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Mallala, Australia

South Australia · Australia

Mallala is a small town in South Australia, Australia with a population of 866. Elevation: 154 ft (47 m). Average temperature: 62°F (17°C).

Data updated June 2026

3.0 /5.0
B Good
866 Population 1/sq mi density
154 ft Elevation 47 meters
62°F Avg Temperature 17°C
18.3 in Annual Rain
Australia / Adelaide Timezone
$23,795 Median Income
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.0 / 5.0
$23,795 median income, 2.9% unemployment
C+
Affordability
3.0 / 5.0
$156,600 home value, $783/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population866
Median Age37.0 yrs
Density1/mi²

Economy

B
Median Income$23,795
Per Capita$23,795
Unemployment2.9%

Housing

C+
Home Value$156,600
Rent$783
Ownership75.8%
Housing Units346

Climate

Avg Temp62°F (17°C)
Rain18.3 in/yr
Sunny Days320/yr
Elevation154 ft (47 m)
Population866
Population Density1 / sq mi
Elevation154 ft (47 m)
Coordinates-34.4374°, 138.5099°
TimezoneAustralia/Adelaide
Country🇦🇺 Australia
State / ProvinceSouth Australia
Average Temperature62°F (17°C)
January Average74°F (23°C)
July Average52°F (11°C)
Annual Precipitation18.3 inches (464 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$23,795
Median Age37.0 years

About Mallala

Mallala is a small town in Australia (South Australia) with a population of 866. The city sits at an elevation of 154 feet (47 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 62°F (17°C). Temperatures range from 74°F in January to 52°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 18.3 inches. The timezone is Australia/Adelaide.

Mallala has a population of 866 with a density of 1 people per square mile, spread across 832.5 square miles. The median age is 37.0 years, 5% younger than the national median of 38.9.

Population

866
Total Population
1
People / sq mi
37.0yrs
Median Age
5% below Australia avg
832.5mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Mallala vs Australia Average

The median household income in Mallala is $23,795, which is 68% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $23,795 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $458, 68% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 2.9% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 82 business establishments.

Income: Mallala vs Australia

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Income

Median HH Income$23,795
68% below Australia avg
Per Capita Income$23,795
Avg Weekly Wage$458

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment2.9%
19% below Australia avg
Establishments (County)82

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Mallala is $156,600, 44% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $783 (33% below the national average of $1,163). 75.8% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 346 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$156,600
44% below Australia avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$783
33% below Australia avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership75.8%
Owner-Occupied75.8%
Renter-Occupied24.2%
Housing Units346

Property Tax

Climate in Mallala

Mallala has an average annual temperature of 16.8°C (62°F). The hottest month is Jan (23.5°C), the coldest is Jul (10.6°C). Average annual precipitation is 375 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 23.5°C / 74°F 14.8° / 32.1° 19.4
Feb 22.9°C / 73°F 15° / 30.8° 18.6
Mar 20.5°C / 69°F 12.8° / 28.2° 20.9
Apr 17.6°C / 64°F 10.8° / 24.3° 33.3
May 14.2°C / 58°F 8.6° / 19.7° 40.4
Jun 11.4°C / 53°F 6.4° / 16.3° 43.7
Jul 10.6°C / 51°F 5.7° / 15.6° 42.7
Aug 10.9°C / 52°F 5.1° / 16.6° 34.0
Sep 13.4°C / 56°F 6.6° / 20.1° 50.6
Oct 16°C / 61°F 7.9° / 24.2° 24.8
Nov 19.6°C / 67°F 10.9° / 28.3° 23.8
Dec 21.2°C / 70°F 12.6° / 29.7° 22.4
Mallala enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 74°F in January while summers reach 52°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 320 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 18.3 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 154 feet.

Temperature

74°F Jan (23°C) 52°F Jul (11°C)
Annual Average62.0°F
15% above Australia avg
January Average74°F (23°C)
July Average52°F (11°C)
Sunny Days320 days/yr

Geography

Elevation154 ft (47 m)
Area832.5 sq mi (2,156.1 km²)
Population Density1/sq mi
Coordinates-34.4374°N, 138.5099°W
TimezoneAustralia/Adelaide

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 18.3"
52% below Australia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 1.97"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.75"

