Birkenhead, Australia

Full City Profile

3.0 /5.0

B Good

1,648 Population 2/sq mi density

23 ft Elevation 7 meters

62°F Avg Temperature 17°C

Overall

3.0 / 5.0

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

C+

Economy

2.7 / 5.0

$29,000 median income, 5.4% unemployment

Affordability

3.2 / 5.0

$177,400 home value, $887/mo rent

Birkenhead, Australia

At a Glance

Median Income

$29,000

61% below

$29,000 per capita

Home Value

$177,400

37% below

Median Rent

$887/mo

24% below

Unemployment

5.4%

50% above

Avg Temperature

62°F

318 sunny days/yr

Is Birkenhead a Good Place to Live?

3.0 / 5.0 — Good

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

Economy & Jobs

Birkenhead residents earn a median household income of $29,000 , which is 61% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $29,000. The unemployment rate stands at 5.4% (50% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). The area is home to 157 business establishments.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Birkenhead is $177,400 , 37% below the national median of $281,900. Median rent is $887/month.

Climate & Weather

Birkenhead has an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 72°F in January while summers reach 53°F in July. The area gets 318 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 36.7 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population1,648

Median Age39.0 yrs

Density2/mi²

Foreign Born15.9%

Economy

C+

Median Income$29,000

Per Capita$29,000

Unemployment5.4%

Poverty

Avg Weekly Wage$558

Housing

Home Value$177,400

Rent$887

Ownership72.3%

Housing Units659

Climate

Avg Temp62°F

Sunny Days318/yr

Rain36.7 in/yr

Elevation23 ft

Did You Know?

15.9% of residents are foreign-born.