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Southern Cross, Australia

Western Australia · Australia

Southern Cross is a small town in Western Australia, Australia with a population of 703. Elevation: 1,188 ft (362 m). Average temperature: 65°F (18°C).

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
703 Population 3/sq mi density
1,188 ft Elevation 362 meters
65°F Avg Temperature 18°C
13.2 in Annual Rain
Australia / Perth Timezone
$23,863 Median Income
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.6 / 5.0
$23,863 median income, 5.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.7 / 5.0
$84,400 home value, $422/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population703
Median Age50.0 yrs
Density3/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$23,863
Per Capita$23,863
Unemployment5.8%

Housing

A+
Home Value$84,400
Rent$422
Ownership62.5%
Housing Units281

Climate

Avg Temp65°F (18°C)
Rain13.2 in/yr
Sunny Days312/yr
Elevation1,188 ft (362 m)
Population703
Population Density3 / sq mi
Elevation1,188 ft (362 m)
Coordinates-31.2268°, 119.3238°
TimezoneAustralia/Perth
Country🇦🇺 Australia
State / ProvinceWestern Australia
Average Temperature65°F (18°C)
January Average79°F (26°C)
July Average51°F (11°C)
Annual Precipitation13.2 inches (334 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$23,863
Median Age50.0 years

About Southern Cross

Southern Cross is a small town in Australia (Western Australia) with a population of 703. The city sits at an elevation of 1,188 feet (362 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 65°F (18°C). Temperatures range from 79°F in January to 51°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 13.2 inches. The timezone is Australia/Perth.

Southern Cross has a population of 703 with a density of 3 people per square mile, spread across 214.4 square miles. The median age is 50.0 years, 29% older than the national median of 38.9.

Population

703
Total Population
3
People / sq mi
50.0yrs
Median Age
29% above Australia avg
214.4mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Southern Cross vs Australia Average

The median household income in Southern Cross 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 5.8% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 67 business establishments.

Income: Southern Cross 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

Unemployment5.8%
61% above Australia avg
Establishments (County)67

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Southern Cross is $84,400, 70% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $422 (64% below the national average of $1,163). 62.5% of housing units are owner-occupied. There are 281 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 3.5x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$84,400
70% below Australia avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$422
64% below Australia avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership62.5%
Owner-Occupied62.5%
Renter-Occupied37.5%
Housing Units281

Property Tax

Climate in Southern Cross

Southern Cross has an average annual temperature of 18.3°C (65°F). The hottest month is Jan (26.4°C), the coldest is Jul (10.2°C). Average annual precipitation is 296 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 26.4°C / 80°F 18° / 34.8° 32.2
Feb 25.8°C / 78°F 17.9° / 33.6° 27.2
Mar 23°C / 73°F 15.6° / 30.4° 31.4
Apr 19°C / 66°F 11.6° / 26.4° 21.6
May 14.3°C / 58°F 7.1° / 21.5° 24.5
Jun 11.3°C / 52°F 4.4° / 18.2° 27.5
Jul 10.2°C / 50°F 3.8° / 16.6° 35.5
Aug 11.2°C / 52°F 3.9° / 18.5° 28.8
Sep 13.8°C / 57°F 5.6° / 21.9° 20.8
Oct 18.2°C / 65°F 9.6° / 26.8° 20.7
Nov 21.8°C / 71°F 13.2° / 30.5° 11.3
Dec 24.4°C / 76°F 15.6° / 33.2° 14.8
Southern Cross enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 79°F in January while summers reach 51°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 312 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 13.2 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,188 feet.

Temperature

79°F Jan (26°C) 51°F Jul (11°C)
Annual Average64.7°F
20% above Australia avg
January Average79°F (26°C)
July Average51°F (11°C)
Sunny Days312 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,188 ft (362 m)
Area214.4 sq mi (555.2 km²)
Population Density3/sq mi
Coordinates-31.2268°N, 119.3238°W
TimezoneAustralia/Perth

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 13.2"
65% below Australia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 1.85"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.55"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

21 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.6. Most recent: M4.1 on Jul 27, 2025.

