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Garden Island, Australia

Western Australia · Australia

Garden Island is a small town in Western Australia, Australia with a population of 1,588. Average temperature: 66°F (19°C).

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1,588 Population 322/sq mi density
66°F Avg Temperature 19°C
18.8 in Annual Rain
Australia / Perth Timezone
$48,773 Median Income
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Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$48,773 median income, 3.8% unemployment
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Affordability
4.7 / 5.0
$169,000 home value, $845/mo rent

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About Garden Island

Garden Island

Garden Island is a narrow island about 10 kilometres (6 mi) long and 1.5 kilometres (0.9 mi) wide, lying about 5 kilometres (3 mi) off the Western Australian coast, to which it is linked by an artificial causeway and bridge.

People

Population1,588
Median Age24.0 yrs
Density322/mi²

Economy

B
Median Income$48,773
Per Capita$48,773
Unemployment3.8%

Housing

A+
Home Value$169,000
Rent$845
Ownership66.0%
Housing Units635

Climate

Avg Temp66°F (19°C)
Rain18.8 in/yr
Sunny Days352/yr
Population1,588
Population Density322 / sq mi
Coordinates-32.2426°, 115.6951°
TimezoneAustralia/Perth
Country🇦🇺 Australia
State / ProvinceWestern Australia
Average Temperature66°F (19°C)
January Average71°F (22°C)
July Average61°F (16°C)
Annual Precipitation18.8 inches (479 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$48,773
Median Age24.0 years

About Garden Island

Garden Island is a small town in Australia (Western Australia) with a population of 1,588. The average annual temperature is 66°F (19°C). Temperatures range from 71°F in January to 61°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 18.8 inches. The timezone is Australia/Perth.

Garden Island has a population of 1,588 with a density of 322 people per square mile, spread across 4.9 square miles. The median age is 24.0 years, 38% younger than the national median of 38.9.

Population

1,588
Total Population
322
People / sq mi
24.0yrs
Median Age
38% below Australia avg
4.9mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Garden Island vs Australia Average

The median household income in Garden Island is $48,773, which is 35% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $48,773 (above the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $938, 34% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 3.8% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 151 business establishments.

Income: Garden Island vs Australia

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Income

Median HH Income$48,773
35% below Australia avg
Per Capita Income$48,773
Avg Weekly Wage$938

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment3.8%
6% above Australia avg
Establishments (County)151

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Garden Island is $169,000, 40% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $845 (27% below the national average of $1,163). 66.0% of housing units are owner-occupied. There are 635 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 3.5x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$169,000
40% below Australia avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$845
27% below Australia avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership66.0%
Owner-Occupied66.0%
Renter-Occupied34.0%
Housing Units635

Property Tax

Climate in Garden Island

Garden Island has an average annual temperature of 18.9°C (66°F). The hottest month is Feb (24°C), the coldest is Jul (14.6°C). Average annual precipitation is 608 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 23°C / 73°F 18.9° / 27° 16.0
Feb 24°C / 75°F 19.6° / 28.4° 15.1
Mar 22.5°C / 73°F 18.2° / 26.9° 15.1
Apr 20°C / 68°F 16.1° / 23.8° 38.9
May 17.4°C / 63°F 13.6° / 21.2° 68.1
Jun 15.7°C / 60°F 12.2° / 19.2° 112.1
Jul 14.6°C / 58°F 11.2° / 17.9° 116.0
Aug 14.8°C / 59°F 11.3° / 18.2° 103.0
Sep 15.4°C / 60°F 12° / 18.9° 68.5
Oct 17.4°C / 63°F 13.7° / 21° 27.0
Nov 19.9°C / 68°F 15.9° / 23.9° 17.9
Dec 21.6°C / 71°F 17.4° / 25.8° 10.5
Garden Island enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 71°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 352 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 18.8 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average).

Temperature

71°F Jan (22°C) 61°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average66.1°F
22% above Australia avg
January Average71°F (22°C)
July Average61°F (16°C)
Sunny Days352 days/yr

Geography

Area4.9 sq mi (12.8 km²)
Population Density322/sq mi
Coordinates-32.2426°N, 115.6951°W
TimezoneAustralia/Perth

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 18.8"
50% below Australia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 6.69"
Driest Month (Dec) 0.35"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

12 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.2. Most recent: M2.6 on May 12, 2005.

Jan 17, 1990 30 km E of Northam, Australia M5.2 138 km
Mar 24, 2003 36 km NE of York, Australia M4.0 144 km
Mar 15, 1999 35 km NE of York, Australia M3.7 143 km
May 6, 2005 5 km NW of Bullsbrook, Australia M2.8 72 km
Jul 18, 2003 42 km N of Toodyay, Australia M2.8 144 km
Mar 15, 2005 46 km NE of Boddington, Australia M2.7 112 km
Apr 23, 2001 19 km WNW of Narrogin, Australia M2.7 140 km
Jun 12, 2002 30 km SSE of Beverley, Australia M2.7 133 km
May 12, 2005 31 km ENE of Beverley, Australia M2.6 146 km
Apr 15, 2005 10 km SSW of York, Australia M2.5 101 km
Jun 14, 2002 30 km SSE of Beverley, Australia M2.5 132 km
Aug 11, 2003 25 km ENE of Beverley, Australia M2.5 141 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 71°F (22°C) 0.5 in
February 76°F (24°C) 0.7 in Warmest
March 73°F (23°C) 0.7 in
April 67°F (20°C) 1.7 in
May 62°F (17°C) 4.5 in
June 58°F (14°C) 6.5 in
July 61°F (16°C) 6.7 in Wettest
August 56°F (14°C) 4.6 in Coldest
September 59°F (15°C) 3.0 in
October 61°F (16°C) 1.8 in
November 66°F (19°C) 1.0 in
December 71°F (22°C) 0.4 in Driest

Garden Island has a seasonal temperature swing of 19°F / from 56°F in August to 76°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 31.9 inches, with July being the wettest month (6.7") and December the driest (0.4").

