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Riverton, Australia

South Australia · Australia

Riverton is a small town in South Australia, Australia with a population of 994. Elevation: 902 ft (275 m). Average temperature: 59°F (15°C).

Data updated June 2026

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
994 Population 2/sq mi density
902 ft Elevation 275 meters
59°F Avg Temperature 15°C
19.7 in Annual Rain
Australia / Adelaide Timezone
$18,117 Median Income
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.6 / 5.0
$18,117 median income, 5.2% unemployment
C+
Affordability
2.6 / 5.0
$129,600 home value, $648/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population994
Median Age57.0 yrs
Density2/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$18,117
Per Capita$18,117
Unemployment5.2%

Housing

C+
Home Value$129,600
Rent$648
Ownership79.0%
Housing Units398

Climate

Avg Temp59°F (15°C)
Rain19.7 in/yr
Sunny Days300/yr
Elevation902 ft (275 m)
Population994
Population Density2 / sq mi
Elevation902 ft (275 m)
Coordinates-34.1551°, 138.7482°
TimezoneAustralia/Adelaide
Country🇦🇺 Australia
State / ProvinceSouth Australia
Average Temperature59°F (15°C)
January Average71°F (22°C)
July Average48°F (9°C)
Annual Precipitation19.7 inches (499 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$18,117
Median Age57.0 years

About Riverton

Riverton is a small town in Australia (South Australia) with a population of 994. The city sits at an elevation of 902 feet (275 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 59°F (15°C). Temperatures range from 71°F in January to 48°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 19.7 inches. The timezone is Australia/Adelaide.

Riverton has a population of 994 with a density of 2 people per square mile, spread across 434.6 square miles. The median age is 57.0 years, 47% older than the national median of 38.9.

Population

994
Total Population
2
People / sq mi
57.0yrs
Median Age
47% above Australia avg
434.6mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Riverton vs Australia Average

The median household income in Riverton is $18,117, which is 76% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $18,117 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $348, 76% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 5.2% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 94 business establishments.

Income: Riverton vs Australia

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Income

Median HH Income$18,117
76% below Australia avg
Per Capita Income$18,117
Avg Weekly Wage$348

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment5.2%
44% above Australia avg
Establishments (County)94

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Riverton is $129,600, 54% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $648 (44% below the national average of $1,163). 79.0% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 398 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 7.2x, making homeownership a significant financial stretch for most families.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$129,600
54% below Australia avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$648
44% below Australia avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership79.0%
Owner-Occupied79.0%
Renter-Occupied21.0%
Housing Units398

Property Tax

Climate in Riverton

Riverton has an average annual temperature of 15.5°C (60°F). The hottest month is Jan (22.2°C), the coldest is Jul (9.2°C). Average annual precipitation is 461 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 22.2°C / 72°F 14.4° / 29.9° 26.9
Feb 22°C / 72°F 14.5° / 29.5° 24.8
Mar 19.2°C / 67°F 12.3° / 26.1° 20.3
Apr 16°C / 61°F 10° / 21.9° 34.4
May 12.4°C / 54°F 7.7° / 17.2° 38.6
Jun 9.9°C / 50°F 5.9° / 13.9° 54.0
Jul 9.2°C / 49°F 5.1° / 13.3° 49.9
Aug 10°C / 50°F 5.3° / 14.7° 55.0
Sep 12.1°C / 54°F 6.6° / 17.6° 51.7
Oct 14.7°C / 58°F 8.2° / 21.2° 36.1
Nov 17.8°C / 64°F 10.7° / 24.9° 34.3
Dec 20.2°C / 68°F 12.8° / 27.5° 35.1
Riverton enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 71°F in January while summers reach 48°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 300 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 19.7 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 902 feet.

Temperature

71°F Jan (22°C) 48°F Jul (9°C)
Annual Average59.4°F
10% above Australia avg
January Average71°F (22°C)
July Average48°F (9°C)
Sunny Days300 days/yr

Geography

Elevation902 ft (275 m)
Area434.6 sq mi (1,125.6 km²)
Population Density2/sq mi
Coordinates-34.1551°N, 138.7482°W
TimezoneAustralia/Adelaide

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 19.7"
48% below Australia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 2.44"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.75"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

31 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M4.3 on Apr 17, 2024.

