Edinburgh, SA
By Lauren McCaleb · Reviewed by Dylan Duncan ·
Edinburgh at a glance
- Population (2021)
- 376
- Median age
- 23
- Median weekly household income
- $1,350
- Coordinates
- -34.7215, 138.6381
Edinburgh demographics (2021 Census)
The figures below profile Edinburgh using the Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Census; every percentage is a share of a clearly stated Census count, so each one traces back to the source. At a glance, the largest age group is youth (15–24) at 63%, 100% of homes are rented, and 13% of residents were born overseas.
Age profile
| Age group | People | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Children (0–14) | 0 | 0% |
| Youth (15–24) | 237 | 63% |
| Young adults (25–44) | 126 | 33% |
| Mid-life (45–64) | 15 | 4% |
| Seniors (65+) | 0 | 0% |
Share of the 378 people counted by age.
Housing and households
| Tenure | Dwellings | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Owned outright | 0 | 0% |
| Owned with a mortgage | 0 | 0% |
| Rented | 9 | 100% |
| Dwelling type | Dwellings | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Houses | 5 | 45% |
| Townhouses & semis | 0 | 0% |
| Flats & apartments | 0 | 0% |
Tenure and dwelling shares are of the roughly 11 occupied private dwellings in Edinburgh.
- Median weekly rent
- $104
- Average household size
- 1 people
- Median weekly personal income
- $1,292
Community and culture
- Born overseas
- 46 (13%)
- Speaks a language other than English at home
- 47 (13%)
- Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander
- 21 (6%)
Work and education
- Completed Year 12
- 308 (82%)
- Labour-force participation
- 95.5%
- Employed full-time
- 326
- Employed part-time
- 17
Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing, 2021 (General Community Profile, by Suburb and Locality). © Australian Bureau of Statistics, released under CC BY 4.0. How we group bands and derive each share is set out on our methodology page.
Weather and climate in Edinburgh
Based on 2014–2023 records, the warmest month in Edinburgh is January (average daytime high around 28.9°C) and the coolest is July (around 13°C). The area receives roughly 850 mm of rain across the year.
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 28.9°C | 16.1°C | 31 mm |
| Feb | 27.5°C | 15.4°C | 28 mm |
| Mar | 25.2°C | 14.3°C | 23 mm |
| Apr | 21.2°C | 12°C | 55 mm |
| May | 16.4°C | 9.4°C | 90 mm |
| Jun | 13.7°C | 7.3°C | 112 mm |
| Jul | 13°C | 6.4°C | 132 mm |
| Aug | 13.8°C | 6.6°C | 141 mm |
| Sep | 16.6°C | 8°C | 87 mm |
| Oct | 20.6°C | 10.1°C | 63 mm |
| Nov | 23°C | 11.7°C | 58 mm |
| Dec | 26.5°C | 13.9°C | 30 mm |
Climate normals, 2014–2023 (Open-Meteo, ERA5 reanalysis).
Common questions about Edinburgh
Where is Edinburgh?
Edinburgh is a suburb of South Australia, Australia.
What is the population of Edinburgh?
At the 2021 Census, Edinburgh had a population of about 376.
What is the weather like in Edinburgh?
Edinburgh has average daytime highs of about 20.5°C and overnight lows of about 10.9°C, with roughly 850 mm of rain across the year (based on 2014–2023 climate normals).
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