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Eaton, Australia

Western Australia · Australia

Eaton is a small city in Western Australia, Australia with a population of 8,166. Elevation: 30 ft (9 m). Average temperature: 64°F (18°C).

2.4 /5.0
C Fair
8,166 Population 3,253/sq mi density
30 ft Elevation 9 meters
64°F Avg Temperature 18°C
22.0 in Annual Rain
Australia / Perth Timezone
$24,235 Median Income
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Overall
2.4 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.7 / 5.0
$24,235 median income, 5.1% unemployment
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Affordability
2.2 / 5.0
$191,600 home value, $958/mo rent

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About Eaton

Eaton

Eaton is a locality in the Shire of Dardanup in Western Australia. It is situated on the south bank of the Collie River, approximately 7 kilometres (4.3 mi) from the city of Bunbury. According to the 2021 census, Eaton had a population of 8,669 residents.

People

Population8,166
Median Age41.0 yrs
Density3,253/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$24,235
Per Capita$24,235
Unemployment5.1%

Housing

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Home Value$191,600
Rent$958
Ownership76.9%
Housing Units3,266

Climate

Avg Temp64°F (18°C)
Rain22.0 in/yr
Sunny Days337/yr
Elevation30 ft (9 m)
Population8,166
Population Density3,253 / sq mi
Elevation30 ft (9 m)
Coordinates-33.3166°, 115.7050°
TimezoneAustralia/Perth
Country🇦🇺 Australia
State / ProvinceWestern Australia
Average Temperature64°F (18°C)
January Average73°F (23°C)
July Average57°F (14°C)
Annual Precipitation22.0 inches (559 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$24,235
Median Age41.0 years

About Eaton

Eaton is a small city in Australia (Western Australia) with a population of 8,166. The city sits at an elevation of 30 feet (9 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 64°F (18°C). Temperatures range from 73°F in January to 57°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 22.0 inches. The timezone is Australia/Perth.

Eaton has a population of 8,166 with a density of 3,253 people per square mile, spread across 2.5 square miles. The median age is 41.0 years, 5% older than the national median of 38.9.

Population

8,166
Total Population
3,253
People / sq mi
41.0yrs
Median Age
5% above Australia avg
2.5mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Eaton vs Australia Average

The median household income in Eaton is $24,235, which is 68% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $24,235 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $466, 67% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 5.1% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 776 business establishments.

Income: Eaton vs Australia

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Income

Median HH Income$24,235
68% below Australia avg
Per Capita Income$24,235
Avg Weekly Wage$466

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment5.1%
42% above Australia avg
Establishments (County)776

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Eaton is $191,600, 32% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $958 (18% below the national average of $1,163). 76.9% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 3,266 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 7.9x, making homeownership a significant financial stretch for most families.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$191,600
32% below Australia avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$958
18% below Australia avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership76.9%
Owner-Occupied76.9%
Renter-Occupied23.1%
Housing Units3,266

Property Tax

Climate in Eaton

Eaton has an average annual temperature of 17.1°C (63°F). The hottest month is Feb (23°C), the coldest is Jul (12.2°C). Average annual precipitation is 719 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 22.4°C / 72°F 15.2° / 29.7° 12.6
Feb 23°C / 73°F 15.9° / 30.2° 6.0
Mar 21.1°C / 70°F 14.4° / 27.8° 18.5
Apr 18°C / 64°F 11.8° / 24.1° 33.9
May 15°C / 59°F 9.1° / 21° 94.9
Jun 13.3°C / 56°F 8° / 18.6° 134.2
Jul 12.2°C / 54°F 7° / 17.3° 141.3
Aug 12.6°C / 55°F 7.5° / 17.6° 118.0
Sep 13.6°C / 56°F 8.6° / 18.6° 84.9
Oct 15.4°C / 60°F 9.7° / 21.2° 32.7
Nov 18.1°C / 65°F 11.9° / 24.3° 23.8
Dec 20.5°C / 69°F 13.5° / 27.5° 18.5
Eaton enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 73°F in January while summers reach 57°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 337 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 22.0 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 30 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

73°F Jan (23°C) 57°F Jul (14°C)
Annual Average63.8°F
18% above Australia avg
January Average73°F (23°C)
July Average57°F (14°C)
Sunny Days337 days/yr

Geography

Elevation30 ft (9 m)
Area2.5 sq mi (6.5 km²)
Population Density3,253/sq mi
Coordinates-33.3166°N, 115.7050°W
TimezoneAustralia/Perth

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 22.0"
42% below Australia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 6.73"
Driest Month (Dec) 0.43"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

8 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.9. Most recent: M4.4 on Feb 5, 2023.

