Darwin, Australia

Full City Profile

4.2 /5.0

A Great

139,902 Population 3,235/sq mi density

102 ft Elevation 31 meters

81°F Avg Temperature 27°C

Overall

4.2 / 5.0

Strong

B+

Economy

3.7 / 5.0

$65,058 median income, 4.1% unemployment

A+

Affordability

4.8 / 5.0

$222,600 home value, $1,113/mo rent

Darwin, Australia

At a Glance

Median Income

$65,058

13% below

$65,058 per capita

Home Value

$222,600

21% below

Median Rent

$1,113/mo

4% below

Unemployment

4.1%

14% above

Avg Temperature

81°F

336 sunny days/yr

Is Darwin a Good Place to Live?

4.2 / 5.0 — Great

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

Economy & Jobs

Darwin 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 105 business establishments, including 43 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Darwin is $222,600 , 21% below the national median of $281,900. Median rent is $1,113/month.

Climate & Weather

Darwin has an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winters average 82°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 336 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 71.9 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population139,902

Median Age37.5 yrs

Density3,235/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$222,600

Rent$1,113

Ownership66.0%

Housing Units55,961

Climate

Avg Temp81°F

Sunny Days336/yr

Rain71.9 in/yr

Elevation102 ft

Did You Know?

Darwin was founded in 1869.

30.0% of residents are foreign-born.