Katoomba, Australia

Full City Profile

2.0 /5.0

C Fair

8,204 Population 4/sq mi density

3,251 ft Elevation 991 meters

58°F Avg Temperature 15°C

Overall

2.0 / 5.0

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

C+

Economy

2.5 / 5.0

$21,936 median income, 6.0% unemployment

Affordability

1.6 / 5.0

$197,200 home value, $986/mo rent

Katoomba, Australia

At a Glance

Median Income

$21,936

71% below

$21,936 per capita

Home Value

$197,200

30% below

Median Rent

$986/mo

15% below

Unemployment

6.0%

67% above

Avg Temperature

58°F

325 sunny days/yr

Is Katoomba a Good Place to Live?

2.0 / 5.0 — Fair

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

Economy & Jobs

Katoomba residents earn a median household income of $21,936 , which is 71% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $21,936. The unemployment rate stands at 6.0% (67% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). The area is home to 779 business establishments.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Katoomba is $197,200 , 30% below the national median of $281,900. Median rent is $986/month.

Climate & Weather

Katoomba has an average annual temperature of 58°F (15°C). Winters average 65°F in January while summers reach 49°F in July. The area gets 325 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 38.9 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population8,204

Median Age48.0 yrs

Density4/mi²

Foreign Born22.4%

Economy

C+

Median Income$21,936

Per Capita$21,936

Unemployment6.0%

Poverty

Avg Weekly Wage$422

Housing

Home Value$197,200

Rent$986

Ownership65.5%

Housing Units3,282

Climate

Avg Temp58°F

Sunny Days325/yr

Rain38.9 in/yr

Elevation3,251 ft

Did You Know?

22.4% of residents are foreign-born.