Fortitude Valley, Australia

Full City Profile

3.0 /5.0

B Good

9,708 Population 3/sq mi density

56 ft Elevation 17 meters

68°F Avg Temperature 20°C

Overall

3.0 / 5.0

Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

C+

Economy

2.9 / 5.0

$35,862 median income, 5.4% unemployment

Affordability

3.1 / 5.0

$225,400 home value, $1,127/mo rent

Fortitude Valley, Australia

At a Glance

Median Income

$35,862

52% below

$35,862 per capita

Home Value

$225,400

20% below

Median Rent

$1,127/mo

3% below

Unemployment

5.4%

50% above

Avg Temperature

68°F

337 sunny days/yr

Is Fortitude Valley a Good Place to Live?

3.0 / 5.0 — Good

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

Economy & Jobs

Fortitude Valley residents earn a median household income of $35,862 , which is 52% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $35,862. The unemployment rate stands at 5.4% (50% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). The area is home to 922 business establishments.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Fortitude Valley is $225,400 , 20% below the national median of $281,900. Median rent is $1,127/month.

Climate & Weather

Fortitude Valley has an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winters average 75°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July. The area gets 337 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 30.5 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population9,708

Median Age31.0 yrs

Density3/mi²

Foreign Born41.1%

Economy

C+

Median Income$35,862

Per Capita$35,862

Unemployment5.4%

Poverty

Avg Weekly Wage$690

Housing

Home Value$225,400

Rent$1,127

Ownership17.9%

Housing Units3,883

Climate

Avg Temp68°F

Sunny Days337/yr

Rain30.5 in/yr

Elevation56 ft

Did You Know?

41.1% of residents are foreign-born.