Cooktown, Australia

Full City Profile

3.0 /5.0

B Good

3,173 Population 2/sq mi density

39 ft Elevation 12 meters

78°F Avg Temperature 25°C

Overall

3.0 / 5.0

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

C+

Economy

2.6 / 5.0

$22,916 median income, 5.5% unemployment

Affordability

3.5 / 5.0

$129,600 home value, $648/mo rent

Cooktown, Australia

At a Glance

Median Income

$22,916

70% below

$22,916 per capita

Home Value

$129,600

54% below

Median Rent

$648/mo

44% below

Unemployment

5.5%

53% above

Avg Temperature

78°F

212 sunny days/yr

Is Cooktown a Good Place to Live?

3.0 / 5.0 — Good

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

Economy & Jobs

Cooktown residents earn a median household income of $22,916 , which is 70% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $22,916. The unemployment rate stands at 5.5% (53% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). The area is home to 301 business establishments.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Cooktown is $129,600 , 54% below the national median of $281,900. Median rent is $648/month.

Climate & Weather

Cooktown has an average annual temperature of 78°F (25°C). Winters average 82°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 212 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 76.2 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population3,173

Median Age44.0 yrs

Density2/mi²

Foreign Born12.6%

Economy

C+

Median Income$22,916

Per Capita$22,916

Unemployment5.5%

Poverty

Avg Weekly Wage$441

Housing

Home Value$129,600

Rent$648

Ownership60.8%

Housing Units1,269

Climate

Avg Temp78°F

Sunny Days212/yr

Rain76.2 in/yr

Elevation39 ft

Did You Know?

Cooktown was founded in 1873.

12.6% of residents are foreign-born.