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Streaky Bay, Australia

South Australia · Australia

Streaky Bay is a small town in South Australia, Australia with a population of 1,449. Elevation: 39 ft (12 m). Average temperature: 63°F (17°C).

3.0 /5.0
B Good
1,449 Population 151/sq mi density
39 ft Elevation 12 meters
63°F Avg Temperature 17°C
14.7 in Annual Rain
Australia / Adelaide Timezone
$22,545 Median Income
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$22,545 median income, 4.2% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.1 / 5.0
$140,800 home value, $704/mo rent

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About Streaky Bay

Streaky Bay

Streaky Bay is a coastal town on the western side of the Eyre Peninsula, in South Australia just off the Flinders Highway, 303 km (188 mi) north-west of Port Lincoln and 727 km (452 mi) by road from Adelaide. At the 2021 census, Streaky Bay recorded a population of 1,436.

People

Population1,449
Median Age48.0 yrs
Density151/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$22,545
Per Capita$22,545
Unemployment4.2%

Housing

B
Home Value$140,800
Rent$704
Ownership78.0%
Housing Units580

Climate

Avg Temp63°F (17°C)
Rain14.7 in/yr
Sunny Days309/yr
Elevation39 ft (12 m)
Population1,449
Population Density151 / sq mi
Elevation39 ft (12 m)
Coordinates-32.7955°, 134.2093°
TimezoneAustralia/Adelaide
Country🇦🇺 Australia
State / ProvinceSouth Australia
Average Temperature63°F (17°C)
January Average73°F (23°C)
July Average54°F (12°C)
Annual Precipitation14.7 inches (373 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$22,545
Median Age48.0 years

About Streaky Bay

Streaky Bay is a small town in Australia (South Australia) with a population of 1,449. The city sits at an elevation of 39 feet (12 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 63°F (17°C). Temperatures range from 73°F in January to 54°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 14.7 inches. The timezone is Australia/Adelaide.

Streaky Bay has a population of 1,449 with a density of 151 people per square mile, spread across 9.6 square miles. The median age is 48.0 years, 23% older than the national median of 38.9.

Population

1,449
Total Population
151
People / sq mi
48.0yrs
Median Age
23% above Australia avg
9.6mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Streaky Bay vs Australia Average

The median household income in Streaky Bay is $22,545, which is 70% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $22,545 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $434, 70% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 4.2% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 138 business establishments.

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Income

Median HH Income$22,545
70% below Australia avg
Per Capita Income$22,545
Avg Weekly Wage$434

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment4.2%
17% above Australia avg
Establishments (County)138

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Streaky Bay is $140,800, 50% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $704 (39% below the national average of $1,163). 78.0% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 580 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 6.2x, above the traditionally affordable threshold of 3-4x.

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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

Homeownership78.0%
Owner-Occupied78.0%
Renter-Occupied22.0%
Housing Units580

Property Tax

Climate in Streaky Bay

Streaky Bay has an average annual temperature of 18.1°C (65°F). The hottest month is Feb (23.3°C), the coldest is Jul (12.9°C). Average annual precipitation is 362 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 23°C / 73°F 16.7° / 29.4° 15.2
Feb 23.3°C / 74°F 16.9° / 29.7° 15.4
Mar 21.1°C / 70°F 14.9° / 27.3° 15.4
Apr 18.7°C / 66°F 13.1° / 24.3° 20.1
May 16°C / 61°F 11.3° / 20.6° 40.9
Jun 13.4°C / 56°F 9.1° / 17.7° 52.4
Jul 12.9°C / 55°F 8.8° / 17° 59.1
Aug 13.8°C / 57°F 9° / 18.6° 46.7
Sep 15.8°C / 60°F 10.6° / 21.1° 35.2
Oct 17.6°C / 64°F 12° / 23.3° 26.3
Nov 20.2°C / 68°F 14.2° / 26.3° 16.3
Dec 21.6°C / 71°F 15.6° / 27.5° 18.5
Streaky Bay enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 73°F in January while summers reach 54°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 309 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 14.7 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 39 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

73°F Jan (23°C) 54°F Jul (12°C)
Annual Average63.4°F
17% above Australia avg
January Average73°F (23°C)
July Average54°F (12°C)
Sunny Days309 days/yr

Geography

Elevation39 ft (12 m)
Area9.6 sq mi (24.9 km²)
Population Density151/sq mi
Coordinates-32.7955°N, 134.2093°W
TimezoneAustralia/Adelaide

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 14.7"
61% below Australia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 2.48"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.47"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1 earthquake (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.5. Most recent: M3.5 on Mar 27, 2003.

Mar 27, 2003 142 km SW of Streaky Bay, Australia M3.5 143 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 73°F (23°C) 0.5 in Driest
February 73°F (23°C) 0.5 in Warmest
March 69°F (21°C) 0.6 in
April 65°F (18°C) 0.9 in
May 59°F (15°C) 1.5 in
June 55°F (13°C) 2.1 in
July 54°F (12°C) 2.5 in Coldest, Wettest
August 55°F (13°C) 2.0 in
September 58°F (15°C) 1.6 in
October 63°F (17°C) 1.1 in
November 67°F (20°C) 0.8 in
December 70°F (21°C) 0.8 in

Streaky Bay has a seasonal temperature swing of 20°F / from 54°F in July to 73°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 14.7 inches, with July being the wettest month (2.5") and January the driest (0.5").

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Schools in Streaky Bay

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Streaky Bay Area School
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Museums in Streaky Bay

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Streaky Bay National Trust Museum

Hotels in Streaky Bay

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Streaky Bay Hotel Motel

Cafes in Streaky Bay

2 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bay Funktion
Drift Streaky Bay

Monuments in Streaky Bay

1 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Edward John Eyre

Dentists in Streaky Bay

1 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

AU #7074296544

Gas Stations in Streaky Bay

3 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

AU #7076957747
AU #7076957757
Shell

Banks in Streaky Bay

1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

ANZ

Golf Courses in Streaky Bay

1 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Streaky Bay Golf Course

Airports Near Streaky Bay

2 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Ceduna AirportCEDMedium Airport
Streaky Bay AirportKBYSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Streaky Bay

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
St Augustine of Hippo

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Meteorites
3
Confirmed meteorite landing sites recorded in NASA meteorite catalog
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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 Streaky Bay

What is the population of Streaky Bay?

Streaky Bay has a population of 1,449 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 151 people per square mile, spread across 9.6 square miles. The median age of residents is 48.0 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Streaky Bay expensive to live in?

The median household income is $22,545, 70% 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 6.2x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Streaky Bay?

Streaky Bay 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 54°F in July. The area receives 309 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 14.7 inches.

How is the job market in Streaky Bay?

Streaky Bay has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 4.2%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $434. There are 138 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Streaky Bay?

The median home value in Streaky Bay is $140,800. For renters, the median monthly rent is $704. The homeownership rate is 78.0%.

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