6° 28.6
Nov 16.6°C / 62°F 9.7° / 23.6° 21.2
Dec 18.4°C / 65°F 11.3° / 25.5° 21.4
Kingscote enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 68°F in January while summers reach 53°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 18.8 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 46 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

68°F Jan (20°C) 53°F Jul (12°C)
Annual Average60.6°F
12% above Australia avg
January Average68°F (20°C)
July Average53°F (12°C)
Sunny Days302 days/yr

Geography

Elevation46 ft (14 m)
Area832.5 sq mi (2,156.1 km²)
Population Density2/sq mi
Coordinates-35.6559°N, 137.6393°W
TimezoneAustralia/Adelaide

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 18.8"
50% below Australia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 2.99"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.43"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

10 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.5. Most recent: M3.0 on Mar 29, 2022.

Jun 19, 2016 111 km WSW of Kingscote, Australia M4.5 111 km
Mar 5, 2022 3 km SW of Mount Barker, Australia M4.0 126 km
Oct 27, 1995 69 km WSW of Minlaton, Australia M3.8 87 km
Apr 16, 2010 2 km N of Macclesfield, Australia M3.8 123 km
Mar 11, 2006 86 km W of Kingscote, Australia M3.5 86 km
May 9, 2001 28 km SSW of Minlaton, Australia M3.5 74 km
Oct 18, 2011 3 km ESE of Hawthorndene, Australia M3.3 116 km
Mar 29, 2022 3 km ESE of Macclesfield, Australia M3.0 123 km
Jul 8, 2007 26 km SW of Normanville, Australia M2.8 43 km
Sep 22, 2003 11 km SSE of Normanville, Australia M2.7 67 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 80 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 68°F (20°C) 0.6 in
February 69°F (21°C) 0.4 in Warmest, Driest
March 66°F (19°C) 0.8 in
April 62°F (17°C) 1.3 in
May 58°F (14°C) 2.2 in
June 54°F (12°C) 2.8 in
July 53°F (12°C) 3.0 in Coldest, Wettest
August 54°F (12°C) 2.8 in
September 56°F (13°C) 2.0 in
October 59°F (15°C) 1.5 in
November 63°F (17°C) 0.8 in
December 66°F (19°C) 0.7 in

Kingscote has a seasonal temperature swing of 16°F / from 53°F in July to 69°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 18.8 inches, with July being the wettest month (3.0") and February the driest (0.4").

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Schools in Kingscote

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Kingscote Area School
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Radio Stations near Kingscote

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Museums in Kingscote

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Hope Cottage-National Trust

Hotels in Kingscote

4 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Acacia Apartments
Aurora Ozone Hotel
Mercure Kangaroo Island Lodge
Sunrise on Falie

Restaurants in Kingscote

3 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bella Cafe Restaurant & Pizza Bar
Cactus Kangaroo Island
Kangaroo Island Fresh Seafood's & Takeaway

Cafes in Kingscote

6 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Cactus
Chocol'Art & Coffee
Frog and Roses
Island Beehive
Lighthouse Cafe
Roger's Deli

Zoos in Kingscote

1 zoos within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Parndana Wildlife Park

Gas Stations in Kingscote

2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Caltex
OTR Kingscote

Banks in Kingscote

2 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

ANZ
Bank SA

Golf Courses in Kingscote

3 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Kingscote Golf
Parndana Golf Club
Penneshaw Golf Course

Breweries in Kingscote

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Kangaroo Island Brewery

Airports Near Kingscote

4 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Kingscote AirportKGCMedium Airport
Parndana AirportPDNSmall Airport
Penneshaw AirportPEASmall Airport
Yorketown AirportORRSmall Airport

Post Offices in Kingscote

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Kingscote Post Office

Churches & Religious Organizations in Kingscote

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Kangaroo Island Catholic Parish
KI Anglican St Alban's

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Waterfalls
1
Natural waterfalls documented by USGS and OpenStreetMap contributors
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Shipwrecks
1
Documented shipwreck sites from historical maritime records
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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 Kingscote

What is the population of Kingscote?

Kingscote has a population of 1,915 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 2 people per square mile, spread across 832.5 square miles. The median age of residents is 51.0 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Kingscote expensive to live in?

The median household income is $22,747, 70% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $120,600 (57% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $603 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 5.3x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Kingscote?

Kingscote enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winter temperatures average 68°F in January, while summers reach an average of 53°F in July. The area receives 302 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 18.8 inches.

How is the job market in Kingscote?

Kingscote has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 3.3%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $437. There are 182 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Kingscote?

The median home value in Kingscote is $120,600. For renters, the median monthly rent is $603. The homeownership rate is 68.5%.

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