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Middleton, Australia

South Australia · Australia

Middleton is a small town in South Australia, Australia with a population of 1,122. Elevation: 82 ft (25 m). Average temperature: 58°F (14°C).

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B Good
1,122 Population 8/sq mi density
82 ft Elevation 25 meters
58°F Avg Temperature 14°C
26.7 in Annual Rain
Australia / Adelaide Timezone
$23,930 Median Income
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.0 / 5.0
$23,930 median income, 3.1% unemployment
C+
Affordability
2.9 / 5.0
$159,400 home value, $797/mo rent

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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

Population1,122
Median Age49.0 yrs
Density8/mi²

Economy

B
Median Income$23,930
Per Capita$23,930
Unemployment3.1%

Housing

C+
Home Value$159,400
Rent$797
Ownership82.0%
Housing Units449

Climate

Avg Temp58°F (14°C)
Rain26.7 in/yr
Sunny Days313/yr
Elevation82 ft (25 m)
Population1,122
Population Density8 / 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)
Median Household Income$23,930
Median Age49.0 years

About Middleton

Middleton is a small town in Australia (South Australia) with a population of 1,122. 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.

Middleton has a population of 1,122 with a density of 8 people per square mile, spread across 140.3 square miles. The median age is 49.0 years, 26% older than the national median of 38.9.

Population

1,122
Total Population
8
People / sq mi
49.0yrs
Median Age
26% above Australia avg
140.3mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Middleton vs Australia Average

The median household income in Middleton is $23,930, which is 68% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $23,930 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $460, 68% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 3.1% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 107 business establishments.

Income: Middleton vs Australia

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Income

Median HH Income$23,930
68% below Australia avg
Per Capita Income$23,930
Avg Weekly Wage$460

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment3.1%
14% below Australia avg
Establishments (County)107

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Middleton is $159,400, 43% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $797 (31% below the national average of $1,163). 82.0% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 449 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 6.7x, above the traditionally affordable threshold of 3-4x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$159,400
43% below Australia avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$797
31% below Australia avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership82.0%
Owner-Occupied82.0%
Renter-Occupied18.0%
Housing Units449

Property Tax

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. The area gets 313 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 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)
Sunny Days313 days/yr

Geography

Elevation82 ft (25 m)
Area140.3 sq mi (363.2 km²)
Population Density8/sq mi
Coordinates-35.5105°N, 138.7038°W
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 AirportSmall Airport
Aldinga AirportSmall Airport
Aldinga private airstripSmall Airport
Cherry Gardens AirstripSmall Airport
Claremont AirbaseSmall Airport
Goolwa AirportSmall Airport
Hindmarsh International AirportSmall Airport
Hindmarsh Island private stripSmall Airport
Huntfield AirfieldSmall Airport
Meningie AirportSmall Airport
Murray Bridge AirportSmall Airport
Penneshaw AirportPEASmall Airport
Rollo's AerodromeSmall Airport
Strathalbyn AirportSmall Airport
Woodside AirstripSmall 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 Middleton

What is the population of Middleton?

Middleton has a population of 1,122 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 8 people per square mile, spread across 140.3 square miles. The median age of residents is 49.0 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Middleton expensive to live in?

The median household income is $23,930, 68% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $159,400 (43% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $797 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 6.7x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

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. The area receives 313 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 26.7 inches.

How is the job market in Middleton?

Middleton has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 3.1%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $460. There are 107 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Middleton?

The median home value in Middleton is $159,400. For renters, the median monthly rent is $797. The homeownership rate is 82.0%.

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