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Willaston, Australia

South Australia · Australia

Willaston is a small town in South Australia, Australia with a population of 3,292. Elevation: 207 ft (63 m). Average temperature: 62°F (17°C).

Data updated June 2026

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
3,292 Population 4/sq mi density
207 ft Elevation 63 meters
62°F Avg Temperature 17°C
18.3 in Annual Rain
Australia / Adelaide Timezone
$24,099 Median Income
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.5 / 5.0
$24,099 median income, 6.4% unemployment
C+
Affordability
2.7 / 5.0
$169,000 home value, $845/mo rent

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About Willaston

Willaston is a northern suburb 39 kilometres (24 mi) northeast of the Adelaide city centre in South Australia. It is located in the Town of Gawler.

People

Population3,292
Median Age42.0 yrs
Density4/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$24,099
Per Capita$24,099
Unemployment6.4%

Housing

C+
Home Value$169,000
Rent$845
Ownership75.2%
Housing Units1,317

Climate

Avg Temp62°F (17°C)
Rain18.3 in/yr
Sunny Days320/yr
Elevation207 ft (63 m)
Population3,292
Population Density4 / sq mi
Elevation207 ft (63 m)
Coordinates-34.5864°, 138.7412°
TimezoneAustralia/Adelaide
Country🇦🇺 Australia
State / ProvinceSouth Australia
Average Temperature62°F (17°C)
January Average74°F (23°C)
July Average52°F (11°C)
Annual Precipitation18.3 inches (464 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$24,099
Median Age42.0 years

About Willaston

Willaston is a small town in Australia (South Australia) with a population of 3,292. The city sits at an elevation of 207 feet (63 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 62°F (17°C). Temperatures range from 74°F in January to 52°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 18.3 inches. The timezone is Australia/Adelaide.

Willaston has a population of 3,292 with a density of 4 people per square mile, spread across 832.5 square miles. The median age is 42.0 years, 8% older than the national median of 38.9.

Population

3,292
Total Population
4
People / sq mi
42.0yrs
Median Age
8% above Australia avg
832.5mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Willaston vs Australia Average

The median household income in Willaston is $24,099, which is 68% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $24,099 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $463, 68% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 6.4% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 313 business establishments.

Income: Willaston vs Australia

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Income

Median HH Income$24,099
68% below Australia avg
Per Capita Income$24,099
Avg Weekly Wage$463

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment6.4%
78% above Australia avg
Establishments (County)313

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Willaston is $169,000, 40% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $845 (27% below the national average of $1,163). 75.2% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 1,317 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 7x, above the traditionally affordable threshold of 3-4x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$169,000
40% below Australia avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$845
27% below Australia avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership75.2%
Owner-Occupied75.2%
Renter-Occupied24.8%
Housing Units1,317

Property Tax

Climate in Willaston

Willaston has an average annual temperature of 16.5°C (62°F). The hottest month is Jan (23.4°C), the coldest is Jul (10.2°C). Average annual precipitation is 477 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 23.4°C / 74°F 15.5° / 31.4° 21.8
Feb 23.1°C / 74°F 15.5° / 30.7° 19.6
Mar 20.8°C / 69°F 13.6° / 28.1° 23.9
Apr 17°C / 63°F 10.5° / 23.6° 30.5
May 13.6°C / 56°F 8.3° / 19° 44.9
Jun 10.8°C / 51°F 5.9° / 15.7° 61.9
Jul 10.2°C / 50°F 5.4° / 14.9° 59.5
Aug 10.8°C / 51°F 5.3° / 16.4° 54.9
Sep 13°C / 55°F 6.7° / 19.2° 61.1
Oct 15.4°C / 60°F 8.2° / 22.6° 37.9
Nov 18.6°C / 65°F 11.1° / 26° 32.8
Dec 21.4°C / 71°F 14° / 28.7° 28.5
Willaston enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 74°F in January while summers reach 52°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 320 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 18.3 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 207 feet.

Temperature

74°F Jan (23°C) 52°F Jul (11°C)
Annual Average62.0°F
15% above Australia avg
January Average74°F (23°C)
July Average52°F (11°C)
Sunny Days320 days/yr

Geography

Elevation207 ft (63 m)
Area832.5 sq mi (2,156.1 km²)
Population Density4/sq mi
Coordinates-34.5864°N, 138.7412°W
TimezoneAustralia/Adelaide

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 18.3"
52% below Australia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 2.56"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.67"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

24 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M3.0 on Mar 29, 2022.

Mar 5, 1997 5 km ESE of Burra, Australia M4.8 103 km
May 3, 1997 32 km WNW of Burra, Australia M4.8 118 km
May 14, 2020 15 km WSW of Burra, Australia M4.4 99 km
Aug 17, 1991 21 km NE of Kapunda, Australia M4.1 53 km
Mar 5, 1997 40 km NNE of Burra, Australia M4.0 143 km
Mar 5, 2022 3 km SW of Mount Barker, Australia M4.0 56 km
Feb 1, 2017 9 km NW of Murray Bridge, Australia M3.9 67 km
Jan 22, 1999 36 km SSE of Burra, Australia M3.8 74 km
Apr 16, 2010 2 km N of Macclesfield, Australia M3.8 63 km
May 9, 2001 28 km SSW of Minlaton, Australia M3.5 125 km
May 23, 2004 17 km NE of Nuriootpa, Australia M3.3 44 km
Apr 4, 2006 28 km SSE of Jamestown, Australia M3.3 129 km
Oct 18, 2011 3 km ESE of Hawthorndene, Australia M3.3 50 km
May 9, 2001 near the coast of South Australia M3.1 126 km
Mar 29, 2022 3 km ESE of Macclesfield, Australia M3.0 67 km
Mar 11, 2000 16 km NE of Balaklava, Australia M3.0 64 km
May 2, 2003 26 km ENE of Kadina, Australia M2.9 106 km
Jul 8, 2007 26 km SW of Normanville, Australia M2.8 127 km
Aug 2, 2004 29 km N of Clare, Australia M2.7 114 km
Sep 22, 2003 11 km SSE of Normanville, Australia M2.7 112 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 - - 82 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 74°F (23°C) 0.8 in Warmest
February 73°F (23°C) 0.7 in Driest
March 69°F (20°C) 1.0 in
April 63°F (17°C) 1.5 in
May 57°F (14°C) 2.1 in
June 52°F (11°C) 2.4 in
July 52°F (11°C) 2.6 in Coldest, Wettest
August 52°F (11°C) 2.4 in
September 55°F (13°C) 2.4 in
October 60°F (15°C) 2.0 in
November 65°F (18°C) 1.2 in
December 70°F (21°C) 0.9 in

