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Solomontown, Australia

South Australia · Australia

Solomontown is a small town in South Australia, Australia with a population of 1,464. Elevation: 20 ft (6 m). Average temperature: 64°F (18°C).

Data updated June 2026

2.5 /5.0
C+ Fair
1,464 Population 2/sq mi density
20 ft Elevation 6 meters
64°F Avg Temperature 18°C
18.7 in Annual Rain
Australia / Adelaide Timezone
$17,306 Median Income
C+
Overall
2.5 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.9 / 5.0
$17,306 median income, 12.3% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.1 / 5.0
$109,800 home value, $549/mo rent

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About Solomontown

Solomontown is a suburb of Port Pirie in South Australia. It was historically a separate town. It was named after Emanuel Solomon, who owned the land that the town developed on.

People

Population1,464
Median Age44.0 yrs
Density2/mi²

Economy

D
Median Income$17,306
Per Capita$17,306
Unemployment12.3%

Housing

B
Home Value$109,800
Rent$549
Ownership64.0%
Housing Units586

Climate

Avg Temp64°F (18°C)
Rain18.7 in/yr
Sunny Days336/yr
Elevation20 ft (6 m)
Population1,464
Population Density2 / sq mi
Elevation20 ft (6 m)
Coordinates-33.1853°, 138.0236°
TimezoneAustralia/Adelaide
Country🇦🇺 Australia
State / ProvinceSouth Australia
Average Temperature64°F (18°C)
January Average75°F (24°C)
July Average52°F (11°C)
Annual Precipitation18.7 inches (476 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$17,306
Median Age44.0 years

About Solomontown

Solomontown is a small town in Australia (South Australia) with a population of 1,464. The city sits at an elevation of 20 feet (6 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 64°F (18°C). Temperatures range from 75°F in January to 52°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 18.7 inches. The timezone is Australia/Adelaide.

Solomontown has a population of 1,464 with a density of 2 people per square mile, spread across 860.8 square miles. The median age is 44.0 years, 13% older than the national median of 38.9.

Population

1,464
Total Population
2
People / sq mi
44.0yrs
Median Age
13% above Australia avg
860.8mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Solomontown vs Australia Average

The median household income in Solomontown is $17,306, which is 77% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $17,306 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $333, 77% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 12.3% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 139 business establishments.

Income: Solomontown vs Australia

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Income

Median HH Income$17,306
77% below Australia avg
Per Capita Income$17,306
Avg Weekly Wage$333

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment12.3%
242% above Australia avg
Establishments (County)139

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Solomontown is $109,800, 61% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $549 (53% below the national average of $1,163). 64.0% of housing units are owner-occupied. There are 586 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 6.3x, above the traditionally affordable threshold of 3-4x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$109,800
61% below Australia avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$549
53% below Australia avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership64.0%
Owner-Occupied64.0%
Renter-Occupied36.0%
Housing Units586

Property Tax

Climate in Solomontown

Solomontown has an average annual temperature of 18.9°C (66°F). The hottest month is Feb (25.5°C), the coldest is Jul (12.3°C). Average annual precipitation is 358 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 25.4°C / 78°F 18.6° / 32.3° 23.9
Feb 25.5°C / 78°F 18.7° / 32.2° 16.2
Mar 22.5°C / 73°F 16.2° / 28.8° 22.9
Apr 19.4°C / 67°F 13.7° / 25.1° 20.8
May 15.6°C / 60°F 10.8° / 20.5° 30.6
Jun 13°C / 55°F 8.7° / 17.3° 40.3
Jul 12.3°C / 54°F 7.9° / 16.7° 33.7
Aug 13.4°C / 56°F 8.6° / 18.3° 33.2
Sep 16°C / 61°F 10.5° / 21.5° 37.5
Oct 18.5°C / 65°F 12.5° / 24.5° 36.0
Nov 21.6°C / 71°F 15.3° / 27.8° 30.3
Dec 23.4°C / 74°F 17.1° / 29.7° 33.0
Solomontown enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 75°F in January while summers reach 52°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 336 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 18.7 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 20 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

75°F Jan (24°C) 52°F Jul (11°C)
Annual Average63.6°F
18% above Australia avg
January Average75°F (24°C)
July Average52°F (11°C)
Sunny Days336 days/yr

Geography

Elevation20 ft (6 m)
Area860.8 sq mi (2,229.5 km²)
Population Density2/sq mi
Coordinates-33.1853°N, 138.0236°W
TimezoneAustralia/Adelaide

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 18.7"
51% below Australia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 1.89"
Driest Month (Mar) 0.71"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

40 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.9. Most recent: M4.9 on Jan 11, 2025.

