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Mount Torrens, Australia

South Australia · Australia

Mount Torrens is a small town in South Australia, Australia with a population of 686. Elevation: 1,450 ft (442 m). Average temperature: 61°F (16°C).

3.0 /5.0
B Good
686 Population 2/sq mi density
1,450 ft Elevation 442 meters
61°F Avg Temperature 16°C
18.4 in Annual Rain
Australia / Adelaide Timezone
$27,209 Median Income
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$27,209 median income, 1.9% unemployment
C+
Affordability
2.9 / 5.0
$183,000 home value, $915/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population686
Median Age45.0 yrs
Density2/mi²

Economy

B
Median Income$27,209
Per Capita$27,209
Unemployment1.9%

Housing

C+
Home Value$183,000
Rent$915
Ownership91.2%
Housing Units274

Climate

Avg Temp61°F (16°C)
Rain18.4 in/yr
Sunny Days309/yr
Elevation1,450 ft (442 m)
Population686
Population Density2 / sq mi
Elevation1,450 ft (442 m)
Coordinates-34.8755°, 138.9586°
TimezoneAustralia/Adelaide
Country🇦🇺 Australia
State / ProvinceSouth Australia
Average Temperature61°F (16°C)
January Average70°F (21°C)
July Average53°F (12°C)
Annual Precipitation18.4 inches (466 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$27,209
Median Age45.0 years

About Mount Torrens

Mount Torrens is a small town in Australia (South Australia) with a population of 686. The city sits at an elevation of 1,450 feet (442 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 61°F (16°C). Temperatures range from 70°F in January to 53°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 18.4 inches. The timezone is Australia/Adelaide.

Mount Torrens has a population of 686 with a density of 2 people per square mile, spread across 309.8 square miles. The median age is 45.0 years, 16% older than the national median of 38.9.

Population

686
Total Population
2
People / sq mi
45.0yrs
Median Age
16% above Australia avg
309.8mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Mount Torrens vs Australia Average

The median household income in Mount Torrens is $27,209, which is 64% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $27,209 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $523, 63% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 1.9% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 65 business establishments.

Income: Mount Torrens vs Australia

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Income

Median HH Income$27,209
64% below Australia avg
Per Capita Income$27,209
Avg Weekly Wage$523

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.9%
47% below Australia avg
Establishments (County)65

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Mount Torrens is $183,000, 35% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $915 (21% below the national average of $1,163). 91.2% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 274 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$183,000
35% below Australia avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$915
21% below Australia avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership91.2%
Owner-Occupied91.2%
Renter-Occupied8.8%
Housing Units274

Property Tax

Climate in Mount Torrens

Mount Torrens has an average annual temperature of 14.5°C (58°F). The hottest month is Jan (21.2°C), the coldest is Jul (8.6°C). Average annual precipitation is 686 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 21.2°C / 70°F 13.9° / 28.4° 24.2
Feb 20.3°C / 69°F 13.7° / 26.9° 32.7
Mar 18.2°C / 65°F 12.4° / 23.9° 22.1
Apr 15.2°C / 59°F 10.6° / 19.7° 43.2
May 11.8°C / 53°F 8.7° / 14.9° 83.6
Jun 9.1°C / 48°F 6.4° / 11.8° 92.5
Jul 8.6°C / 47°F 5.9° / 11.2° 93.3
Aug 9°C / 48°F 6° / 12.1° 99.5
Sep 11.2°C / 52°F 7.2° / 15.1° 65.4
Oct 14°C / 57°F 8.8° / 19.3° 53.3
Nov 17°C / 63°F 11.1° / 22.9° 38.5
Dec 18.8°C / 66°F 12.2° / 25.4° 37.3
Mount Torrens enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 70°F in January while summers reach 53°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 309 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 18.4 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,450 feet.

Temperature

70°F Jan (21°C) 53°F Jul (12°C)
Annual Average61.2°F
13% above Australia avg
January Average70°F (21°C)
July Average53°F (12°C)
Sunny Days309 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,450 ft (442 m)
Area309.8 sq mi (802.4 km²)
Population Density2/sq mi
Coordinates-34.8755°N, 138.9586°W
TimezoneAustralia/Adelaide

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 18.4"
52% below Australia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 4.76"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.83"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

18 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M3.0 on Mar 29, 2022.