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 95 km
May 3, 1997 32 km WNW of Burra, Australia M4.8 102 km
May 14, 2020 15 km WSW of Burra, Australia M4.4 85 km
Apr 17, 2024 8 km ENE of Jamestown, Australia M4.3 140 km
Aug 17, 1991 21 km NE of Kapunda, Australia M4.1 59 km
Mar 5, 1997 40 km NNE of Burra, Australia M4.0 134 km
Mar 5, 2022 3 km SW of Mount Barker, Australia M4.0 78 km
Feb 1, 2017 9 km NW of Murray Bridge, Australia M3.9 93 km
Jan 22, 1999 36 km SSE of Burra, Australia M3.8 72 km
Apr 16, 2010 2 km N of Macclesfield, Australia M3.8 85 km
May 9, 2001 28 km SSW of Minlaton, Australia M3.5 114 km
Jul 17, 2006 55 km S of Cowell, Australia M3.4 148 km
May 23, 2004 17 km NE of Nuriootpa, Australia M3.3 59 km
Oct 18, 2011 3 km ESE of Hawthorndene, Australia M3.3 68 km
Apr 4, 2006 28 km SSE of Jamestown, Australia M3.3 114 km
May 9, 2001 near the coast of South Australia M3.1 109 km
Mar 11, 2000 16 km NE of Balaklava, Australia M3.0 45 km
Aug 13, 2003 18 km WNW of Jamestown, Australia M3.0 142 km
Mar 29, 2022 3 km ESE of Macclesfield, Australia M3.0 89 km
May 2, 2003 26 km ENE of Kadina, Australia M2.9 79 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 — — 78 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 74°F (23°C) 0.8 in Driest
February 74°F (23°C) 0.8 in Warmest
March 69°F (21°C) 0.9 in
April 63°F (17°C) 1.2 in
May 58°F (14°C) 1.7 in
June 52°F (11°C) 1.9 in
July 52°F (11°C) 1.9 in Coldest
August 52°F (11°C) 1.9 in
September 55°F (13°C) 2.0 in Wettest
October 60°F (16°C) 1.7 in
November 66°F (19°C) 1.2 in
December 70°F (21°C) 0.8 in

Mallala has a seasonal temperature swing of 22°F / from 52°F in July to 74°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 16.8 inches, with September being the wettest month (2.0") and January the driest (0.8").

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Schools in Mallala

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Mallalla Primary School — — — —
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Radio Stations near Mallala

14 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Triple M Adelaide 80s, rock AAC+ 33 kbps
ABC Radio Adelaide news, talkback AAC 94 kbps
Fresh 92.7 (192kbps) dance, electronic MP3 192 kbps
5MBS 99.9FM adelaide, blues MP3 128 kbps
ABC Triple J (SA) abc, alternative AAC+ 56 kbps
5MBS — MP3 128 kbps
ABC Classic FM (SA) classical, news AAC 238 kbps
Radio Italiana 531 — MP3 192 kbps
Smooth FM Adelaide (MP3) commercial, easy listening MP3 96 kbps
Tripple M Adelaide (128kbps) 80's, rock AAC 130 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

Museums in Mallala

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Gawler Old Telegraph Museum-National Trust
Roseworthy Agricultural Museum

Libraries in Mallala

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Adelaide Plains Library - Two Wells0.0
Eastick0.0
Gawler Public Library0.0
Playford Library0.0

Gas Stations in Mallala

2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

AU #935657224
Mobil Dublin

Airports Near Mallala

22 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Adelaide International AirportADLLarge Airport
RAAF Base Edinburgh—Medium Airport
Adelaide Parafield Airport—Small Airport
Ardrossan Airport—Small Airport
Balaklava Airport—Small Airport
Calvin Grove Airport—Small Airport
Cherry Gardens Airstrip—Small Airport
Clare Valley Aerodrome—Small Airport
Claremont Airbase—Small Airport
Farrell Flat Airport—Small Airport
Gawler Airport—Small Airport
Hoyleton Airbase—Small Airport
Huntfield Airfield—Small Airport
Kapunda Airport—Small Airport
Lochiel Airfield—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
Snowtown Airport—Small Airport
Woodside Airstrip—Small Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Mallala

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
St Malachys

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UFO Sightings
1
Reported UFO sightings from the National UFO Reporting Center database
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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 Mallala

What is the population of Mallala?

Mallala has a population of 866 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 1 people per square mile, spread across 832.5 square miles. The median age of residents is 37.0 years.

Is Mallala expensive to live in?

The median household income is $23,795, 68% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $156,600 (44% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $783 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 Mallala?

Mallala enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winter temperatures average 74°F in January, while summers reach an average of 52°F in July. The area receives 320 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 18.3 inches.

How is the job market in Mallala?

The job market in Mallala is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.9% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $458. There are 82 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Mallala?

The median home value in Mallala is $156,600. For renters, the median monthly rent is $783. The homeownership rate is 75.8%.

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