Mallala, Australia

South Australia · Australia

Mallala is a small town in South Australia, Australia with a population of 887. Elevation: 154 ft (47 m). Average temperature: 62°F (17°C).

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

887 Population 1/sq mi density
154 ft Elevation 47 meters
62°F Avg Temperature 17°C
18.3 in Annual Rain
Australia / Adelaide Timezone

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People

Population887
Density1/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp62°F (17°C)
Rain18.3 in/yr
Elevation154 ft (47 m)
Population887
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)

About Mallala

Mallala is a small town in Australia (South Australia) with a population of 887. 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.

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. 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)

Geography

Elevation154 ft (47 m)
Area832.5 sq mi (2,156.1 km²)
Population Density1/sq mi
Coordinates34.4374°S, 138.5099°E
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 (OpenStreetMap 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 Near Mallala

1 UFO sighting reports from the National UFO Reporting Center (NUFORC) found near Mallala.

Name Year Description
Dublin (south australia) 2010 Bright orange light moving too fast to be a satellite or plane.

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 887 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 1 people per square mile, spread across 832.5 square miles.

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. Annual rainfall totals 18.3 inches.

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