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Nuriootpa, Australia

South Australia · Australia

Nuriootpa is a small city in South Australia, Australia with a population of 6,213. Elevation: 912 ft (278 m). Average temperature: 59°F (15°C).

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
6,213 Population 14/sq mi density
912 ft Elevation 278 meters
59°F Avg Temperature 15°C
21.5 in Annual Rain
Australia / Adelaide Timezone
$23,559 Median Income
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Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$23,559 median income, 3.5% unemployment
C+
Affordability
2.7 / 5.0
$166,200 home value, $831/mo rent

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About Nuriootpa

Nuriootpa

Nuriootpa ( NURE-ee-UUT-pə) is a town in South Australia and the major commercial centre of the Barossa Valley, about an hour's drive north of the state capital, Adelaide. The name of the town is reputed to be the local Aboriginal word for "meeting place".

People

Population6,213
Median Age45.0 yrs
Density14/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$23,559
Per Capita$23,559
Unemployment3.5%

Housing

C+
Home Value$166,200
Rent$831
Ownership76.4%
Housing Units2,485

Climate

Avg Temp59°F (15°C)
Rain21.5 in/yr
Sunny Days318/yr
Elevation912 ft (278 m)
Population6,213
Population Density14 / sq mi
Elevation912 ft (278 m)
Coordinates-34.4683°, 138.9977°
TimezoneAustralia/Adelaide
Country🇦🇺 Australia
State / ProvinceSouth Australia
Average Temperature59°F (15°C)
January Average71°F (22°C)
July Average49°F (9°C)
Annual Precipitation21.5 inches (545 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$23,559
Median Age45.0 years

About Nuriootpa

Nuriootpa is a small city in Australia (South Australia) with a population of 6,213. The city sits at an elevation of 912 feet (278 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 59°F (15°C). Temperatures range from 71°F in January to 49°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 21.5 inches. The timezone is Australia/Adelaide.

Nuriootpa has a population of 6,213 with a density of 14 people per square mile, spread across 434.6 square miles. The median age is 45.0 years, 16% older than the national median of 38.9.

Population

6,213
Total Population
14
People / sq mi
45.0yrs
Median Age
16% above Australia avg
434.6mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Nuriootpa vs Australia Average

The median household income in Nuriootpa is $23,559, which is 69% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $23,559 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $453, 68% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 3.5% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 590 business establishments.

Income: Nuriootpa vs Australia

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Income

Median HH Income$23,559
69% below Australia avg
Per Capita Income$23,559
Avg Weekly Wage$453

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment3.5%
3% below Australia avg
Establishments (County)590

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Nuriootpa is $166,200, 41% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $831 (29% below the national average of $1,163). 76.4% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 2,485 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 7.1x, making homeownership a significant financial stretch for most families.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$166,200
41% below Australia avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$831
29% below Australia avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership76.4%
Owner-Occupied76.4%
Renter-Occupied23.6%
Housing Units2,485

Property Tax

Climate in Nuriootpa

Nuriootpa has an average annual temperature of 15.4°C (60°F). The hottest month is Jan (22.4°C), the coldest is Jul (9.1°C). Average annual precipitation is 453 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 22.4°C / 72°F 14.6° / 30.2° 16.4
Feb 21.8°C / 71°F 14.4° / 29.3° 25.7
Mar 19.2°C / 67°F 12.1° / 26.3° 25.4
Apr 15.6°C / 60°F 9.3° / 22° 34.5
May 12.1°C / 54°F 6.9° / 17.4° 42.6
Jun 9.6°C / 49°F 5° / 14.1° 51.4
Jul 9.1°C / 48°F 4.6° / 13.6° 52.0
Aug 9.9°C / 50°F 4.9° / 14.8° 56.8
Sep 12.2°C / 54°F 6.6° / 17.9° 54.8
Oct 15°C / 59°F 8.3° / 21.8° 31.3
Nov 18.1°C / 65°F 10.8° / 25.4° 31.1
Dec 20.1°C / 68°F 12.6° / 27.6° 30.8
Nuriootpa enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 71°F in January while summers reach 49°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 318 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 21.5 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 912 feet.

Temperature

71°F Jan (22°C) 49°F Jul (9°C)
Annual Average58.9°F
9% above Australia avg
January Average71°F (22°C)
July Average49°F (9°C)
Sunny Days318 days/yr

Geography

Elevation912 ft (278 m)
Area434.6 sq mi (1,125.6 km²)
Population Density14/sq mi
Coordinates-34.4683°N, 138.9977°W
TimezoneAustralia/Adelaide

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 21.5"
44% below Australia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 2.48"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.71"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

