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Lobethal, Australia

South Australia · Australia

Lobethal is a small town in South Australia, Australia with a population of 2,174. Elevation: 1,385 ft (422 m). Average temperature: 61°F (16°C).

Data updated June 2026

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
2,174 Population 7/sq mi density
1,385 ft Elevation 422 meters
61°F Avg Temperature 16°C
18.4 in Annual Rain
Australia / Adelaide Timezone
$25,654 Median Income
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$25,654 median income, 3.7% unemployment
C+
Affordability
2.8 / 5.0
$174,600 home value, $873/mo rent

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About Lobethal

Lobethal

Lobethal is a town in the Adelaide Hills area of South Australia. It is located in the Adelaide Hills Council local government area, and is nestled on the banks of a creek between the hills and up the sides of the valley. It was once the centre of the Adelaide Hills wool processing industry, which continued until around 1950. The mill buildings are now used by a number of cottage industry and handcraft businesses. At the 2016 census, Lobethal had a population of 2,135.

People

Population2,174
Median Age43.0 yrs
Density7/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$25,654
Per Capita$25,654
Unemployment3.7%

Housing

C+
Home Value$174,600
Rent$873
Ownership84.6%
Housing Units870

Climate

Avg Temp61°F (16°C)
Rain18.4 in/yr
Sunny Days309/yr
Elevation1,385 ft (422 m)
Population2,174
Population Density7 / sq mi
Elevation1,385 ft (422 m)
Coordinates-34.9046°, 138.8748°
TimezoneAustralia/Adelaide
Country🇦🇺 Australia
State / ProvinceSouth Australia
Average Temperature61°F (16°C)
January Average70°F (21°C)
July Average53°F (12°C)
Annual Precipitation18.4 inches (466 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$25,654
Median Age43.0 years

About Lobethal

Lobethal is a small town in Australia (South Australia) with a population of 2,174. The city sits at an elevation of 1,385 feet (422 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 61°F (16°C). Temperatures range from 70°F in January to 53°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 18.4 inches. The timezone is Australia/Adelaide.

Lobethal has a population of 2,174 with a density of 7 people per square mile, spread across 309.8 square miles. The median age is 43.0 years, 11% older than the national median of 38.9.

Population

2,174
Total Population
7
People / sq mi
43.0yrs
Median Age
11% above Australia avg
309.8mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Lobethal vs Australia Average

The median household income in Lobethal is $25,654, which is 66% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $25,654 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $493, 66% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 3.7% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 207 business establishments.

Income: Lobethal vs Australia

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Income

Median HH Income$25,654
66% below Australia avg
Per Capita Income$25,654
Avg Weekly Wage$493

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment3.7%
3% above Australia avg
Establishments (County)207

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Lobethal is $174,600, 38% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $873 (25% below the national average of $1,163). 84.6% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 870 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 6.8x, above the traditionally affordable threshold of 3-4x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$174,600
38% below Australia avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$873
25% below Australia avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership84.6%
Owner-Occupied84.6%
Renter-Occupied15.4%
Housing Units870

Property Tax

Climate in Lobethal

Lobethal has an average annual temperature of 14.7°C (58°F). The hottest month is Jan (20.2°C), the coldest is Jul (9.5°C). Average annual precipitation is 734 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 20.2°C / 68°F 12.6° / 27.8° 22.2
Feb 20.2°C / 68°F 12.6° / 27.8° 25.6
Mar 18.2°C / 65°F 11° / 25.3° 27.6
Apr 15.1°C / 59°F 8.9° / 21.3° 46.9
May 12.3°C / 54°F 7.4° / 17.2° 76.7
Jun 10.2°C / 50°F 5.9° / 14.4° 100.4
Jul 9.5°C / 49°F 5.3° / 13.7° 113.3
Aug 10.1°C / 50°F 5.4° / 14.8° 103.5
Sep 12°C / 54°F 6.7° / 17.4° 82.8
Oct 14°C / 57°F 7.7° / 20.2° 53.8
Nov 16.8°C / 62°F 9.9° / 23.7° 41.3
Dec 18.2°C / 65°F 11.1° / 25.3° 40.3
Lobethal enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 70°F in January while summers reach 53°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 309 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 18.4 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,385 feet.

Temperature

70°F Jan (21°C) 53°F Jul (12°C)
Annual Average61.2°F
13% above Australia avg
January Average70°F (21°C)
July Average53°F (12°C)
Sunny Days309 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,385 ft (422 m)
Area309.8 sq mi (802.4 km²)
Population Density7/sq mi
Coordinates-34.9046°N, 138.8748°W
TimezoneAustralia/Adelaide

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 18.4"
52% below Australia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 4.76"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.83"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

17 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M3.0 on Mar 29, 2022.