Willaston has a seasonal temperature swing of 22°F / from 52°F in July to 74°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 20.0 inches, with July being the wettest month (2.6") and February the driest (0.7").

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Radio Stations near Willaston

16 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Triple M Adelaide 80s, rock AAC+ 33 kbps
ABC Radio Adelaide news, talkback AAC 94 kbps
Fresh 92.7 (192kbps) dance, electronic MP3 192 kbps
5MBS 99.9FM adelaide, blues MP3 128 kbps
ABC Triple J (SA) abc, alternative AAC+ 56 kbps
Smooth FM Adelaide (AAC+ 320k) commercial, easy listening AAC+ 320 kbps
5MBS - MP3 128 kbps
ABC Classic FM (SA) classical, news AAC 238 kbps
Radio Italiana 531 - MP3 192 kbps
5MBS 99.9FM (AAC 64) adelaide, blues AAC 64 kbps
Smooth FM Adelaide (MP3) commercial, easy listening MP3 96 kbps
Tripple M Adelaide (128kbps) 80's, rock AAC 130 kbps
Smooth FM Adelaide (AAC+ 128k) commercial, easy listening AAC+ 128 kbps
WOW FM 100.5 - AAC 64 kbps
Smooth FM Adelaide (AAC+ 48k) commercial, easy listening AAC+ 48 kbps
5EBI 103.1 FM mix AAC 192 kbps

Museums in Willaston

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Adelaide Tramway Museum
Bagot's Fortune Mining Museum
Barossa Museum
Bowdens Cottage
Classic Jet Fighter Museum
Gawler Old Telegraph Museum-National Trust
Greenock Aviation Museum
Gumeracha & District History Centre Inc.
Kapunda Museum
National Military Vehicle Museum
National Motor Museum
National Motor Museum
Old Highercombe Hotel And Folk Museum National Trust
Roseworthy Agricultural Museum
Salisbury Water Wheel Museum

Libraries in Willaston

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Adelaide Plains Library - Two Wells0.0
City of Tea Tree Gully Library0.0
Eastick0.0
Gawler Public Library0.0
Gumeracha Library0.0
Ingle Farm Library0.0
Kapunda Library0.0
Len Beadell (Salisbury) Library0.0
Lyndoch Library0.0
Mawson Lakes Library0.0
Playford Civic Centre Library0.0
Playford Library0.0
Tanunda Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Willaston

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Farm Fresh Market Parafield Airport

Veterinaries in Willaston

1 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Gawler Veterinary Clinic

Gas Stations in Willaston

1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

AM/PM Willaston

Breweries in Willaston

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Barossa Valley Brewing
Ministry of Beer
Rehn Bier Brewery

Stadiums & Teams in Willaston

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Willaston

26 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Adelaide International AirportADLLarge Airport
RAAF Base Edinburgh-Medium Airport
Adelaide Parafield Airport-Small Airport
Aldinga Airport-Small Airport
Aldinga private airstrip-Small Airport
Balaklava Airport-Small Airport
Calvin Grove Airport-Small Airport
Cherry Gardens Airstrip-Small Airport
Claremont Airbase-Small Airport
Farrell Flat Airport-Small Airport
Gawler Airport-Small Airport
Hoyleton Airbase-Small Airport
Huntfield Airfield-Small Airport
Kapunda Airport-Small Airport
Lochiel Airfield-Small Airport
Lower Light Airport-Small Airport
Lyndoch Airport-Small Airport
Murray Bridge Airport-Small Airport
Rollo's Aerodrome-Small Airport
Rowland Flat Airstrip-Small Airport
Sedan Airfield-Small Airport
Steinfeld Airfield-Small Airport
Stonefield Gliding-Small Airport
Strathalbyn Airport-Small Airport
Truro Flat Airpark-Small Airport
Woodside Airstrip-Small Airport

Post Offices in Willaston

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Willaston Post Office

Treatment Centers in Willaston

1 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Salisbury Primary Health Care Services

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 Willaston

What is the population of Willaston?

Willaston has a population of 3,292 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 4 people per square mile, spread across 832.5 square miles. The median age of residents is 42.0 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Willaston expensive to live in?

The median household income is $24,099, 68% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $169,000 (40% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $845 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 7x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Willaston?

Willaston enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winter temperatures average 74°F in January, while summers reach an average of 52°F in July. The area receives 320 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 18.3 inches.

How is the job market in Willaston?

The unemployment rate in Willaston is 6.4%, somewhat above the national average of 3.6%. Job seekers may face moderate competition. The average weekly wage is $463. There are 313 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Willaston?

The median home value in Willaston is $169,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $845. The homeownership rate is 75.2%.

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