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Penola, Australia

South Australia · Australia

Penola is a small town in South Australia, Australia with a population of 1,376. Elevation: 203 ft (62 m). Average temperature: 57°F (14°C).

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
1,376 Population 1/sq mi density
203 ft Elevation 62 meters
57°F Avg Temperature 14°C
26.2 in Annual Rain
Australia / Adelaide Timezone
$27,175 Median Income
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Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$27,175 median income, 2.3% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.4 / 5.0
$111,600 home value, $558/mo rent

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About Penola

Penola

Penola is a town in the Australian state of South Australia located about 388 kilometres (241 mi) southeast of the state capital of Adelaide in the wine growing area known as the Coonawarra. At the 2021 Australian Census, the town of Penola had a population of 1,376.

People

Population1,376
Median Age47.0 yrs
Density1/mi²

Economy

B
Median Income$27,175
Per Capita$27,175
Unemployment2.3%

Housing

A
Home Value$111,600
Rent$558
Ownership76.4%
Housing Units550

Climate

Avg Temp57°F (14°C)
Rain26.2 in/yr
Sunny Days288/yr
Elevation203 ft (62 m)
Population1,376
Population Density1 / sq mi
Elevation203 ft (62 m)
Coordinates-37.3752°, 140.8368°
TimezoneAustralia/Adelaide
Country🇦🇺 Australia
State / ProvinceSouth Australia
Average Temperature57°F (14°C)
January Average66°F (19°C)
July Average49°F (9°C)
Annual Precipitation26.2 inches (665 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$27,175
Median Age47.0 years

About Penola

Penola is a small town in Australia (South Australia) with a population of 1,376. The city sits at an elevation of 203 feet (62 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 57°F (14°C). Temperatures range from 66°F in January to 49°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 26.2 inches. The timezone is Australia/Adelaide.

Penola has a population of 1,376 with a density of 1 people per square mile, spread across 1,439.8 square miles. The median age is 47.0 years, 21% older than the national median of 38.9.

Population

1,376
Total Population
1
People / sq mi
47.0yrs
Median Age
21% above Australia avg
1,439.8mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Penola vs Australia Average

The median household income in Penola is $27,175, which is 64% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $27,175 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $523, 63% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 2.3% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 131 business establishments.

Income: Penola vs Australia

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Income

Median HH Income$27,175
64% below Australia avg
Per Capita Income$27,175
Avg Weekly Wage$523

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment2.3%
36% below Australia avg
Establishments (County)131

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Penola is $111,600, 60% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $558 (52% below the national average of $1,163). 76.4% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 550 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 4.1x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$111,600
60% below Australia avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$558
52% below Australia avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership76.4%
Owner-Occupied76.4%
Renter-Occupied23.6%
Housing Units550

Property Tax

Climate in Penola

Penola has an average annual temperature of 14.3°C (58°F). The hottest month is Feb (19.8°C), the coldest is Jul (9.4°C). Average annual precipitation is 577 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 19.6°C / 67°F 11.7° / 27.5° 31.8
Feb 19.8°C / 68°F 12° / 27.5° 17.9
Mar 17.6°C / 64°F 10.3° / 24.8° 26.8
Apr 14.4°C / 58°F 7.7° / 21.2° 34.4
May 11.9°C / 53°F 6.6° / 17.1° 54.8
Jun 10°C / 50°F 5.6° / 14.5° 77.9
Jul 9.4°C / 49°F 5.1° / 13.8° 74.8
Aug 10.2°C / 50°F 5.4° / 14.9° 79.1
Sep 11.6°C / 53°F 6.3° / 16.8° 71.3
Oct 13.6°C / 56°F 7.5° / 19.7° 38.6
Nov 15.6°C / 60°F 8.7° / 22.5° 39.9
Dec 17.8°C / 64°F 10.3° / 25.4° 29.6
Penola enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 66°F in January while summers reach 49°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 288 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 26.2 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 203 feet.

Temperature

66°F Jan (19°C) 49°F Jul (9°C)
Annual Average57.1°F
6% above Australia avg
January Average66°F (19°C)
July Average49°F (9°C)
Sunny Days288 days/yr

Geography

Elevation203 ft (62 m)
Area1,439.8 sq mi (3,729.1 km²)
Population Density1/sq mi
Coordinates-37.3752°N, 140.8368°W
TimezoneAustralia/Adelaide

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 26.2"
31% below Australia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 3.70"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.67"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

5 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.8. Most recent: M3.8 on Jun 1, 2011.

Jun 1, 2011 45 km NE of Hamilton, Australia M3.8 141 km
Jan 5, 2002 44 km S of Moorak, Australia M3.6 99 km
Feb 6, 1999 44 km S of Moorak, Australia M3.6 100 km
Mar 11, 1998 19 km WSW of Bordertown, Australia M3.0 116 km
Apr 19, 2006 50 km SW of Millicent, Australia M2.8 99 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Newer Volcanics Province (153 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Newer Volcanics Province Shield(s) 1,011 m (3,317 ft) -2900 153 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 66°F (19°C) 1.1 in
February 66°F (19°C) 0.7 in Warmest, Driest
March 63°F (17°C) 1.2 in
April 58°F (15°C) 1.9 in
May 54°F (12°C) 2.5 in
June 50°F (10°C) 3.2 in
July 49°F (9°C) 3.7 in Coldest, Wettest
August 50°F (10°C) 3.6 in
September 53°F (11°C) 3.0 in
October 56°F (13°C) 2.2 in
November 59°F (15°C) 1.9 in
December 63°F (17°C) 1.3 in

Penola has a seasonal temperature swing of 18°F / from 49°F in July to 66°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 26.2 inches, with July being the wettest month (3.7") and February the driest (0.7").

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Radio Stations near Penola

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Museums in Penola

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Davidson Cottage - National Trust SA
Gammon Cottage - National Trust SA
Sharam Cottages - National Trust
Wilson's Cottage - National Trust SA

Hotels in Penola

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Chardonnay Lodge

Restaurants in Penola

2 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Ottelia
Sabatini's of Penola

Cafes in Penola

2 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Cafe Lito
deVine

Gas Stations in Penola

2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Caltex
Shell

Airports Near Penola

11 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Mount Gambier AirportMGBMedium Airport
Callendale AirportSmall Airport
Caroline AirstripSmall Airport
Casterton AirportSmall Airport
Coonawarra AirportSmall Airport
Cooranga AirportSmall Airport
Edenhope AirportSmall Airport
Lucindale AirportSmall Airport
Millicent AirportMLRSmall Airport
Naracoorte AirportNACSmall Airport
Strathdownie AirportSmall Airport

Post Offices in Penola

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Australia Post Penola

Churches & Religious Organizations in Penola

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
St Andrews Presbyterian Church
St. Joseph

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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 Penola

What is the population of Penola?

Penola has a population of 1,376 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 1 people per square mile, spread across 1,439.8 square miles. The median age of residents is 47.0 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Penola expensive to live in?

The median household income is $27,175, 64% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $111,600 (60% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $558 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 4.1x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Penola?

Penola enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winter temperatures average 66°F in January, while summers reach an average of 49°F in July. The area receives 288 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 26.2 inches.

How is the job market in Penola?

The job market in Penola is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.3% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $523. There are 131 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Penola?

The median home value in Penola is $111,600. For renters, the median monthly rent is $558. The homeownership rate is 76.4%.

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