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Mannum, Australia

South Australia · Australia

Mannum is a small town in South Australia, Australia with a population of 2,679. Elevation: 108 ft (33 m). Average temperature: 61°F (16°C).

Data updated June 2026

2.4 /5.0
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2,679 Population 3/sq mi density
108 ft Elevation 33 meters
61°F Avg Temperature 16°C
13.8 in Annual Rain
Australia / Adelaide Timezone
$16,461 Median Income
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Overall
2.4 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Economy
2.4 / 5.0
$16,461 median income, 6.5% unemployment
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Affordability
2.4 / 5.0
$124,000 home value, $620/mo rent

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About Mannum

Mannum

Mannum is an historic town on the west bank of the Murray River in South Australia, 84 kilometres (52 mi) east of Adelaide. Mannum is the seat of the Mid Murray Council, and is situated in the state electoral district of Hammond and the federal Division of Barker.

People

Population2,679
Median Age56.0 yrs
Density3/mi²

Economy

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Median Income$16,461
Per Capita$16,461
Unemployment6.5%

Housing

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Home Value$124,000
Rent$620
Ownership73.5%
Housing Units1,072

Climate

Avg Temp61°F (16°C)
Rain13.8 in/yr
Sunny Days311/yr
Elevation108 ft (33 m)
Population2,679
Population Density3 / sq mi
Elevation108 ft (33 m)
Coordinates-34.9153°, 139.3033°
TimezoneAustralia/Adelaide
Country🇦🇺 Australia
State / ProvinceSouth Australia
Average Temperature61°F (16°C)
January Average72°F (22°C)
July Average51°F (11°C)
Annual Precipitation13.8 inches (351 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$16,461
Median Age56.0 years

About Mannum

Mannum is a small town in Australia (South Australia) with a population of 2,679. The city sits at an elevation of 108 feet (33 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 61°F (16°C). Temperatures range from 72°F in January to 51°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 13.8 inches. The timezone is Australia/Adelaide.

Mannum has a population of 2,679 with a density of 3 people per square mile, spread across 828.3 square miles. The median age is 56.0 years, 44% older than the national median of 38.9.

Population

2,679
Total Population
3
People / sq mi
56.0yrs
Median Age
44% above Australia avg
828.3mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Mannum vs Australia Average

The median household income in Mannum is $16,461, which is 78% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $16,461 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $317, 78% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 6.5% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 255 business establishments.

Income: Mannum vs Australia

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Income

Median HH Income$16,461
78% below Australia avg
Per Capita Income$16,461
Avg Weekly Wage$317

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment6.5%
81% above Australia avg
Establishments (County)255

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Mannum is $124,000, 56% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $620 (47% below the national average of $1,163). 73.5% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 1,072 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 7.5x, making homeownership a significant financial stretch for most families.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$124,000
56% below Australia avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$620
47% below Australia avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership73.5%
Owner-Occupied73.5%
Renter-Occupied26.5%
Housing Units1,072

Property Tax

Climate in Mannum

Mannum has an average annual temperature of 16.7°C (62°F). The hottest month is Jan (22.6°C), the coldest is Jul (10.9°C). Average annual precipitation is 360 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 22.6°C / 73°F 15.1° / 30.1° 14.6
Feb 22.3°C / 72°F 14.9° / 29.7° 19.1
Mar 20°C / 68°F 12.8° / 27.2° 18.7
Apr 17°C / 63°F 10.2° / 23.7° 27.5
May 14°C / 57°F 8.1° / 19.9° 32.2
Jun 11.6°C / 53°F 6.2° / 17° 43.2
Jul 10.9°C / 52°F 5.4° / 16.4° 40.8
Aug 11.8°C / 53°F 5.7° / 18° 36.4
Sep 14°C / 57°F 7.4° / 20.6° 39.2
Oct 16.3°C / 61°F 9.1° / 23.5° 30.6
Nov 19°C / 66°F 11.6° / 26.3° 27.1
Dec 21.1°C / 70°F 13.6° / 28.6° 30.3
Mannum enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 72°F in January while summers reach 51°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 311 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 13.8 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 108 feet.