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Radio Stations near Garden Island

14 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Curtin Radio - A lifetime of music adult contemporary, music AAC+ 64 kbps
ABC Triple J (WA) contemporary, indi AAC+ 56 kbps
Perth 6IX classic hits 60s 70a 80s MP3 64 kbps
Triple M Perth rock AAC 130 kbps
ABC Perth variety AAC 94 kbps
917TheWave AAC+ 192 kbps
ABC Radio Perth AAC+ 56 kbps
SonshineFM christian AAC+ 128 kbps
Capital Community Radio 101.7FM golden music, golden oldies MP3 192 kbps
Hellenic Radio Perth MP3 320 kbps
96fm AAC+ 48 kbps
Noongar Radio aboriginal, australia AAC+ 32 kbps
SonshineFM Extra christian AAC+ 128 kbps
MyFM Perth punk, ska MP3 320 kbps

Museums in Garden Island

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Aviation Heritage Museum
Azelia Ley Homestead
Buckland Hill WW2 Tunnels Command Post and Tour Startpoint
Engine Museum
Fremantle Hospital Museum
Gallop House
Gallop House
Granary Museum
Millers' Bakehouse Museum
Pilots Boatshed
Salt Store
The Rockingham Museum
Wadjemup Museum
Western Australian Maritime Museum
Western Australian Museum Shipwrecks
Wireless Hill Museum
Wireless Hill Museum
Woodloes Museum

Libraries in Garden Island

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
105 TL Robertson Library0.0
200A John Curtin Library0.0
200A John Curtin Library0.0
AH Bracks Library + Creative Space0.0
Amherst Village Public Library0.0
Bull Creek Library0.0
Cannington Leisureplex Library0.0
Cannington Leisureplex Library0.0
Civic Square Library0.0
Civic Square Library0.0
Cockburn Public Library and Information Service0.0
Coolbellup Public Library0.0
Darius Wells Library0.0
Fremantle Library0.0
Lakelands Library and Community Centre0.0
Learning Centre / PROPEL0.0
Manning Library0.0
Manning Library0.0
Murdoch TAFE Library0.0
Notre Dame Law Library0.0
Piara Waters Library0.0
Richmond Primary School Library0.0
Riverton Library0.0
Rockingham Central Library0.0
Roy and Amy Galvin Medical Library0.0
Safety Bay Public Library0.0
St Teresa's Library0.0
Success Public Library0.0
The Grove Library0.0
The Little Library0.0
Tiny Library0.0
Warnbro Community Public Library0.0
Willagee Library0.0
Willetton Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Garden Island

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Canning Vale Sunday Markets
E Shed Markets
Farmer's Market on Manning
Fremantle Markets
Freo Farmers' Market
Manning Road Farmer's Market
Manning Road Farmer's Market
Stock Road Market

Restaurants in Garden Island

1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Juniors Cafeteria

Clinics in Garden Island

1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

AU #11434501553

Gyms in Garden Island

1 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

AU #11434501556

Breweries in Garden Island

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Calamity's Rod
Matilda Bay Brewery Building
Matilda Bay Brewing Company

Stadiums & Teams in Garden Island

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Garden Island

18 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Perth International AirportPERLarge Airport
Perth Jandakot AirportJADMedium Airport
RAAF Base PearceMedium Airport
Between Lakes Private AirstripSmall Airport
Chittering AirstripSmall Airport
Dwellingup AirstripSmall Airport
Greenside AirstripSmall Airport
HMAS Stirling Military AirportSmall Airport
Lake Clifton AirstripSmall Airport
Langley Park AirstripSmall Airport
MidwaySmall Airport
Murray FieldSmall Airport
Pinjarra North AirstripSmall Airport
Pinjarra Skydiving AirstripSmall Airport
Rottnest Island AirportRTSSmall Airport
Serpentine AirportSmall Airport
Wheeler DromeSmall Airport
Wheeler FieldSmall Airport

Treatment Centers in Garden Island

7 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Bentley Child Health Centre
Cannington Medical Centre
Craig Boulton Podiatry
Leeming Medical Centre
Rejuva Cosmetic Clinic
Reynolds Rd Medical Centre
SILK Laser Clinics Garden City

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Shipwrecks
1
Documented shipwreck sites from historical maritime records
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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 Garden Island

What is the population of Garden Island?

Garden Island has a population of 1,588 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 322 people per square mile, spread across 4.9 square miles. The median age of residents is 24.0 years, which is younger than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Garden Island expensive to live in?

The median household income is $48,773, 35% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $169,000 (40% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $845 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 3.5x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Garden Island?

Garden Island enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winter temperatures average 71°F in January, while summers reach an average of 61°F in July. The area receives 352 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 18.8 inches.

How is the job market in Garden Island?

Garden Island has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 3.8%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $938. There are 151 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Garden Island?

The median home value in Garden Island is $169,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $845. The homeownership rate is 66.0%.

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