Mar 5, 1997 5 km ESE of Burra, Australia M4.8 133 km
May 14, 2020 15 km WSW of Burra, Australia M4.4 132 km
Aug 17, 1991 21 km NE of Kapunda, Australia M4.1 76 km
Mar 5, 2022 3 km SW of Mount Barker, Australia M4.0 26 km
Feb 1, 2017 9 km NW of Murray Bridge, Australia M3.9 30 km
Apr 16, 2010 2 km N of Macclesfield, Australia M3.8 32 km
Jan 22, 1999 36 km SSE of Burra, Australia M3.8 100 km
May 9, 2001 28 km SSW of Minlaton, Australia M3.5 136 km
May 23, 2004 17 km NE of Nuriootpa, Australia M3.3 60 km
Oct 18, 2011 3 km ESE of Hawthorndene, Australia M3.3 32 km
Mar 11, 2000 16 km NE of Balaklava, Australia M3.0 101 km
Mar 29, 2022 3 km ESE of Macclesfield, Australia M3.0 35 km
May 2, 2003 26 km ENE of Kadina, Australia M2.9 143 km
Jul 8, 2007 26 km SW of Normanville, Australia M2.8 112 km
Aug 3, 2007 23 km SSE of Burra, Australia M2.7 113 km
Aug 2, 2004 29 km N of Clare, Australia M2.7 149 km
Sep 22, 2003 11 km SSE of Normanville, Australia M2.7 92 km
Jun 12, 2007 26 km E of Angaston, Australia M2.5 54 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 — — 89 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 70°F (21°C) 1.1 in Warmest
February 68°F (20°C) 0.8 in Driest
March 64°F (18°C) 1.3 in
April 58°F (15°C) 2.4 in
May 53°F (12°C) 3.2 in
June 49°F (9°C) 4.0 in
July 53°F (12°C) 4.8 in Wettest
August 48°F (9°C) 4.6 in Coldest
September 51°F (11°C) 3.7 in
October 55°F (13°C) 2.8 in
November 60°F (15°C) 1.5 in
December 64°F (18°C) 1.4 in

Mount Torrens has a seasonal temperature swing of 22°F / from 48°F in August to 70°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 31.7 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.8") and February the driest (0.8").

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Radio Stations near Mount Torrens

17 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Triple M Adelaide 80s, rock AAC+ 33 kbps
ABC Radio Adelaide news, talkback AAC 94 kbps
5MBS 99.9FM adelaide, blues MP3 128 kbps
ABC Triple J (SA) abc, alternative AAC+ 56 kbps
Fresh 92.7 (192kbps) dance, electronic MP3 192 kbps
ABC Classic FM (SA) classical, news AAC 238 kbps
5MBS — MP3 128 kbps
Smooth FM Adelaide (AAC+ 320k) commercial, easy listening AAC+ 320 kbps
Radio Italiana 531 — MP3 192 kbps
Tripple M Adelaide (128kbps) 80's, rock AAC 130 kbps
Lofty 88.9 — AAC 24 kbps
Smooth FM Adelaide (MP3) commercial, easy listening MP3 96 kbps
Smooth FM Adelaide (AAC+ 128k) commercial, easy listening AAC+ 128 kbps
WOW FM 100.5 — AAC 64 kbps
Smooth FM Adelaide (AAC+ 48k) commercial, easy listening AAC+ 48 kbps
5EBI 103.1 FM mix AAC 192 kbps
5MBS 99.9FM (AAC 64) adelaide, blues AAC 64 kbps

Museums in Mount Torrens

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Bowdens Cottage
Gumeracha & District History Centre Inc.
Lobethal Archives & Historical Museum
Nairne Museum
National Motor Museum
National Motor Museum
Old Highercombe Hotel And Folk Museum National Trust
Stangate House and Garden - National Trust

Libraries in Mount Torrens

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Coventry Memorial Library0.0
Gumeracha Library0.0
Mount Barker Community Library0.0
Woodside Library0.0

Breweries in Mount Torrens

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Gulf Brewery
Left Barrel Brewery
Lobethal Bierhaus

Airports Near Mount Torrens

26 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Adelaide International AirportADLLarge Airport
RAAF Base Edinburgh—Medium Airport
Adelaide Parafield Airport—Small Airport
Aldinga Airport—Small Airport
Aldinga private airstrip—Small Airport
Calvin Grove Airport—Small Airport
Cherry Gardens Airstrip—Small Airport
Claremont Airbase—Small Airport
Gawler Airport—Small Airport
Goolwa Airport—Small Airport
Hindmarsh International Airport—Small Airport
Hindmarsh Island private strip—Small Airport
Huntfield Airfield—Small Airport
Kapunda Airport—Small Airport
Lower Light Airport—Small Airport
Lyndoch Airport—Small Airport
Murray Bridge Airport—Small Airport
Rollo's Aerodrome—Small Airport
Rowland Flat Airstrip—Small Airport
Sedan Airfield—Small Airport
Steinfeld Airfield—Small Airport
Stonefield Gliding—Small Airport
Strathalbyn Airport—Small Airport
Swan Reach Airport—Small Airport
Truro Flat Airpark—Small Airport
Woodside Airstrip—Small Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Mount Torrens

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
St George's Mount Torrens

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 Mount Torrens

What is the population of Mount Torrens?

Mount Torrens has a population of 686 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 2 people per square mile, spread across 309.8 square miles. The median age of residents is 45.0 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Mount Torrens expensive to live in?

The median household income is $27,209, 64% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $183,000 (35% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $915 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 Mount Torrens?

Mount Torrens enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winter temperatures average 70°F in January, while summers reach an average of 53°F in July. The area receives 309 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 18.4 inches.

How is the job market in Mount Torrens?

The job market in Mount Torrens is very strong, with unemployment at just 1.9% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $523. There are 65 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Mount Torrens?

The median home value in Mount Torrens is $183,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $915. The homeownership rate is 91.2%.

Nearby Cities

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