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Orroroo, Australia

South Australia · Australia

Orroroo is a small town in South Australia, Australia with a population of 628. Elevation: 1,407 ft (429 m). Average temperature: 61°F (16°C).

3.2 /5.0
B Good
628 Population 1/sq mi density
1,407 ft Elevation 429 meters
61°F Avg Temperature 16°C
14.7 in Annual Rain
Australia / Adelaide Timezone
$18,725 Median Income
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.5 / 5.0
$18,725 median income, 5.9% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.9 / 5.0
$91,200 home value, $456/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population628
Median Age54.0 yrs
Density1/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$18,725
Per Capita$18,725
Unemployment5.9%

Housing

B+
Home Value$91,200
Rent$456
Ownership86.9%
Housing Units251

Climate

Avg Temp61°F (16°C)
Rain14.7 in/yr
Sunny Days309/yr
Elevation1,407 ft (429 m)
Population628
Population Density1 / sq mi
Elevation1,407 ft (429 m)
Coordinates-32.7344°, 138.6139°
TimezoneAustralia/Adelaide
Country🇦🇺 Australia
State / ProvinceSouth Australia
Average Temperature61°F (16°C)
January Average74°F (23°C)
July Average47°F (8°C)
Annual Precipitation14.7 inches (372 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$18,725
Median Age54.0 years

About Orroroo

Orroroo is a small town in Australia (South Australia) with a population of 628. The city sits at an elevation of 1,407 feet (429 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 61°F (16°C). Temperatures range from 74°F in January to 47°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 14.7 inches. The timezone is Australia/Adelaide.

Orroroo has a population of 628 with a density of 1 people per square mile, spread across 860.8 square miles. The median age is 54.0 years, 39% older than the national median of 38.9.

Population

628
Total Population
1
People / sq mi
54.0yrs
Median Age
39% above Australia avg
860.8mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Orroroo vs Australia Average

The median household income in Orroroo is $18,725, which is 75% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $18,725 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $360, 75% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 5.9% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 60 business establishments.

Income: Orroroo vs Australia

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Income

Median HH Income$18,725
75% below Australia avg
Per Capita Income$18,725
Avg Weekly Wage$360

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment5.9%
64% above Australia avg
Establishments (County)60

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Orroroo is $91,200, 68% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $456 (61% below the national average of $1,163). 86.9% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 251 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 4.9x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$91,200
68% below Australia avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$456
61% below Australia avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership86.9%
Owner-Occupied86.9%
Renter-Occupied13.1%
Housing Units251

Property Tax

Climate in Orroroo

Orroroo has an average annual temperature of 15°C (59°F). The hottest month is Jan (22.5°C), the coldest is Jul (7.9°C). Average annual precipitation is 353 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 22.5°C / 73°F 13.8° / 31.2° 30.5
Feb 22.5°C / 73°F 14.1° / 30.9° 24.3
Mar 19°C / 66°F 10.5° / 27.5° 13.7
Apr 15.3°C / 60°F 7.4° / 23.2° 24.1
May 11.2°C / 52°F 4.6° / 17.8° 27.2
Jun 8.6°C / 47°F 3.1° / 14° 35.0
Jul 7.9°C / 46°F 2.4° / 13.4° 34.2
Aug 8.6°C / 47°F 2.3° / 15° 35.3
Sep 11.5°C / 53°F 4.2° / 18.8° 37.1
Oct 14°C / 57°F 6° / 22.1° 31.9
Nov 18.4°C / 65°F 9.8° / 26.9° 29.8
Dec 20.2°C / 68°F 11.9° / 28.5° 29.6
Orroroo enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 74°F in January while summers reach 47°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 14.7 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,407 feet.

Temperature

74°F Jan (23°C) 47°F Jul (8°C)
Annual Average60.5°F
12% above Australia avg
January Average74°F (23°C)
July Average47°F (8°C)
Sunny Days309 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,407 ft (429 m)
Area860.8 sq mi (2,229.5 km²)
Population Density1/sq mi
Coordinates-32.7344°N, 138.6139°W
TimezoneAustralia/Adelaide

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 14.7"
61% below Australia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 1.65"
Driest Month (Mar) 0.67"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

51 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.9. Most recent: M4.3 on Feb 8, 2025.