Jan 11, 2025 74 km ENE of Quorn, Australia M4.9 144 km
Mar 22, 2023 60 km ENE of Peterborough, Australia M4.9 140 km
Mar 5, 1997 5 km ESE of Burra, Australia M4.8 105 km
May 3, 1997 32 km WNW of Burra, Australia M4.8 68 km
Jun 5, 2010 23 km NW of Cowell, Australia M4.7 129 km
Apr 29, 2014 68 km ENE of Peterborough, Australia M4.6 148 km
Oct 15, 2011 73 km E of Quorn, Australia M4.6 125 km
Jan 26, 2009 25 km NE of Peterborough, Australia M4.6 102 km
May 14, 2020 15 km WSW of Burra, Australia M4.4 90 km
Apr 17, 2024 8 km ENE of Jamestown, Australia M4.3 62 km
Nov 13, 1995 30 km E of Quorn, Australia M4.2 101 km
Jul 30, 2010 21 km NNE of Quorn, Australia M4.2 113 km
Aug 18, 1999 24 km W of Peterborough, Australia M4.2 59 km
Aug 17, 1991 21 km NE of Kapunda, Australia M4.1 149 km
Sep 4, 2011 16 km SW of Peterborough, Australia M4.1 65 km
Apr 24, 2017 29 km ENE of Quorn, Australia M4.0 104 km
Mar 5, 1997 40 km NNE of Burra, Australia M4.0 103 km
Jan 22, 1999 36 km SSE of Burra, Australia M3.8 131 km
Feb 26, 1998 50 km NNW of Cowell, Australia M3.6 118 km
Dec 17, 1992 1 km SE of Peterborough, Australia M3.5 81 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 75°F (24°C) 0.8 in
February 77°F (25°C) 0.8 in Warmest
March 72°F (22°C) 0.7 in Driest
April 65°F (19°C) 1.2 in
May 59°F (15°C) 1.5 in
June 54°F (12°C) 1.7 in
July 52°F (11°C) 1.8 in Coldest
August 54°F (12°C) 1.6 in
September 58°F (14°C) 1.9 in Wettest
October 63°F (17°C) 1.8 in
November 69°F (20°C) 1.2 in
December 73°F (23°C) 0.9 in

Solomontown has a seasonal temperature swing of 24°F / from 52°F in July to 77°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 15.8 inches, with September being the wettest month (1.9") and March the driest (0.7").

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Museums in Solomontown

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Port Pirie Railway Station Museum

Libraries in Solomontown

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
John Pirie Secondary School Library0.0

Restaurants in Solomontown

1 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Happy Birds

Airports Near Solomontown

12 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Port Augusta AirportPUGMedium Airport
Port Pirie AirportPPIMedium Airport
Whyalla AirportWYAMedium Airport
Booleroo Centre Airport-Small Airport
Clare Valley Aerodrome-Small Airport
El Alamein Landing-Small Airport
Hubert Wilkins Airstrip-Small Airport
Lochiel Airfield-Small Airport
Orroroo Airport-Small Airport
Snowtown Airport-Small Airport
Stirling North/Flinders Field Airport-Small Airport
WILMINGTON RESIDENTIAL AIRPARK-Small 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 Solomontown

What is the population of Solomontown?

Solomontown has a population of 1,464 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 2 people per square mile, spread across 860.8 square miles. The median age of residents is 44.0 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Solomontown expensive to live in?

The median household income is $17,306, 77% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $109,800 (61% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $549 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 6.3x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Solomontown?

Solomontown enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winter temperatures average 75°F in January, while summers reach an average of 52°F in July. The area receives 336 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 18.7 inches.

How is the job market in Solomontown?

The job market in Solomontown faces challenges, with unemployment at 12.3% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $333. There are 139 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Solomontown?

The median home value in Solomontown is $109,800. For renters, the median monthly rent is $549. The homeownership rate is 64.0%.

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