Temperature

72°F Jan (22°C) 51°F Jul (11°C)
Annual Average61.4°F
14% above Australia avg
January Average72°F (22°C)
July Average51°F (11°C)
Sunny Days311 days/yr

Geography

Elevation108 ft (33 m)
Area828.3 sq mi (2,145.4 km²)
Population Density3/sq mi
Coordinates-34.9153°N, 139.3033°W
TimezoneAustralia/Adelaide

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 13.8"
64% below Australia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 1.57"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.67"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

15 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 M4.8 140 km
May 14, 2020 15 km WSW of Burra, Australia M4.4 144 km
Aug 17, 1991 21 km NE of Kapunda, Australia M4.1 82 km
Mar 5, 2022 3 km SW of Mount Barker, Australia M4.0 46 km
Feb 1, 2017 9 km NW of Murray Bridge, Australia M3.9 19 km
Apr 16, 2010 2 km N of Macclesfield, Australia M3.8 50 km
Jan 22, 1999 36 km SSE of Burra, Australia M3.8 106 km
Oct 18, 2011 3 km ESE of Hawthorndene, Australia M3.3 59 km
May 23, 2004 17 km NE of Nuriootpa, Australia M3.3 64 km
Mar 11, 2000 16 km NE of Balaklava, Australia M3.0 121 km
Mar 29, 2022 3 km ESE of Macclesfield, Australia M3.0 50 km
Jul 8, 2007 26 km SW of Normanville, Australia M2.8 133 km
Sep 22, 2003 11 km SSE of Normanville, Australia M2.7 110 km
Aug 3, 2007 23 km SSE of Burra, Australia M2.7 120 km
Jun 12, 2007 26 km E of Angaston, Australia M2.5 46 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 - - 119 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 72°F (22°C) 0.8 in
February 72°F (22°C) 0.7 in Warmest, Driest
March 68°F (20°C) 0.8 in
April 62°F (17°C) 1.1 in
May 57°F (14°C) 1.3 in
June 52°F (11°C) 1.4 in
July 51°F (11°C) 1.4 in Coldest
August 52°F (11°C) 1.6 in Wettest
September 56°F (13°C) 1.5 in
October 61°F (16°C) 1.5 in
November 65°F (18°C) 1.0 in
December 69°F (21°C) 0.9 in

Mannum has a seasonal temperature swing of 21°F / from 51°F in July to 72°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 13.8 inches, with August being the wettest month (1.6") and February the driest (0.7").

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Schools in Mannum

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Mannum Community College - - - -
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Museums in Mannum

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Captain's Cottage Museum

Libraries in Mannum

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Murray Bridge Library0.0

Cafes in Mannum

2 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Buena Vista Coffee Boat
Cafe Mannum

Gas Stations in Mannum

2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

OTR Mannum
United

Gyms in Mannum

1 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Mannum Leisure Centre

Golf Courses in Mannum

1 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Mannum Golf Club

Airports Near Mannum

23 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
RAAF Base Edinburgh-Medium Airport
Adelaide Parafield Airport-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
Kapunda 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
Sherlock Ultralight 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
Waikerie Airport-Small Airport
Woodside Airstrip-Small Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Mannum

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
St Martin's

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UFO Sightings
1
Reported UFO sightings from the National UFO Reporting Center database
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Waterfalls
1
Natural waterfalls documented by USGS and OpenStreetMap contributors
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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 Mannum

What is the population of Mannum?

Mannum has a population of 2,679 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 3 people per square mile, spread across 828.3 square miles. The median age of residents is 56.0 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Mannum expensive to live in?

The median household income is $16,461, 78% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $124,000 (56% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $620 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 7.5x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Mannum?

Mannum enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winter temperatures average 72°F in January, while summers reach an average of 51°F in July. The area receives 311 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 13.8 inches.

How is the job market in Mannum?

The unemployment rate in Mannum is 6.5%, somewhat above the national average of 3.6%. Job seekers may face moderate competition. The average weekly wage is $317. There are 255 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Mannum?

The median home value in Mannum is $124,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $620. The homeownership rate is 73.5%.

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