McLaren Vale, Australia

South Australia · Australia

McLaren Vale is a small town in South Australia, Australia with a population of 3,277. Elevation: 249 ft (76 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

3,277 Population 4/sq mi density
249 ft Elevation 76 meters
62°F Avg Temperature 17°C
36.7 in Annual Rain
Australia / Adelaide Timezone

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People

Population3,277
Density4/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp62°F (17°C)
Rain36.7 in/yr
Elevation249 ft (76 m)
Population3,277
Population Density4 / sq mi
Elevation249 ft (76 m)
Coordinates-35.2190°, 138.5433°
TimezoneAustralia/Adelaide
Country🇦🇺 Australia
State / ProvinceSouth Australia
Average Temperature62°F (17°C)
January Average72°F (22°C)
July Average53°F (12°C)
Annual Precipitation36.7 inches (933 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About McLaren Vale

McLaren Vale is a small town in Australia (South Australia) with a population of 3,277. The city sits at an elevation of 249 feet (76 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 62°F (17°C). Temperatures range from 72°F in January to 53°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 36.7 inches. The timezone is Australia/Adelaide.

Climate in McLaren Vale

McLaren Vale has an average annual temperature of 17.2°C (63°F). The hottest month is Jan (22.8°C), the coldest is Jul (11.8°C). Average annual precipitation is 492 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 22.8°C / 73°F 17.2° / 28.5° 18.4
Feb 22.3°C / 72°F 16.9° / 27.7° 54.2
Mar 20.8°C / 69°F 15.7° / 25.8° 19.7
Apr 18°C / 64°F 13.7° / 22.4° 37.2
May 15°C / 59°F 11.5° / 18.4° 56.4
Jun 12.4°C / 54°F 9.2° / 15.5° 61.1
Jul 11.8°C / 53°F 8.7° / 14.8° 66.1
Aug 12.3°C / 54°F 8.8° / 15.8° 59.1
Sep 14.4°C / 58°F 10.3° / 18.6° 44.8
Oct 16.6°C / 62°F 11.6° / 21.6° 30.1
Nov 19.1°C / 66°F 13.7° / 24.5° 21.2
Dec 21°C / 70°F 15.4° / 26.6° 23.7
McLaren Vale enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 72°F in January while summers reach 53°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. Annual precipitation totals 36.7 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 249 feet.

Temperature

72°F Jan (22°C) 53°F Jul (12°C)
Annual Average61.7°F
14% above Australia avg
January Average72°F (22°C)
July Average53°F (12°C)

Geography

Elevation249 ft (76 m)
Area832.5 sq mi (2,156.1 km²)
Population Density4/sq mi
Coordinates35.2190°S, 138.5433°E
TimezoneAustralia/Adelaide

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 36.7"
3% below Australia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 4.29"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.83"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

14 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.1. Most recent: M3.0 on Mar 29, 2022.

Aug 17, 1991 21 km NE of Kapunda, Australia M4.1 124 km
Mar 5, 2022 3 km SW of Mount Barker, Australia M4.0 31 km
Feb 1, 2017 9 km NW of Murray Bridge, Australia M3.9 62 km
Oct 27, 1995 69 km WSW of Minlaton, Australia M3.8 145 km
Apr 16, 2010 2 km N of Macclesfield, Australia M3.8 28 km
Jan 22, 1999 36 km SSE of Burra, Australia M3.8 146 km
May 9, 2001 28 km SSW of Minlaton, Australia M3.5 100 km
Oct 18, 2011 3 km ESE of Hawthorndene, Australia M3.3 24 km
May 23, 2004 17 km NE of Nuriootpa, Australia M3.3 110 km
Mar 11, 2000 16 km NE of Balaklava, Australia M3.0 132 km
Mar 29, 2022 3 km ESE of Macclesfield, Australia M3.0 30 km
Jul 8, 2007 26 km SW of Normanville, Australia M2.8 58 km
Sep 22, 2003 11 km SSE of Normanville, Australia M2.7 40 km
Jun 12, 2007 26 km E of Angaston, Australia M2.5 107 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 - - 55 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 72°F (22°C) 0.9 in Warmest
February 69°F (21°C) 0.8 in Driest
March 65°F (19°C) 1.3 in
April 60°F (16°C) 2.3 in
May 56°F (13°C) 3.2 in
June 51°F (11°C) 3.9 in Coldest
July 53°F (12°C) 4.3 in Wettest
August 51°F (11°C) 3.9 in
September 54°F (12°C) 3.1 in
October 58°F (14°C) 2.3 in
November 62°F (17°C) 1.3 in
December 66°F (19°C) 1.3 in

