Hervey Bay, Australia

Full City Profile

4.3 /5.0

A Great

52,230 Population 181/sq mi density

30 ft Elevation 9 meters

71°F Avg Temperature 22°C

Overall

4.3 / 5.0

Strong

B+

Economy

3.7 / 5.0

$65,058 median income, 4.1% unemployment

A+

Affordability

4.9 / 5.0

$202,800 home value, $1,014/mo rent

Hervey Bay, Australia

At a Glance

Median Income

$65,058

13% below

$65,058 per capita

Home Value

$202,800

28% below

Median Rent

$1,014/mo

13% below

Unemployment

4.1%

14% above

Avg Temperature

71°F

336 sunny days/yr

Is Hervey Bay a Good Place to Live?

4.3 / 5.0 — Great

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

Economy & Jobs

Hervey Bay residents earn a median household income of $65,058 , which is 13% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $65,058. The unemployment rate stands at 4.1% (14% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). The area is home to 4,962 business establishments.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Hervey Bay is $202,800 , 28% below the national median of $281,900. Median rent is $1,014/month.

Climate & Weather

Hervey Bay has an average annual temperature of 71°F (22°C). Winters average 76°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. The area gets 336 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 30.9 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population52,230

Median Age37.5 yrs

Density181/mi²

Foreign Born30.0%

Economy

B+

Median Income$65,058

Per Capita$65,058

Unemployment4.1%

Poverty

Avg Weekly Wage$1,251

Housing

A+

Home Value$202,800

Rent$1,014

Ownership66.0%

Housing Units20,892

Climate

Avg Temp71°F

Sunny Days336/yr

Rain30.9 in/yr

Elevation30 ft

Did You Know?

30.0% of residents are foreign-born.