Ashburton, Australia

Full City Profile

2.6 /5.0

C+ Fair

7,952 Population 2/sq mi density

223 ft Elevation 68 meters

59°F Avg Temperature 15°C

C+

Overall

2.6 / 5.0

Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

C+

Economy

2.9 / 5.0

$33,868 median income, 4.9% unemployment

Affordability

2.4 / 5.0

$256,400 home value, $1,282/mo rent

Ashburton, Australia

At a Glance

Median Income

$33,868

55% below

$33,868 per capita

Home Value

$256,400

9% below

Median Rent

$1,282/mo

10% above

Unemployment

4.9%

36% above

Avg Temperature

59°F

292 sunny days/yr

Is Ashburton a Good Place to Live?

C+

2.6 / 5.0 — Fair

Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Ashburton residents earn a median household income of $33,868 , which is 55% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $33,868. The unemployment rate stands at 4.9% (36% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). The area is home to 755 business establishments.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Ashburton is $256,400 , 9% below the national median of $281,900. Median rent is $1,282/month.

Climate & Weather

Ashburton has an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 68°F in January while summers reach 52°F in July. The area gets 292 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 33.2 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population7,952

Median Age41.0 yrs

Density2/mi²

Foreign Born28.0%

Economy

C+

Median Income$33,868

Per Capita$33,868

Unemployment4.9%

Poverty

Avg Weekly Wage$651

Housing

Home Value$256,400

Rent$1,282

Ownership74.5%

Housing Units3,181

Climate

Avg Temp59°F

Sunny Days292/yr

Rain33.2 in/yr

Elevation223 ft

Did You Know?

28.0% of residents are foreign-born.