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Riverglades, Australia

South Australia · Australia

Riverglades is a small town in South Australia, Australia with a population of 799. Elevation: 46 ft (14 m). Average temperature: 61°F (16°C).

Data updated June 2026

3.2 /5.0
B Good
799 Population 1/sq mi density
46 ft Elevation 14 meters
61°F Avg Temperature 16°C
14.5 in Annual Rain
Australia / Adelaide Timezone
$24,032 Median Income
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.0 / 5.0
$24,032 median income, 3.1% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.4 / 5.0
$140,800 home value, $704/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population799
Median Age50.0 yrs
Density1/mi²

Economy

B
Median Income$24,032
Per Capita$24,032
Unemployment3.1%

Housing

B
Home Value$140,800
Rent$704
Ownership89.3%
Housing Units320

Climate

Avg Temp61°F (16°C)
Rain14.5 in/yr
Sunny Days310/yr
Elevation46 ft (14 m)
Population799
Population Density1 / sq mi
Elevation46 ft (14 m)
Coordinates-35.0994°, 139.3023°
TimezoneAustralia/Adelaide
Country🇦🇺 Australia
State / ProvinceSouth Australia
Average Temperature61°F (16°C)
January Average71°F (22°C)
July Average51°F (11°C)
Annual Precipitation14.5 inches (369 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$24,032
Median Age50.0 years

About Riverglades

Riverglades is a small town in Australia (South Australia) with a population of 799. The city sits at an elevation of 46 feet (14 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 61°F (16°C). Temperatures range from 71°F in January to 51°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 14.5 inches. The timezone is Australia/Adelaide.

Riverglades has a population of 799 with a density of 1 people per square mile, spread across 828.3 square miles. The median age is 50.0 years, 29% older than the national median of 38.9.

Population

799
Total Population
1
People / sq mi
50.0yrs
Median Age
29% above Australia avg
828.3mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Riverglades vs Australia Average

The median household income in Riverglades is $24,032, which is 68% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $24,032 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $462, 68% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 3.1% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 76 business establishments.

Income: Riverglades vs Australia

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Income

Median HH Income$24,032
68% below Australia avg
Per Capita Income$24,032
Avg Weekly Wage$462

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment3.1%
14% below Australia avg
Establishments (County)76

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Riverglades is $140,800, 50% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $704 (39% below the national average of $1,163). 89.3% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 320 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 5.9x, above the traditionally affordable threshold of 3-4x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$140,800
50% below Australia avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$704
39% below Australia avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership89.3%
Owner-Occupied89.3%
Renter-Occupied10.7%
Housing Units320

Property Tax

Climate in Riverglades

Riverglades has an average annual temperature of 16.7°C (62°F). The hottest month is Jan (22.6°C), the coldest is Jul (10.9°C). Average annual precipitation is 360 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 22.6°C / 73°F 15.1° / 30.1° 14.6
Feb 22.3°C / 72°F 14.9° / 29.7° 19.1
Mar 20°C / 68°F 12.8° / 27.2° 18.7
Apr 17°C / 63°F 10.2° / 23.7° 27.5
May 14°C / 57°F 8.1° / 19.9° 32.2
Jun 11.6°C / 53°F 6.2° / 17° 43.2
Jul 10.9°C / 52°F 5.4° / 16.4° 40.8
Aug 11.8°C / 53°F 5.7° / 18° 36.4
Sep 14°C / 57°F 7.4° / 20.6° 39.2
Oct 16.3°C / 61°F 9.1° / 23.5° 30.6
Nov 19°C / 66°F 11.6° / 26.3° 27.1
Dec 21.1°C / 70°F 13.6° / 28.6° 30.3
Riverglades enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 71°F in January while summers reach 51°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 310 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 14.5 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 46 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

71°F Jan (22°C) 51°F Jul (11°C)
Annual Average61.1°F
13% above Australia avg
January Average71°F (22°C)
July Average51°F (11°C)
Sunny Days310 days/yr

Geography

Elevation46 ft (14 m)
Area828.3 sq mi (2,145.4 km²)
Population Density1/sq mi
Coordinates-35.0994°N, 139.3023°W
TimezoneAustralia/Adelaide

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 14.5"
62% below Australia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 1.69"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.67"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

13 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.1. Most recent: M3.0 on Mar 29, 2022.