Jan 24, 2022 23 km W of Wagin, Australia M4.9 129 km
Feb 5, 2023 24 km WSW of Wagin, Australia M4.4 130 km
Jan 22, 2022 32 km WSW of Wagin, Australia M4.2 121 km
Apr 8, 2009 43 km SW of Kojonup, Australia M4.1 143 km
Mar 4, 2006 9 km ESE of Donnybrook, Australia M2.7 39 km
Mar 15, 2005 46 km NE of Boddington, Australia M2.7 138 km
Apr 23, 2001 19 km WNW of Narrogin, Australia M2.7 128 km
Feb 18, 2002 22 km SE of Collie, Australia M2.5 60 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 73°F (23°C) 0.6 in
February 74°F (23°C) 0.6 in Warmest
March 71°F (22°C) 0.8 in
April 66°F (19°C) 1.8 in
May 60°F (16°C) 4.8 in
June 56°F (13°C) 6.7 in Wettest
July 57°F (14°C) 6.7 in
August 55°F (13°C) 4.6 in Coldest
September 57°F (14°C) 3.5 in
October 60°F (15°C) 2.1 in
November 65°F (18°C) 1.3 in
December 70°F (21°C) 0.4 in Driest

Eaton has a seasonal temperature swing of 19°F / from 55°F in August to 74°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 33.9 inches, with June being the wettest month (6.7") and December the driest (0.4").

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Schools in Eaton

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Eaton Primary School
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Radio Stations near Eaton

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
101.3 FM Collie Community Radio community MP3

Museums in Eaton

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Bunbury Geographe Motor Museum
Bunbury Regional Art Gallery
King Cottage
King Cottage
Leschenault Inlet Eco Museum

Libraries in Eaton

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Australind Public Library0.0
Bunbury Library0.0
Capel public library0.0
Dalyellup Public Library0.0
Dardanup Public Library0.0
Eaton Library0.0
Gelorup Community Centre0.0
Harvey Public Library0.0
SWIT Library0.0
Withers Library0.0

Restaurants in Eaton

1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Garden Palace

Clinics in Eaton

1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Eaton Medical Centre

Dentists in Eaton

1 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Eaton Family Dental Practice

Veterinaries in Eaton

1 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Eaton Vetenarian Clinic

Train Stations in Eaton

1 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Picton Junction

Gas Stations in Eaton

3 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

BP
EG Ampol
Liberty Fuels

Shopping Malls in Eaton

1 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Eaton Fair Shopping Centre

Golf Courses in Eaton

1 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bunbury Golf Club

Breweries in Eaton

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Old Coast Brewery

Airports Near Eaton

17 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Between Lakes Private AirstripSmall Airport
Bunbury AirportBUYSmall Airport
Busselton Margaret River Regional AirportBQBSmall Airport
Collie AirportCIESmall Airport
Dwellingup AirstripSmall Airport
Ellendale Chalets Accomodation airfieldSmall Airport
Lake Clifton AirstripSmall Airport
Leeuwin Estate AirportSmall Airport
Margaret River AirportMQZSmall Airport
MidwaySmall Airport
Nannup AirportSmall Airport
Pinjarra North AirstripSmall Airport
Pinjarra Skydiving AirstripSmall Airport
Preston Field - Blair HoweSmall Airport
Unknown Farm StripSmall Airport
Wheeler DromeSmall Airport
Wheeler FieldSmall Airport

Treatment Centers in Eaton

1 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Koombana Studio

Quick Facts

Timezone
Australia/Perth

🇦🇺 About Australia

Capital Canberra
Population 24,992,369
Area 7,686,850 km²
GDP (USD) $1,734,451,264,656
GDP per capita $65,058
HDI 0.946
Life expectancy 83.1 years
Internet users 97.1%
Urban population 87.5%
Currency AUD (Dollar)
Languages English
Calling code +61
TLD .au
Driving side left

Public Holidays in Australia

25 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day New Year's Day
Jan 26 Australia Day Australia Day
Mar 2 Labour Day Labour Day
Mar 9 Adelaide Cup Day Adelaide Cup Day
Mar 9 Canberra Day Canberra Day
Mar 9 Eight Hours Day Eight Hours Day
Mar 9 Labour Day Labour Day
Apr 3 Good Friday Good Friday
Apr 4 Holy Saturday Easter Eve
Apr 5 Easter Sunday Easter Sunday
Apr 6 Easter Monday Easter Monday
Apr 25 Anzac Day Anzac Day
Apr 27 Anzac Day Anzac Day
May 4 Labour Day Labour Day
May 4 May Day May Day
Jun 1 Reconciliation Day Reconciliation Day
Jun 1 Western Australia Day Western Australia Day
Jun 8 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Aug 3 Picnic Day Picnic Day
Sep 28 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Oct 5 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Oct 5 Labour Day Labour Day
Nov 3 Melbourne Cup Melbourne Cup
Dec 25 Christmas Day Christmas Day
Dec 28 St. Stephen's Day Boxing Day

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Frequently Asked Questions About Eaton

What is the population of Eaton?

Eaton has a population of 8,166 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 3,253 people per square mile, spread across 2.5 square miles. The median age of residents is 41.0 years.

Is Eaton expensive to live in?

The median household income is $24,235, 68% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $191,600 (32% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $958 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 7.9x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Eaton?

Eaton enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winter temperatures average 73°F in January, while summers reach an average of 57°F in July. The area receives 337 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 22.0 inches.

How is the job market in Eaton?

The unemployment rate in Eaton is 5.1%, somewhat above the national average of 3.6%. Job seekers may face moderate competition. The average weekly wage is $466. There are 776 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Eaton?

The median home value in Eaton is $191,600. For renters, the median monthly rent is $958. The homeownership rate is 76.9%.

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