May 3, 1997 32 km WNW of Burra, Australia M4.8 71 km
Mar 5, 1997 5 km ESE of Burra, Australia M4.8 57 km
May 14, 2020 15 km WSW of Burra, Australia M4.4 51 km
Apr 17, 2024 8 km ENE of Jamestown, Australia M4.3 108 km
Aug 18, 1999 24 km W of Peterborough, Australia M4.2 136 km
Aug 17, 1991 21 km NE of Kapunda, Australia M4.1 31 km
Sep 4, 2011 16 km SW of Peterborough, Australia M4.1 120 km
Mar 5, 1997 40 km NNE of Burra, Australia M4.0 97 km
Mar 5, 2022 3 km SW of Mount Barker, Australia M4.0 104 km
Feb 1, 2017 9 km NW of Murray Bridge, Australia M3.9 108 km
Jan 22, 1999 36 km SSE of Burra, Australia M3.8 35 km
Apr 16, 2010 2 km N of Macclesfield, Australia M3.8 111 km
Dec 17, 1992 1 km SE of Peterborough, Australia M3.5 131 km
Apr 12, 2001 30 km WNW of Peterborough, Australia M3.4 143 km
May 23, 2004 17 km NE of Nuriootpa, Australia M3.3 43 km
Apr 4, 2006 28 km SSE of Jamestown, Australia M3.3 81 km
Oct 18, 2011 3 km ESE of Hawthorndene, Australia M3.3 98 km
Nov 4, 1992 17 km WSW of Peterborough, Australia M3.1 124 km
May 9, 2001 near the coast of South Australia M3.1 79 km
Jul 8, 2007 29 km NW of Jamestown, Australia M3.1 133 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 116 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 71°F (22°C) 0.9 in
February 72°F (22°C) 0.8 in Warmest, Driest
March 67°F (19°C) 0.8 in
April 60°F (16°C) 1.4 in
May 54°F (12°C) 1.7 in
June 50°F (10°C) 2.3 in
July 48°F (9°C) 2.4 in Coldest, Wettest
August 49°F (10°C) 2.4 in
September 53°F (11°C) 2.4 in
October 57°F (14°C) 2.1 in
November 63°F (17°C) 1.5 in
December 68°F (20°C) 0.9 in

Riverton has a seasonal temperature swing of 24°F / from 48°F in July to 72°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 19.7 inches, with July being the wettest month (2.4") and February the driest (0.8").

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Museums in Riverton

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Auburn Old Police Station and Courthouse Museum National Trust
Bagot's Fortune Mining Museum
Kapunda Museum

Libraries in Riverton

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Kapunda Library0.0
Resource Centre0.0

Hotels in Riverton

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Saddleworth Hotel

Monuments in Riverton

1 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Marrabel Rodeo

Golf Courses in Riverton

1 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Riverton Golf Club

Breweries in Riverton

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Clare Valley Brewing Company

Airports Near Riverton

18 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
RAAF Base EdinburghMedium Airport
Adelaide Parafield AirportSmall Airport
Balaklava AirportSmall Airport
Calvin Grove AirportSmall Airport
Clare Valley AerodromeSmall Airport
Farrell Flat AirportSmall Airport
Gawler AirportSmall Airport
Hoyleton AirbaseSmall Airport
Kapunda AirportSmall Airport
Lochiel AirfieldSmall Airport
Lower Light AirportSmall Airport
Lyndoch AirportSmall Airport
Rowland Flat AirstripSmall Airport
Sedan AirfieldSmall Airport
Snowtown AirportSmall Airport
Steinfeld AirfieldSmall Airport
Stonefield GlidingSmall Airport
Truro Flat AirparkSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Riverton

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Our Lady of the Valley

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 Riverton

What is the population of Riverton?

Riverton has a population of 994 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 2 people per square mile, spread across 434.6 square miles. The median age of residents is 57.0 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Riverton expensive to live in?

The median household income is $18,117, 76% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $129,600 (54% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $648 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 7.2x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Riverton?

Riverton enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winter temperatures average 71°F in January, while summers reach an average of 48°F in July. The area receives 300 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 19.7 inches.

How is the job market in Riverton?

The unemployment rate in Riverton is 5.2%, somewhat above the national average of 3.6%. Job seekers may face moderate competition. The average weekly wage is $348. There are 94 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Riverton?

The median home value in Riverton is $129,600. For renters, the median monthly rent is $648. The homeownership rate is 79.0%.

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