Wallaroo, Australia

South Australia · Australia

Wallaroo is a small town in South Australia, Australia with a population of 4,241. Elevation: 79 ft (24 m). Average temperature: 63°F (17°C).

Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026

4,241 Population 5/sq mi density
79 ft Elevation 24 meters
63°F Avg Temperature 17°C
17.6 in Annual Rain
Australia / Adelaide Timezone

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About Wallaroo

Wallaroo

Wallaroo is a port town on the western side of Yorke Peninsula in South Australia, 160 kilometres (100 mi) northwest of Adelaide. It is one of the three Copper Triangle towns famed for their historic shared copper mining industry, and known together as "Little Cornwall", the other two being Kadina, about 8 kilometres (5 mi) to the east, and Moonta, about 18 kilometres (11 mi) south. At the 2021 Census, Wallaroo had a population of 4,241.

People

Population4,241
Density5/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp63°F (17°C)
Rain17.6 in/yr
Elevation79 ft (24 m)
Population4,241
Population Density5 / sq mi
Elevation79 ft (24 m)
Coordinates-33.9388°, 137.6337°
TimezoneAustralia/Adelaide
Country🇦🇺 Australia
State / ProvinceSouth Australia
Average Temperature63°F (17°C)
January Average74°F (23°C)
July Average53°F (12°C)
Annual Precipitation17.6 inches (447 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Wallaroo

Wallaroo is a small town in Australia (South Australia) with a population of 4,241. The city sits at an elevation of 79 feet (24 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 63°F (17°C). Temperatures range from 74°F in January to 53°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 17.6 inches. The timezone is Australia/Adelaide.

Climate in Wallaroo

Wallaroo has an average annual temperature of 16.8°C (62°F). The hottest month is Jan (23.9°C), the coldest is Jul (10.3°C). Average annual precipitation is 338 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 23.9°C / 75°F 15.8° / 32° 13.8
Feb 22.9°C / 73°F 15.1° / 30.7° 12.2
Mar 21°C / 70°F 13.6° / 28.3° 28.5
Apr 17.3°C / 63°F 10.4° / 24.2° 28.9
May 14.1°C / 57°F 8.6° / 19.6° 46.8
Jun 10.9°C / 52°F 5.6° / 16.1° 40.9
Jul 10.3°C / 51°F 5.1° / 15.5° 34.4
Aug 10.9°C / 52°F 4.9° / 16.9° 33.3
Sep 13.2°C / 56°F 6.2° / 20.3° 33.0
Oct 16.4°C / 62°F 8.4° / 24.4° 20.4
Nov 19.2°C / 67°F 11.1° / 27.3° 13.9
Dec 21.3°C / 70°F 13.3° / 29.3° 31.4
Wallaroo enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 74°F in January while summers reach 53°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. Annual precipitation totals 17.6 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 79 feet.

Temperature

74°F Jan (23°C) 53°F Jul (12°C)
Annual Average62.8°F
16% above Australia avg
January Average74°F (23°C)
July Average53°F (12°C)

Geography

Elevation79 ft (24 m)
Area860.8 sq mi (2,229.5 km²)
Population Density5/sq mi
Coordinates33.9388°S, 137.6337°E
TimezoneAustralia/Adelaide

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 17.6"
54% below Australia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 1.85"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.63"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

28 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 M4.8 102 km
Mar 5, 1997 5 km ESE of Burra, Australia M4.8 128 km
Jun 5, 2010 23 km NW of Cowell, Australia M4.7 95 km
May 14, 2020 15 km WSW of Burra, Australia M4.4 108 km
Apr 17, 2024 8 km ENE of Jamestown, Australia M4.3 129 km
Aug 18, 1999 24 km W of Peterborough, Australia M4.2 142 km
Sep 4, 2011 16 km SW of Peterborough, Australia M4.1 138 km
Aug 17, 1991 21 km NE of Kapunda, Australia M4.1 137 km
Oct 27, 1995 69 km WSW of Minlaton, Australia M3.8 144 km
Jan 22, 1999 36 km SSE of Burra, Australia M3.8 132 km
May 6, 1998 near the coast of South Australia M3.7 79 km
Feb 26, 1998 50 km NNW of Cowell, Australia M3.6 112 km
May 9, 2001 28 km SSW of Minlaton, Australia M3.5 120 km
Apr 12, 2001 30 km WNW of Peterborough, Australia M3.4 144 km
Jul 17, 2006 55 km S of Cowell, Australia M3.4 70 km
May 23, 2004 17 km NE of Nuriootpa, Australia M3.3 146 km
Apr 4, 2006 28 km SSE of Jamestown, Australia M3.3 118 km
Jul 8, 2007 29 km NW of Jamestown, Australia M3.1 129 km
May 9, 2001 near the coast of South Australia M3.1 104 km
Nov 4, 1992 17 km WSW of Peterborough, Australia M3.1 138 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 - - 123 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 74°F (23°C) 0.6 in Driest
February 74°F (23°C) 0.7 in Warmest
March 70°F (21°C) 0.8 in
April 64°F (18°C) 1.1 in
May 59°F (15°C) 1.4 in
June 54°F (12°C) 1.9 in Wettest
July 53°F (12°C) 1.8 in Coldest
August 54°F (12°C) 1.6 in
September 57°F (14°C) 1.7 in
October 62°F (16°C) 1.4 in
November 66°F (19°C) 0.9 in
December 70°F (21°C) 0.7 in

Wallaroo has a seasonal temperature swing of 21°F / from 53°F in July to 74°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 14.4 inches, with June being the wettest month (1.9") and January the driest (0.6").

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Colleges & Universities in Wallaroo

Institution Type Founded Website
TAFE SA University - ,

Schools in Wallaroo

2 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Wallaroo Primary School - - - -
St Marys School - - - -
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Radio Stations near Wallaroo

0 stations within ~55 km.

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Museums in Wallaroo

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Hughes Pump House-National Trust
Matta House-National Trust
Moonta Miner's Cottage and Heritage Garden-National Trust
Moonta Mines Model School Museum - National Trust
Moonta Railway Station-National Trust
Moonta School Of Mines-National Trust
Moonta Wheal Hughes Copper Mine
The Farm Shed National Trust Museum
Wallaroo Heritage and Nautical National Trust Museum
War Memorial

Libraries in Wallaroo

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Kadina Library0.0

Restaurants in Wallaroo

2 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

North Beach Kitchen
The Shores Eatery

Dentists in Wallaroo

1 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

AU #5733687285

Gas Stations in Wallaroo

3 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Ampol
AU #5733668857
BP Wallaroo

Golf Courses in Wallaroo

1 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Wallaroo Golf Course

Airports Near Wallaroo

8 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Port Pirie AirportPPIMedium Airport
Ardrossan Airport-Small Airport
Balaklava Airport-Small Airport
Cowell AirportCCWSmall Airport
Kadina Airport-Small Airport
Lochiel Airfield-Small Airport
Maitland Airport-Small Airport
Snowtown Airport-Small Airport

Post Offices in Wallaroo

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Wallaroo Post Office

Churches & Religious Organizations in Wallaroo

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Copper Coast Baptist Church
Star Of The Sea

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 Wallaroo

What is the population of Wallaroo?

Wallaroo has a population of 4,241 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 5 people per square mile, spread across 860.8 square miles.

What is the weather like in Wallaroo?

Wallaroo enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winter temperatures average 74°F in January, while summers reach an average of 53°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 17.6 inches.

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