Middleton, Australia

South Australia · Australia

Middleton is a small town in South Australia, Australia with a population of 1,298. Elevation: 82 ft (25 m). Average temperature: 58°F (14°C).

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

1,298 Population 9/sq mi density
82 ft Elevation 25 meters
58°F Avg Temperature 14°C
26.7 in Annual Rain
Australia / Adelaide Timezone

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About Middleton

Middleton

Middleton is a town in South Australia on the eastern end of the south coast of the Fleurieu Peninsula. It lies between the towns of Port Elliot and Goolwa.

People

Population1,298
Density9/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp58°F (14°C)
Rain26.7 in/yr
Elevation82 ft (25 m)
Population1,298
Population Density9 / sq mi
Elevation82 ft (25 m)
Coordinates-35.5105°, 138.7038°
TimezoneAustralia/Adelaide
Country🇦🇺 Australia
State / ProvinceSouth Australia
Average Temperature58°F (14°C)
January Average64°F (18°C)
July Average51°F (10°C)
Annual Precipitation26.7 inches (677 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Middleton

Middleton is a small town in Australia (South Australia) with a population of 1,298. The city sits at an elevation of 82 feet (25 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 58°F (14°C). Temperatures range from 64°F in January to 51°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 26.7 inches. The timezone is Australia/Adelaide.

Climate in Middleton

Middleton has an average annual temperature of 16.5°C (62°F). The hottest month is Jan (20.9°C), the coldest is Jul (11.8°C). Average annual precipitation is 551 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 20.9°C / 70°F 16.1° / 25.7° 20.1
Feb 20.3°C / 69°F 15.8° / 24.8° 24.4
Mar 19.4°C / 67°F 14.6° / 24.2° 19.6
Apr 17.4°C / 63°F 12.7° / 22.1° 37.4
May 14.6°C / 58°F 10.5° / 18.6° 63.3
Jun 12.2°C / 54°F 8.5° / 16° 75.5
Jul 11.8°C / 53°F 8.1° / 15.6° 80.4
Aug 12.4°C / 54°F 8.2° / 16.5° 74.1
Sep 14.2°C / 58°F 9.5° / 18.9° 60.1
Oct 16°C / 61°F 10.9° / 21.2° 38.6
Nov 18.4°C / 65°F 13.1° / 23.7° 30.0
Dec 19.9°C / 68°F 14.7° / 25.1° 27.3
Middleton enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 64°F in January while summers reach 51°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. Annual precipitation totals 26.7 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 82 feet.

Temperature

64°F Jan (18°C) 51°F Jul (10°C)
Annual Average57.5°F
6% above Australia avg
January Average64°F (18°C)
July Average51°F (10°C)

Geography

Elevation82 ft (25 m)
Area140.3 sq mi (363.2 km²)
Population Density9/sq mi
Coordinates35.5105°S, 138.7038°E
TimezoneAustralia/Adelaide

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 26.7"
30% below Australia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 2.80"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.67"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

11 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 M4.1 150 km
Mar 5, 2022 3 km SW of Mount Barker, Australia M4.0 49 km
Feb 1, 2017 9 km NW of Murray Bridge, Australia M3.9 67 km
Apr 16, 2010 2 km N of Macclesfield, Australia M3.8 42 km
May 9, 2001 28 km SSW of Minlaton, Australia M3.5 125 km
Oct 18, 2011 3 km ESE of Hawthorndene, Australia M3.3 53 km
May 23, 2004 17 km NE of Nuriootpa, Australia M3.3 134 km
Mar 29, 2022 3 km ESE of Macclesfield, Australia M3.0 39 km
Jul 8, 2007 26 km SW of Normanville, Australia M2.8 55 km
Sep 22, 2003 11 km SSE of Normanville, Australia M2.7 31 km
Jun 12, 2007 26 km E of Angaston, Australia M2.5 126 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 - - 86 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 64°F (18°C) 0.9 in
February 69°F (21°C) 0.7 in Warmest, Driest
March 66°F (19°C) 0.9 in
April 62°F (17°C) 1.7 in
May 58°F (14°C) 2.0 in
June 53°F (12°C) 2.6 in
July 51°F (10°C) 2.8 in Coldest, Wettest
August 53°F (12°C) 2.6 in
September 56°F (13°C) 2.0 in
October 60°F (15°C) 1.7 in
November 63°F (17°C) 1.0 in
December 67°F (19°C) 0.9 in

Middleton has a seasonal temperature swing of 19°F / from 51°F in July to 69°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 19.7 inches, with July being the wettest month (2.8") and February the driest (0.7").

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Radio Stations near Middleton

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Lofty 88.9 - AAC 24 kbps

Museums in Middleton

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Goolwa Museum-National Trust
Goolwa Old Railway Superintendent's Cottage
James Bassett School-National Trust
National Trust Museum and Gift Shop
Port Elliot Railway Station - National Trust
Victor Harbor Station Master's Residence
Willunga Courthouse National Trust Museum
Willunga Slate National Trust Museum

Libraries in Middleton

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Aldinga Library0.0
Aldinga Public Library0.0
Port Elliot Depot0.0
Victor Harbor Town Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Middleton

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Goolwa Wharf Rotary Market
Myponga Markets
Willunga Farmers Market

Train Stations in Middleton

1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Middleton

Breweries in Middleton

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Kick Back Brewery
Smiling Samoyed Brewery

Airports Near Middleton

16 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Adelaide International AirportADLLarge Airport
Adelaide Parafield Airport-Small Airport
Aldinga Airport-Small Airport
Aldinga private airstrip-Small Airport
Cherry Gardens Airstrip-Small Airport
Claremont Airbase-Small Airport
Goolwa Airport-Small Airport
Hindmarsh International Airport-Small Airport
Hindmarsh Island private strip-Small Airport
Huntfield Airfield-Small Airport
Meningie Airport-Small Airport
Murray Bridge Airport-Small Airport
Penneshaw AirportPEASmall Airport
Rollo's Aerodrome-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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What is the population of Middleton?

Middleton has a population of 1,298 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 9 people per square mile, spread across 140.3 square miles.

What is the weather like in Middleton?

Middleton enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winter temperatures average 64°F in January, while summers reach an average of 51°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 26.7 inches.

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