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Port Wakefield, Australia

South Australia · Australia

Port Wakefield is a small town in South Australia, Australia with a population of 654. Elevation: 23 ft (7 m). Average temperature: 63°F (17°C).

3.0 /5.0
B Good
654 Population 1/sq mi density
23 ft Elevation 7 meters
63°F Avg Temperature 17°C
13.8 in Annual Rain
Australia / Adelaide Timezone
$23,863 Median Income
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.4 / 5.0
$23,863 median income, 7.0% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.7 / 5.0
$126,800 home value, $634/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population654
Median Age44.0 yrs
Density1/mi²

Economy

C
Median Income$23,863
Per Capita$23,863
Unemployment7.0%

Housing

B+
Home Value$126,800
Rent$634
Ownership59.5%
Housing Units262

Climate

Avg Temp63°F (17°C)
Rain13.8 in/yr
Sunny Days311/yr
Elevation23 ft (7 m)
Population654
Population Density1 / sq mi
Elevation23 ft (7 m)
Coordinates-34.1848°, 138.1453°
TimezoneAustralia/Adelaide
Country🇦🇺 Australia
State / ProvinceSouth Australia
Average Temperature63°F (17°C)
January Average73°F (23°C)
July Average52°F (11°C)
Annual Precipitation13.8 inches (351 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$23,863
Median Age44.0 years

About Port Wakefield

Port Wakefield is a small town in Australia (South Australia) with a population of 654. The city sits at an elevation of 23 feet (7 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 63°F (17°C). Temperatures range from 73°F in January to 52°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 13.8 inches. The timezone is Australia/Adelaide.

Port Wakefield has a population of 654 with a density of 1 people per square mile, spread across 832.5 square miles. The median age is 44.0 years, 13% older than the national median of 38.9.

Population

654
Total Population
1
People / sq mi
44.0yrs
Median Age
13% above Australia avg
832.5mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Port Wakefield vs Australia Average

The median household income in Port Wakefield is $23,863, which is 68% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $23,863 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $459, 68% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 7.0% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 62 business establishments.

Income: Port Wakefield vs Australia

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Income

Median HH Income$23,863
68% below Australia avg
Per Capita Income$23,863
Avg Weekly Wage$459

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment7.0%
94% above Australia avg
Establishments (County)62

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Port Wakefield is $126,800, 55% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $634 (45% below the national average of $1,163). 59.5% of housing units are owner-occupied. There are 262 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 5.3x, above the traditionally affordable threshold of 3-4x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$126,800
55% below Australia avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$634
45% below Australia avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership59.5%
Owner-Occupied59.5%
Renter-Occupied40.5%
Housing Units262

Property Tax

Port Wakefield enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 73°F in January while summers reach 52°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 311 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 13.8 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 23 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

73°F Jan (23°C) 52°F Jul (11°C)
Annual Average62.5°F
16% above Australia avg
January Average73°F (23°C)
July Average52°F (11°C)
Sunny Days311 days/yr

Geography

Elevation23 ft (7 m)
Area832.5 sq mi (2,156.1 km²)
Population Density1/sq mi
Coordinates-34.1848°N, 138.1453°W
TimezoneAustralia/Adelaide

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 13.8"
64% below Australia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 1.69"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.55"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