Mar 27, 1997 37 km W of Merredin, Australia M4.6 139 km
Jan 3, 2017 98 km N of Merredin, Australia M4.5 108 km
Aug 31, 1997 40 km WNW of Merredin, Australia M4.1 141 km
Oct 2, 2024 50 km NW of Merredin, Australia M4.1 142 km
Jul 27, 2025 32 km NW of Merredin, Australia M4.1 124 km
Sep 3, 1997 34 km WNW of Merredin, Australia M4.0 131 km
Dec 3, 1996 165 km ESE of Merredin, Australia M3.8 98 km
Jan 27, 2005 91 km E of Merredin, Australia M3.5 23 km
Aug 31, 1997 29 km WNW of Merredin, Australia M3.2 127 km
Jun 12, 1998 25 km WNW of Merredin, Australia M3.1 123 km
Jun 5, 2000 107 km NNE of Merredin, Australia M2.9 99 km
May 21, 2001 147 km ESE of Merredin, Australia M2.9 89 km
Jan 3, 2001 70 km N of Merredin, Australia M2.8 121 km
Jul 13, 2000 115 km NNE of Merredin, Australia M2.8 98 km
Apr 15, 2003 52 km NE of Merredin, Australia M2.7 59 km
Dec 18, 2001 10 km NE of Merredin, Australia M2.6 95 km
Mar 9, 2001 42 km SSE of Merredin, Australia M2.6 115 km
Mar 17, 2006 79 km N of Merredin, Australia M2.5 114 km
Oct 17, 2002 103 km N of Merredin, Australia M2.5 119 km
Jun 24, 2000 113 km N of Merredin, Australia M2.5 125 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 79°F (26°C) 0.6 in Warmest, Driest
February 78°F (25°C) 1.0 in
March 74°F (23°C) 1.0 in
April 66°F (19°C) 1.3 in
May 58°F (15°C) 1.5 in
June 53°F (12°C) 1.9 in Wettest
July 51°F (11°C) 1.6 in Coldest
August 53°F (11°C) 1.4 in
September 57°F (14°C) 0.8 in
October 63°F (17°C) 0.7 in
November 69°F (21°C) 0.8 in
December 75°F (24°C) 0.6 in

Southern Cross has a seasonal temperature swing of 27°F / from 51°F in July to 79°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 13.2 inches, with June being the wettest month (1.9") and January the driest (0.6").

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Schools in Southern Cross

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Southern Cross District High School
Saint Joseph's Catholic Primary School
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Radio Stations near Southern Cross

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Museums in Southern Cross

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Yilgarn History Museum

Hotels in Southern Cross

3 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Club Hotel
Palace Hotel
Railways Hotel

Restaurants in Southern Cross

1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Palace Hotel

Cafes in Southern Cross

1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Southern Cross Coffee Lounge

Train Stations in Southern Cross

3 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Lake Julia
Moorine Rock
Southern Cross (Grain only)

Gas Stations in Southern Cross

3 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Ampol
BP Southern Cross
Stallion Fuel

Golf Courses in Southern Cross

1 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Southern Cross Golf Course

Airports Near Southern Cross

4 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Koolyanobbing Range AirportSmall Airport
Marvel Loch AirportSmall Airport
Southern Cross AirportSQCSmall Airport
Westonia AirportSmall Airport

Post Offices in Southern Cross

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Southern Cross LPO

Churches & Religious Organizations in Southern Cross

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Christ Church Southern Cross

Quick Facts

Timezone
Australia/Perth

🇦🇺 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 Southern Cross

What is the population of Southern Cross?

Southern Cross has a population of 703 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 3 people per square mile, spread across 214.4 square miles. The median age of residents is 50.0 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Southern Cross expensive to live in?

The median household income is $23,863, 68% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $84,400 (70% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $422 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 3.5x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Southern Cross?

Southern Cross enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winter temperatures average 79°F in January, while summers reach an average of 51°F in July. The area receives 312 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 13.2 inches.

How is the job market in Southern Cross?

The unemployment rate in Southern Cross is 5.8%, somewhat above the national average of 3.6%. Job seekers may face moderate competition. The average weekly wage is $459. There are 67 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Southern Cross?

The median home value in Southern Cross is $84,400. For renters, the median monthly rent is $422. The homeownership rate is 62.5%.

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