Jul 17, 2024 · To avoid the killer high temperatures of 52C, the majority of this town's 2,500 residents have been forced to live underground in "dugouts".

Discover Coober Pedy’s unique demographic story—from its underground homes and opal‑mining legacy to population trends and community insights in outback South Australia.

Jun 14, 2023 · This is life in Coober Pedy—a place like no other. Nestled in the heart of the South Australian desert, this peculiar town is home to 2, 500 residents, with an astounding 60% living …

Coober Pedy (/ ˈkuːbər ˈpiːdi /) is a town in northern South Australia, 846 km (526 mi) north of Adelaide on the Stuart Highway. The town is sometimes referred to as the "opal capital of the …

Now, around 60% of Coober Pedy residents live in these underground homes. It’s not just houses either. Hotels, motels, shops, art galleries and churches can all be found underground. Mining …

Oct 2, 2021 · In this area of Australia, harsh weather and mineral wealth mean one thing: life is better lived in the underground city of Coober Pedy. It is the number-one source of gem-quality …

Dec 1, 2025 · Explore the underground wonders of Coober Pedy, Australia's opal capital, where residents live in dugouts to escape the heat. Discover unique attractions, from subterranean …

The soil in the Coober Pedy hillside is stable enough to allow huge ceiling spans in rooms and it is not unusual for a mining family to buy an adjoining property and tunnel to link two dwellings, or …

May 1, 2022 · Coober Pedy, with a population of approximately 2,000, is a unique town where most residents live underground to escape the harsh climate and scorching heat of the desert.

Most of the time, when people refer to a place as "being underground", they're speaking figuratively. That isn't the case in Coober Pedy. For residents of this outback town, the only …