Mar 22, 2023 60 km ENE of Peterborough, Australia M4.9 82 km
Jan 11, 2025 74 km ENE of Quorn, Australia M4.9 78 km
May 3, 1997 32 km WNW of Burra, Australia M4.8 88 km
Mar 5, 1997 5 km ESE of Burra, Australia M4.8 111 km
Oct 15, 2011 73 km E of Quorn, Australia M4.6 53 km
Jan 26, 2009 25 km NE of Peterborough, Australia M4.6 38 km
Apr 29, 2014 68 km ENE of Peterborough, Australia M4.6 87 km
Oct 10, 2010 105 km E of Peterborough, Australia M4.5 127 km
May 14, 2020 15 km WSW of Burra, Australia M4.4 108 km
Apr 17, 2024 8 km ENE of Jamestown, Australia M4.3 51 km
Feb 8, 2025 83 km NE of Quorn, Australia M4.3 96 km
Nov 13, 1995 30 km E of Quorn, Australia M4.2 51 km
Aug 18, 1999 24 km W of Peterborough, Australia M4.2 23 km
Jul 30, 2010 21 km NNE of Quorn, Australia M4.2 76 km
Sep 4, 2011 16 km SW of Peterborough, Australia M4.1 39 km
Jun 14, 2001 56 km N of Quorn, Australia M4.1 110 km
Apr 24, 2017 29 km ENE of Quorn, Australia M4.0 55 km
Mar 5, 1997 40 km NNE of Burra, Australia M4.0 83 km
Oct 3, 2002 65 km NNE of Quorn, Australia M3.8 102 km
Jan 22, 1999 36 km SSE of Burra, Australia M3.8 145 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 74°F (23°C) 1.0 in
February 74°F (23°C) 0.9 in Warmest
March 69°F (20°C) 0.7 in Driest
April 61°F (16°C) 0.9 in
May 54°F (12°C) 1.3 in
June 48°F (9°C) 1.4 in
July 47°F (8°C) 1.6 in Coldest
August 49°F (10°C) 1.7 in Wettest
September 54°F (12°C) 1.6 in
October 60°F (15°C) 1.5 in
November 66°F (19°C) 1.2 in
December 70°F (21°C) 0.9 in

Orroroo has a seasonal temperature swing of 27°F / from 47°F in July to 74°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 14.6 inches, with August being the wettest month (1.7") and March the driest (0.7").

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Schools in Orroroo

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Orroroo Area School — — — —
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Radio Stations near Orroroo

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Museums in Orroroo

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Peterborough Motorcycle & Antique Museum
Town Carriage Museum

Cafes in Orroroo

3 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Gumtree Cafe
Maggie's Rendezvous
Two Farmers Daughters

Monuments in Orroroo

2 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

1874-1974 Pekina Centenary
Goyders Line

Gas Stations in Orroroo

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Hunts Fuel

Banks in Orroroo

1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bank SA

Golf Courses in Orroroo

2 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Booleroo Centre Golf Course
Tarcowie Golf Course

Airports Near Orroroo

8 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Port Pirie AirportPPIMedium Airport
Booleroo Centre Airport—Small Airport
Carrieton Airport—Small Airport
Hubert Wilkins Airstrip—Small Airport
Orroroo Airport—Small Airport
Peterborough Airport—Small Airport
Quorn Airport—Small Airport
WILMINGTON RESIDENTIAL AIRPARK—Small Airport

Post Offices in Orroroo

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Orroroo LPO

Churches & Religious Organizations in Orroroo

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
St Joseph's Catholic Church
Uniting Church of Australia

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 Orroroo

What is the population of Orroroo?

Orroroo has a population of 628 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 1 people per square mile, spread across 860.8 square miles. The median age of residents is 54.0 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Orroroo expensive to live in?

The median household income is $18,725, 75% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $91,200 (68% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $456 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 4.9x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Orroroo?

Orroroo enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winter temperatures average 74°F in January, while summers reach an average of 47°F in July. The area receives 309 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 14.7 inches.

How is the job market in Orroroo?

The unemployment rate in Orroroo is 5.9%, somewhat above the national average of 3.6%. Job seekers may face moderate competition. The average weekly wage is $360. There are 60 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Orroroo?

The median home value in Orroroo is $91,200. For renters, the median monthly rent is $456. The homeownership rate is 86.9%.

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