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Port Hughes, Australia

South Australia · Australia

Port Hughes is a small town in South Australia, Australia with a population of 568. Elevation: 69 ft (21 m). Average temperature: 63°F (17°C).

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
568 Population 1/sq mi density
69 ft Elevation 21 meters
63°F Avg Temperature 17°C
17.6 in Annual Rain
Australia / Adelaide Timezone
$22,240 Median Income
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Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Economy
2.4 / 5.0
$22,240 median income, 6.4% unemployment
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Affordability
2.8 / 5.0
$152,000 home value, $760/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population568
Median Age61.0 yrs
Density1/mi²

Economy

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Median Income$22,240
Per Capita$22,240
Unemployment6.4%

Housing

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Home Value$152,000
Rent$760
Ownership79.4%
Housing Units227

Climate

Avg Temp63°F (17°C)
Rain17.6 in/yr
Sunny Days333/yr
Elevation69 ft (21 m)
Population568
Population Density1 / sq mi
Elevation69 ft (21 m)
Coordinates-34.0833°, 137.5500°
TimezoneAustralia/Adelaide
Country🇦🇺 Australia
State / ProvinceSouth Australia
Average Temperature63°F (17°C)
January Average74°F (23°C)
July Average53°F (12°C)
Annual Precipitation17.6 inches (447 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$22,240
Median Age61.0 years

About Port Hughes

Port Hughes is a small town in Australia (South Australia) with a population of 568. The city sits at an elevation of 69 feet (21 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 63°F (17°C). Temperatures range from 74°F in January to 53°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 17.6 inches. The timezone is Australia/Adelaide.

Port Hughes has a population of 568 with a density of 1 people per square mile, spread across 860.8 square miles. The median age is 61.0 years, 57% older than the national median of 38.9.

Population

568
Total Population
1
People / sq mi
61.0yrs
Median Age
57% above Australia avg
860.8mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Port Hughes vs Australia Average

The median household income in Port Hughes is $22,240, which is 70% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $22,240 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $428, 70% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 6.4% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 54 business establishments.

Income: Port Hughes vs Australia

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Income

Median HH Income$22,240
70% below Australia avg
Per Capita Income$22,240
Avg Weekly Wage$428

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment6.4%
78% above Australia avg
Establishments (County)54

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Port Hughes is $152,000, 46% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $760 (35% below the national average of $1,163). 79.4% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 227 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 6.8x, above the traditionally affordable threshold of 3-4x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$152,000
46% below Australia avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$760
35% below Australia avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership79.4%
Owner-Occupied79.4%
Renter-Occupied20.6%
Housing Units227

Property Tax

Climate in Port Hughes

Port Hughes has an average annual temperature of 16.8°C (62°F). The hottest month is Jan (23.9°C), the coldest is Jul (10.3°C). Average annual precipitation is 338 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 23.9°C / 75°F 15.8° / 32° 13.8
Feb 22.9°C / 73°F 15.1° / 30.7° 12.2
Mar 21°C / 70°F 13.6° / 28.3° 28.5
Apr 17.3°C / 63°F 10.4° / 24.2° 28.9
May 14.1°C / 57°F 8.6° / 19.6° 46.8
Jun 10.9°C / 52°F 5.6° / 16.1° 40.9
Jul 10.3°C / 51°F 5.1° / 15.5° 34.4
Aug 10.9°C / 52°F 4.9° / 16.9° 33.3
Sep 13.2°C / 56°F 6.2° / 20.3° 33.0
Oct 16.4°C / 62°F 8.4° / 24.4° 20.4
Nov 19.2°C / 67°F 11.1° / 27.3° 13.9
Dec 21.3°C / 70°F 13.3° / 29.3° 31.4
Port Hughes enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 74°F in January while summers reach 53°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 333 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 17.6 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 69 feet.

