Mount Gambier, Australia
South Australia · Australia
Mount Gambier is a small city in South Australia, Australia with a population of 26,734. Elevation: 135 ft (41 m). Average temperature: 57°F (14°C).
Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026
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People
Climate
| Population | 26,734 |
| Population Density | 2,508 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 135 ft (41 m) |
| Coordinates | -37.8318°, 140.7792° |
| Timezone | Australia/Adelaide |
| Country | 🇦🇺 Australia |
| State / Province | South Australia |
| Average Temperature | 57°F (14°C) |
| January Average | 65°F (18°C) |
| July Average | 49°F (10°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 29.5 inches (748 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Mount Gambier
Mount Gambier is a small city in Australia (South Australia) with a population of 26,734. The city sits at an elevation of 135 feet (41 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 57°F (14°C). Temperatures range from 65°F in January to 49°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 29.5 inches. The timezone is Australia/Adelaide.
Climate in Mount Gambier
Mount Gambier has an average annual temperature of 14.1°C (57°F). The hottest month is Feb (19.2°C), the coldest is Jul (9.6°C). Average annual precipitation is 712 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 57.0°F |
| 6% above Australia avg | |
| January Average | 65°F (18°C) |
| July Average | 49°F (10°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 135 ft (41 m) |
| Area | 10.7 sq mi (27.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,508/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.8318°S, 140.7792°E |
| Timezone | Australia/Adelaide |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Newer Volcanics Province (151 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Newer Volcanics Province | Shield(s) | 1,011 m (3,317 ft) | -2900 | 151 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 65°F (18°C) | 1.2 in | |
| February | 66°F (19°C) | 0.7 in | Warmest, Driest |
| March | 63°F (17°C) | 1.4 in | |
| April | 58°F (15°C) | 2.2 in | |
| May | 54°F (12°C) | 2.8 in | |
| June | 50°F (10°C) | 3.7 in | |
| July | 49°F (10°C) | 4.2 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| August | 50°F (10°C) | 4.1 in | |
| September | 52°F (11°C) | 3.2 in | |
| October | 55°F (13°C) | 2.5 in | |
| November | 58°F (15°C) | 1.9 in | |
| December | 62°F (17°C) | 1.5 in |
Mount Gambier has a seasonal temperature swing of 17°F / from 49°F in July to 66°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 29.4 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.2") and February the driest (0.7").
Colleges & Universities in Mount Gambier
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| TAFE SA - Mount Gambier Campus | College | - | , |
Schools in Mount Gambier
9 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MacDonald Park Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Mount Gambier North Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Grant High School | - | - | - | - |
| Melaleuca Park Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Yahl Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Mount Gambier High School | - | - | - | - |
| Reidy Park Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Tenison Woods College | - | - | - | - |
| St Martin's Lutheran College | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Mount Gambier
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Museums in Mount Gambier
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glencoe Woolshed-National Trust | ||||
| Mount Gambier Courthouse Museum-National Trust | ||||
| Mount Gambier RSL War Museum | ||||
| Old Courthouse Gallery and Museum | ||||
| Sexton's Cottage |
Libraries in Mount Gambier
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Gambier Library | 0.0 |
Hotels in Mount Gambier
5 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Mount Gambier
13 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Mount Gambier
9 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cinemas in Mount Gambier
2 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in Mount Gambier
3 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Mount Gambier
1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Mount Gambier
1 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Mount Gambier
2 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Mount Gambier
13 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Mount Gambier
9 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Mount Gambier
2 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Mount Gambier
2 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Golf Courses in Mount Gambier
1 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Mount Gambier
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Little Rippa Brewing Co |
Stadiums & Teams in Mount Gambier
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Mount Gambier
8 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Mount Gambier Airport | MGB | Medium Airport |
| Portland Airport | PTJ | Medium Airport |
| Callendale Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Caroline Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Casterton Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Coonawarra Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Millicent Airport | MLR | Small Airport |
| Strathdownie Airport | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Mount Gambier
3 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Mount Gambier East Post Office | |
| Mount Gambier Post Office | |
| Mount Gambier West Post Office |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Mount Gambier
5 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Anglican Church of Mount Gambier | |
| East Gambier Uniting Church | |
| Jubilee Christian Centre | |
| Mount Gambier Uniting Church | |
| St Paul's |
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UFO Sightings Near Mount Gambier
1 UFO sighting reports from the National UFO Reporting Center (NUFORC) found near Mount Gambier.
| Name | Year | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Mount gambier (australia) | 2001 | Two orange balls one large one small chaseing each other playing games.Small ball then disappeared into large ball then took off at ver |
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Public Holidays in Australia
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What is the population of Mount Gambier?
Mount Gambier has a population of 26,734 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 2,508 people per square mile, spread across 10.7 square miles.
What is the weather like in Mount Gambier?
Mount Gambier enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winter temperatures average 65°F in January, while summers reach an average of 49°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 29.5 inches.
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