Encounter Bay, Australia

Full City Profile

1.8 /5.0

D Poor

4,651 Population 33/sq mi density

26 ft Elevation 8 meters

58°F Avg Temperature 14°C

Overall

1.8 / 5.0

Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

C+

Economy

2.5 / 5.0

$17,373 median income, 6.0% unemployment

Affordability

1.1 / 5.0

$171,800 home value, $859/mo rent

Encounter Bay, Australia

At a Glance

Median Income

$17,373

77% below

$17,373 per capita

Home Value

$171,800

39% below

Median Rent

$859/mo

26% below

Unemployment

6.0%

67% above

Avg Temperature

58°F

313 sunny days/yr

Is Encounter Bay a Good Place to Live?

1.8 / 5.0 — Poor

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

Economy & Jobs

Encounter Bay residents earn a median household income of $17,373 , which is 77% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $17,373. The unemployment rate stands at 6.0% (67% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). The area is home to 442 business establishments.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Encounter Bay is $171,800 , 39% below the national median of $281,900. Median rent is $859/month.

Climate & Weather

Encounter Bay has an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 64°F in January while summers reach 51°F in July. The area gets 313 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 26.7 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population4,651

Median Age66.0 yrs

Density33/mi²

Foreign Born24.0%

Economy

C+

Median Income$17,373

Per Capita$17,373

Unemployment6.0%

Poverty

Avg Weekly Wage$334

Housing

Home Value$171,800

Rent$859

Ownership81.7%

Housing Units1,860

Climate

Avg Temp58°F

Sunny Days313/yr

Rain26.7 in/yr

Elevation26 ft

Did You Know?

24.0% of residents are foreign-born.