Temperature

74°F Jan (23°C) 53°F Jul (12°C)
Annual Average62.8°F
16% above Australia avg
January Average74°F (23°C)
July Average53°F (12°C)
Sunny Days333 days/yr

Geography

Elevation69 ft (21 m)
Area860.8 sq mi (2,229.5 km²)
Population Density1/sq mi
Coordinates-34.0833°N, 137.5500°W
TimezoneAustralia/Adelaide

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 17.6"
54% below Australia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 1.93"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.59"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

25 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 M4.8 140 km
May 3, 1997 32 km WNW of Burra, Australia M4.8 117 km
Jun 5, 2010 23 km NW of Cowell, Australia M4.7 97 km
May 14, 2020 15 km WSW of Burra, Australia M4.4 120 km
Apr 17, 2024 8 km ENE of Jamestown, Australia M4.3 145 km
Aug 17, 1991 21 km NE of Kapunda, Australia M4.1 142 km
Oct 27, 1995 69 km WSW of Minlaton, Australia M3.8 126 km
Jan 22, 1999 36 km SSE of Burra, Australia M3.8 140 km
May 6, 1998 near the coast of South Australia M3.7 68 km
Feb 26, 1998 50 km NNW of Cowell, Australia M3.6 118 km
May 9, 2001 28 km SSW of Minlaton, Australia M3.5 103 km
Jul 17, 2006 55 km S of Cowell, Australia M3.4 58 km
May 23, 2004 17 km NE of Nuriootpa, Australia M3.3 149 km
Apr 4, 2006 28 km SSE of Jamestown, Australia M3.3 133 km
Oct 18, 2011 3 km ESE of Hawthorndene, Australia M3.3 147 km
May 9, 2001 near the coast of South Australia M3.1 119 km
Jul 8, 2007 29 km NW of Jamestown, Australia M3.1 146 km
Mar 11, 2000 16 km NE of Balaklava, Australia M3.0 91 km
Aug 13, 2003 18 km WNW of Jamestown, Australia M3.0 131 km
May 2, 2003 26 km ENE of Kadina, Australia M2.9 46 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 — — 110 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 74°F (23°C) 0.6 in Driest
February 74°F (23°C) 0.6 in Warmest
March 70°F (21°C) 0.7 in
April 64°F (18°C) 1.1 in
May 59°F (15°C) 1.5 in
June 54°F (12°C) 1.9 in Wettest
July 53°F (12°C) 1.9 in Coldest
August 54°F (12°C) 1.7 in
September 57°F (14°C) 1.7 in
October 62°F (16°C) 1.3 in
November 66°F (19°C) 0.9 in
December 70°F (21°C) 0.7 in

Port Hughes has a seasonal temperature swing of 21°F / from 53°F in July to 74°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 14.5 inches, with June being the wettest month (1.9") and January the driest (0.6").

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Museums in Port Hughes

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Agery Reserve - National Trust
Hughes Pump House-National Trust
Matta House-National Trust
Moonta Miner's Cottage and Heritage Garden-National Trust
Moonta Mines Model School Museum - National Trust
Moonta Railway Station-National Trust
Moonta School Of Mines-National Trust
Moonta Wheal Hughes Copper Mine
The Farm Shed National Trust Museum
Wallaroo Heritage and Nautical National Trust Museum
War Memorial

Libraries in Port Hughes

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Kadina Library0.0

Golf Courses in Port Hughes

1 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Moonta Golf Club

Airports Near Port Hughes

6 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Ardrossan Airport—Small Airport
Cowell AirportCCWSmall Airport
Kadina Airport—Small Airport
Lochiel Airfield—Small Airport
Maitland Airport—Small Airport
Minlaton AirportXMLSmall Airport

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 Port Hughes

What is the population of Port Hughes?

Port Hughes has a population of 568 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 61.0 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Port Hughes expensive to live in?

The median household income is $22,240, 70% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $152,000 (46% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $760 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 6.8x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Port Hughes?

Port Hughes enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winter temperatures average 74°F in January, while summers reach an average of 53°F in July. The area receives 333 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 17.6 inches.

How is the job market in Port Hughes?

The unemployment rate in Port Hughes is 6.4%, somewhat above the national average of 3.6%. Job seekers may face moderate competition. The average weekly wage is $428. There are 54 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Port Hughes?

The median home value in Port Hughes is $152,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $760. The homeownership rate is 79.4%.

Nearby Cities

Moonta Bay 2,279 pop · 2.5 mi Wallaroo 3,529 pop · 11.1 mi Kadina 2,739 pop · 12.6 mi Maitland 1,222 pop · 21.3 mi Ardrossan 1,151 pop · 31.5 mi Port Broughton 1,214 pop · 40.0 mi Cowell 1,250 pop · 45.5 mi Minlaton 1,060 pop · 47.6 mi Balaklava 2,031 pop · 49.5 mi Crystal Brook 1,508 pop · 63.1 mi Clare 3,223 pop · 63.2 mi Two Wells 2,515 pop · 65.3 mi Risdon Park South 2,125 pop · 65.5 mi Cleve 1,142 pop · 65.8 mi
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