Balaklava
City in South Australia, Australia
Overview
Balaklava is a charming rural town in South Australia, known for its relaxed pace, historic architecture, and a strong sense of community. It is a regional service centre for surrounding farmland, offering visitors a welcome escape from the rush of city life.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Australia
State
South Australia
Population
2,083
Time Zone
Australia/Adelaide
Coordinates
-34.15°, 138.41°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
87
Female Safety
85
LGBTQ+ Safety
70
Traffic Safety
93
Food Safety
95
Monthly Cost
$1,939
Local Cost
$1,120
Local Income
$2,500
Cashless
83
English
99
Temperature
17.4°C
Summer Avg
23.7°C
Winter Avg
11.1°C
Record High
46.0°C
Record Low
0.7°C
Humidity
60%
Precipitation
374 mm
Internet Speed
100 Mbps
Upload
19 Mbps
Latency
17 ms
City Vibrancy
2
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
2
Transport
1
Walk Score
1
Footways
2.0
Airport
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Distance
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Frequently Asked Questions
Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 1 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-08.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 70/100.