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Esperance, Australia

Western Australia · Australia

Esperance is a small city in Western Australia, Australia with a population of 13,883. Elevation: 33 ft (10 m). Average temperature: 62°F (17°C).

Data updated June 2026

3.2 /5.0
B Good
13,883 Population 677/sq mi density
33 ft Elevation 10 meters
62°F Avg Temperature 17°C
26.9 in Annual Rain
Australia / Perth Timezone
$23,525 Median Income
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.0 / 5.0
$23,525 median income, 3.2% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.5 / 5.0
$132,400 home value, $662/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population13,883
Median Age52.0 yrs
Density677/mi²

Economy

B
Median Income$23,525
Per Capita$23,525
Unemployment3.2%

Housing

B
Home Value$132,400
Rent$662
Ownership50.8%
Housing Units5,553

Climate

Avg Temp62°F (17°C)
Rain26.9 in/yr
Sunny Days328/yr
Elevation33 ft (10 m)
Population13,883
Population Density677 / sq mi
Elevation33 ft (10 m)
Coordinates-33.8592°, 121.8916°
TimezoneAustralia/Perth
Country🇦🇺 Australia
State / ProvinceWestern Australia
Average Temperature62°F (17°C)
January Average67°F (19°C)
July Average56°F (13°C)
Annual Precipitation26.9 inches (684 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.1 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$23,525
Median Age52.0 years

About Esperance

Esperance is a small city in Australia (Western Australia) with a population of 13,883. The city sits at an elevation of 33 feet (10 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 62°F (17°C). Temperatures range from 67°F in January to 56°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 26.9 inches. The timezone is Australia/Perth.

Esperance has a population of 13,883 with a density of 677 people per square mile, spread across 20.5 square miles. The median age is 52.0 years, 34% older than the national median of 38.9.

Population

13,883
Total Population
677
People / sq mi
52.0yrs
Median Age
34% above Australia avg
20.5mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Esperance vs Australia Average

The median household income in Esperance is $23,525, which is 69% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $23,525 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $452, 68% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 3.2% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 1,319 business establishments.

Income: Esperance vs Australia

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Income

Median HH Income$23,525
69% below Australia avg
Per Capita Income$23,525
Avg Weekly Wage$452

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment3.2%
11% below Australia avg
Establishments (County)1,319

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Esperance is $132,400, 53% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $662 (43% below the national average of $1,163). 50.8% of housing units are owner-occupied (below the 65.4% national rate). There are 5,553 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 5.6x, above the traditionally affordable threshold of 3-4x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$132,400
53% below Australia avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$662
43% below Australia avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership50.8%
Owner-Occupied50.8%
Renter-Occupied49.2%
Housing Units5,553

Property Tax

Climate in Esperance

Esperance has an average annual temperature of 17.2°C (63°F). The hottest month is Feb (21.2°C), the coldest is Jul (13°C). Average annual precipitation is 612 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 21°C / 70°F 15.9° / 26.1° 33.7
Feb 21.2°C / 70°F 16.4° / 26° 21.2
Mar 20.2°C / 68°F 15.3° / 25.1° 32.8
Apr 18.4°C / 65°F 13.5° / 23.4° 41.8
May 16°C / 61°F 11.2° / 20.7° 64.5
Jun 13.8°C / 57°F 9.3° / 18.3° 75.6
Jul 13°C / 55°F 8.5° / 17.4° 92.2
Aug 13.5°C / 56°F 8.8° / 18.2° 87.6
Sep 14.6°C / 58°F 9.6° / 19.5° 63.8
Oct 16.4°C / 62°F 11.2° / 21.5° 43.2
Nov 18.2°C / 65°F 12.9° / 23.4° 34.8
Dec 19.6°C / 67°F 14.5° / 24.7° 20.3
Esperance enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 67°F in January while summers reach 56°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 328 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 26.9 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 33 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

67°F Jan (19°C) 56°F Jul (13°C)
Annual Average61.8°F
14% above Australia avg
January Average67°F (19°C)
July Average56°F (13°C)
Sunny Days328 days/yr

Geography

Elevation33 ft (10 m)
Area20.5 sq mi (53.1 km²)
Population Density677/sq mi
Coordinates-33.8592°N, 121.8916°W
TimezoneAustralia/Perth

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 26.9"
29% below Australia avg
Snowfall 0.1"
Wettest Month (Jul) 3.98"
Driest Month (Dec) 0.71"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

10 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.0. Most recent: M3.3 on Feb 18, 2005.

