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Moonta Bay, Australia

South Australia · Australia

Moonta Bay is a small town in South Australia, Australia with a population of 2,279. Elevation: 26 ft (8 m). Average temperature: 63°F (17°C).

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2,279 Population 3/sq mi density
26 ft Elevation 8 meters
63°F Avg Temperature 17°C
17.6 in Annual Rain
Australia / Adelaide Timezone
$18,691 Median Income
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Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Economy
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$18,691 median income, 7.3% unemployment
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Affordability
2.2 / 5.0
$146,400 home value, $732/mo rent

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About Moonta Bay

Moonta Bay

Moonta Bay is located in the Copper Coast region of Northern Yorke Peninsula South Australia, adjacent to the historic town of Moonta and Port Hughes.

People

Population2,279
Median Age59.0 yrs
Density3/mi²

Economy

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Median Income$18,691
Per Capita$18,691
Unemployment7.3%

Housing

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Home Value$146,400
Rent$732
Ownership81.8%
Housing Units912

Climate

Avg Temp63°F (17°C)
Rain17.6 in/yr
Sunny Days333/yr
Elevation26 ft (8 m)
Population2,279
Population Density3 / sq mi
Elevation26 ft (8 m)
Coordinates-34.0500°, 137.5667°
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$18,691
Median Age59.0 years

About Moonta Bay

Moonta Bay is a small town in Australia (South Australia) with a population of 2,279. The city sits at an elevation of 26 feet (8 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 Bay has a population of 2,279 with a density of 3 people per square mile, spread across 860.8 square miles. The median age is 59.0 years, 52% older than the national median of 38.9.

Population

2,279
Total Population
3
People / sq mi
59.0yrs
Median Age
52% above Australia avg
860.8mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Moonta Bay vs Australia Average

The median household income in Moonta Bay is $18,691, which is 75% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $18,691 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $359, 75% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 7.3% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 217 business establishments.

Income: Moonta Bay vs Australia

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Income

Median HH Income$18,691
75% below Australia avg
Per Capita Income$18,691
Avg Weekly Wage$359

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment7.3%
103% above Australia avg
Establishments (County)217

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Moonta Bay is $146,400, 48% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $732 (37% below the national average of $1,163). 81.8% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 912 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 7.8x, making homeownership a significant financial stretch for most families.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$146,400
48% below Australia avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$732
37% below Australia avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership81.8%
Owner-Occupied81.8%
Renter-Occupied18.2%
Housing Units912

Property Tax

Climate in Moonta Bay

Moonta Bay 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 Bay 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 26 feet, near sea level.

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

Elevation26 ft (8 m)
Area860.8 sq mi (2,229.5 km²)
Population Density3/sq mi
Coordinates-34.0500°N, 137.5667°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 M4.8 137 km
May 3, 1997 32 km WNW of Burra, Australia M4.8 114 km
Jun 5, 2010 23 km NW of Cowell, Australia M4.7 96 km
May 14, 2020 15 km WSW of Burra, Australia M4.4 117 km
Apr 17, 2024 8 km ENE of Jamestown, Australia M4.3 142 km
Aug 17, 1991 21 km NE of Kapunda, Australia M4.1 141 km
Oct 27, 1995 69 km WSW of Minlaton, Australia M3.8 130 km
Jan 22, 1999 36 km SSE of Burra, Australia M3.8 139 km
May 6, 1998 near the coast of South Australia M3.7 70 km
Feb 26, 1998 50 km NNW of Cowell, Australia M3.6 117 km
May 9, 2001 28 km SSW of Minlaton, Australia M3.5 107 km
Jul 17, 2006 55 km S of Cowell, Australia M3.4 60 km
May 23, 2004 17 km NE of Nuriootpa, Australia M3.3 149 km
Apr 4, 2006 28 km SSE of Jamestown, Australia M3.3 130 km
Oct 18, 2011 3 km ESE of Hawthorndene, Australia M3.3 149 km
May 9, 2001 near the coast of South Australia M3.1 116 km
Jul 8, 2007 29 km NW of Jamestown, Australia M3.1 142 km
Mar 11, 2000 16 km NE of Balaklava, Australia M3.0 89 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 43 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 — — 113 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 Bay 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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Museums in Moonta Bay

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 Bay

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Kadina Library0.0

Restaurants in Moonta Bay

1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Ye Olde Cafe

Airports Near Moonta Bay

6 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Ardrossan Airport—Small Airport
Cowell AirportCCWSmall Airport
Kadina Airport—Small Airport
Lochiel Airfield—Small Airport
Maitland Airport—Small Airport
Minlaton AirportXMLSmall 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 Moonta Bay

What is the population of Moonta Bay?

Moonta Bay has a population of 2,279 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 3 people per square mile, spread across 860.8 square miles. The median age of residents is 59.0 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Moonta Bay expensive to live in?

The median household income is $18,691, 75% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $146,400 (48% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $732 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 7.8x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Moonta Bay?

Moonta Bay 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 Bay?

The unemployment rate in Moonta Bay is 7.3%, somewhat above the national average of 3.6%. Job seekers may face moderate competition. The average weekly wage is $359. There are 217 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Moonta Bay?

The median home value in Moonta Bay is $146,400. For renters, the median monthly rent is $732. The homeownership rate is 81.8%.

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