Kingston, Australia

South Australia · Australia

Kingston is a small town in South Australia, Australia with a population of 312. Elevation: 154 ft (47 m). Average temperature: 63°F (17°C).

Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026

312 Population 1/sq mi density
154 ft Elevation 47 meters
63°F Avg Temperature 17°C
10.3 in Annual Rain
Australia / Adelaide Timezone

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About Kingston

Kingston

Kingston On Murray is a town on the south bank of the Murray River in the Riverland region of South Australia. Its name is ultimately derived from Charles Kingston who was Premier of South Australia from 1893 to 1899. At the 2006 census, the town had a population of 257.

People

Population312
Density1/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp63°F (17°C)
Rain10.3 in/yr
Elevation154 ft (47 m)
Population312
Population Density1 / sq mi
Elevation154 ft (47 m)
Coordinates-34.2333°, 140.3500°
TimezoneAustralia/Adelaide
Country🇦🇺 Australia
State / ProvinceSouth Australia
Average Temperature63°F (17°C)
January Average75°F (24°C)
July Average51°F (11°C)
Annual Precipitation10.3 inches (261 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Kingston

Kingston is a small town in Australia (South Australia) with a population of 312. The city sits at an elevation of 154 feet (47 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 63°F (17°C). Temperatures range from 75°F in January to 51°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 10.3 inches. The timezone is Australia/Adelaide.

Climate in Kingston

Kingston has an average annual temperature of 16.7°C (62°F). The hottest month is Jan (23.8°C), the coldest is Jul (10°C). Average annual precipitation is 262 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 23.8°C / 75°F 15.2° / 32.5° 19.6
Feb 23.2°C / 74°F 14.9° / 31.6° 20.6
Mar 20.2°C / 68°F 11.9° / 28.4° 11.2
Apr 16.2°C / 61°F 8.6° / 23.9° 19.3
May 13°C / 55°F 6.3° / 19.6° 21.0
Jun 10.6°C / 51°F 4.7° / 16.5° 23.5
Jul 10°C / 50°F 3.8° / 16.1° 22.6
Aug 11°C / 52°F 4.3° / 17.8° 23.0
Sep 13.8°C / 57°F 6.5° / 21° 29.3
Oct 16.6°C / 62°F 8.6° / 24.6° 23.3
Nov 19.5°C / 67°F 11.2° / 27.9° 24.9
Dec 21.9°C / 71°F 13.4° / 30.4° 23.3
Kingston enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 75°F in January while summers reach 51°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. Annual precipitation totals 10.3 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 154 feet.

Temperature

75°F Jan (24°C) 51°F Jul (11°C)
Annual Average62.9°F
16% above Australia avg
January Average75°F (24°C)
July Average51°F (11°C)

Geography

Elevation154 ft (47 m)
Area300.0 sq mi (776.9 km²)
Population Density1/sq mi
Coordinates34.2333°S, 140.3500°E
TimezoneAustralia/Adelaide

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 10.3"
73% below Australia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 1.34"
Driest Month (Mar) 0.43"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

8 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M3.9 on Feb 1, 2017.

Mar 5, 1997 5 km ESE of Burra, Australia M4.8 140 km
Aug 17, 1991 21 km NE of Kapunda, Australia M4.1 117 km
Feb 1, 2017 9 km NW of Murray Bridge, Australia M3.9 140 km
Jan 22, 1999 36 km SSE of Burra, Australia M3.8 121 km
Oct 23, 2000 New South Wales, Australia M3.6 133 km
May 23, 2004 17 km NE of Nuriootpa, Australia M3.3 112 km
Aug 3, 2007 23 km SSE of Burra, Australia M2.7 128 km
Jun 12, 2007 26 km E of Angaston, Australia M2.5 98 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 75°F (24°C) 0.8 in
February 75°F (24°C) 0.7 in Warmest
March 70°F (21°C) 0.4 in Driest
April 63°F (17°C) 0.8 in
May 57°F (14°C) 0.8 in
June 52°F (11°C) 0.9 in
July 51°F (11°C) 1.1 in Coldest
August 53°F (12°C) 1.0 in
September 58°F (14°C) 1.1 in
October 62°F (17°C) 1.3 in Wettest
November 68°F (20°C) 0.9 in
December 72°F (22°C) 0.6 in

Kingston has a seasonal temperature swing of 24°F / from 51°F in July to 75°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 10.3 inches, with October being the wettest month (1.3") and March the driest (0.4").

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Schools in Kingston

1 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Kingston on Murray Primary School - - - -
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Museums in Kingston

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Cobdogla Irrigation Museum - National Trust

Libraries in Kingston

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Loxton Library0.0

Restaurants in Kingston

1 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Banrock Wine and Wetland Centre

Cafes in Kingston

1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Banrock Station

Airports Near Kingston

5 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Renmark AirportRMKMedium Airport
Barmera Airport-Small Airport
Loxton Airport-Small Airport
Loxton private strip-Small Airport
Waikerie Airport-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 Kingston

What is the population of Kingston?

Kingston has a population of 312 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 1 people per square mile, spread across 300.0 square miles.

What is the weather like in Kingston?

Kingston enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winter temperatures average 75°F in January, while summers reach an average of 51°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 10.3 inches.

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