Canberra City, Australia

Full City Profile

4.1 /5.0

A Great

5,417 Population 9,340/sq mi density

1,896 ft Elevation 578 meters

53°F Avg Temperature 11°C

Overall

4.1 / 5.0

Strong

B+

Economy

3.7 / 5.0

$65,058 median income, 4.1% unemployment

A+

Affordability

4.6 / 5.0

$242,200 home value, $1,211/mo rent

Canberra City, Australia

At a Glance

Median Income

$65,058

13% below

$65,058 per capita

Home Value

$242,200

14% below

Median Rent

$1,211/mo

4% above

Unemployment

4.1%

14% above

Avg Temperature

53°F

321 sunny days/yr

Is Canberra City a Good Place to Live?

4.1 / 5.0 — Great

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

Economy & Jobs

Canberra City residents earn a median household income of $65,058 , which is 13% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $65,058. The unemployment rate stands at 4.1% (14% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). The area is home to 515 business establishments.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Canberra City is $242,200 , 14% below the national median of $281,900. Median rent is $1,211/month.

Climate & Weather

Canberra City has an average annual temperature of 53°F (11°C). Winters average 63°F in January while summers reach 41°F in July. The area gets 321 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 32.7 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population5,417

Median Age37.5 yrs

Density9,340/mi²

Foreign Born30.0%

Economy

B+

Median Income$65,058

Per Capita$65,058

Unemployment4.1%

Poverty

Avg Weekly Wage$1,251

Housing

A+

Home Value$242,200

Rent$1,211

Ownership66.0%

Housing Units2,167

Climate

Avg Temp53°F

Sunny Days321/yr

Rain32.7 in/yr

Elevation1,896 ft

Did You Know?

30.0% of residents are foreign-born.