34 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 96 km
May 3, 1997 32 km WNW of Burra, Australia M4.8 85 km
Jun 5, 2010 23 km NW of Cowell, Australia M4.7 149 km
May 14, 2020 15 km WSW of Burra, Australia M4.4 79 km
Apr 17, 2024 8 km ENE of Jamestown, Australia M4.3 122 km
Aug 18, 1999 24 km W of Peterborough, Australia M4.2 144 km
Sep 4, 2011 16 km SW of Peterborough, Australia M4.1 134 km
Aug 17, 1991 21 km NE of Kapunda, Australia M4.1 86 km
Mar 5, 1997 40 km NNE of Burra, Australia M4.0 130 km
Mar 5, 2022 3 km SW of Mount Barker, Australia M4.0 119 km
Feb 1, 2017 9 km NW of Murray Bridge, Australia M3.9 137 km
Oct 27, 1995 69 km WSW of Minlaton, Australia M3.8 150 km
Jan 22, 1999 36 km SSE of Burra, Australia M3.8 88 km
Apr 16, 2010 2 km N of Macclesfield, Australia M3.8 125 km
May 6, 1998 near the coast of South Australia M3.7 122 km
Dec 17, 1992 1 km SE of Peterborough, Australia M3.5 149 km
May 9, 2001 28 km SSW of Minlaton, Australia M3.5 110 km
Apr 12, 2001 30 km WNW of Peterborough, Australia M3.4 149 km
Jul 17, 2006 55 km S of Cowell, Australia M3.4 112 km
Apr 4, 2006 28 km SSE of Jamestown, Australia M3.3 101 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 — — 92 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 73°F (23°C) 0.6 in Driest
February 74°F (23°C) 0.6 in Warmest
March 69°F (21°C) 0.8 in
April 64°F (18°C) 0.9 in
May 58°F (15°C) 1.4 in
June 53°F (12°C) 1.7 in Wettest
July 52°F (11°C) 1.6 in Coldest
August 53°F (12°C) 1.7 in
September 57°F (14°C) 1.7 in
October 61°F (16°C) 1.3 in
November 66°F (19°C) 0.9 in
December 70°F (21°C) 0.7 in

Port Wakefield has a seasonal temperature swing of 21°F / from 52°F in July to 74°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 13.8 inches, with June being the wettest month (1.7") and January the driest (0.6").

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Radio Stations near Port Wakefield

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Museums in Port Wakefield

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Ardrossan Museum

Hotels in Port Wakefield

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Rising Sun Hotel

Cafes in Port Wakefield

3 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Chatime
Pie Face
Salt of the Earth Cafe

Bus Stations in Port Wakefield

1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Greyhound

Gas Stations in Port Wakefield

3 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

BP
Shell
United

Golf Courses in Port Wakefield

1 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Port Wakefield Golf Club

Airports Near Port Wakefield

15 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
RAAF Base Edinburgh—Medium Airport
Adelaide Parafield Airport—Small Airport
Ardrossan Airport—Small Airport
Balaklava Airport—Small Airport
Calvin Grove Airport—Small Airport
Clare Valley Aerodrome—Small Airport
Farrell Flat Airport—Small Airport
Gawler Airport—Small Airport
Hoyleton Airbase—Small Airport
Kadina Airport—Small Airport
Lochiel Airfield—Small Airport
Lower Light Airport—Small Airport
Maitland Airport—Small Airport
Minlaton AirportXMLSmall Airport
Snowtown Airport—Small Airport

Post Offices in Port Wakefield

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Port Wakefield Post Office

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 Wakefield

What is the population of Port Wakefield?

Port Wakefield has a population of 654 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 1 people per square mile, spread across 832.5 square miles. The median age of residents is 44.0 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Port Wakefield expensive to live in?

The median household income is $23,863, 68% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $126,800 (55% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $634 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 5.3x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Port Wakefield?

Port Wakefield enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winter temperatures average 73°F in January, while summers reach an average of 52°F in July. The area receives 311 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 13.8 inches.

How is the job market in Port Wakefield?

The unemployment rate in Port Wakefield is 7.0%, somewhat above the national average of 3.6%. Job seekers may face moderate competition. The average weekly wage is $459. There are 62 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Port Wakefield?

The median home value in Port Wakefield is $126,800. For renters, the median monthly rent is $634. The homeownership rate is 59.5%.

Nearby Cities

Balaklava 2,031 pop · 15.5 mi Ardrossan 1,151 pop · 20.9 mi Kadina 2,739 pop · 28.9 mi Maitland 1,222 pop · 29.9 mi Wallaroo 3,529 pop · 33.9 mi Moonta Bay 2,279 pop · 34.4 mi Two Wells 2,515 pop · 35.2 mi Clare 3,223 pop · 36.1 mi Lewiston 3,009 pop · 38.6 mi Virginia 1,802 pop · 40.8 mi Port Broughton 1,214 pop · 42.1 mi Freeling 2,204 pop · 42.2 mi Angle Vale 2,865 pop · 42.5 mi Willaston 3,292 pop · 43.9 mi
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