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Truro, Australia

South Australia · Australia

Truro is a small town in South Australia, Australia with a population of 520. Elevation: 1,142 ft (348 m). Average temperature: 59°F (15°C).

3.2 /5.0
B Good
520 Population 105/sq mi density
1,142 ft Elevation 348 meters
59°F Avg Temperature 15°C
21.5 in Annual Rain
Australia / Adelaide Timezone
$25,046 Median Income
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$25,046 median income, 4.0% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.4 / 5.0
$144,800 home value, $724/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population520
Median Age42.0 yrs
Density105/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$25,046
Per Capita$25,046
Unemployment4.0%

Housing

B
Home Value$144,800
Rent$724
Ownership86.2%
Housing Units208

Climate

Avg Temp59°F (15°C)
Rain21.5 in/yr
Sunny Days318/yr
Elevation1,142 ft (348 m)
Population520
Population Density105 / sq mi
Elevation1,142 ft (348 m)
Coordinates-34.4087°, 139.1274°
TimezoneAustralia/Adelaide
Country🇦🇺 Australia
State / ProvinceSouth Australia
Average Temperature59°F (15°C)
January Average71°F (22°C)
July Average49°F (9°C)
Annual Precipitation21.5 inches (545 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$25,046
Median Age42.0 years

About Truro

Truro is a small town in Australia (South Australia) with a population of 520. The city sits at an elevation of 1,142 feet (348 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 59°F (15°C). Temperatures range from 71°F in January to 49°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 21.5 inches. The timezone is Australia/Adelaide.

Truro has a population of 520 with a density of 105 people per square mile, spread across 5.0 square miles. The median age is 42.0 years, 8% older than the national median of 38.9.

Population

520
Total Population
105
People / sq mi
42.0yrs
Median Age
8% above Australia avg
5.0mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Truro vs Australia Average

The median household income in Truro is $25,046, which is 67% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $25,046 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $482, 66% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 4.0% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 49 business establishments.

Income: Truro vs Australia

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Income

Median HH Income$25,046
67% below Australia avg
Per Capita Income$25,046
Avg Weekly Wage$482

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment4.0%
11% above Australia avg
Establishments (County)49

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Truro is $144,800, 49% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $724 (38% below the national average of $1,163). 86.2% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 208 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 5.8x, above the traditionally affordable threshold of 3-4x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$144,800
49% below Australia avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$724
38% below Australia avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership86.2%
Owner-Occupied86.2%
Renter-Occupied13.8%
Housing Units208

Property Tax

Climate in Truro

Truro has an average annual temperature of 15.4°C (60°F). The hottest month is Jan (22.4°C), the coldest is Jul (9.1°C). Average annual precipitation is 453 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 22.4°C / 72°F 14.6° / 30.2° 16.4
Feb 21.8°C / 71°F 14.4° / 29.3° 25.7
Mar 19.2°C / 67°F 12.1° / 26.3° 25.4
Apr 15.6°C / 60°F 9.3° / 22° 34.5
May 12.1°C / 54°F 6.9° / 17.4° 42.6
Jun 9.6°C / 49°F 5° / 14.1° 51.4
Jul 9.1°C / 48°F 4.6° / 13.6° 52.0
Aug 9.9°C / 50°F 4.9° / 14.8° 56.8
Sep 12.2°C / 54°F 6.6° / 17.9° 54.8
Oct 15°C / 59°F 8.3° / 21.8° 31.3
Nov 18.1°C / 65°F 10.8° / 25.4° 31.1
Dec 20.1°C / 68°F 12.6° / 27.6° 30.8
Truro enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 71°F in January while summers reach 49°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 318 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 21.5 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,142 feet.

Temperature

71°F Jan (22°C) 49°F Jul (9°C)
Annual Average58.9°F
9% above Australia avg
January Average71°F (22°C)
July Average49°F (9°C)
Sunny Days318 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,142 ft (348 m)
Area5.0 sq mi (12.9 km²)
Population Density105/sq mi
Coordinates-34.4087°N, 139.1274°W
TimezoneAustralia/Adelaide

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 21.5"
44% below Australia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 2.40"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.75"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

