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Golden Bay, Australia

Western Australia · Australia

Golden Bay is a small town in Western Australia, Australia with a population of 3,617. Elevation: 23 ft (7 m). Average temperature: 63°F (17°C).

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
3,617 Population 2,103/sq mi density
23 ft Elevation 7 meters
63°F Avg Temperature 17°C
27.0 in Annual Rain
Australia / Perth Timezone
$30,251 Median Income
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$30,251 median income, 5.4% unemployment
C+
Affordability
3.0 / 5.0
$197,200 home value, $986/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population3,617
Median Age30.0 yrs
Density2,103/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$30,251
Per Capita$30,251
Unemployment5.4%

Housing

C+
Home Value$197,200
Rent$986
Ownership74.9%
Housing Units1,447

Climate

Avg Temp63°F (17°C)
Rain27.0 in/yr
Sunny Days340/yr
Elevation23 ft (7 m)
Population3,617
Population Density2,103 / sq mi
Elevation23 ft (7 m)
Coordinates-32.4251°, 115.7610°
TimezoneAustralia/Perth
Country🇦🇺 Australia
State / ProvinceWestern Australia
Average Temperature63°F (17°C)
January Average75°F (24°C)
July Average53°F (12°C)
Annual Precipitation27.0 inches (687 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$30,251
Median Age30.0 years

About Golden Bay

Golden Bay is a small town in Australia (Western Australia) with a population of 3,617. The city sits at an elevation of 23 feet (7 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 63°F (17°C). Temperatures range from 75°F in January to 53°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 27.0 inches. The timezone is Australia/Perth.

Golden Bay has a population of 3,617 with a density of 2,103 people per square mile, spread across 1.7 square miles. The median age is 30.0 years, 23% younger than the national median of 38.9.

Population

3,617
Total Population
2,103
People / sq mi
30.0yrs
Median Age
23% below Australia avg
1.7mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Golden Bay vs Australia Average

The median household income in Golden Bay is $30,251, which is 60% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $30,251 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $582, 59% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 5.4% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 344 business establishments.

Income: Golden Bay vs Australia

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Income

Median HH Income$30,251
60% below Australia avg
Per Capita Income$30,251
Avg Weekly Wage$582

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment5.4%
50% above Australia avg
Establishments (County)344

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Golden Bay is $197,200, 30% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $986 (15% below the national average of $1,163). 74.9% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 1,447 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 6.5x, above the traditionally affordable threshold of 3-4x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$197,200
30% below Australia avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$986
15% below Australia avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership74.9%
Owner-Occupied74.9%
Renter-Occupied25.1%
Housing Units1,447

Property Tax

Climate in Golden Bay

Golden Bay has an average annual temperature of 19.1°C (66°F). The hottest month is Feb (24.6°C), the coldest is Jul (14.1°C). Average annual precipitation is 632 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 24.2°C / 76°F 18.9° / 29.4° 18.6
Feb 24.6°C / 76°F 19.4° / 29.8° 12.6
Mar 23°C / 73°F 18.2° / 27.8° 17.2
Apr 20°C / 68°F 15.8° / 24.1° 37.5
May 17.2°C / 63°F 13.4° / 21.1° 82.5
Jun 15.2°C / 59°F 11.6° / 18.8° 117.7
Jul 14.1°C / 57°F 10.7° / 17.5° 113.1
Aug 14.6°C / 58°F 11° / 18.1° 94.1
Sep 15.6°C / 60°F 11.8° / 19.3° 64.3
Oct 17.8°C / 64°F 13.6° / 22° 33.9
Nov 20.1°C / 68°F 15.6° / 24.6° 25.0
Dec 22.2°C / 72°F 17.3° / 27.2° 15.9
Golden Bay enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 75°F in January while summers reach 53°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 340 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 27.0 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 23 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

75°F Jan (24°C) 53°F Jul (12°C)
Annual Average63.3°F
17% above Australia avg
January Average75°F (24°C)
July Average53°F (12°C)
Sunny Days340 days/yr

Geography

Elevation23 ft (7 m)
Area1.7 sq mi (4.5 km²)
Population Density2,103/sq mi
Coordinates-32.4251°N, 115.7610°W
TimezoneAustralia/Perth

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 27.0"
29% below Australia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 6.89"
Driest Month (Dec) 0.39"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

13 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.2. Most recent: M2.7 on Mar 4, 2006.

