Fern Bay, Australia

Full City Profile

1.9 /5.0

D Poor

2,650 Population 10/sq mi density

36 ft Elevation 11 meters

67°F Avg Temperature 19°C

Overall

1.9 / 5.0

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

C+

Economy

2.8 / 5.0

$24,843 median income, 4.1% unemployment

Affordability

1.0 / 5.0

$287,200 home value, $1,436/mo rent

Fern Bay, Australia

At a Glance

Median Income

$24,843

67% below

$24,843 per capita

Home Value

$287,200

2% above

Median Rent

$1,436/mo

23% above

Unemployment

4.1%

14% above

Avg Temperature

67°F

347 sunny days/yr

Is Fern Bay a Good Place to Live?

1.9 / 5.0 — Poor

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

Economy & Jobs

Fern Bay residents earn a median household income of $24,843 , which is 67% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $24,843. The unemployment rate stands at 4.1% (14% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). The area is home to 252 business establishments.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Fern Bay is $287,200 , 2% above the national median of $281,900. Median rent is $1,436/month.

Climate & Weather

Fern Bay has an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C). Winters average 72°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July. The area gets 347 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 27.5 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population2,650

Median Age43.0 yrs

Density10/mi²

Foreign Born11.9%

Economy

C+

Median Income$24,843

Per Capita$24,843

Unemployment4.1%

Poverty

Avg Weekly Wage$478

Housing

Home Value$287,200

Rent$1,436

Ownership75.3%

Housing Units1,060

Climate

Avg Temp67°F

Sunny Days347/yr

Rain27.5 in/yr

Elevation36 ft

Did You Know?

11.9% of residents are foreign-born.