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Moonta, Australia

South Australia · Australia

Moonta is a small town in South Australia, Australia with a population of 608. Elevation: 95 ft (29 m). Average temperature: 63°F (17°C).

2.3 /5.0
C Fair
608 Population 1/sq mi density
95 ft Elevation 29 meters
63°F Avg Temperature 17°C
17.6 in Annual Rain
Australia / Adelaide Timezone
$16,055 Median Income
C
Overall
2.3 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.9 / 5.0
$16,055 median income, 13.2% unemployment
C+
Affordability
2.7 / 5.0
$112,600 home value, $563/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population608
Median Age60.0 yrs
Density1/mi²

Economy

D
Median Income$16,055
Per Capita$16,055
Unemployment13.2%

Housing

C+
Home Value$112,600
Rent$563
Ownership65.8%
Housing Units243

Climate

Avg Temp63°F (17°C)
Rain17.6 in/yr
Sunny Days333/yr
Elevation95 ft (29 m)
Population608
Population Density1 / sq mi
Elevation95 ft (29 m)
Coordinates-34.0684°, 137.5908°
TimezoneAustralia/Adelaide
Country🇦🇺 Australia
State / ProvinceSouth Australia
Average Temperature63°F (17°C)
January Average74°F (23°C)
July Average53°F (12°C)
Annual Precipitation17.6 inches (447 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$16,055
Median Age60.0 years

About Moonta

Moonta is a small town in Australia (South Australia) with a population of 608. The city sits at an elevation of 95 feet (29 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 63°F (17°C). Temperatures range from 74°F in January to 53°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 17.6 inches. The timezone is Australia/Adelaide.

Moonta has a population of 608 with a density of 1 people per square mile, spread across 860.8 square miles. The median age is 60.0 years, 54% older than the national median of 38.9.

Population

608
Total Population
1
People / sq mi
60.0yrs
Median Age
54% above Australia avg
860.8mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Moonta vs Australia Average

The median household income in Moonta is $16,055, which is 79% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $16,055 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $309, 78% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 13.2% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 58 business establishments.

Income: Moonta vs Australia

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Income

Median HH Income$16,055
79% below Australia avg
Per Capita Income$16,055
Avg Weekly Wage$309

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment13.2%
267% above Australia avg
Establishments (County)58

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Moonta is $112,600, 60% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $563 (52% below the national average of $1,163). 65.8% of housing units are owner-occupied. There are 243 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 7x, above the traditionally affordable threshold of 3-4x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$112,600
60% below Australia avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$563
52% below Australia avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership65.8%
Owner-Occupied65.8%
Renter-Occupied34.2%
Housing Units243

Property Tax

Climate in Moonta

Moonta has an average annual temperature of 16.8°C (62°F). The hottest month is Jan (23.9°C), the coldest is Jul (10.3°C). Average annual precipitation is 338 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 23.9°C / 75°F 15.8° / 32° 13.8
Feb 22.9°C / 73°F 15.1° / 30.7° 12.2
Mar 21°C / 70°F 13.6° / 28.3° 28.5
Apr 17.3°C / 63°F 10.4° / 24.2° 28.9
May 14.1°C / 57°F 8.6° / 19.6° 46.8
Jun 10.9°C / 52°F 5.6° / 16.1° 40.9
Jul 10.3°C / 51°F 5.1° / 15.5° 34.4
Aug 10.9°C / 52°F 4.9° / 16.9° 33.3
Sep 13.2°C / 56°F 6.2° / 20.3° 33.0
Oct 16.4°C / 62°F 8.4° / 24.4° 20.4
Nov 19.2°C / 67°F 11.1° / 27.3° 13.9
Dec 21.3°C / 70°F 13.3° / 29.3° 31.4
Moonta enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 74°F in January while summers reach 53°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 333 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 17.6 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 95 feet.

