Bordertown
City in South Australia, Australia
Overview
Bordertown is a small but lively rural town in South Australia, famous for its historic sites and as the birthplace of former Prime Minister Bob Hawke. Its welcoming local community and scenic surroundings make it a friendly destination for travelers seeking a relaxed pace. With parks, heritage museums, and unique Australian wildlife, there's something for everyone.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Australia
State
South Australia
Population
3,095
Time Zone
Australia/Adelaide
Coordinates
-36.31°, 140.77°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
75
Female Safety
70
LGBTQ+ Safety
60
Traffic Safety
80
Food Safety
95
Monthly Cost
$1,800
Local Cost
$1,160
Local Income
$2,300
Cashless
75
English
95
Temperature
15.5°C
Summer Avg
21.7°C
Winter Avg
9.6°C
Record High
48.2°C
Record Low
-0.6°C
Humidity
65%
Precipitation
416 mm
Internet Speed
44 Mbps
Upload
14 Mbps
Latency
18 ms
City Vibrancy
22
Coworking
0
Cafes
3
Nightlife
2
Parks
17
Transport
8
Walk Score
8
Footways
15.0
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 5 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-07.
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 65/100.