| The State of South Australia has the Southern Ocean to the south and is flanked on the other sides by land. South Australia covers a total area of 984,377 square kilometres; however, approximately one-third of this area has no significant economic use and more than one-half is devoted to extensive pastoral pursuits. Its coastline, excluding islands, measures approximately 3,700 kilometres. South Australia is a land of generally low relief, the inland area being largely covered by featureless plains, or sand and gibber deserts. Approximately 99% of the population live south of the 32nd parallel.
The South Australian capital, Adelaide, is the driest Australian capital city. Summer rainfall is light and unreliable; completely rainless months are not uncommon. Monthly rainfall averages over 50 millimetres from May to September and is fairly reliable. June the wettest month averages under 80 millimetres. The annual estimated average rainfall for Adelaide is 585 millimetres. Annual rainfall totals for Adelaide have ranged from a high of 882.4 millimetres to the lowest fall of 257 millimetres.
The estimated population at June 2007 was 1,584,513. The Gross State Product of South Australia was $69,540m in 2006–07, which was 6.6% of Australia’s Gross Domestic Product. Significant industries of the South Australian economy are manufacturing, property and business services, and health and community services.
This page provides access to South Australia's statistical information, including statistical releases and links to non-ABS sources. A wide range of economic and social statistics are covered. |