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

Mar 5, 1997 5 km ESE of Burra, Australia M4.8 82 km
May 3, 1997 32 km WNW of Burra, Australia M4.8 108 km
May 14, 2020 15 km WSW of Burra, Australia M4.4 86 km
Apr 17, 2024 8 km ENE of Jamestown, Australia M4.3 142 km
Aug 17, 1991 21 km NE of Kapunda, Australia M4.1 24 km
Mar 5, 1997 40 km NNE of Burra, Australia M4.0 119 km
Mar 5, 2022 3 km SW of Mount Barker, Australia M4.0 80 km
Feb 1, 2017 9 km NW of Murray Bridge, Australia M3.9 73 km
Jan 22, 1999 36 km SSE of Burra, Australia M3.8 48 km
Apr 16, 2010 2 km N of Macclesfield, Australia M3.8 87 km
Apr 4, 2006 28 km SSE of Jamestown, Australia M3.3 114 km
May 23, 2004 17 km NE of Nuriootpa, Australia M3.3 6 km
Oct 18, 2011 3 km ESE of Hawthorndene, Australia M3.3 81 km
May 9, 2001 near the coast of South Australia M3.1 116 km
Mar 29, 2022 3 km ESE of Macclesfield, Australia M3.0 89 km
Mar 11, 2000 16 km NE of Balaklava, Australia M3.0 68 km
May 2, 2003 26 km ENE of Kadina, Australia M2.9 121 km
Aug 3, 2007 23 km SSE of Burra, Australia M2.7 61 km
Aug 2, 2004 29 km N of Clare, Australia M2.7 105 km
Sep 22, 2003 11 km SSE of Normanville, Australia M2.7 144 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 122 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 71°F (22°C) 0.8 in Warmest, Driest
March 66°F (19°C) 0.9 in
April 60°F (16°C) 1.4 in
May 54°F (12°C) 1.8 in
June 49°F (10°C) 2.1 in
July 49°F (9°C) 2.4 in Coldest, Wettest
August 49°F (10°C) 2.4 in
September 53°F (12°C) 2.3 in
October 58°F (14°C) 1.9 in
November 63°F (17°C) 1.3 in
December 67°F (20°C) 0.9 in

Truro has a seasonal temperature swing of 22°F / from 49°F in July to 71°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 19.1 inches, with July being the wettest month (2.4") and February the driest (0.8").

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Schools in Truro

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Truro Primary School
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Radio Stations near Truro

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Museums in Truro

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Bagot's Fortune Mining Museum
Barossa Museum
Collingrove Homestead - National Trust SA
Greenock Aviation Museum
Kapunda Museum

Libraries in Truro

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Kapunda Library0.0
Lyndoch Library0.0
Resource Centre0.0
Tanunda Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Truro

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Barossa Valley Farmers Markets

Cafes in Truro

2 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Pie Face
Truro Cafe Takeaway

Gas Stations in Truro

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

United Truro

Breweries in Truro

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Barossa Valley Brewing
Ministry of Beer
Rehn Bier Brewery

Airports Near Truro

22 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Adelaide International AirportADLLarge Airport
RAAF Base EdinburghMedium Airport
Adelaide Parafield AirportSmall Airport
Calvin Grove AirportSmall Airport
Cherry Gardens AirstripSmall Airport
Clare Valley AerodromeSmall Airport
Claremont AirbaseSmall Airport
Farrell Flat AirportSmall Airport
Gawler AirportSmall Airport
Hoyleton AirbaseSmall Airport
Kapunda AirportSmall Airport
Lower Light AirportSmall Airport
Lyndoch AirportSmall Airport
Murray Bridge AirportSmall Airport
Rollo's AerodromeSmall Airport
Rowland Flat AirstripSmall Airport
Sedan AirfieldSmall Airport
Steinfeld AirfieldSmall Airport
Stonefield GlidingSmall Airport
Swan Reach AirportSmall Airport
Truro Flat AirparkSmall Airport
Woodside AirstripSmall Airport

Post Offices in Truro

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Moculta LPO

Churches & Religious Organizations in Truro

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Immanuel Lutheran Church
St John's Lutheran Church

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 Truro

What is the population of Truro?

Truro has a population of 520 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 105 people per square mile, spread across 5.0 square miles. The median age of residents is 42.0 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Truro expensive to live in?

The median household income is $25,046, 67% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $144,800 (49% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $724 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 5.8x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Truro?

Truro 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 49°F in July. The area receives 318 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 21.5 inches.

How is the job market in Truro?

Truro has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 4.0%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $482. There are 49 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Truro?

The median home value in Truro is $144,800. For renters, the median monthly rent is $724. The homeownership rate is 86.2%.

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