Coober Pedy, Australia

Full City Profile

2.7 /5.0

C+ Fair

2,106 Population

745 ft Elevation 227 meters

69°F Avg Temperature 20°C

C+

Overall

2.7 / 5.0

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

Economy

1.9 / 5.0

$16,832 median income, 11.8% unemployment

B+

Affordability

3.6 / 5.0

$91,800 home value, $459/mo rent

Coober Pedy, Australia

At a Glance

Median Income

$16,832

78% below

$16,832 per capita

Home Value

$91,800

67% below

Median Rent

$459/mo

61% below

Unemployment

11.8%

228% above

Avg Temperature

69°F

324 sunny days/yr

Is Coober Pedy a Good Place to Live?

C+

2.7 / 5.0 — Fair

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

Economy & Jobs

Coober Pedy residents earn a median household income of $16,832 , which is 78% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $16,832. The unemployment rate stands at 11.8% (228% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). The area is home to 200 business establishments.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Coober Pedy is $91,800 , 67% below the national median of $281,900. Median rent is $459/month.

Climate & Weather

Coober Pedy has an average annual temperature of 69°F (20°C). Winters average 83°F in January while summers reach 54°F in July. The area gets 324 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 6.7 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population2,106

Median Age50.0 yrs

Foreign Born26.3%

Economy

Median Income$16,832

Per Capita$16,832

Unemployment11.8%

Poverty

Avg Weekly Wage$324

Housing

B+

Home Value$91,800

Rent$459

Ownership62.7%

Housing Units842

Climate

Avg Temp69°F

Sunny Days324/yr

Rain6.7 in/yr

Elevation745 ft

Did You Know?

Coober Pedy was founded in 1915.

26.3% of residents are foreign-born.