Jan 17, 1990 30 km E of Northam, Australia M5.2 143 km
Mar 24, 2003 36 km NE of York, Australia M4.0 149 km
Mar 15, 1999 35 km NE of York, Australia M3.7 148 km
May 6, 2005 5 km NW of Bullsbrook, Australia M2.8 90 km
Mar 4, 2006 9 km ESE of Donnybrook, Australia M2.7 133 km
Mar 15, 2005 46 km NE of Boddington, Australia M2.7 102 km
Apr 23, 2001 19 km WNW of Narrogin, Australia M2.7 125 km
Jun 12, 2002 30 km SSE of Beverley, Australia M2.7 127 km
May 12, 2005 31 km ENE of Beverley, Australia M2.6 146 km
Feb 18, 2002 22 km SE of Collie, Australia M2.5 132 km
Apr 15, 2005 10 km SSW of York, Australia M2.5 103 km
Jun 14, 2002 30 km SSE of Beverley, Australia M2.5 125 km
Aug 11, 2003 25 km ENE of Beverley, Australia M2.5 140 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 75°F (24°C) 0.6 in
February 76°F (24°C) 0.8 in Warmest
March 73°F (23°C) 0.7 in
April 67°F (19°C) 1.7 in
May 61°F (16°C) 4.7 in
June 57°F (14°C) 6.5 in
July 53°F (12°C) 6.9 in Coldest, Wettest
August 56°F (13°C) 4.7 in
September 58°F (15°C) 3.4 in
October 61°F (16°C) 1.8 in
November 66°F (19°C) 1.2 in
December 71°F (22°C) 0.4 in Driest

Golden Bay has a seasonal temperature swing of 23°F / from 53°F in July to 76°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 33.3 inches, with July being the wettest month (6.9") and December the driest (0.4").

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Schools in Golden Bay

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Comet Bay College — — — —
Golden Bay Primary School — — — —
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Radio Stations near Golden Bay

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 Golden Bay

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Granary Museum
Mandurah Community Museum
Mandurah Peel Convention Centre
The Rockingham Museum

Libraries in Golden Bay

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Darius Wells Library0.0
Lakelands Library and Community Centre0.0
Mandurah Library0.0
Mandurah TAFE Library0.0
Rockingham Central Library0.0
Safety Bay Public Library0.0
Warnbro Community Public Library0.0

Cafes in Golden Bay

1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bru's house Coffee and Eats

Veterinaries in Golden Bay

1 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Comet Bay Vet

Gas Stations in Golden Bay

3 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

7-Eleven
Atlas Fuel
BP Karnup

Gyms in Golden Bay

1 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Snap Fitness

Breweries in Golden Bay

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Boundary Island Brewery

Stadiums & Teams in Golden Bay

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Golden Bay

17 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Perth International AirportPERLarge Airport
Perth Jandakot AirportJADMedium Airport
Between Lakes Private Airstrip—Small Airport
Dwellingup Airstrip—Small Airport
HMAS Stirling Military Airport—Small Airport
Lake Clifton Airstrip—Small Airport
Langley Park Airstrip—Small Airport
Midway—Small Airport
Murray Field—Small Airport
Pinjarra North Airstrip—Small Airport
Pinjarra Skydiving Airstrip—Small Airport
Preston Field - Blair Howe—Small Airport
Rottnest Island AirportRTSSmall Airport
Serpentine Airport—Small Airport
Unknown Farm Strip—Small Airport
Wheeler Drome—Small Airport
Wheeler Field—Small Airport

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 Golden Bay

What is the population of Golden Bay?

Golden Bay has a population of 3,617 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 2,103 people per square mile, spread across 1.7 square miles. The median age of residents is 30.0 years, which is younger than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Golden Bay expensive to live in?

The median household income is $30,251, 60% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $197,200 (30% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $986 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 6.5x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Golden Bay?

Golden Bay enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winter temperatures average 75°F in January, while summers reach an average of 53°F in July. The area receives 340 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 27.0 inches.

How is the job market in Golden Bay?

The unemployment rate in Golden Bay is 5.4%, somewhat above the national average of 3.6%. Job seekers may face moderate competition. The average weekly wage is $582. There are 344 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Golden Bay?

The median home value in Golden Bay is $197,200. For renters, the median monthly rent is $986. The homeownership rate is 74.9%.

Nearby Cities

Singleton 3,594 pop · 1.3 mi Secret Harbour 11,551 pop · 1.3 mi Karnup 1,351 pop · 1.9 mi Madora Bay 2,626 pop · 3.1 mi Lakelands 2,923 pop · 3.3 mi Port Kennedy 13,238 pop · 3.6 mi Meadow Springs 7,873 pop · 5.0 mi Warnbro 10,828 pop · 5.9 mi Silver Sands 1,359 pop · 6.0 mi Greenfields 9,620 pop · 6.9 mi Mandurah city centre 7,784 pop · 7.2 mi Mandurah 90,306 pop · 7.4 mi Waikiki 12,008 pop · 7.5 mi Baldivis 37,697 pop · 7.8 mi
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