Charters Towers, Australia

Full City Profile

4.4 /5.0

A Great

8,040 Population 2/sq mi density

1,047 ft Elevation 319 meters

74°F Avg Temperature 23°C

Overall

4.4 / 5.0

Strong

B+

Economy

3.7 / 5.0

$65,058 median income, 4.1% unemployment

A+

Affordability

5.0 / 5.0

$124,000 home value, $620/mo rent

Charters Towers, Australia

At a Glance

Median Income

$65,058

13% below

$65,058 per capita

Home Value

$124,000

56% below

Median Rent

$620/mo

47% below

Unemployment

4.1%

14% above

Avg Temperature

74°F

334 sunny days/yr

Is Charters Towers a Good Place to Live?

4.4 / 5.0 — Great

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

Economy & Jobs

Charters Towers 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 764 business establishments.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Charters Towers is $124,000 , 56% below the national median of $281,900. Median rent is $620/month.

Climate & Weather

Charters Towers has an average annual temperature of 74°F (23°C). Winters average 78°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. The area gets 334 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 36.0 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population8,040

Median Age37.5 yrs

Density2/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$124,000

Rent$620

Ownership66.0%

Housing Units3,216

Climate

Avg Temp74°F

Sunny Days334/yr

Rain36.0 in/yr

Elevation1,047 ft

Did You Know?

30.0% of residents are foreign-born.