Lake Illawarra, Australia

Full City Profile

2.0 /5.0

C Fair

3,120 Population 40/sq mi density

43 ft Elevation 13 meters

63°F Avg Temperature 17°C

Overall

2.0 / 5.0

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

Economy

2.4 / 5.0

$20,550 median income, 6.2% unemployment

Affordability

1.6 / 5.0

$184,800 home value, $924/mo rent

Lake Illawarra, Australia

At a Glance

Median Income

$20,550

73% below

$20,550 per capita

Home Value

$184,800

34% below

Median Rent

$924/mo

21% below

Unemployment

6.2%

72% above

Avg Temperature

63°F

328 sunny days/yr

Is Lake Illawarra a Good Place to Live?

2.0 / 5.0 — Fair

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

Economy & Jobs

Lake Illawarra residents earn a median household income of $20,550 , which is 73% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $20,550. The unemployment rate stands at 6.2% (72% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). The area is home to 296 business establishments.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Lake Illawarra is $184,800 , 34% below the national median of $281,900. Median rent is $924/month.

Climate & Weather

Lake Illawarra has an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 70°F in January while summers reach 55°F in July. The area gets 328 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 37.5 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population3,120

Median Age43.0 yrs

Density40/mi²

Foreign Born18.2%

Economy

Median Income$20,550

Per Capita$20,550

Unemployment6.2%

Poverty

Avg Weekly Wage$395

Housing

Home Value$184,800

Rent$924

Ownership49.7%

Housing Units1,248

Climate

Avg Temp63°F

Sunny Days328/yr

Rain37.5 in/yr

Elevation43 ft

Did You Know?

18.2% of residents are foreign-born.