Aug 17, 1991 21 km NE of Kapunda, Australia M4.1 102 km
Mar 5, 2022 3 km SW of Mount Barker, Australia M4.0 42 km
Feb 1, 2017 9 km NW of Murray Bridge, Australia M3.9 11 km
Apr 16, 2010 2 km N of Macclesfield, Australia M3.8 42 km
Jan 22, 1999 36 km SSE of Burra, Australia M3.8 126 km
Oct 18, 2011 3 km ESE of Hawthorndene, Australia M3.3 58 km
May 23, 2004 17 km NE of Nuriootpa, Australia M3.3 84 km
Mar 29, 2022 3 km ESE of Macclesfield, Australia M3.0 41 km
Mar 11, 2000 16 km NE of Balaklava, Australia M3.0 138 km
Jul 8, 2007 26 km SW of Normanville, Australia M2.8 122 km
Sep 22, 2003 11 km SSE of Normanville, Australia M2.7 98 km
Aug 3, 2007 23 km SSE of Burra, Australia M2.7 140 km
Jun 12, 2007 26 km E of Angaston, Australia M2.5 67 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 119 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 71°F (22°C) 0.8 in
February 72°F (22°C) 0.7 in Warmest, Driest
March 68°F (20°C) 0.8 in
April 62°F (17°C) 1.2 in
May 57°F (14°C) 1.3 in
June 52°F (11°C) 1.5 in
July 51°F (11°C) 1.5 in Coldest
August 52°F (11°C) 1.7 in Wettest
September 56°F (13°C) 1.5 in
October 60°F (16°C) 1.6 in
November 65°F (18°C) 1.1 in
December 69°F (20°C) 0.9 in

Riverglades has a seasonal temperature swing of 21°F / from 51°F in July to 72°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 14.5 inches, with August being the wettest month (1.7") and February the driest (0.7").

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Museums in Riverglades

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Captain's Cottage Museum
Soaring Museum

Libraries in Riverglades

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Murray Bridge Library0.0

Gas Stations in Riverglades

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

OTR Murray Bridge Eastside

Airports Near Riverglades

20 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
RAAF Base EdinburghMedium Airport
Adelaide Parafield AirportSmall Airport
Calvin Grove AirportSmall Airport
Cherry Gardens AirstripSmall Airport
Claremont AirbaseSmall Airport
Gawler AirportSmall Airport
Goolwa AirportSmall Airport
Hindmarsh International AirportSmall Airport
Hindmarsh Island private stripSmall Airport
Lyndoch AirportSmall Airport
Meningie AirportSmall Airport
Murray Bridge AirportSmall Airport
Rollo's AerodromeSmall Airport
Rowland Flat AirstripSmall Airport
Sedan AirfieldSmall Airport
Sherlock Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Strathalbyn AirportSmall Airport
Swan Reach AirportSmall Airport
Truro Flat AirparkSmall Airport
Woodside AirstripSmall 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 Riverglades

What is the population of Riverglades?

Riverglades has a population of 799 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 1 people per square mile, spread across 828.3 square miles. The median age of residents is 50.0 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Riverglades expensive to live in?

The median household income is $24,032, 68% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $140,800 (50% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $704 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 5.9x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Riverglades?

Riverglades enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winter temperatures average 71°F in January, while summers reach an average of 51°F in July. The area receives 310 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 14.5 inches.

How is the job market in Riverglades?

Riverglades has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 3.1%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $462. There are 76 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Riverglades?

The median home value in Riverglades is $140,800. For renters, the median monthly rent is $704. The homeownership rate is 89.3%.

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