23 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 88 km
May 3, 1997 32 km WNW of Burra, Australia M4.8 110 km
May 14, 2020 15 km WSW of Burra, Australia M4.4 88 km
Apr 17, 2024 8 km ENE of Jamestown, Australia M4.3 146 km
Aug 17, 1991 21 km NE of Kapunda, Australia M4.1 31 km
Mar 5, 1997 40 km NNE of Burra, Australia M4.0 126 km
Mar 5, 2022 3 km SW of Mount Barker, Australia M4.0 70 km
Feb 1, 2017 9 km NW of Murray Bridge, Australia M3.9 68 km
Jan 22, 1999 36 km SSE of Burra, Australia M3.8 55 km
Apr 16, 2010 2 km N of Macclesfield, Australia M3.8 77 km
Apr 4, 2006 28 km SSE of Jamestown, Australia M3.3 118 km
May 23, 2004 17 km NE of Nuriootpa, Australia M3.3 18 km
Oct 18, 2011 3 km ESE of Hawthorndene, Australia M3.3 70 km
May 9, 2001 near the coast of South Australia M3.1 118 km
Mar 29, 2022 3 km ESE of Macclesfield, Australia M3.0 80 km
Mar 11, 2000 16 km NE of Balaklava, Australia M3.0 64 km
May 2, 2003 26 km ENE of Kadina, Australia M2.9 114 km
Aug 3, 2007 23 km SSE of Burra, Australia M2.7 68 km
Aug 2, 2004 29 km N of Clare, Australia M2.7 107 km
Sep 22, 2003 11 km SSE of Normanville, Australia M2.7 133 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 109 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 71°F (22°C) 0.9 in
February 72°F (22°C) 0.7 in Warmest, Driest
March 67°F (20°C) 0.9 in
April 61°F (16°C) 1.5 in
May 55°F (13°C) 1.9 in
June 50°F (10°C) 2.3 in
July 49°F (9°C) 2.5 in Coldest, Wettest
August 50°F (10°C) 2.5 in
September 53°F (12°C) 2.4 in
October 58°F (14°C) 2.0 in
November 64°F (18°C) 1.3 in
December 68°F (20°C) 0.9 in

Nuriootpa has a seasonal temperature swing of 23°F / from 49°F in July to 72°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 19.7 inches, with July being the wettest month (2.5") and February the driest (0.7").

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Schools in Nuriootpa

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Nuriootpa High School
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Radio Stations near Nuriootpa

16 stations within ~55 km.

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

Museums in Nuriootpa

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Bagot's Fortune Mining Museum
Barossa Museum
Bowdens Cottage
Collingrove Homestead - National Trust SA
Gawler Old Telegraph Museum-National Trust
Greenock Aviation Museum
Kapunda Museum

Libraries in Nuriootpa

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Gawler Public Library0.0
Kapunda Library0.0
Lyndoch Library0.0
Resource Centre0.0
Tanunda Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Nuriootpa

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Barossa Valley Farmers Markets

Hotels in Nuriootpa

2 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

The Vine Inn
Top Drop Motel

Restaurants in Nuriootpa

2 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Kaesler kitchen
Maggie Beer Farm Shop

Gas Stations in Nuriootpa

3 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Ampol
AU #9857096137
OTR Nuriootpa

Banks in Nuriootpa

1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Commonwealth Bank

Shopping Malls in Nuriootpa

1 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

The Co-op

Golf Courses in Nuriootpa

1 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Barossa Valley Golf Club

Breweries in Nuriootpa

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Barossa Valley Brewing
Ministry of Beer
Rehn Bier Brewery

Airports Near Nuriootpa

24 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Adelaide International AirportADLLarge Airport
RAAF Base EdinburghMedium Airport
Adelaide Parafield AirportSmall Airport
Balaklava AirportSmall Airport
Calvin Grove AirportSmall Airport
Cherry Gardens AirstripSmall Airport
Claremont AirbaseSmall Airport
Farrell Flat AirportSmall Airport
Gawler AirportSmall Airport
Hoyleton AirbaseSmall Airport
Huntfield AirfieldSmall Airport
Kapunda AirportSmall Airport
Lower Light AirportSmall Airport
Lyndoch AirportSmall Airport
Murray Bridge AirportSmall Airport
Rollo's AerodromeSmall Airport
Rowland Flat AirstripSmall Airport
Sedan AirfieldSmall Airport
Snowtown AirportSmall Airport
Steinfeld AirfieldSmall Airport
Stonefield GlidingSmall Airport
Swan Reach AirportSmall Airport
Truro Flat AirparkSmall Airport
Woodside AirstripSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Nuriootpa

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Immanuel Lutheran Church
Pilgrims Lutheran Church Neukirch
St John's

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UFO Sightings
1
Reported UFO sightings from the National UFO Reporting Center database
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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 Nuriootpa

What is the population of Nuriootpa?

Nuriootpa has a population of 6,213 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 14 people per square mile, spread across 434.6 square miles. The median age of residents is 45.0 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Nuriootpa expensive to live in?

The median household income is $23,559, 69% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $166,200 (41% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $831 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 7.1x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Nuriootpa?

Nuriootpa enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winter temperatures average 71°F in January, while summers reach an average of 49°F in July. The area receives 318 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 21.5 inches.

How is the job market in Nuriootpa?

Nuriootpa has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 3.5%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $453. There are 590 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Nuriootpa?

The median home value in Nuriootpa is $166,200. For renters, the median monthly rent is $831. The homeownership rate is 76.4%.

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