Temperature

74°F Jan (23°C) 53°F Jul (12°C)
Annual Average62.8°F
16% above Australia avg
January Average74°F (23°C)
July Average53°F (12°C)
Sunny Days333 days/yr

Geography

Elevation95 ft (29 m)
Area860.8 sq mi (2,229.5 km²)
Population Density1/sq mi
Coordinates-34.0684°N, 137.5908°W
TimezoneAustralia/Adelaide

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 17.6"
54% below Australia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 1.93"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.59"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

25 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 M4.8 136 km
May 3, 1997 32 km WNW of Burra, Australia M4.8 113 km
Jun 5, 2010 23 km NW of Cowell, Australia M4.7 99 km
May 14, 2020 15 km WSW of Burra, Australia M4.4 116 km
Apr 17, 2024 8 km ENE of Jamestown, Australia M4.3 141 km
Aug 17, 1991 21 km NE of Kapunda, Australia M4.1 138 km
Oct 27, 1995 69 km WSW of Minlaton, Australia M3.8 129 km
Jan 22, 1999 36 km SSE of Burra, Australia M3.8 137 km
May 6, 1998 near the coast of South Australia M3.7 72 km
Feb 26, 1998 50 km NNW of Cowell, Australia M3.6 120 km
May 9, 2001 28 km SSW of Minlaton, Australia M3.5 105 km
Jul 17, 2006 55 km S of Cowell, Australia M3.4 62 km
May 23, 2004 17 km NE of Nuriootpa, Australia M3.3 146 km
Apr 4, 2006 28 km SSE of Jamestown, Australia M3.3 129 km
Oct 18, 2011 3 km ESE of Hawthorndene, Australia M3.3 146 km
May 9, 2001 near the coast of South Australia M3.1 115 km
Jul 8, 2007 29 km NW of Jamestown, Australia M3.1 143 km
Mar 11, 2000 16 km NE of Balaklava, Australia M3.0 87 km
Aug 13, 2003 18 km WNW of Jamestown, Australia M3.0 127 km
May 2, 2003 26 km ENE of Kadina, Australia M2.9 42 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 110 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 74°F (23°C) 0.6 in Driest
February 74°F (23°C) 0.6 in Warmest
March 70°F (21°C) 0.7 in
April 64°F (18°C) 1.1 in
May 59°F (15°C) 1.5 in
June 54°F (12°C) 1.9 in Wettest
July 53°F (12°C) 1.9 in Coldest
August 54°F (12°C) 1.7 in
September 57°F (14°C) 1.7 in
October 62°F (16°C) 1.3 in
November 66°F (19°C) 0.9 in
December 70°F (21°C) 0.7 in

Moonta has a seasonal temperature swing of 21°F / from 53°F in July to 74°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 14.5 inches, with June being the wettest month (1.9") and January the driest (0.6").

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Radio Stations near Moonta

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Museums in Moonta

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Agery Reserve - National Trust
Hughes Pump House-National Trust
Matta House-National Trust
Moonta Miner's Cottage and Heritage Garden-National Trust
Moonta Mines Model School Museum - National Trust
Moonta Railway Station-National Trust
Moonta School Of Mines-National Trust
Moonta Wheal Hughes Copper Mine
The Farm Shed National Trust Museum
Wallaroo Heritage and Nautical National Trust Museum
War Memorial

Libraries in Moonta

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Kadina Library0.0

Restaurants in Moonta

1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Capella's

Cafes in Moonta

3 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Maggi's Cafe Restaurant
Nook & Nourish
Taste the Yorke

Cinemas in Moonta

1 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Moonta Town Hall

Gas Stations in Moonta

2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

AU #9349715817
Shell

Banks in Moonta

1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bank SA

Golf Courses in Moonta

1 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Moonta Golf Course

Airports Near Moonta

7 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Ardrossan AirportSmall Airport
Balaklava AirportSmall Airport
Cowell AirportCCWSmall Airport
Kadina AirportSmall Airport
Lochiel AirfieldSmall Airport
Maitland AirportSmall Airport
Minlaton AirportXMLSmall Airport

Post Offices in Moonta

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Moonta Post Office

Churches & Religious Organizations in Moonta

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
All Saints
East Moonta Methodist Church
Moonta Mines Uniting Church

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 Moonta

What is the population of Moonta?

Moonta has a population of 608 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 1 people per square mile, spread across 860.8 square miles. The median age of residents is 60.0 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Moonta expensive to live in?

The median household income is $16,055, 79% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $112,600 (60% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $563 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 7x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Moonta?

Moonta enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winter temperatures average 74°F in January, while summers reach an average of 53°F in July. The area receives 333 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 17.6 inches.

How is the job market in Moonta?

The job market in Moonta faces challenges, with unemployment at 13.2% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $309. There are 58 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Moonta?

The median home value in Moonta is $112,600. For renters, the median monthly rent is $563. The homeownership rate is 65.8%.

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