Mar 5, 1997 5 km ESE of Burra, Australia M4.8 136 km
May 14, 2020 15 km WSW of Burra, Australia M4.4 134 km
Aug 17, 1991 21 km NE of Kapunda, Australia M4.1 81 km
Mar 5, 2022 3 km SW of Mount Barker, Australia M4.0 21 km
Feb 1, 2017 9 km NW of Murray Bridge, Australia M3.9 34 km
Apr 16, 2010 2 km N of Macclesfield, Australia M3.8 28 km
Jan 22, 1999 36 km SSE of Burra, Australia M3.8 104 km
May 9, 2001 28 km SSW of Minlaton, Australia M3.5 128 km
May 23, 2004 17 km NE of Nuriootpa, Australia M3.3 65 km
Oct 18, 2011 3 km ESE of Hawthorndene, Australia M3.3 24 km
Mar 11, 2000 16 km NE of Balaklava, Australia M3.0 102 km
Mar 29, 2022 3 km ESE of Macclesfield, Australia M3.0 31 km
May 2, 2003 26 km ENE of Kadina, Australia M2.9 141 km
Jul 8, 2007 26 km SW of Normanville, Australia M2.8 105 km
Aug 3, 2007 23 km SSE of Burra, Australia M2.7 117 km
Sep 22, 2003 11 km SSE of Normanville, Australia M2.7 85 km
Jun 12, 2007 26 km E of Angaston, Australia M2.5 61 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 70°F (21°C) 1.1 in Warmest
February 68°F (20°C) 0.8 in Driest
March 64°F (18°C) 1.3 in
April 58°F (15°C) 2.4 in
May 53°F (12°C) 3.2 in
June 49°F (9°C) 4.0 in
July 53°F (12°C) 4.8 in Wettest
August 48°F (9°C) 4.6 in Coldest
September 51°F (11°C) 3.7 in
October 55°F (13°C) 2.8 in
November 60°F (15°C) 1.5 in
December 64°F (18°C) 1.4 in

Lobethal has a seasonal temperature swing of 22°F / from 48°F in August to 70°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 31.7 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.8") and February the driest (0.8").

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Schools in Lobethal

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Lobethal Lutheran School - - - -
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Radio Stations near Lobethal

17 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Triple M Adelaide 80s, rock AAC+ 33 kbps
ABC Radio Adelaide news, talkback AAC 94 kbps
5MBS 99.9FM adelaide, blues MP3 128 kbps
ABC Triple J (SA) abc, alternative AAC+ 56 kbps
Fresh 92.7 (192kbps) dance, electronic MP3 192 kbps
ABC Classic FM (SA) classical, news AAC 238 kbps
5MBS - MP3 128 kbps
Smooth FM Adelaide (AAC+ 320k) commercial, easy listening AAC+ 320 kbps
Radio Italiana 531 - MP3 192 kbps
Tripple M Adelaide (128kbps) 80's, rock AAC 130 kbps
Lofty 88.9 - AAC 24 kbps
Smooth FM Adelaide (MP3) commercial, easy listening MP3 96 kbps
Smooth FM Adelaide (AAC+ 128k) commercial, easy listening AAC+ 128 kbps
WOW FM 100.5 - AAC 64 kbps
Smooth FM Adelaide (AAC+ 48k) commercial, easy listening AAC+ 48 kbps
5EBI 103.1 FM mix AAC 192 kbps
5MBS 99.9FM (AAC 64) adelaide, blues AAC 64 kbps

Museums in Lobethal

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Beaumont House - National Trust
Bowdens Cottage
Carrick Hill
Classic Jet Fighter Museum
Gumeracha & District History Centre Inc.
Lobethal Archives & Historical Museum
Nairne Museum
National Military Vehicle Museum
National Motor Museum
National Motor Museum
Old Highercombe Hotel And Folk Museum National Trust
Salisbury Water Wheel Museum
Stangate House and Garden - National Trust

Libraries in Lobethal

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Burnside Library0.0
Burnside Library0.0
Campbelltown Library0.0
City of Tea Tree Gully Library0.0
Coventry Memorial Library0.0
Greenacres Library0.0
Gumeracha Library0.0
Ingle Farm Library0.0
Kensignton and Norwood Public Library0.0
Kensignton and Norwood Public Library0.0
Len Beadell (Salisbury) Library0.0
Mount Barker Community Library0.0
Paradise Primary School Library0.0
Playford Civic Centre Library0.0
Playford Library0.0
Woodside Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Lobethal

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Farm Fresh Market Parafield Airport

Cafes in Lobethal

1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Lobee's Cafe and Takeaway

Gas Stations in Lobethal

1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bridgestone Service Centre

Banks in Lobethal

1 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

ANZ

Breweries in Lobethal

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Gulf Brewery
Left Barrel Brewery
Lobethal Bierhaus

Stadiums & Teams in Lobethal

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Airports Near Lobethal

26 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Adelaide International AirportADLLarge Airport
RAAF Base Edinburgh-Medium Airport
Adelaide Parafield Airport-Small Airport
Aldinga Airport-Small Airport
Aldinga private airstrip-Small Airport
Calvin Grove Airport-Small Airport
Cherry Gardens Airstrip-Small Airport
Claremont Airbase-Small Airport
Gawler Airport-Small Airport
Goolwa Airport-Small Airport
Hindmarsh International Airport-Small Airport
Hindmarsh Island private strip-Small Airport
Huntfield Airfield-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
Steinfeld Airfield-Small Airport
Stonefield Gliding-Small Airport
Strathalbyn Airport-Small Airport
Swan Reach Airport-Small Airport
Truro Flat Airpark-Small Airport
Woodside Airstrip-Small Airport

Post Offices in Lobethal

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Australia Post

Churches & Religious Organizations in Lobethal

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Hills Baptist Church Lobethal
Lobethal Lutheran 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 Lobethal

What is the population of Lobethal?

Lobethal has a population of 2,174 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 7 people per square mile, spread across 309.8 square miles. The median age of residents is 43.0 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Lobethal expensive to live in?

The median household income is $25,654, 66% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $174,600 (38% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $873 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 6.8x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Lobethal?

Lobethal enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winter temperatures average 70°F in January, while summers reach an average of 53°F in July. The area receives 309 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 18.4 inches.

How is the job market in Lobethal?

Lobethal has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 3.7%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $493. There are 207 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Lobethal?

The median home value in Lobethal is $174,600. For renters, the median monthly rent is $873. The homeownership rate is 84.6%.

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