McLaren Vale has a seasonal temperature swing of 21°F / from 51°F in June to 72°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 28.6 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.3") and February the driest (0.8").

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Schools in McLaren Vale

2 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
McLaren Vale Primary School - - - -
Tatachilla Lutheran College - - - -
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Radio Stations near McLaren Vale

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 McLaren Vale

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Bay Discovery Centre
Carrick Hill
Gamble Cottage-National Trust
James Bassett School-National Trust
Marion Historic Village Museum
Stangate House and Garden - National Trust
Willunga Courthouse National Trust Museum
Willunga Slate National Trust Museum
Winns Bakehouse - National Trust
Winns Bakehouse Museum

Libraries in McLaren Vale

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Aldinga Library0.0
Aldinga Public Library0.0
Blackwood Library0.0
Brighton Library - City of Holdfast Bay0.0
Coventry Memorial Library0.0
Flinders University Central Library0.0
Glenelg Community Library0.0
Glenelg Community Library0.0
Library0.0
Marion Cultural Centre Library0.0
Mitcham Memorial Library0.0
Noarlunga Library0.0
Park Holme Library0.0
Seaford Library0.0
Sturt Library0.0
Woodcroft Library0.0

Farmers Markets in McLaren Vale

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Myponga Markets
Willunga Farmers Market

Restaurants in McLaren Vale

9 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Carmels
Hanabi Japanese Kitchen
Ind'o'Mex
Joe's at Sabella
Maxwell Wines
Oscars Mediterranean Restaurant
Ristorante Vasarelli
Salopian Inn
The Elbow Room

Cafes in McLaren Vale

6 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Arthouse Coffee Bar
Blessed Cheese Cafe
Manna
SAM I AM Cafe
The Almond Train
The Tin Shed

Veterinaries in McLaren Vale

1 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

McLaren Vale Veterinary Surgery

Gas Stations in McLaren Vale

1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Coles Express

Banks in McLaren Vale

1 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

ANZ

Breweries in McLaren Vale

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Kick Back Brewery
Penny Red Brewery..
Smiling Samoyed Brewery

Stadiums & Teams in McLaren Vale

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Airports Near McLaren Vale

21 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
Lower Light Airport-Small Airport
Lyndoch Airport-Small Airport
Murray Bridge Airport-Small Airport
Penneshaw AirportPEASmall Airport
Rollo's Aerodrome-Small Airport
Rowland Flat Airstrip-Small Airport
Strathalbyn Airport-Small Airport
Woodside Airstrip-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 McLaren Vale

What is the population of McLaren Vale?

McLaren Vale has a population of 3,277 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 4 people per square mile, spread across 832.5 square miles.

What is the weather like in McLaren Vale?

McLaren Vale enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winter temperatures average 72°F in January, while summers reach an average of 53°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 36.7 inches.

Nearby Cities

McLaren Flat 1,175 pop · 2.3 mi Old Noarlunga 1,531 pop · 3.5 mi Maslin Beach 1,213 pop · 3.6 mi Willunga 2,300 pop · 3.7 mi Seaford Rise 6,105 pop · 3.9 mi Moana 3,316 pop · 4.2 mi Seaford 4,493 pop · 4.3 mi Seaford Meadows 5,102 pop · 4.5 mi Hackham 4,491 pop · 4.5 mi Huntfield Heights 4,199 pop · 4.7 mi Noarlunga Downs 4,031 pop · 5.2 mi Port Noarlunga South 3,058 pop · 5.2 mi Port Willunga 1,785 pop · 5.3 mi Hackham West 3,464 pop · 5.5 mi
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