Oct 19, 2001 112 km W of Nulsen, Australia M5.0 114 km
Nov 5, 1991 110 km NNE of Castletown, Australia M4.2 114 km
Oct 19, 2001 118 km WNW of Nulsen, Australia M3.8 120 km
Oct 19, 2001 115 km WNW of Nulsen, Australia M3.5 116 km
Feb 18, 2005 135 km NW of Castletown, Australia M3.3 137 km
Aug 18, 2001 75 km NE of Castletown, Australia M3.0 79 km
Oct 19, 2001 107 km WNW of Nulsen, Australia M2.7 109 km
Oct 19, 2001 136 km WNW of Nulsen, Australia M2.6 138 km
Oct 19, 2001 115 km WNW of Nulsen, Australia M2.5 117 km
Oct 19, 2001 90 km W of Nulsen, Australia M2.5 92 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 67°F (19°C) 0.9 in
February 70°F (21°C) 1.1 in Warmest
March 68°F (20°C) 1.2 in
April 64°F (18°C) 1.7 in
May 60°F (15°C) 3.0 in
June 56°F (13°C) 3.3 in
July 56°F (13°C) 4.0 in Wettest
August 55°F (13°C) 3.4 in Coldest
September 57°F (14°C) 2.3 in
October 60°F (15°C) 1.9 in
November 63°F (17°C) 1.4 in
December 67°F (19°C) 0.7 in Driest

Esperance has a seasonal temperature swing of 15°F / from 55°F in August to 70°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 25.0 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.0") and December the driest (0.7").

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Schools in Esperance

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Esperance Primary School - - - -
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Radio Stations near Esperance

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Wave FM 91.7 - AAC+ 192 kbps

Museums in Esperance

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Aunty Joan's Dolly Mix
Historic Village

Hotels in Esperance

6 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Beachfront Resort
Blue Waters Lodge
Comfort Inn Bay of Isles
Hospitality
Pier Hotel
The Jetty Resort

Restaurants in Esperance

8 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Eljay's Bar and Restaurant
Golden Orient
Ocean Blue Restaurant
Pizza & Porter
SANDY HOOK TAVERN
Taylor St Quarters
The Quarters
Xing's Sushi & Noodle

Cafes in Esperance

5 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Break Away Cafe
Coffee Cat
Down Town Espresso Bar
Flickr - Candles by tbt
ROAST AND TOAST LUNCH BAR AND CAFE

Cinemas in Esperance

1 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Fenwick 3 Cinemas

Dentists in Esperance

2 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Banksia Medical and Health
Esperance Bay Dental

Veterinaries in Esperance

1 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Swans Veterinary Services

Gas Stations in Esperance

3 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Ampol
AU #1572762732
SHELL REDDY EXPRESS ESPERANCE

Banks in Esperance

3 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

ANZ
Bankwest
Westpac

Shopping Malls in Esperance

1 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Esperance Boulevard

Gyms in Esperance

1 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

By The Bay Pilates

Breweries in Esperance

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Lucky Bay Brewing

Airports Near Esperance

2 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Esperance AirportEPRMedium Airport
Myrup fly in estate Airport-Small Airport

Post Offices in Esperance

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Esperance LPO

Churches & Religious Organizations in Esperance

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Esperance Seventh-day Adventist Church
Esperance Seventh-day Adventist Church
Esperance Uniting Church Centre

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Meteorites
1
Confirmed meteorite landing sites recorded in NASA meteorite catalog
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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 Esperance

What is the population of Esperance?

Esperance has a population of 13,883 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 677 people per square mile, spread across 20.5 square miles. The median age of residents is 52.0 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Esperance expensive to live in?

The median household income is $23,525, 69% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $132,400 (53% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $662 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 5.6x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Esperance?

Esperance enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winter temperatures average 67°F in January, while summers reach an average of 56°F in July. The area receives 328 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 26.9 inches.

How is the job market in Esperance?

Esperance has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 3.2%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $452. There are 1,319 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Esperance?

The median home value in Esperance is $132,400. For renters, the median monthly rent is $662. The homeownership rate is 50.8%.

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Nulsen 1,154 pop · 1.0 mi West Beach 1,407 pop · 1.1 mi Castletown 3,901 pop · 2.3 mi
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