Nairne, Australia

South Australia · Australia

Nairne is a small city in South Australia, Australia with a population of 5,082. Elevation: 1,211 ft (369 m). Average temperature: 61°F (16°C).

Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026

5,082 Population 16/sq mi density
1,211 ft Elevation 369 meters
61°F Avg Temperature 16°C
18.4 in Annual Rain
Australia / Adelaide Timezone

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About Nairne

Nairne

Nairne is a small township in the Adelaide Hills of South Australia. Nairne is about 7 kilometres (4 mi) from Mount Barker, South Australia, in the federal Division of Mayo and in the state electoral district of Kavel. At the 2021 census, Nairne had a population of 5,082.

People

Population5,082
Density16/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp61°F (16°C)
Rain18.4 in/yr
Elevation1,211 ft (369 m)
Population5,082
Population Density16 / sq mi
Elevation1,211 ft (369 m)
Coordinates-35.0345°, 138.9115°
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)

About Nairne

Nairne is a small city in Australia (South Australia) with a population of 5,082. The city sits at an elevation of 1,211 feet (369 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.

Climate in Nairne

Nairne has an average annual temperature of 14.7°C (58°F). The hottest month is Jan (20.2°C), the coldest is Jul (9.5°C). Average annual precipitation is 734 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 20.2°C / 68°F 12.6° / 27.8° 22.2
Feb 20.2°C / 68°F 12.6° / 27.8° 25.6
Mar 18.2°C / 65°F 11° / 25.3° 27.6
Apr 15.1°C / 59°F 8.9° / 21.3° 46.9
May 12.3°C / 54°F 7.4° / 17.2° 76.7
Jun 10.2°C / 50°F 5.9° / 14.4° 100.4
Jul 9.5°C / 49°F 5.3° / 13.7° 113.3
Aug 10.1°C / 50°F 5.4° / 14.8° 103.5
Sep 12°C / 54°F 6.7° / 17.4° 82.8
Oct 14°C / 57°F 7.7° / 20.2° 53.8
Nov 16.8°C / 62°F 9.9° / 23.7° 41.3
Dec 18.2°C / 65°F 11.1° / 25.3° 40.3
Nairne 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. Annual precipitation totals 18.4 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,211 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)

Geography

Elevation1,211 ft (369 m)
Area309.8 sq mi (802.4 km²)
Population Density16/sq mi
Coordinates35.0345°S, 138.9115°E
TimezoneAustralia/Adelaide

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 18.4"
52% below Australia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 3.58"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.83"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

15 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.4. Most recent: M3.0 on Mar 29, 2022.

May 14, 2020 15 km WSW of Burra, Australia M4.4 149 km
Aug 17, 1991 21 km NE of Kapunda, Australia M4.1 94 km
Mar 5, 2022 3 km SW of Mount Barker, Australia M4.0 9 km
Feb 1, 2017 9 km NW of Murray Bridge, Australia M3.9 26 km
Apr 16, 2010 2 km N of Macclesfield, Australia M3.8 14 km
Jan 22, 1999 36 km SSE of Burra, Australia M3.8 118 km
May 9, 2001 28 km SSW of Minlaton, Australia M3.5 131 km
Oct 18, 2011 3 km ESE of Hawthorndene, Australia M3.3 22 km
May 23, 2004 17 km NE of Nuriootpa, Australia M3.3 78 km
Mar 11, 2000 16 km NE of Balaklava, Australia M3.0 116 km
Mar 29, 2022 3 km ESE of Macclesfield, Australia M3.0 17 km
Jul 8, 2007 26 km SW of Normanville, Australia M2.8 97 km
Sep 22, 2003 11 km SSE of Normanville, Australia M2.7 75 km
Aug 3, 2007 23 km SSE of Burra, Australia M2.7 131 km
Jun 12, 2007 26 km E of Angaston, Australia M2.5 71 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 - - 83 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 70°F (21°C) 1.0 in Warmest
February 69°F (21°C) 0.8 in Driest
March 65°F (18°C) 1.2 in
April 60°F (15°C) 2.1 in
May 54°F (12°C) 2.6 in
June 50°F (10°C) 3.0 in
July 53°F (12°C) 3.5 in
August 50°F (10°C) 3.6 in Coldest, Wettest
September 53°F (12°C) 2.9 in
October 57°F (14°C) 2.3 in
November 61°F (16°C) 1.3 in
December 66°F (19°C) 1.3 in

Nairne has a seasonal temperature swing of 21°F / from 50°F in August to 70°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 25.6 inches, with August being the wettest month (3.6") and February the driest (0.8").

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Schools in Nairne

1 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Nairne Primary School - - - -
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Radio Stations near Nairne

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 Nairne

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Gilbert's Motor Museum
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
Soaring Museum
Stangate House and Garden - National Trust
Strathalbyn Police Station and Courthouse Museum - National Trust

Libraries in Nairne

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Campbelltown Library0.0
City of Tea Tree Gully Library0.0
Coventry Memorial Library0.0
Gumeracha Library0.0
Mount Barker Community Library0.0
Paradise Primary School Library0.0
Strathalbyn Library0.0
Woodside Library0.0

Restaurants in Nairne

2 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Chingari
Jack's Thai

Cafes in Nairne

3 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Hilltop Grind
Pallet Cafe : Nairne
Pallet Cafe : Nairne

Gas Stations in Nairne

1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

United

Gyms in Nairne

1 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Anytime Fitness

Breweries in Nairne

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Gulf Brewery
Left Barrel Brewery
Lobethal Bierhaus

Stadiums & Teams in Nairne

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Nairne

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
Lower Light Airport-Small Airport
Lyndoch Airport-Small Airport
Meningie 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

Post Offices in Nairne

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Nairne Local Post Office

Churches & Religious Organizations in Nairne

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Hills Family 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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What is the population of Nairne?

Nairne has a population of 5,082 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 16 people per square mile, spread across 309.8 square miles.

What is the weather like in Nairne?

Nairne 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. Annual rainfall totals 18.4 inches.

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